Influencer, entrepreneur and brand ambassador May Edochie, popularly known as Queen May, has taken legal action against several individuals over what she describes as a sustained campaign of cyberbullying, defamation and online harassment.
The lawsuit, filed before the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere, seeks far-reaching court orders, including the removal of social media accounts allegedly used to publish harmful content about her.
The latest legal move comes months after May issued cease-and-desist notices to some of the defendants, accusing them of making defamatory statements and damaging her reputation across multiple social media platforms.
According to court documents, the case has been filed through her legal representatives, Jessica Egbafor and Esther Fijo of Greylaw Partners.
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For more information on cybercrime laws in Nigeria, see the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act published by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA): https://nitda.gov.ng/.
1. May Edochie Wants Social Media Accounts Removed
One of the major requests before the court is an order directing that several Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and other social media accounts allegedly used to harass her be taken down.
She is also asking the court to permanently restrain the defendants from making further publications that she considers defamatory or threatening.
2. Several Defendants Named
The suit, marked LD/10737/GCM/2026, lists Yinka Omolola Theisen, Chidi Ozoma, Emeka Ugwuonye, and several unidentified persons as defendants.
May alleges that they either published or participated in distributing harmful content targeting her online.
3. She Claims Years of Online Harassment
In a 126-paragraph affidavit supporting the lawsuit, May claimed she has endured years of coordinated online attacks.
According to her, the alleged campaign included defamatory publications, abusive posts, manipulated photographs, insulting caricatures, AI-generated images, threats, and death wishes intended to ridicule her and destroy her reputation.
She argued that the publications have continued despite previous legal warnings.
4. Former Lawyer Also Accused
One of the defendants, whom May identified as her former lawyer, is accused of allegedly revealing confidential information obtained during the course of legal representation.
She claims the disclosed information was later used to publish materials she considers defamatory and misleading.
These allegations form part of the broader legal action currently before the court.
5. Businesses Allegedly Affected
According to the court documents, May believes the alleged online attacks have negatively affected her professional life.
She stated that the publications have harmed her business interests, brand endorsement deals, commercial partnerships, and overall public image.
As one of Nigeria’s prominent influencers, she argues that reputational damage has direct financial consequences.
6. Emotional Distress and Safety Concerns
Beyond financial losses, May also claimed the alleged cyberbullying has caused severe emotional distress.
She alleged that private contact details belonging to members of her family were circulated online, exposing them to harassment.
The influencer further stated that the continuous attacks have left her anxious and concerned about her personal safety.
7. Court Asked to Obtain User Information
In addition to requesting the removal of the social media accounts, May is asking the court to direct social media companies to release user information connected to the identified accounts.
According to the suit, the information would assist investigators in identifying those responsible for the alleged online campaign.
8. Previous Legal Notices Were Ignored
This is not the first legal action taken by May over the issue.
In September 2025, she issued cease-and-desist notices to Emeka Ugwuonye and Yinka Omolola Theisen, accusing them of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and defamation.
Through her lawyers, she demanded that they:
- Stop publishing the disputed content.
- Remove existing posts.
- Publish public apologies.
- Issue formal retractions across all affected platforms.
The notices also sought ₦1 billion in damages from Ugwuonye and ₦500 million from Theisen over the alleged defamatory publications.
According to May, rather than ending the campaign, additional social media accounts were allegedly created to continue the attacks.
9. Court Adjourns the Matter
Justice Abdul Raheem Muyideen has ordered that all court processes be served on the defendants through their known residential addresses, email addresses, social media accounts, and other available electronic means.
The judge subsequently adjourned the case for a report on service before further proceedings continue.
Queen May has remained one of Nigeria’s most talked-about public figures since the highly publicised breakdown of her marriage to actor Yul Edochie.
Since then, she has focused on expanding her career as a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and brand influencer while maintaining a strong presence across social media.
The latest lawsuit marks another chapter in the legal disputes that have followed the public collapse of the former couple’s marriage.
As the case progresses, the court will determine whether the alleged publications amount to cyberbullying, defamation, or other violations under Nigerian law, and whether the requested orders against the social media accounts should be granted.
