EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged N69.1 Million Fraud
LAGOS, NIGERIA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has again arraigned popular social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, over an alleged fraud involving N69.15 million.
Blessing CEO was brought before Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She is facing a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
According to the EFCC, the defendant allegedly obtained the sum of N69,150,000 under false pretences, an offence that violates relevant provisions of Nigerian law.
At the commencement of proceedings, prosecution counsel, C.C. Okezie, urged the court to proceed with the arraignment, maintaining that the defendant had been duly served with the charges.
However, defence counsel, Nkama Nneka, informed the court that the service of the charge had only recently been effected on her client.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi held that the arraignment should proceed in line with the provisions of the law. The charges were subsequently read to the defendant, and the trial process commenced.
In a separate matter before the court, Blessing CEO was granted bail in the sum of N10 million, subject to conditions to be determined by the court.
The case has been adjourned for further proceedings as the EFCC continues its prosecution.
Twisdic Info reports that the development adds to the growing list of high-profile cases being pursued by the anti-graft agency as it intensifies efforts to tackle financial crimes across the country.