Nigeria: Alleged N36m Fraud - EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO in Lagos
The influencer pleaded not guilty as prosecutors said she took N36 million by falsely promising a six-bedroom duplex and then converted the money.
- On Friday, social media influencer Blessing CEO, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was arraigned before Justice D.I. Dipeolu at Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, facing two counts of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing N36 million.
- The latest charges reflect a pattern of controversies involving false property claims and fabricated medical documents; in 2019, Blessing CEO posted photographs of a seven-bedroom mansion claiming she built it for her 30th birthday until businessman Onye Eze identified himself as the actual owner.
- Between July 14 and 17, 2024, Blessing CEO allegedly obtained N36 million from Ifeyinwa Okoye by falsely representing she could secure a six-bedroom detached duplex at No. 1B Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki; make-up artist Deborah Mbara alleged the influencer doctored her medical results to solicit public funds.
- After pleading not guilty, Blessing CEO's defence counsel P.I. Nwafor disclosed she refunded N24 million of the N36 million and requested adjournment to resolve the outstanding balance; Justice Dipeolu permitted settlement discussions and ordered her remanded in EFCC custody.
- Trial commencement is set for June 5, 2026, as prosecuting counsel S.I. Suleiman stressed the Federal Government of Nigeria is the complainant and rejected defence settlement proposals, maintaining the EFCC cannot be party to private agreements.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, has arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship
Court Remands Blessing CEO in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦36m Fraud in Lagos - NewsTmes.com.ng
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the remand of popular social media personality and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraud. The order was issued on Friday, May 15, 2026, by Justice … The post Court Remands Blessing CEO in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦36m Fraud in Lagos appeared first…
Blessing CEO Remanded Over Alleged N36m Fraud
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi has ordered that a social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, also known as Blessing CEO, be remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following her arraignment on Friday.
Blessing CEO Arraigned Over Alleged ₦36 Million Fraud, Remanded in EFCC Custody
Self-styled relationship expert and social media personality, Blessing CEO (Blessing Okoro), has been arraigned in court over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case and subsequently remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).She was brought before the court following investigations by the anti-graft agency over allegations linked to financial misconduct. The EFCC alleges that the funds in question were obtained und…
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