Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has threatened legal action against bloggers, content creators, influencers and social media users she accuses of publishing and circulating false and defamatory statements about her.
She shared a cease-and-desist notice on her X account on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
ValidViewNetwork can confirm the notice is dated the same day. Her lawyer, Tope Salami of Whitestone Solicitors and Consultancy, issued it. The allegations are unproven.
WHAT THE NOTICE DEMANDS
The notice is addressed to the general public, especially bloggers, content creators, influencers and social media users. It claims certain persons have been spreading untrue and unsubstantiated claims that could damage her professional image, personal integrity and goodwill.
It demands that people stop publishing, reposting or circulating the content, and remove existing posts, videos, comments and other material containing the claims. It also cautions against creating or promoting fabricated allegations meant to ridicule, harass or damage her reputation.
THE LEGAL THREAT
Salami warned that anyone who keeps circulating defamatory statements after the notice could face legal proceedings.
He added that posts, videos, comments and other digital material could be preserved as evidence.
The notice also alleged that some individuals are using “sponsored” bloggers and social media users to push malicious publications against her. It did not name those behind the claims or say what the false claims are.
PUBLIC REACTION
Reaction online was mixed. One user said that if she knows who is behind the “known persons” in the notice, she should name them. A blogger asked how bloggers are supposed to verify stories, and why the notice names no one.
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Abraham has previously threatened action over online abuse, including trolling aimed at her family. Meanwhile, she remains busy professionally. She has announced veteran actor Pete Edochie as the first cast member of her December cinema project, “Bestie”. ValidViewNetwork reports.