Date: June 5, 2026 l By Chichi Nwosu
A Federal High Court in Lagos has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by Nigerian relationship therapist and social media personality Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, in her ongoing alleged ₦36 million fraud case.
The decision followed arguments presented by both defence and prosecution teams during proceedings before Justice Deinde Dipeolu, as the high-profile case continued to attract public attention across Nigeria’s legal and media circles.
Blessing CEO is facing a two-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on alleged obtaining by false pretence and alleged fraudulent conversion of funds amounting to ₦36 million.
According to court proceedings, defence counsel informed the court that efforts had been made toward resolving the dispute outside the courtroom and disclosed that part of the disputed funds had reportedly been refunded to the complainant. The defence argued that this development should be considered while determining the bail request.
The prosecution, however, maintained that any private discussions between parties did not alter the criminal proceedings before the court, stressing that the matter remains a case pursued by the Federal Government through the EFCC. Prosecutors urged the court to continue proceedings in accordance with the charges already filed.
Court records indicate that Blessing CEO had earlier pleaded not guilty to the allegations after being arraigned before the court. The charges are connected to claims that she allegedly obtained funds under false representations linked to a property transaction in Lagos and later converted the money for personal use.
After hearing submissions from both sides, Justice Dipeolu reserved ruling on the bail application and adjourned proceedings, with observers now awaiting the court’s final decision on whether the social media figure will be released pending trial.
The case has generated significant public debate given Blessing CEO’s visibility online and follows a broader pattern of increased scrutiny by anti-corruption agencies over financial and commercial disputes involving public personalities.