Blessing CEO gets N20m bail in Lagos fraud case
Blessing Okoro, also known as Blessing CEO, has been granted bail by a Lagos court in her ongoing fraud trial. Justice Rahman Oshodi approved her bail application, setting the amount at N20 million. The case involves allegations of obtaining N69.15 million under false pretences from Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited. The court also addressed issues regarding her lost international passport and imposed travel restrictions.
What happened
- Blessing CEO was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on June 9, 2026, facing charges of stealing and obtaining money by false pretences.
- She is accused of fraudulently obtaining N69,150,000 in March 2025 under the pretext of securing a property lease in Lekki, Lagos.
- Justice Rahman Oshodi granted her bail in the sum of N20 million with two responsible sureties, each required to provide a three-year bank statement or fixed deposit of at least N20 million.
- The court ordered that the Nigerian Immigration Service be notified of her travel restrictions pending the case's determination.
- The trial was adjourned to October 12, 2026, for continuation.
