Popular Nigerian relationship blogger, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, has come under serious scrutiny following a petition submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦300 million cancer fundraising scam.
The petition, dated April 8, 2026, was filed by the law firm S.M. Anyanwu & Co on behalf of Mrs. Mbara Deborah, a beauty entrepreneur based in Asaba, Delta State, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025.
According to the petition, Blessing CEO allegedly gained access to Deborah’s medical records after previously being a client of her makeup business.
She is accused of altering the documents to falsely indicate that the patient was suffering from Stage Four cancer, a claim the family insists is untrue.
The petitioner alleges that the influencer used the altered medical report to launch a public fundraising campaign across her social media platforms, appealing to Nigerians for financial support.
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Through this campaign, she reportedly raised over ₦300 million from well-meaning donors.
However, the family claims that the funds were paid into private accounts controlled by Blessing CEO and were never handed over to Deborah, who was said to be struggling with her health at the time.
The petition further accuses the social media personality of cyberbullying the victim and her family when they began questioning discrepancies in the fundraising exercise.
Describing the situation as “painful and exploitative,” the family is calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the influencer, stressing that the alleged act amounts to a grave abuse of public trust and sympathy.
A copy of the petition reportedly bears an official acknowledgment stamp from the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, indicating that the anti-graft agency has received the complaint for review.
The case adds to a growing list of controversies surrounding Blessing CEO, who has previously been involved in several public disputes.
It also comes at a time when Nigerian authorities are tightening regulations around online fundraising and social media-driven financial solicitations.
If the allegations are substantiated, legal experts say she could face charges including obtaining money under false pretenses, forgery, and cyberstalking under Nigerian law.
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