Alleged N36m Fraud: Court Reserves Ruling On Influencer Blessing CEO’s Bail Application

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, who is facing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud.

Justice D.I. Dipeolu fixed June 9, 2026, for ruling on the application after hearing arguments relating to the request for bail.

Blessing CEO is being prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.

According to the anti-graft agency, the defendant is standing trial over allegations involving the sum of N36 million.

The EFCC disclosed the development in a statement on Friday, noting that the court had adjourned for a decision on the bail application.

“Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026, reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO,” the commission stated.

The anti-corruption agency further noted that Blessing CEO is currently facing prosecution on charges brought by its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1.

“Blessing is standing trial on a two-count charge filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC, bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36 million,” the statement added.