Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has formally warned social media commentator VeryDarkMan to stop using the name “Ratel” following its registration as a trademark.
Blord disclosed the move in a statement shared via his Instagram page, confirming that Ratel has now been legally secured as his business brand. According to him, any further use of the name without authorisation would amount to a violation of his intellectual property rights.
In the statement, Blord said he had instructed his legal team, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), to issue a cease-and-desist notice to VeryDarkMan.
“I have directed my SAN to issue a cease and desist to VDM to stop using my brand name ‘Ratel’. He will have to get approval from me before using that name henceforth,” Blord wrote.
The development has sparked widespread debate across social media platforms, with supporters of both figures expressing mixed reactions over the ownership and use of the name.
The latest dispute adds another layer to the ongoing public feud between the two personalities. Their clash began in October 2025 after VeryDarkMan travelled to China to assist Nigerian entrepreneurs with sourcing affordable goods and supplier contacts.
During the trip, VeryDarkMan accused Blord of alleged business malpractice, including fraud and overpricing of modified electronic gadgets. The disagreement later escalated when he reportedly petitioned law enforcement agencies to probe Blord’s business operations.
Notably, Ratel is the name used by VeryDarkMan to identify his online supporters, a detail that has intensified the controversy surrounding the trademark claim.
As of the time of filing this report, VeryDarkMan has not publicly responded to the cease-and-desist notice.