A Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted bail to social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, in her ongoing trial over an alleged ₦69.15 million fraud.
Justice Rahman Oshodi, who presided over the matter at the Ikeja division of the court, approved the bail application after considering arguments presented by the defence, while noting the need to weigh the nature of the allegations and the applicable legal provisions.
DailyInsightNG recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Blessing CEO on June 9, 2026, on a two-count charge of alleged stealing and obtaining money under false pretences.
According to the anti-graft agency, the social media personality allegedly obtained ₦69,150,000 from Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited in March 2025 by claiming the funds were needed to secure the lease of a property in the Lekki area of Lagos.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
During the hearing on her bail application, the court requested clarification regarding her international passport.
Responding, defence counsel informed the court that the passport had been lost and submitted an affidavit of loss along with public notices published to support the claim.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi granted Blessing CEO bail in the sum of ₦20 million, with two responsible sureties in the same amount.
The court directed that each surety must provide either a three-year bank statement or proof of a fixed deposit of at least ₦20 million.
The judge also ordered that the defendant and both sureties be profiled through the Lagos State Judiciary’s Bail Information Management System.
In addition, the Nigerian Immigration Service was directed to enforce travel restrictions against the defendant pending the conclusion of the trial.
The case has been adjourned until October 12, 2026, when proceedings are expected to continue.