Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has secured a ₦30 million judgment against Google after a Lagos High Court ruled in her favor over stories linking her to former senator Dino Melaye.

The case, filed in July 2024, centered on two articles published on Google and YouTube that falsely claimed Adunni was involved in a romantic relationship with Melaye.

The court ordered Google to remove the content from its platforms and issue a formal apology, citing violations of Adunni's constitutional privacy rights under Section 37 of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution and breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.Google did not appear in court or file a defense despite being served with documents electronically.The judgment, delivered on July 9, 2025, reduced Adunni's initial ₦100 million claim to ₦30 million.The case highlights concerns about online privacy and the responsibility of tech platforms to ensure accurate information.Adunni's legal team argued that the publications violated her right to privacy and misused her personal data.The ruling underscores the legal implications of misinformation and the importance of data protection laws in Nigeria.