A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to a Nigerian entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, in an ongoing impersonation case involving social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
BLord had been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre since April 1, 2026, spending 16 days in custody, including the Easter holiday period.
However, on Friday, the trial judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia admitted BLord to bail on liberal conditions.
As part of the bail conditions, the court ordered BLord to deposit his international passport with the court and provide two sureties of reputable standing.
The court also cautioned him against making public statements about the case.
The dispute stems from allegations by VDM that BLord impersonated him by using his image and brand identity to promote business ventures without consent.
During the hearing of the bail application, VDM’s legal counsel withdrew a counter-affidavit previously filed in opposition to the bail application, indicating no further objection.
The defence had anchored its bail application on constitutional provisions and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), supported by a seven-point argument and a 10-paragraph affidavit urging the court to exercise discretion in favour of bail.
With no objection from the prosecution, Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia adjourned to April 27 for hearing.
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