April 07, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Delta State chapter, has disowned a histology report circulating online that was linked to relationship coach, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO.
In a statement on April 7, 2026, the NMA said the document was altered from an original medical report issued to a different patient, Mbara Deborah, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The report was never issued to Okoro.
The NMA statement read in part: “Our attention has been drawn to an online histology report purportedly issued to one Blessing Okoro, aka Blessing CEO, by Xinus Medical Diagnostics allegedly located in Enugu State. The said histology report was also alleged to have been signed by Dr O.A. Odigwe, a consultant pathologist.
“The proprietor of Xinus Medical Diagnostics, Dr O.A. Odigwe…has offered the following clarification: that Xinus Medical Diagnostics is located in Asaba, Delta State and did not at any time issue any report to Blessing Okoro.
“A copy of that result is the one currently being circulated online by the law firm, Allen Juris Law, with the name Mbara Deborah as the patient. The result from the law firm is the original version issued to the patient through her hospital.”
The original report was issued on May 9, 2025, after a breast cancer test requested by a doctor in Asaba. The version online with Deborah’s name is the authentic report.
The NMA said the clarification was necessary because of how the altered report was being used. It warned the public to be careful, urged authorities to act to prevent exploitation, and emphasised that the integrity of medical practitioners must not be undermined.
The controversy began when Okoro publicly claimed she had stage 4 breast cancer and solicited financial support. Amid backlash, she later clarified, “I don’t have stage 4 cancer. That was a miscommunication.”
She confirmed raising approximately ₦13 million in donations but refused to apologise, stating she shared information provided by medical professionals.
Following the incident, Blessing CEO and her partner, IVD (Ikechukwu Ogbonna), deactivated their Instagram accounts.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
