The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed a fresh N69.15 million fraud charge against social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, before the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, making it her third active prosecution by the anti-graft agency.
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC arraigned the defendant before Justice R.A. Oshodi on a two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. The commission alleged that on or about March 21, 2025, in Lagos, Blessing CEO falsely represented herself as the owner of a property at No. 1, Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki, and induced Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited to pay N69.15 million for a five-year lease on the premises, which she allegedly converted to her personal use.
Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to both counts. Justice Oshodi ordered that she be remanded in EFCC custody and adjourned the matter until July 16, 2026, for the hearing of her bail application and the commencement of trial. The EFCC said it would present evidence at the next hearing to establish the full details of the alleged scheme.
Three Separate Cases Now Running Simultaneously
The N69.15 million charge adds to two other ongoing prosecutions already running against Blessing CEO in Lagos courts. She was initially arraigned on May 15, 2026, before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on an alleged N36 million fraud case involving the alleged collection of money from a victim under the false pretence of securing a six-bedroom duplex in Lekki. In that case, Justice Dipeolu granted her bail of N10 million with two sureties on June 9, 2026, with one surety required to be a family member.
The EFCC further alleged in the N36 million case that approximately N13 million was obtained under false pretences and converted for personal use. The commission said its investigation had identified multiple alleged victims who paid money to Blessing CEO based on representations she made about properties she did not own or have the authority to lease.
Meanwhile, the earlier house giveaway case involving Blessing CEO, which first brought her to public attention in relation to EFCC investigations, involved a different set of allegations about using a social media promotion to fraudulently solicit money and engagement from followers. Consequently, the three cases together paint a picture of alleged systematic fraud spanning multiple schemes across different victims and properties. Still, Blessing CEO and her legal team have maintained her innocence across all three cases, arguing she will contest the charges when proceedings advance. Notably, the cases have attracted widespread attention on Nigerian social media, where her large following has generated a mix of support and condemnation. Furthermore, the EFCC said the cases underscored its determination to combat fraud that uses social media platforms and false property representations to exploit ordinary Nigerians.
EFCC Also Arraigns Husband and Wife in Ekiti
In a separate development, the EFCC arraigned a husband and wife before a court in Ado-Ekiti on Monday on a one billion naira fraud charge. The couple, whose identities were confirmed in the charge sheet, pleaded not guilty and were granted bail. In addition, EFCC operatives continued forensic analysis of evidence recovered in ongoing investigations across multiple states. As a result, the commission is managing one of its heaviest prosecution caseloads of the year as it presses forward across financial crime categories simultaneously.
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