Abuja, Nigeria – April 1, 2026
Controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has shared a video online showing the moment businessman Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as BLord, was taken to prison following a court order.
BLord was arraigned on Tuesday, April 1, 2026, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on several charges. After the court proceedings, the judge ordered that he be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending further hearings in the case.
In a video posted by VDM on social media shortly after the court session, the activist was seen leaving the court premises and escorting the prison van transporting BLord, stating that he wanted to ensure the businessman was taken directly to the correctional facility.
According to VDM, the remand order means BLord will spend about 26 days in custody, which includes the upcoming Easter celebration.
The case stems from allegations made by VDM that BLord used his name and image without permission for promotional activities.
VDM claimed that BLord allegedly forged flight tickets bearing his name and announced that he (VDM) would travel to Onitsha to participate in the launch of BLord’s “Blunt Gadget App.” He also alleged that BLord claimed publicly that he had paid him ₦500 million to serve as a brand ambassador and that he had endorsed another platform known as Billpoint App.
VDM denied the claims, stating that he never agreed to any endorsement or promotional deal with BLord. He further alleged that BLord printed billboards and promotional fliers using his image without consent, presenting him as a brand ambassador.
“I have clearly written on all my social media bios that I do not take adverts or promotions,” VDM said.
The activist also stated that he has rejected endorsement deals worth over ₦700 million in the past, emphasizing that he wants to preserve his platform for causes he believes are meaningful.
The case has attracted widespread attention on social media, with supporters and critics of both personalities debating the development. The matter is expected to return to court after the remand period as legal proceedings continue.
