Popular social media personality Blessing CEO (real name Okoro Blessing Nkiruka) has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraud involving ₦36 million.

She appeared on Friday, May 15, 2026, before Justice D.I. Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, facing a two‑count charge of fraud and stealing. According to the EFCC, the case centers on claims that she collected ₦36 million from a woman under false pretences linked to a property transaction in Lekki, Lagos.

At the start of proceedings, Blessing CEO’s lawyer informed the court that his client had already refunded ₦24 million of the disputed sum and requested a short adjournment to allow both parties to settle the remaining balance. He argued that the complainant had agreed to withdraw the case if the balance was paid.

The EFCC’s lawyer, however, rejected this position, stressing that the complainant in the matter is the Federal Government of Nigeria, not the individual petitioner. He insisted that the arraignment must proceed, stating: “The complainant here is the Federal Government of Nigeria, and we are here for the arraignment. We urge that the defendant take her plea, as that is the business of the day.”

Justice Dipeolu ruled that while discussions between the defendant and the nominal complainant could continue, they would not halt the court process. He directed that Blessing CEO take her plea.

One of the charges alleges that she falsely collected ₦36 million from Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024, claiming the money was for leasing a six‑bedroom detached duplex in Lekki. The EFCC further accused her of converting the funds for personal use.

Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to the charges. Following her plea, the prosecution requested that she be remanded in a correctional facility pending trial. Her lawyer countered that the defence had only just received the charges and was still preparing a bail application, asking instead that she remain in EFCC custody.

Justice Dipeolu granted the request, ordering that she be kept in EFCC custody until the next hearing. The case has been adjourned to June 5, 2026, when trial is expected to begin.