Alleged N36m fraud: Court puts Blessing CEO’s bail application on hold
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO.
nThe ruling will now be delivered on June 9, 2026.
nThis was disclosed in a statement shared on the EFCC X page on Friday.
nBlessing CEO is standing trial on a two-count charge filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on alleged obtaining by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36 million.
nThe case was heard on Friday as the court considered arguments on the bail application before deciding to adjourn ruling to a later date.
nThe EFCC said the charges stem from allegations involving financial misconduct amounting to N36 million.
nFurther proceedings in the matter are expected to continue after the court delivers its ruling on the bail application next week.
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