By Ghazali Ibrahim
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case before a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Blessing CEO, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was arraigned on Friday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC before Justice Deinde Dipeolu on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and alleged stealing.
According to the anti-graft agency, the influencer allegedly obtained ₦36 million from a petitioner under false pretences and converted the money for personal use.
She pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read in court. Following her plea, the prosecution requested that she be remanded in a correctional facility pending trial.
However, her lawyer informed the court that the defence had only recently been served with the charges and needed time to file a bail application.
Justice Dipeolu subsequently ordered that she be remanded in EFCC custody and adjourned the matter till June 5, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
Blessing CEO is widely known on social media for her controversial relationship advice and celebrity commentary.
