Popular relationship therapist and social media personality Blessing CEO has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case.
Blessing CEO was reportedly arraigned on Friday, May 15, 2026, before Justice D.I. Dipeolu at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos.
According to the EFCC, the case involves a two-count charge bordering on alleged fraud and stealing linked to a property transaction in Lekki, Lagos.
The anti-graft agency alleged that Blessing CEO collected ₦36 million from a woman identified as Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024.
The EFCC claimed the money was collected under the pretense that it would be used to secure the lease of a six-bedroom detached duplex in Lekki.
During proceedings, counsel to Blessing CEO reportedly informed the court that his client had already refunded ₦24 million out of the disputed amount and requested a brief adjournment to allow settlement of the outstanding balance.
However, EFCC counsel opposed the request, arguing that the matter remained a criminal case before the Federal Government regardless of any partial refund.
After taking her plea, the court heard that Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against her.
Justice Dipeolu subsequently ordered that she remain in EFCC custody pending further proceedings in the matter.
The case was adjourned until June 5, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
The development has since generated widespread reactions online, with social media users debating the allegations and the reported partial refund linked to the case.
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