Alledged N36m Fraud Trial: Blessing CEO Awaits Court Decision on Bail
The influencer’s lawyer says she has refunded N24 million and is seeking time to settle the rest as the court considers bail.
- Justice Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos reserved ruling on the bail application for Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, known as Blessing CEO, until June 9, 2026, in her N36 million fraud case.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is prosecuting Blessing CEO on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing, following her earlier arraignment before the court.
- Counsel Nwafor noted the influencer refunded N24 million and sought settlement, while Counsel Suleiman stated the EFCC is not part of any private discussions between the defendant and the complainant.
- Ruling on the matter, Justice Dipeolu held that settlement discussions do not stop criminal proceedings and ordered the defendant remanded in EFCC custody pending further developments.
- Proceedings are set to continue on June 9, 2026, when the court will rule on her bail application after the matter was adjourned for trial commencement.
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Alleged N36m Fraud: Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application till June 9
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, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (a.k.a Blessing CEO) who is standing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud. The defendant is facing a two-count charge filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on obtaining money…
Alledged N36m fraud trial: Blessing CEO awaits court decision on bail
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has fixed June 9, 2026to rule on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over her ongoing N36 million fraud case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, noted in a statement that the ruling date was announced after proceedings held on Friday, June 5, 2026. Blessing CEO is …
Court Reserves Ruling On Blessing CEO's Bail Application In Alleged N36million Fraud Case
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by controversial social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, over an alleged N36million fraud case. Justice D.I. Dipeolu fixed June 9, 2026, to deliver the ruling after hearing arguments from counsel in the matter on Friday.
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