May Edochie Slams Yinka Theisen with N500m Lawsuit Over Damaging Defamation Claims

September 4, 2025

May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has taken legal action against Yinka Theisen, the former partner of Yul’s elder brother, Linc Edochie, accusing her of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and defamation.

In a letter from her legal team, Graylaw Partners, May claimed that Yinka had repeatedly posted harmful and defamatory content about her on social media.

The notice stated that these posts not only spread falsehoods but were deliberate efforts to ridicule her, damage her reputation, and endanger her safety through malicious threats and baseless allegations.

The letter further stated that Yinka’s alleged actions incited third parties to amplify the defamatory content, worsening the emotional and reputational damage she has suffered.

Through her lawyers, May is demanding that Yinka, immediately stop publishing harmful content about her, withdraw all previous defamatory posts, issue a public apology, and release retractions across all platforms where the claims were circulated.

Additionally, May is seeking ₦500 million in damages as compensation for the harm caused by the alleged cyber harassment.

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