‎The husband of Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, Sammy Riches, has threatened legal action against individuals spreading what he described as false and malicious claims about their marriage.

‎As reported by Leadership, the warning came after photos and videos of the actress on a movie set went viral, prompting speculation about her appearance and the state of her marriage.

‎Some social media users claimed Sylvanus looked distressed, with others sharing her photo alongside the caption, ‘Cry for help,’ while suggesting she was facing challenges in her marriage.

‎Responding to the rumours, Sammy Riches dismissed the claims as baseless, and warned those behind the posts to desist or face legal consequences.

‎He stressed that the viral images were taken on a film set, and accused mischief makers of deliberately misleading the public by presenting them out of context.

‎The development has sparked mixed reactions online, with many fans rallying behind the couple, and condemning the spread of unverified rumours about celebrities’ personal lives.

‎Others urged social media users to distinguish between movie roles and real life, noting that actors often appear transformed for characters they portray on screen.

‎Sammy Riches’ response adds to the growing list of celebrities pushing back against misinformation and online speculation, particularly when it concerns their families and private lives.