The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that a Federal High Court sitting 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, in her ongoing ₦36 million fraud trial.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the EFCC said the defendant is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and theft.
“Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s 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.
According to the EFCC, the defendant is being prosecuted by its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 over allegations that she obtained ₦36 million from one Mrs Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, under the pretence of leasing a six-bedroom duplex in Lekki, Lagos.
During earlier proceedings, defence counsel informed the court that ₦24 million had already been refunded and requested time to settle the outstanding balance. However, the EFCC opposed any private settlement, insisting that the criminal prosecution must proceed.
Justice D.I. Dipeolu held that the case could not be halted by negotiations between the parties and ordered that the defendant remain in custody pending further proceedings.
The matter has now been adjourned until June 9, 2026, for ruling on the bail application.
