Popular relationship influencer Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over allegations of obtaining ₦69.15 million under false pretences through a property transaction.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Blessing CEO of falsely presenting herself as the owner of a property located on Tunbosun Osobu Street in Lekki and subsequently leasing it to a health company for a five-year period.
According to the anti-graft agency, the alleged victim, Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited, paid the sum of ₦69.15 million in March 2025 after being led to believe that the property belonged to the influencer and was available for lease.
The EFCC alleged that the representation was false and that Blessing CEO was neither the owner of the property nor authorised to lease it. The commission consequently charged her with obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
Blessing CEO Pleads Not Guilty to Charges
During proceedings on Tuesday, Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against her.
Her defence counsel raised concerns regarding the timing of the service of the charge, arguing that the defendant had only recently received the court documents. However, the presiding judge ruled that the arraignment should proceed.
Following her plea, counsel for the EFCC requested that the defendant be remanded in the commission’s custody pending her appearance before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi in connection with another fraud case.
The court granted the request and ordered that Blessing CEO remain in EFCC custody. The judge subsequently fixed July 16 for the hearing of her bail application and the commencement of trial.
Influencer Also Facing Separate ₦36m Fraud Case
The latest arraignment adds to an existing legal battle involving Blessing CEO at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi.
On the same day, Justice Dipeolu granted the influencer bail in a separate case involving an alleged ₦36 million fraud. Under the bail conditions, she is required to provide two sureties in the sum of ₦10 million each, with one of the sureties expected to be a family member.
The court also directed the sureties to submit proof of employment, Bank Verification Number (BVN), National Identification Number (NIN), valid telephone numbers, international passports, tax clearance certificates covering the last two years, and six passport photographs before the bail conditions can be perfected.
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With the fresh charges now before the Ikeja court, Blessing CEO is facing allegations exceeding ₦105 million across two separate courts.
While the EFCC maintains that the influencer obtained funds through false representations in both matters, the cases remain allegations at this stage. No court has found her guilty, and both trials are yet to commence.
The outcome of the proceedings is expected to attract significant public attention, given Blessing CEO’s popularity on social media and her influence within Nigeria’s relationship and lifestyle space.
