By Paul Joseph
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media personality and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO.
Presiding over the matter on Friday, Justice D.I. Dipeolu adjourned the ruling on the bail request until June 9, 2026.
Blessing CEO is currently facing a two-count charge brought by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing funds amounting to ₦36 million.
According to the anti-graft agency, the charges stem from allegations that the defendant fraudulently obtained money from a complainant and unlawfully converted the funds for personal use.
The accused has been arraigned before the court and is contesting the allegations.
During proceedings, counsel for the defendant urged the court to grant bail pending trial, while prosecutors opposed the application and requested that the court consider the circumstances surrounding the charges.
After hearing arguments from both parties, Justice Dipeolu reserved his decision and fixed June 9, 2026, for ruling on the bail application.
The case forms part of ongoing efforts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to prosecute alleged financial crimes and economic offences across the country. The substantive trial is expected to continue after the court determines the bail application.
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