The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has again arraigned social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist Blessing Okoro over allegations bordering on fraud amounting to N69.1 million.
She was brought before Justice R. A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, facing a two-count charge of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
According to the charge, the alleged offences involve a total sum of N69,150,000.
At the start of proceedings, the prosecution counsel, C. C. Okezie, urged the court to proceed with the arraignment, stating that the defendant had already been duly served with the charges.
However, the defence counsel, Nkama Nneka, informed the court that the service of the charge had only been recently carried out, raising procedural concerns.
After hearing from both sides, Justice Oshodi ruled that the arraignment should continue in line with legal procedure. The charges were subsequently read to the defendant in open court.
This latest development follows an earlier arraignment of Blessing CEO by the EFCC on 15 May 2026 over an alleged N36 million fraud, marking another phase in the ongoing legal proceedings against her.
The case has been adjourned for further hearing as the court continues examination of the allegations.