Blord Moves to Restrict Use of “Ratel” Name Amid Ongoing Online Feud

Popular Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as Blord, has taken legal steps to protect the brand name “Ratel,” warning social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan (VDM), to stop using the name without permission. Blord disclosed on Instagram that he has officially trademarked “Ratel” as his business brand and has instructed […]

Phyna Explains Why Iyabo Ojo Distanced Herself Over VDM

Reality TV personality Josephina Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has spoken candidly about what she believes caused a noticeable shift in her relationship with Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. According to Phyna, the change began after she became associated with controversial social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM). She shared her thoughts during a […]

Doris Ogala Arrest: VeryDarkMan Threatens to Release Explosive Evidence

Controversial social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has warned that he will release what he claims to be explosive and criminal evidence against two prominent clerics if Nollywood actress Doris Ogala is not released from detention by Tuesday, December 23, 2025. According to reports, the influencer made the declaration on Sunday via […]

“I Acted Irresponsibly” — VeryDarkMan Regrets In-Flight Altercation With Mr Jollof

Nigerian social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has issued a formal apology following a heated altercation with comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) that disrupted a United Nigeria Airlines flight on Monday. In a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Otse acknowledged that the confrontation was unnecessary and should never have occurred on […]

NCAA Slams Verydarkman and Mr Jollof Over In-Flight Fight, Promises Sanctions

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has strongly criticised the physical confrontation between social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, and comedian Mr Jollof (Freedom Atsepoyi), during an Asaba-to-Lagos flight on Monday. The aviation regulator says both men will face consequences for their conduct. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer […]

In-Flight Fight Between Influencers Verydarkman & Mr. Jollof Shocks Passengers

Social media influencers Martins Otse, better known as Verydarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr. Jollof, reportedly came to blows during a commercial flight from Asaba to Lagos. The incident unfolded aboard a United Nigerian Airline aircraft and was first brought to public attention by Dr. Paul Ezikel, who shared a video of the […]