A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of N10 million.
The court, however, ordered that she be remanded in a correctional facility until she meets the conditions attached to the bail.
Justice D.I. Dipeolu gave the ruling on Tuesday during proceedings in the ongoing trial involving the social media personality, who is facing charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Blessing CEO was arraigned over allegations of obtaining N36 million by false pretence and stealing. She pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to her.
During the hearing, her lawyer appealed to the court to allow her remain in the custody of the EFCC while efforts were being made to perfect the bail conditions.
The prosecution counsel opposed the request, arguing that the anti-graft agency could no longer
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