Blessing CEO (real name Okoro Blessing Nkiruka), has been brought before a Federal High Court in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case.
She was arraigned on Friday, May 15, 2026, before Justice D.I. Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on a two-count charge involving alleged fraud and stealing. According to the EFCC, the case involves claims that she collected ₦36 million from a woman under false pretences linked to a property transaction in Lekki, Lagos.
At the start of the court proceedings, Blessing CEO’s lawyer told the court that his client had already refunded ₦24 million out of the disputed amount and requested a short adjournment to allow both parties settle the remaining balance. He told the court: “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.”
However, the EFCC’s lawyer pushed back, making it clear that any private arrangement between the defendant and the petitioner was separate from the government’s case. He stated: “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.”
In his ruling, Justice Dipeolu acknowledged that discussions between the defendant and the complainant could continue, but said it would not stop the court process. He ruled: “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.”
One of the charges alleges that Blessing CEO falsely collected ₦36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, under the claim that the money was for leasing a six-bedroom detached duplex located in Lekki, Lagos. The EFCC also accused her of fraudulently converting the money for personal use.
After the charges were read in court, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty.
Following her plea, the prosecution asked the court to set a trial date and requested that she be remanded in a correctional facility pending the hearing. Her lawyer, however, explained that the defence had only just received the charges a day earlier and was still preparing her bail application. He asked that she remain in EFCC custody instead.
The judge approved the request and ordered that she be kept in EFCC custody for now. The case has been adjourned until June 5, 2026, when trial is expected to begin.
