The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi has arraigned controversial social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO.
In a statement released through the EFCC social media page, it was disclosed that Blessing was arraigned on Friday, May 15, 2026, before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud.
Blessing was charged on a two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of ₦36,000,000.00 (Thirty-six Million Naira).
At the commencement of proceedings, counsel for the defence, P.I. Nwafor informed the court that the defendant had returned part of the money to the petitioner.
“We have an application to make,” he said. The defendant approached the nominal complainant and refunded the sum of N24million out of the N36million.
“We are seeking a brief adjournment to settle the outstanding balance. The nominal complainant said he would prevail on the EFCC to drop the case if the balance is paid.
In his response, the prosecution counsel, S.I. Suleiman, said that the prosecution was not aware of any discussion between the defendant and the nominal complainant.
He said, “The complainant here is the Federal Government of Nigeria and we are here for arraignment. “We urge the defendant to enter her plea, that is the order of the day.”
“The defence and the nominal complainant can have discussions even during the pendency of the charge, Justice Dipeolu said in his ruling. It does not impact the proceedings before the court. The defendant will enter a plea.”
