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He was re-arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the alleged dissemination of offensive content through his social media platforms.

The Inspector-General of Police has re-arraigned social media influencer, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of cyberbullying actresses Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and music producer Samuel ‘Samklef’ Oguachuba.

Otse was re-arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the alleged dissemination of offensive content through his social media platforms. He, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges.

His counsel, Deji Adeyanju, prayed the court to allow the defendant to continue on the earlier bail granted by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of a sister court.

The prosecution counsel representing the Inspector-General of Police, Victor Okoye, did not oppose the application.

Justice Liman subsequently admitted the defendant to the previous bail terms and adjourned the matter until 24 July 2025 for the commencement of the trial.

VDM was initially arraigned on 22 May 2024 before Justice Olajuwon on the same offences, which are contrary to and punishable under Section 24 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.

Following his remand, he was granted bail on 10 June 2024 to the sum of ₦10 million, with two sureties — either employees of reputable organisations or federal civil servants of not less than Level 17, with evidence of three years’ tax clearance.

However, the case was reassigned to Justice Liman following the transfer of Justice Olajuwon to another division of the Federal High Court.

According to the charge sheet, in Count One, Otse was alleged to have, on or about 13 October 2023, posted a video on his Instagram account (@verydarkblackman) containing threatening and bullying statements directed at Samklef.

In Count Two, he was accused of intentionally posting, on or about 29 October 2023, videos containing offensive, pornographic, indecent, obscene, or menacing content targeting actress Iyabo Ojo.

In the said video, he allegedly claimed that “one Iyabo Ojo is having an indecent sexual relationship with her daughter.”

Count Three alleges that, on or about 19 January 2024, VDM falsely published via Instagram that actress Tonto Dikeh had diverted proceeds from a crowdfunding campaign for the “Justice for Mohbad” movement and that she was the person behind the anonymous blog ‘Gistlover.’

In Count Four, Otse was alleged to have, on or about 19 March 2024, intentionally posted content considered annoying and insulting towards Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and members of the National Assembly.

The trial is expected to begin in July.

Antoeni:
We All know it’s Not About Iyabo And Tonto. It’s All About SEYI. Ever Since This Guy Talked About SEYI to Tell His Father that’s when He started Having issues With The Government, Tinubu is Worst than Abacha That He Fought Against Tyranny And Dictatorship. No protest, No Criticism. Tyrant!

Tinubu & His Family Are Terrible

Antoeni:
We All know it’s Not About Iyabo And Tonto. It’s All About SEYI. Ever Since This Guy Talked About SEYI to Tell His Father that’s when He started Having issues With The Government, Tinubu is Worst than Abacha That He Fought Against Tyranny And Dictatorship. No protest, No Criticism. Tyrant!

Tinubu & His Family Are Terrible

Antoeni:
He was re-arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the alleged dissemination of offensive content through his social media platforms.

The Inspector-General of Police has re-arraigned social media influencer, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of cyberbullying actresses Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and music producer Samuel ‘Samklef’ Oguachuba.

Otse was re-arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the alleged dissemination of offensive content through his social media platforms. He, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges.

His counsel, Deji Adeyanju, prayed the court to allow the defendant to continue on the earlier bail granted by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of a sister court.

The prosecution counsel representing the Inspector-General of Police, Victor Okoye, did not oppose the application.

Justice Liman subsequently admitted the defendant to the previous bail terms and adjourned the matter until 24 July 2025 for the commencement of the trial.

VDM was initially arraigned on 22 May 2024 before Justice Olajuwon on the same offences, which are contrary to and punishable under Section 24 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.

Following his remand, he was granted bail on 10 June 2024 to the sum of ₦10 million, with two sureties — either employees of reputable organisations or federal civil servants of not less than Level 17, with evidence of three years’ tax clearance.

However, the case was reassigned to Justice Liman following the transfer of Justice Olajuwon to another division of the Federal High Court.

According to the charge sheet, in Count One, Otse was alleged to have, on or about 13 October 2023, posted a video on his Instagram account (@verydarkblackman) containing threatening and bullying statements directed at Samklef.

In Count Two, he was accused of intentionally posting, on or about 29 October 2023, videos containing offensive, pornographic, indecent, obscene, or menacing content targeting actress Iyabo Ojo.

In the said video, he allegedly claimed that “one Iyabo Ojo is having an indecent sexual relationship with her daughter.”

Count Three alleges that, on or about 19 January 2024, VDM falsely published via Instagram that actress Tonto Dikeh had diverted proceeds from a crowdfunding campaign for the “Justice for Mohbad” movement and that she was the person behind the anonymous blog ‘Gistlover.’

In Count Four, Otse was alleged to have, on or about 19 March 2024, intentionally posted content considered annoying and insulting towards Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and members of the National Assembly.

The trial is expected to begin in July.


https://www.channelstv.com/2025/05/15/verydarkman-re-arraigned-over-alleged-cyberbullying-of-iyabo-ojo-two-others/

Hopss:
does the law work in retrospect?

Blitzking:
Forces after this man wan finish am from the shadows as they know Nigerians go gang up against them so them wan use indirect method. Last last na court case go finish NGO MONEY

gr8ofnnetwork:
Not at all. You can go ahead commit any crime today, nobody will disturb you tomorrow. Congratulations

Hopss:
what I am trying to say is the cyberbulling bill was passed into law some few weeks back, the said crime was committed years ago when the cyberbulling law was not in effect, so I repeat my question, can he sued bearing in mind that when he did it it was not a criminal offense in Nigeria. lawyers in the house should help throw more light

Hopss:
what I am trying to say is the cyberbulling bill was passed into law some few weeks back, the said crime was committed years ago when the cyberbulling law was not in effect, so I repeat my question, can he sued bearing in mind that when he did it it was not a criminal offense in Nigeria. lawyers in the house should help throw more light

Okoroawusa:
VDM should go back to pornographic content making. This one wey him dey do no follow at all. Always report your content like news and put "allegedly". Don't report like you have evidence because na human lives you dey destroy like that.

Okoroawusa:
There is an existing law against cyber bullying. It just that it was recently expanded to recognize other forms of cyber bullying.

Antoeni:
He was re-arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the alleged dissemination of offensive content through his social media platforms.

The Inspector-General of Police has re-arraigned social media influencer, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of cyberbullying actresses Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and music producer Samuel ‘Samklef’ Oguachuba.

Otse was re-arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the alleged dissemination of offensive content through his social media platforms. He, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges.

His counsel, Deji Adeyanju, prayed the court to allow the defendant to continue on the earlier bail granted by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of a sister court.

The prosecution counsel representing the Inspector-General of Police, Victor Okoye, did not oppose the application.

Justice Liman subsequently admitted the defendant to the previous bail terms and adjourned the matter until 24 July 2025 for the commencement of the trial.

VDM was initially arraigned on 22 May 2024 before Justice Olajuwon on the same offences, which are contrary to and punishable under Section 24 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.

Following his remand, he was granted bail on 10 June 2024 to the sum of ₦10 million, with two sureties — either employees of reputable organisations or federal civil servants of not less than Level 17, with evidence of three years’ tax clearance.

However, the case was reassigned to Justice Liman following the transfer of Justice Olajuwon to another division of the Federal High Court.

According to the charge sheet, in Count One, Otse was alleged to have, on or about 13 October 2023, posted a video on his Instagram account (@verydarkblackman) containing threatening and bullying statements directed at Samklef.

In Count Two, he was accused of intentionally posting, on or about 29 October 2023, videos containing offensive, pornographic, indecent, obscene, or menacing content targeting actress Iyabo Ojo.

In the said video, he allegedly claimed that “one Iyabo Ojo is having an indecent sexual relationship with her daughter.”

Count Three alleges that, on or about 19 January 2024, VDM falsely published via Instagram that actress Tonto Dikeh had diverted proceeds from a crowdfunding campaign for the “Justice for Mohbad” movement and that she was the person behind the anonymous blog ‘Gistlover.’

In Count Four, Otse was alleged to have, on or about 19 March 2024, intentionally posted content considered annoying and insulting towards Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and members of the National Assembly.

The trial is expected to begin in July.


https://www.channelstv.com/2025/05/15/verydarkman-re-arraigned-over-alleged-cyberbullying-of-iyabo-ojo-two-others/

Antoeni:
We All know it’s Not About Iyabo And Tonto. It’s All About SEYI. Ever Since This Guy Talked About SEYI to Tell His Father that’s when He started Having issues With The Government, Tinubu is Worst than Abacha That He Fought Against Tyranny And Dictatorship. No protest, No Criticism. Tyrant!

Tinubu & His Family Are Terrible

Beremx:
over sense dey worry you. You nailed it!! It's all about Seyi Tinubu, no one else

helinues:
There was reasonable pending petitions against VDM before the bill was passed. There was even a time he had a court case and travelled to China and still posting videos.

He overrate himself. Who is he? Those who might have come out for him, he has attacked them unnecessarily .

He can't even win reasonable of the petitions against him, except if they just want to pardon him.

helinues:
There was reasonable pending petitions against VDM before the bill was passed. There was even a time he had a court case and travelled to China and still posting videos.

He overrate himself. Who is he? Those who might have come out for him, he has attacked them unnecessarily .

He can't even win reasonable of the petitions against him, except if they just want to pardon him.

Osariemen12:
Let the law have its fair course.