Social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been granted bail for ₦20 million as she continues to face trial over an alleged ₦69.15 million fraud case before a Lagos court.
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja granted the bail application on Thursday after considering arguments from both the defence and the prosecution.
In delivering the ruling, the judge said the court was required to independently evaluate the nature of the charges and the punishment prescribed by law before deciding whether to grant bail.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Blessing CEO on June 9 on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
According to the anti-graft agency, the social media personality allegedly obtained ₦69.15 million from Hope Chiropractic Health Clinic Limited in March 2025 after claiming she could secure the lease of a property in the Lekki area of Lagos. She has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
During the hearing, the court sought clarification over the whereabouts of her international passport. Her lawyer informed the court that the passport had been lost and submitted an affidavit of loss along with public notices published to support the claim.
As part of the bail conditions, Justice Oshodi ordered Blessing CEO to produce two responsible sureties in like sum.
The court also ruled that each surety must provide either a three-year bank statement or proof of a fixed deposit worth at least ₦20 million.
In addition, the judge directed that the defendant and her sureties be profiled through the Lagos State Judiciary Bail Information Management System.
To prevent her from leaving the country while the case is pending, the court further ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service to enforce travel restrictions against her until the conclusion of the trial.
The matter was subsequently adjourned until October 12 for the continuation of proceedings.
The alleged offences are said to contravene the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006, as well as the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Beyond the current proceedings, Blessing CEO is also facing a separate fraud case before the Federal High Court in Lagos, adding to her ongoing legal challenges.
