Social media influencer Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, is under fresh scrutiny as Nigeria’s police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigate claims of fraud and document forgery linked to a fake cancer diagnosis.
The controversy erupted after Okoro publicly claimed she was battling stage four breast cancer. She shared what appeared to be a medical report and appealed for financial support from her followers, reportedly raising around N13 million.
However, inconsistencies in her story soon surfaced. The Delta State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association disowned the histology report she circulated, confirming it originally belonged to Deborah Mbara, a real breast cancer survivor from Asaba.
Mbara has accused Okoro of obtaining and doctoring her medical document under the pretense of comparing results.
In a video, Mbara explained that she had met Okoro professionally as a makeup artist in 2025 and later offered support after seeing the influencer’s claims.
She said she shared her report only for comparison, never expecting it to be altered and used for fundraising.
Okoro later walked back parts of her claim in an interview, admitting she did not have stage four cancer while insisting she raised only N13 million and owed no apologies.
Her lawyer, through Mbara, has since petitioned the EFCC, citing violations of the Cybercrime Act and other laws.
The petition alleges the influencer generated significantly more funds potentially over N300 million by moving money between accounts opened specifically for the appeal.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer Edefa Bright confirmed receipt of petitions and said investigations would proceed once complainants provide statements.
The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stated that the agency received a petition and would act based on its findings.
Mbara’s lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, described his client as traumatized by the public exposure of her private medical records.
He claimed Okoro initially apologized and agreed to a public retraction but failed to follow through, reportedly saying she “thrives on controversy.”
Legal experts and medical bodies have condemned the alleged actions. Senior Advocate of Nigeria Monday Ubani called it “clear deception and obtaining by false pretence,” urging prosecution if evidence is found.
The Nigerian Cancer Society also demanded a thorough investigation.
The Delta NMA and the original pathologist have offered to support any official probe to protect professional integrity.
As of the latest reports, attempts to reach Okoro for comment were unsuccessful, and her Instagram account with millions of followers has been deactivated.
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