Fresh Update Emerges On Blessing CEO’s ₦36 Million Fraud Case

Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO.

Naija News reports that the judge fixed June 9, 2026, to deliver the ruling after hearing submissions from both the prosecution and defence on Friday.

Blessing CEO is facing trial on a two-count charge brought against her by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The charges border on alleged obtaining by false pretence and stealing involving ₦36 million.

The case stems from allegations that the defendant obtained ₦36 million from a petitioner under the claim that she could secure the lease of a six-bedroom detached duplex located on Tunbosun Osobu Street, off Kuboye Road, Lekki, Lagos.

The EFCC alleged that the representation was false and that the money was subsequently converted for personal use.

At an earlier court session, defence counsel, P.I. Nwafor, informed the court that his client had already refunded ₦24 million to the petitioner.

He requested time for discussions aimed at settling the outstanding balance and resolving the dispute.

The prosecution, however, maintained that any arrangement between the defendant and the petitioner would not affect the criminal proceedings before the court, arguing that the Federal Government remains the complainant in the matter.

Justice Dipeolu ruled that such discussions could continue alongside the court process and directed that the defendant take her plea.

The charges against Blessing CEO include allegations that between July 14 and July 17, 2024, she obtained ₦36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye under the pretext of securing a property lease in Lekki.

The anti-graft agency also accused her of fraudulently converting the money to her own use.

When the charges were read in court, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty.

Following her plea, the prosecution requested a trial date and sought an order remanding her pending the hearing of the case.

Defence counsel informed the court that the charges had only recently been served on the defendant and that efforts were underway to perfect her bail application.

The court subsequently ordered that she be remanded in EFCC custody pending further proceedings and adjourned the matter.

At Friday’s hearing, lawyers argued her bail request before Justice Dipeolu, who reserved his decision until June 9, 2026.