Lagos – 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 trial over an alleged N36 million fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, disclosed that Justice D.I. Dipeolu fixed June 9, 2026, for the ruling on the defendant’s bail application.

Blessing CEO is being prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the EFCC on two counts of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.

According to the anti-graft agency, the defendant allegedly 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 located in Lekki, Lagos.

During previous court proceedings, counsel to the defendant 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 attempt to resolve the matter privately, maintaining that the allegations constitute a criminal offence that must be determined by the court.

Justice Dipeolu had earlier ruled that ongoing negotiations between the parties could not halt the criminal proceedings and subsequently ordered that the defendant remain in custody pending further hearing.

The case was adjourned to June 9, 2026, when the court is expected to deliver its ruling on the bail application.

Ogundaily.com will continue to monitor developments in the case and provide updates as they unfold.