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Femi Falana Takes Meta to Court Over Fake Health Advertisement
Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has taken legal action against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged violation of his privacy. He is demanding $5 million in damages.
Falana claims that Meta wrongfully used his name, image, and voice in an advertisement promoting a health product. The ad falsely portrayed him as someone suffering from prostatitis, a condition he insists he has never had.
According to him, this unauthorized use of his identity breaches his fundamental right to privacy as outlined in Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and specific sections of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
He also accused Meta of spreading misleading information through a Facebook page called “AfriCare Health Centre.” The post allegedly stated that he had struggled with prostatitis for over 16 years, experiencing symptoms like pain, fatigue, and urinary issues.
Falana made it clear that he has never had any dealings with the platform or the pages involved regarding his health. He described the video as false, misleading, and damaging to his reputation.
As a result, he is asking the court to declare that Meta’s actions violated his privacy rights. He is also seeking an order for the immediate removal of the video, along with $5 million in damages for the distress and reputational harm he suffered.
He argued that Meta’s failure to verify the claims before allowing them to circulate had subjected him to public ridicule and emotional distress.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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