By: paulthegudguy
Abuja, Nigeria – April 1, 2026
Popular businessman and tech entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as BLord, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre for 26 days following his arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The court ordered his remand on Tuesday, April 1, 2026, pending further hearings on multiple charges brought against him. With the remand period lasting nearly a month, BLord is expected to spend the Easter holiday in custody.
The charges stem from allegations of fraud, impersonation, and unauthorized use of another individual’s identity for promotional activities.
In a statement circulating online, Martins Vincent Otse accused BLord of falsely associating him with several business ventures. Otse alleged that BLord forged flight tickets using his name and claimed he was scheduled to attend a launch event in Onitsha for the “Blunt Gadget App.”
He further accused BLord of publicly stating that he had been paid ₦500 million to serve as a brand ambassador, as well as falsely claiming that he endorsed the “Billpoint App.” According to Otse, these claims are entirely untrue.
Otse also alleged that BLord went as far as producing billboards, flyers, and other promotional materials bearing his image without consent, presenting him as an official ambassador for the projects.
“I have clearly stated across all my social media platforms that I do not accept advertisements or promotional deals,” Otse reportedly said, denying any involvement in the endorsements.
He added that he has previously rejected ambassadorship offers worth over ₦700 million, emphasizing his intention to preserve his personal brand for more meaningful engagements.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities have not released full details of all charges, and BLord’s legal representatives are yet to issue an official statement.
The case has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing concern over issues of identity misuse and deceptive advertising practices in the digital space.
Further court proceedings are expected in the coming weeks.
