No Longer Business as Usual’: Mercy Johnson Warns Bloggers, Trolls After Defamation Row

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has issued a stern warning to online trolls and media platforms spreading what she described as false and damaging reports about her family, vowing that 2026 will mark a turning point in how she responds to defamation.

The actress spoke out on Monday in a video shared on her official Instagram page, days after the release of a TikTok content creator and blogger, Eedie Bliss, who had alleged that Johnson’s husband bought a mansion for a mistress who was pregnant for him.

The blogger was released from detention on Saturday, January 17, 2026, following widespread public criticism of her arrest.

Charges Withdrawn, But Warning Issued

Addressing the controversy for the first time, Mercy Johnson confirmed that she and her family decided to withdraw the charges against the blogger.

“We have decided to withdraw the charges against the lady in question because of the love and respect we have for numerous individuals that reached out,” she said.

However, the actress made it clear that the decision should not be mistaken for weakness or tolerance of future attacks.

Legal Action Now on the Table

Mercy Johnson warned that going forward, individuals and platforms spreading unverified stories about her family would face legal consequences.

“It’s no longer going to be business as usual,” she said, adding that she is prepared to pursue court action against those who continue to circulate false rumours.

In the video, the actress thanked her fans for their continued support, saying she does not take their loyalty for granted, but stressed that persistent online attacks had left her with no choice but to take a firmer stand.

Growing Debate Over Online Defamation

The incident has reignited conversations around online responsibility, celebrity privacy, and the growing influence of social media bloggers in Nigeria’s digital space.

Mercy Johnson’s remarks suggest a more aggressive legal approach in the coming months, as public figures increasingly push back against what they describe as unchecked misinformation online.