- A Federal High Court in Lagos, led by Justice D. I. Dipeolu, has ordered Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, known as Blessing CEO, to be held in a correctional facility.
- The order is effective until she meets her bail conditions.
- Blessing CEO was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, presided over by Justice D. I. Dipeolu, on Tuesday ordered that popular social media personality, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, be remanded in a correctional facility until she is able to meet her bail conditions.
GistLover reports that the influencer was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and the alleged conversion of funds.
She pleaded not guilty to all the charges brought against her.
During the hearing, her lawyer, Nneka Nkama, urged the court to allow the defendant remain in EFCC custody while she completes her bail requirements. However, the EFCC counsel, Suleiman Suleiman, objected to the request, stating that the commission’s detention facility was already overstretched and could not accommodate her further.
After listening to arguments from both sides, Justice Dipeolu ruled that she be held in a correctional centre pending compliance with her bail terms.
The case was adjourned to June 22, 2026, for continuation of trial proceedings.
According to the EFCC, Blessing CEO is alleged to have received ₦36 million from a petitioner, Mrs Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye, between July 14 and July 17, 2024.
The commission further alleged that the money was paid on the understanding that she had the authority to lease a six-bedroom detached duplex located on Tunbosun Osobu Street in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
EFCC stated that after the payment was made, the complainant began renovation work on the property, only for the real owner to later emerge and reportedly evict her from the premises.
She is accused of unlawfully converting the ₦36 million for personal use and is facing charges of obtaining by false pretence and theft.
The anti-graft agency urged the court to proceed with trial, insisting that the offences violate relevant legal provisions.
Blessing CEO, however, denied all allegations when the charges were read in court, setting the stage for the continuation of proceedings.
