Court delays decision on Blessing CEO’s bail application
Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, is facing trial over an alleged N36m fraud at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. The court has reserved its ruling on her bail application, with further proceedings scheduled. The case involves allegations of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. Key dates for the next hearings have been set by the presiding judge.
TLDR
- The court reserved ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application till June 9, 2026.
- The trial is set to continue on June 22, 2026.
- The prosecution presented its first witness, Bufa Regina Okangbe, who detailed the investigation into the alleged N36m fraud.
- Documents including petitions, statements, and bank records were admitted as evidence after objections by the defence were overruled.
- The witness testified that the property involved belongs to Mr Tunbosun Osobu and not the defendant, and that funds were transferred to several individuals after being received.
