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A report by The Punch reveals that Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has threatened to take legal action against a social media user who accused him of having an affair with colleague BamBam. The actor expressed deep frustration over the “malicious” rumors targeting his integrity.
The controversy erupted after an X (formerly Twitter) user alleged that Arukwe was a contributing factor to a supposed crisis in BamBam’s marriage to Teddy A. Arukwe swiftly denied the claims, describing them as entirely baseless and harmful to his professional reputation.
The actor stated that he intends to make a “scapegoat” of the individual responsible for the post to deter others from spreading unverified gossip. The incident has once again brought the issue of social media accountability and celebrity privacy to the forefront of Nollywood discourse.
Arukwe’s aggressive legal stance is a growing trend among Nigerian celebrities who are no longer ignoring “trolls.” If he follows through, it could set a precedent for how Nollywood stars handle digital defamation, which often disrupts their personal lives and brand partnerships.
* Vanguard Nigeria (Website): “Uzor Arukwe threatens lawsuit over links to BamBam’s marriage crisis.”
* Adedeji Adeyanju (TheNet.ng): “The actor has threatened to punish a social media user over false and defamatory claims.”
Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/nollywood-actor-uzor-arukwe-threatens-legal-action-over-affair-rumours/ February 13, 2026
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