Nigeria, April 27 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing case between cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus "Blord" Ifejirika and activist Martins "VeryDarkMan (VDM)" Otse to 19 May for mention.

Both VDM and Blord appeared before Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia for the continuation of the trial, ten days after the businessman was granted bail on self-recognition and subsequently released from the Kuje Correctional Centre.

During the proceedings, Mrs Ofili-Ajumogobia recused herself from the criminal case filed by the Nigeria Police Force against Blord, which arose from allegations made by VDM, Sahara Reporters reported.

Also in attendance was human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who had earlier vowed to secure Blord's ...