Femi Falana Sues Meta for $5 Million Over Alleged Invasion of Privacy

Femi Falana Sues Meta for $5 Million Over Alleged Invasion of Privacy

Femi Falana, a renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, for allegedly violating his privacy. The case was lodged in the Lagos High Court, where Falana accuses Meta of posting a misleading video on Facebook under the “AfriCare Health Center” page. The video falsely claimed that he was suffering from ‘Prostatitis,’ a condition he asserts he has never had………READ MORE

Falana argues that the video, which included false information about his health, violated his privacy rights under the Nigerian Constitution and the 2023 Nigeria Data Protection Act. He seeks a court order for the removal of the video and demands general damages for the emotional and reputational distress caused by the false publication.

In his affidavit, Falana emphasized that the video had been widely shared on social media since its posting in January 2025, causing significant harm to his reputation and personal well-being. He accuses Meta of recklessly using his image and name to generate traffic for advertising revenue without verifying the claims, thus subjecting him to ridicule and emotional distress.