Social media firebrand Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan (VDM), faced a star-studded lineup on December 2, 2025.
The hearing pitted him against Nollywood heavyweights Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, producer Samklef, and top cops including the IGP and DIG.
Justice Musa Liman adjourned proceedings without a ruling, leaving tensions simmering.
VDM, sharp in a 2.5 million naira suit, flashed a confident grin outside court.
His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, hailed it as another win in VDM's undefeated streak, over 50 cases this year.
But whispers swirl: Is this justice or a celebrity vendetta?
The saga traces to October 13, 2023, when VDM's Instagram rant allegedly threatened Samklef: "I'll deal with you if you don't stop."
By October 29, he escalated, claiming Iyabo Ojo shared an "indecent sexual relationship" with her daughter, claims she slammed as vile lies.
January 19, 2024, brought fire to Tonto Dikeh: VDM accused her of pocketing Justice for Mohbad funds and masterminding the Gistlover blog.
March 19 added barbs at police brass: "DIGs dey knack Bobrisky," he posted, sparking outrage.
Charges under Nigeria's Cybercrimes Act landed May 22, 2024; VDM pleaded not guilty, bagged N10m bail June 10.
Re-arraigned May 15, 2025, after a judge swap, trial was eyed for July 24, then bumped to today.
VDM insists his videos demand accountability, not harm.
Celebs cry defamation, harassment; Iyabo and Tonto vow to fight the "ratel" to the end.
X erupted: "All vs VDM only, chai!" one post quipped, racking likes.
Yet beneath the memes, a deeper rift: Does online activism cross into crime?
As VDM hugged fans post-hearing, the question lingers.
Will truth prevail, or will stars silence the critic?
Stay tuned, this courtroom drama's far from over.
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