A Special Offences Court in Ikeja has granted social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of ₦20 million over an alleged ₦69.15 million property fraud.
Justice Rahman Oshodi granted the bail on Thursday, with a condition that she provides two sureties in like sum.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Blessing CEO on charges bordering on stealing and obtaining money by false pretences.
Delivering his ruling, Justice Oshodi noted that even though the prosecution did not oppose the bail application, the court still had a duty to weigh the seriousness of the alleged offences and the punishment prescribed by law before granting bail. He also took into account the explanation offered by the defence regarding the whereabouts of the defendant’s international passport.
As part of the bail conditions, each of the two sureties must provide a three-year bank statement or evidence of fixed deposits worth at least ₦20 million. Blessing CEO and her sureties are also required to undergo screening through the Lagos State Judiciary’s Bail Information Management System.
To prevent any possibility of her travelling out of the country while the case is ongoing, Justice Oshodi ordered that the Nigerian Immigration Service be formally notified of the court’s decision.
The matter has been adjourned till October 12, 2026, for continuation of trial.
Blessing CEO is facing a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining money by false pretences. The EFCC arraigned her on June 9, 2026, and she pleaded not guilty.
According to the prosecution, she allegedly obtained ₦69.15 million from Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited in March 2025, under the pretence that the money would be used to secure the lease of a property in Lekki, Lagos.
The EFCC alleged that her actions contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State and Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.
Trial continues on October 12, 2026.
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