An Ogun State High Court sitting in Isheri-Olofin has ordered the operator of the popular Instagram page @instablog9ja to reveal their true identity in an ongoing case filed by Nollywood actress Adunni Adewale.
The matter, suit number HCO/297/2026, came up on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, before Hon. Justice A. A. Babawale in the Isheri/Ojodu Abiodun Judicial Division.
Adewale is the applicant, while the respondent is listed as an “Unknown Person” trading under the name and style of @instablog9ja on Instagram.
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Both parties were absent. Dr. Olumide Babalola appeared for the applicant, while Ayodeji Fasehun Esq. represented the respondent.
Counsel for the respondent told the court he did not know when his client was served but received the processes two days earlier. He indicated he intended to file an application seeking to reveal the respondent’s name.
The court, however, directed that the respondent’s response must already disclose the identity of the person behind the account. The case was adjourned to 31 August 2026 for mention.
A certified true copy of the proceedings, stamped by the High Court of Ogun State and bearing the judge’s signature dated 19/8/26, was later shared by Adewale on her Instagram page. In her caption, she described the development as an update on the court case, noting that the court had ordered Instablog9ja to reveal its identity.
The suit forms part of Adewale’s series of legal actions against online platforms and publishers over alleged privacy violations and inaccurate publications. Further proceedings are expected when the matter resumes later this month.
