Lagos, Nigeria – October 17, 2025 – The online feud between controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and crypto entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejika, aka Blord, has escalated into a full-blown cyber showdown, with VDM accusing Blord of orchestrating a massive data-harvesting scam through his fintech venture, Billpoint.
In a fiery Instagram video posted late Thursday, VDM, 32, didn’t hold back, branding Billpoint—a mobile app launched by Blord in April 2024 for discounted airtime, data, and bill payments—as a “trap” designed to lure unsuspecting Nigerians into surrendering sensitive personal data. “This app is not about savings; it’s about stealing your BVN, NIN, and phone numbers to initiate you into money laundering schemes and manipulate social media for fraud,” VDM alleged, his voice rising with indignation as he scrolled through screenshots of the app’s interface on screen. He claimed the irresistible 10% discounts on subscriptions are nothing but bait, echoing widespread skepticism about how the platform sustains such offers without hidden costs. The clip, which has amassed over 500,000 views in under 24 hours, ends with VDM’s signature call to action: “I’ll continue exposing these wolves in sheep’s clothing until justice prevails.”
This isn’t the first rodeo for the duo. Blord, the 29-year-old founder of Blord Group—a conglomerate spanning crypto trading, real estate, luxury gadgets, and now fintech—was thrust into the spotlight last year when EFCC operatives raided his operations over allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet scams, computer-related offenses, and even terrorism financing tied to entities like Blord Jetpaye Limited and Billpoint Technology. Though released on bail after weeks in custody, the entrepreneur’s reputation took a hit, with VDM publicly claiming credit for tipping off authorities. Fast-forward to this week: The beef reignited over Blord’s viral promo of a “refurbished” iPhone 17 Pro—allegedly upgraded from an XR model in China for ₦450,000, far pricier than market rates—which VDM slammed as a “fake fraud” peddled to gullible fans. Blord fired back by dangling ₦500,000 for embarrassing private photos of VDM, only for the activist to counter with his own leaks, including clips from Blord’s China trip that hinted at dodgy dealings.
Billpoint, marketed as a user-friendly rival to apps like OPay and PalmPay, has surged in downloads since its promo blitz, promising seamless transactions with “zero fees on first buys.” But VDM’s takedown has users second-guessing: “Which app no dey collect data?” he mocked in a follow-up reel, pointing to the mandatory KYC (Know Your Customer) process that funnels biometric details straight to Blord’s servers. Netizens are divided—some hail VDM as a digital vigilante, with comments like “VDM turning Billpoint into a detective series faster than Netflix,” while others dismiss him as a “dull clout-chaser” envious of Blord’s empire. One X user quipped, “Blord might need a lawyer just to log in at this point.”
Blord, yet to issue a direct rebuttal to the Billpoint bombshell, has a history of clapping back hard. In December 2024, amid VDM’s NGO scandal involving ₦160-180 million in “missing” funds, Blord branded the activist a “thief who learned it from his mom,” accusing him of embezzlement and warning, “Fear the loyalty of a poor man.” Legal eagles are watching closely; a Lagos-based cyber lawyer told NigeriaWire off-record that if VDM’s claims hold water, Billpoint could face CBN scrutiny for data privacy breaches under the Nigeria Data Protection Act. Meanwhile, influencers like Mr. Jollof have been dragged in, with VDM warning them off promoting the app as a “scam in disguise.”
As the drama unfolds—complete with threats of lawsuits and more leaked tapes—the saga underscores Nigeria’s wild west of fintech and crypto, where innovation clashes with infamy. VDM vows to “keep digging,” but with Blord’s pockets deep and his fanbase loyal, this could be the beef that breaks the internet. Or, as one commenter put it, “Both are frauds; we’re just picking sides for the popcorn.”
NigeriaWire Digital Desk. Insights from social media and public records.