Key Points:
- IVD was arrested while preparing to board a flight to Qatar.
- Reports say the arrest links to his late wife Bimbo’s ongoing court case.
- Blessing CEO confirmed the arrest and is working to secure his release.
Businessman Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better known as IVD, was arrested at Lagos airport on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was on his way to Qatar when security officers stopped him before boarding.
Sources told Stella Dimoko Korkus Blog that the arrest connects to the domestic violence case tied to his late wife, Bimbo. The case remains in court, and reports claim IVD was banned from leaving Nigeria until the trial ends.
He will remain in custody until Monday
Insiders revealed IVD will stay in detention until Monday, August 4, 2025. On that day, he is expected to face formal charges as the case continues in court.
A source close to the situation said, “This is about the ongoing case. He is not allowed to leave Nigeria until the court concludes.”
Blessing CEO confirms and reacts
Relationship expert Blessing Okoro, known as Blessing CEO, has confirmed her partner’s arrest. She is said to be moving quickly to get legal support for him.
Insiders claim Blessing CEO has been “running around” to help IVD as the news spreads online. She has also remained vocal in defending him since the case first began.
A long-running legal battle
IVD’s troubles trace back to October 2022 when his wife Bimbo died after a fire incident at their Lekki home. Their 16-year marriage was marred by violence accusations from both sides, leading to the ongoing domestic violence case.
The arrest came just days after IVD went viral for calling out his in-laws over his children’s welfare. He shared a video of his daughter looking “tacky” at school and demanded their return, sparking debates online.
Now, with his sudden arrest, all eyes are back on the high-profile case and what comes next for the businessman.
