Court delays decision on Blessing CEO’s bail in N36m fraud case
Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, is facing trial for allegedly obtaining N36 million by false pretence and stealing. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting her at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice D.I. Dipeolu has reserved a ruling on her bail application. The case involves claims that Blessing CEO defrauded Mrs Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye under the pretense of leasing a property.
What we know
- Justice D.I. Dipeolu reserved ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application on June 5, 2026, and adjourned the matter until June 9, 2026.
- Blessing CEO is accused of obtaining N36 million from Mrs Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, for a supposed lease of a six-bedroom duplex in Lekki, Lagos.
- The EFCC opposes any private settlement, insisting the criminal trial must proceed.
- The defence counsel stated that N24 million has already been refunded and asked for time to resolve the balance.
- The court ordered that Blessing CEO remain in custody pending further hearing.
