An Ikeja Special Offences Court has granted social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of ₦20 million as she faces trial over an alleged ₦69.15 million property transaction.
Justice Rahman Oshodi approved the bail application on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with two responsible sureties required to provide the same amount.
Although the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not oppose the request, the judge said the court was still obligated to consider the gravity of the charges and the penalties attached to the alleged offences before granting bail. The court also took into account the defence’s explanation regarding the whereabouts of the defendant’s international passport.
As part of the bail conditions, each surety must present a three-year bank statement or proof of a fixed deposit worth at least ₦20 million. Justice Oshodi further ordered both Blessing CEO and her sureties to underg o verification through the Lagos State Judiciary’s Bail Information Management System.
In addition, the Nigerian Immigration Service was directed to enforce the travel restrictions placed on the defendant until the case is concluded.
The court adjourned proceedings until October 12, 2026, for the continuation of trial.
The EFCC arraigned Blessing CEO on June 9, 2026, on a two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. According to the anti-graft agency, she allegedly obtained ₦69.15 million from Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited in March 2025 after claiming ownership of a property located at No. 1 Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki, Lagos.
Prosecutors further alleged that she offered the property to the company on a five-year lease despite not being its owner and later converted the funds to her personal use.
The EFCC said the alleged actions violate provisions of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, while the alleged conversion of the funds amounts to stealing under the Criminal Law of Lagos State.
Blessing CEO pleaded not guilty to all charges. Following her arraignment, she was remanded in EFCC custody before the court later considered and granted her bail application.
The case is separate from another alleged ₦36 million property fraud matter currently pending before the Federal High Court in Lagos. In that case, the EFCC alleges that she collected ₦36 million from a woman after claiming she could secure the lease of a six-bedroom detached duplex in Lekki. She had earlier been granted ₦10 million bail in that separate matter.
Both cases remain before the courts, and the allegations against Blessing CEO have not been proven. She is presumed innocent unless and until found guilty.
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