15/05/2026
Alleged ₦36 Million Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, on Friday, May 15, 2026, arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.
She is facing a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and alleged theft totaling ₦36,000,000.
During proceedings, the defence counsel informed the court that the defendant had refunded ₦24 million to the complainant and requested a short adjournment to settle the outstanding balance. He added that the complainant was willing to consider withdrawing the case upon full repayment.
However, the prosecution maintained that the complainant in the matter is the Federal Government of Nigeria, emphasizing that private arrangements do not halt criminal proceedings. The court agreed and directed that the defendant take her plea.
Blessing CEO pleaded “not guilty” to all charges.
Following her plea, the prosecution requested a trial date and her remand in a correctional facility, while the defence requested she remain in EFCC custody pending the filing of her bail application.
Justice Dipeolu granted the defence request and ordered her remand in EFCC custody.
The case has been adjourned to June 5, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
