April 2, 2026 | SUNTV Global Channel
Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as B-Lord, has formally requested an accelerated hearing of his bail application following his recent remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre.
According to a letter obtained by SaharaReporters and issued by Dunu Chambers, Williams’ lawyer, Chukwudi Chikelue, petitioned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for an urgent hearing by a vacation judge on April 8 or 9, 2026. The case, filed under charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/126/2026 by the Nigeria Police Force, was originally adjourned to April 27 for trial.
Williams, 27, faces six counts related to alleged cybercrime, impersonation, and fraud, including claims that he unlawfully used the identity, image, and brand of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse to promote his business ventures, notably the Billpoint app. Prosecutors allege that Williams falsely represented VDM as endorsing his platform and orchestrated promotional events to mislead the public.
Additional charges involve the creation of fake digital documents, including a purported flight ticket, and misuse of business premises linked to the Blord Group for fraudulent activities. These offences contravene provisions of the Cybercrime Act (amended 2024) and the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.
Williams has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His arraignment followed a petition by VDM accusing the entrepreneur of repeated unauthorized use of his identity for commercial gain.
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, condemned the remand, warning that incarceration before due process risks emboldening systemic oppression. Sowore has since distanced himself from direct involvement but reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring Williams’ freedom.
Social media reactions continue to intensify, with videos from VDM alleging that B-Lord fabricated endorsements, forged documents, and misled the public. The focus now turns to whether the court will grant the expedited bail request and under what conditions.
