Popular 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 (EFCC) 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. The money was reportedly linked to a property transaction involving a six-bedroom duplex in Lekki, Lagos. The anti-graft agency also accused her of converting the funds for personal use.
During the court session, her lawyer told the court that she had already refunded ₦24 million out of the disputed money and requested time to settle the remaining ₦12 million. The defence also said the complainant was open to resolving the matter if the balance was paid.
However, the EFCC opposed any settlement that would stop the criminal trial, insisting that the case was being prosecuted on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria and that the defendant must take her plea.
Justice Dipeolu ruled that both parties could continue settlement talks, but this would not affect the ongoing court process. The judge also ordered that Blessing CEO should proceed with her plea.
After the charges were read, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The court then ordered that she be remanded in EFCC custody pending further proceedings in the case.
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