The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded celebrity cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, in Kuje prison for impersonating social media commentator VeryDarkMan. Blord was arraigned on Thursday, April 1, 2026, on multiple charges including impersonation and forgery. VeryDarkMan alleged that Blord forged flight tickets in his name, claimed he paid him N500 million to be a brand ambassador, and printed billboards and fliers with his image without permission. Blord will spend Easter in detention, remanded for 26 days.
Key Points:
- Blord was remanded in Kuje prison after arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
- Charges include impersonation and forgery related to VeryDarkMan's identity.
- VeryDarkMan alleged Blord forged flight tickets, claimed a N500 million endorsement deal, and used his image without consent.
- The remand period is 26 days, meaning Blord will spend Easter in detention.
- A video of Blord being taken from court to prison circulated online.
As Blord faces legal proceedings over allegations of impersonation, the case highlights the legal risks associated with using another's identity for commercial gain in Nigeria's digital space.
Sources: VDM, Instagram
