The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has disclosed that a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, in her ongoing N36 million fraud trial.

The commission made this known in a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, noting that the defendant is facing a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.

In the statement, the EFCC said: “Court reserves ruling on Blessing CEO’s bail application. Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026, reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO.”

According to the anti-graft agency, Blessing CEO is being prosecuted by its Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 over allegations that she obtained N36 million from Mrs Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and July 17, 2024, under the guise of securing the lease of a six-bedroom duplex in Lekki, Lagos.

During earlier proceedings in the case, defence counsel informed the court that N24 million had already been refunded to the complainant and requested additional time to settle the outstanding balance.

However, the EFCC opposed any move towards a private settlement, maintaining that the matter is a criminal case and should proceed through the judicial process.

Justice D.I. Dipeolu had earlier ruled that negotiations between the parties could not halt the proceedings, directing that the defendant remain in custody pending further hearing of the case.

The matter has now been adjourned until June 9, 2026, when the court is expected to deliver its ruling on the bail application filed by Blessing CEO.