After two weeks in custody
the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday admitted a Nigerian entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, to bail.
BLord is facing an ongoing impersonation case involving social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
And the entrepreneur was put in custody on remand at Kuje Correctional Centre since April 1, 2026, spending 16 days in custody, including the Easter holiday period.
However, on Friday, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia approved his bail under what were described as liberal conditions.
As part of the ruling, the court ordered BLord to deposit his international passport and provide two sureties of reputable standing.
He was also cautioned 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 bail hearing, 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 adjouned to April 27 for hearing .