Relationship expert and social media personality Blessing CEO, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case.
She was brought before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 15, 2026, on a two-count charge bordering on alleged fraud and stealing.
According to the EFCC, Blessing CEO allegedly collected ₦36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye under false pretences connected to a property transaction involving a six-bedroom duplex in Lekki, Lagos.
The anti-graft agency also accused her of converting the money for personal use.
During proceedings, her lawyer informed the court that she had already refunded ₦24 million from the disputed amount and requested a short adjournment to allow settlement of the outstanding balance.
“We have an application to make. The defendant approached the nominal complainant and refunded N24 million out of the N36 million. We are asking for a short adjournment to resolve the outstanding balance. The nominal complainant agreed that if the balance is paid, they can prevail on the EFCC to drop the case,” her lawyer told the court.
However, counsel for the EFCC argued that any arrangement between the defendant and the complainant would not stop the criminal proceedings.
“The complainant here is the Federal Government of Nigeria, and we are here for the arraignment. We urge that the defendant take her plea, as that is the business of the day,” the prosecution stated.
In his ruling, Justice Dipeolu held that discussions between both parties could continue without affecting the court process.
“The defence and the nominal complainant can have discussions even during the pendency of the charge. It does not affect the proceedings before the court. The defendant will take her plea,” the judge ruled.
After the charges were read, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty. Following her plea, the court ordered that she be remanded in EFCC custody pending further proceedings. The matter was adjourned until June 5, 2026, for trial.
