A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved its ruling on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, who is facing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud case.
The presiding judge, Justice D.I. Dipeolu, adjourned the matter until June 9, 2026, after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence teams on Friday.
Blessing CEO is being prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
The anti-graft agency alleges that she fraudulently obtained N36 million from a petitioner under the guise of securing the lease of a six-bedroom duplex in the Lekki area of Lagos between July 14 and 17, 2024.
During the bail hearing, defence counsel P.I. Nwafuru urged the court to grant his client bail on liberal terms.
However, EFCC prosecutor S.I. Suleiman opposed the application, arguing that the commission had filed a counter-affidavit and alleging that the defendant at some point failed to honour invitations extended by investigators.
The prosecution consequently urged the court to deny the request and instead accelerate the hearing of the case.
Following submissions from both parties, Justice Dipeolu reserved ruling on the bail application until June 9. Blessing CEO is expected to remain in custody pending the court’s decision.
She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.