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  • I buy cars with my money not award – Portable replies artistes days after snub at Headies award

    I buy cars with my money not award – Portable replies artistes days after snub at Headies award

    Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has slammed fellow artistes just days after the conclusion of the 2024 Headies Awards.

    In a video that has gone viral, the street-hop star accused artistes of buying recognition with money, claiming he prefers to use his earnings on tangible assets.

    This latest outburst follows his release from prison in Ogun State, where he served a brief sentence after allegedly assaulting a police officer.

    The singer was freed after meeting the condition of a N30,000 fine.

    In the video, Portable criticised the credibility of award and questioned the integrity of the awards, alleging that they are sold rather than earned.

    “You’re not successful, you only bought award,” he said. “They mock me that I wasn’t given the award, but I have money. I use it to buy my cars. I’m successful. I’ve dropped an album. Are you more successful than I am? Who listens to your music?”

    Taking pride in his recent collaboration with UK rapper Skepta, Portable argued that true recognition lies in global partnerships, not local awards.

    “Skepta and Portable, we are the owners of the award, but they said they won’t give us,” he declared.

    He concluded by stating his preference for long-term investments over the pursuit of what he described as superficial accolades.

    “I would use my money to buy land, buy houses, I cannot buy fake life,” he said.

  • Give me N100m, I’ll fight Anthony Joshua – Portable

    Give me N100m, I’ll fight Anthony Joshua – Portable

    Nigerian street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opted out of his planned celebrity boxing match with fellow artiste Darlington Achakpo Okoye, a.k.a. Speed Darlington.

    The controversial singer made the announcement in a video posted to his Instagram page, where he dismissed Speed Darlington as an unworthy opponent and instead called out former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua.

    “I’m not fighting Speed Darlington again; I want Anthony Joshua with 100m,” Portable declared in the viral clip.

    He went further to suggest that Speed Darlington was only leveraging the proposed bout to promote his upcoming show scheduled for April.

    He also boasted about his superior status in the music scene, claiming he is bigger and more influential than Speed Darlington, who was released from Kuje Prison in January after being detained for allegedly defaming Afrobeat star Burna Boy.

    This dramatic twist comes just days after Speed Darlington began training in preparation for the now-cancelled match. In a mocking video posted online, he was seen buying a coffin before heading to the gym with his trainer — a move many interpreted as a jab at Portable.

    The rapper had also been spotted throwing punches and working on his fitness in anticipation of the clash.

    The highly anticipated celebrity boxing event was scheduled to take place on April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos State. However, Portable’s decision to pull out has cast uncertainty over the bout, effectively putting an end to the showdown between the two entertainers — at least for now.

  • I set up Facebook, Instagram account to learn internet fraud – Portable

    I set up Facebook, Instagram account to learn internet fraud – Portable

    Singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he originally created his Instagram and Facebook accounts in an attempt to learn internet fraud, commonly known as Yahoo Yahoo.

    In a viral video that began trending on Tuesday, Portable was seen conversing with content creator Egungun of Lagos during a car ride. When asked about the unusual name on his Instagram profile, ‘Elizabeth Joyce,’ the singer admitted that the account was initially set up for fraudulent activities.

    “Make I no lie for you, e get one Facebook and Instagram account wey be say that time I wan learn Yahoo (internet fraud),” Portable confessed in Pidgin English.

    He explained that when he gained fame, he edited the account to remove any incriminating details. “Yahoo no gree, Na hin I just open that account down, as I con hear say them dey look for me say I don blow, na hin I come go edit am, delete oyinbo commot, Na working account,” he added.

    Portable gained widespread recognition in December 2021 with his hit song ‘Zazoo Zeh,‘ featuring Olamide and Poco Lee. However, his career has been marked by frequent controversies.

    Earlier this year, he clashed with Ogun State authorities, leading to his arrest and arraignment on a five-count charge, including assault. Officials accused the singer of leading a violent attack against government agents attempting to seal his bar over permit violations.

    Declared wanted on February 18, Portable later surrendered to the police and was granted bail set at N2 million. His case was adjourned until March 5.

  • Court adjourns Portable’s case until March 26 for substitution

    Court adjourns Portable’s case until March 26 for substitution

    An Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court has adjourned the case against popular Musician Habeeb Okikiola a.k.a Portable, to March 26 to enable the prosecution merge his charges with those of his workers.

    When the case against the artist resumed on Wednesday after his earlier arraignment on Feb. 20, the prosecution told the court that it would be a waste of the court’s time to hear the case of Portable and that of his workers separately.

    Mr Timileyin Oredein, Senior State Counsel, told the court that Portable’s case had a sister case, which needed to be merged before trial begins.

    Oredein reminded the court that the musician and nine of his workers were earlier arraigned on Feb. 6 on similar charges.

    He said that it would be a waste of time if the defendants were tried separately.

    Oredein prayed the court to give a short date for the charge to be merged and substituted.

    Portable and his workers were arraigned on five-count charge of conspiracy, assault, unlawful obstruction while armed with cutlasses and a gun and conduct likely to cause the breach of the peace.

    They were also arraigned for allegedly assaulting three officials of the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

  • [Updated] Assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns till March 5

    [Updated] Assault: Court grants Portable N2m bail, adjourns till March 5

    An Ogun State Magistrate Court, sitting in Abeokuta on Thursday, granted the controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, a bail of N2 million.

    Portable was arraigned for alleged assault on the government officials.

    Portable had walked into the Criminal Investigations Department (SCID), Lagos Command, on Wednesday morning after he was declared wanted by the Ogun Command.

    He was later transferred to the Ogun Command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.

    The Zazoo-zeh crooner was arraigned on a five-count charge, which includes conspiracy, assault and restriction, armed with cutlasses and guns, and conduct likely to cause harm.

    He, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

    His protégés – nine in number – were arraigned for similar charges on February 6.

    The nine suspects are Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Samuel Adeleke, 28; Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20; Gospel Kanu, 20; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Fatimo Muhammed, 26.

    They allegedly assaulted, restricted and obstructed one Abidemi Onabanjo, Ramon Lateef and Akinpelumi Oyero, who are town planners.

    The defendants and Portable allegedly assaulted the three town planning officers while performing their lawful duties at Odogwu Bar, owned by the popular hip-hop musician.

    After pleading not guilty to the charges, his counsel, Oluwatoyin Ayodele, urged the court to grant him bail.

    Ayodele assured the court of the suspect’s remorse, after which Magistrate O. L. Oke granted him N2 million bail with one surety and adjourned the case till March 5 for trial.

  • Police arraign Portable for assault

    Police arraign Portable for assault

    Controversial street singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned at an Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting Isabo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

    The singer was declared wanted by police command in Ogun State, on February 18 in connection with an alleged assault on three officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA).

    Portable surrendered himself to the police in Lagos on Wednesday, was handed over to the Ogun state police command and presented in court on Thursday to face charges.

    The controversy began on February 5 when OGPDPA officials attempted to seal Portable’s bar due to a lack of approved permits and insufficient air space.

    Portable allegedly led a gang in a violent attack on the unarmed officials, who sustained injuries but managed to escape.

    The altercation led to the arrest and arraignment of nine of Portable’s associates on a five-count charge, including armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, and intent to kill.

    Details later…….

  • Breaking: Portable turns self in at Lagos SCID

    Breaking: Portable turns self in at Lagos SCID

    Musician Portable has turned himself in at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in the Yaba area of Lagos.

    Our correspondent confirmed the development from the spokesman of Lagos Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday.

    Historical background

    Portable, born Habeeb Okikiola, was declared wanted by the police in Ogun State following his refusal to meet with officers over an alleged attack on state officials.

    Yesterday, Portable posted a video alleging he is a “madman” receiving treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. He made the statement while pleading with Nigerians and the Ogun State Government following the police’s declaration of him as a wanted individual.

    The Command on Wednesday dismissed his claims. The police insist the singer remains wanted in connection with an alleged assault on government officials.

    However, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Omolola Odutola, maintained that Portable must surrender himself for investigation.

    “Portable will come and submit himself. He cannot be in the psychiatric hospital in Aro. Everybody knows he is a wanted person. If he is in any facility, the police must be informed. He is a wanted man,” Odutola said.

    The police declared Portable wanted after an alleged violent confrontation with three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office. The affected officials—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi—were reportedly attacked during an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, Ogun State.

    According to the officials, they first encountered Portable’s father at Odogwu Bar, who claimed the singer was unavailable. Shortly after, Portable allegedly arrived with a firearm and, along with nine thugs, attacked the unarmed officials. The officials sustained injuries but managed to escape and report the incident to the Ota Area Command, which later transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

    While nine of Portable’s associates were arrested, the singer reportedly fled the scene and has been in hiding since.

    The police revealed that multiple invitations were sent to Portable, requesting his appearance at the command’s headquarters, but he repeatedly ignored them without providing any legal representation.

    “Following his repeated evasion, the Ogun State Police Command has obtained a valid court order declaring him wanted,” Odutola added.

    Reacting on Instagram, Portable claimed he was being framed due to his association with Senator Adeola Solomon, popularly known as Yayi, who represents Ogun West. He also reiterated that he has a mental health condition and receives treatment at the psychiatric hospital.

    “I fear government. I am a Federal Government liability. I am a madman and take medications regularly. You can confirm from Aro Hospital—I have a patient card. I am not a thief; I help people,” Portable insisted.

    In response, Damilare Oloyede, the Special Assistant on New Media to Senator Adeola, distanced the lawmaker from Portable’s legal troubles.

    “Portable should be responsible for once. Senator Yayi won’t help him in this predicament—it is purely a result of his irresponsibility, lack of decorum, and display of lunacy (as he himself admitted). Name-dropping won’t help him evade justice,” Oloyede said.

    He emphasized that Senator Yayi is a law-abiding public servant who does not tolerate irresponsible behavior.

    “For the umpteenth time, Senator Yayi is a responsible leader and will never tolerate irresponsible acts around him,” Oloyede concluded.

  • “Make your man your bestfriend” Singer Portable tells his wife amid recent online saga with 4th baby mama, Ashabi.

    “Make your man your bestfriend” Singer Portable tells his wife amid recent online saga with 4th baby mama, Ashabi.

    The recent video of the 4th baby mama Ashabi has gotten the singer angry as she tagged herself blessed, happy, determined, grateful, and peaceful woman. The context seems to have gotten to the singer Portable as he replies under her comment that fame made her bed him and have his kids. He further mentioned that she used him and her leg couldn’t stay in a place.

    This also got the baby mama angry as she started going back and forth with him. It is not a new thing that the songer Portable is a troublesome person, as he currently has a beef going on with the activist VDM.

    In a screenshot shared by the singer on his Instagram story, the singer’s legal wife can be seen begging on behalf of the 4th baby mama’s behalf as the singer advises her to stay away from the baby mama with the notion that anytime they hang out together, she always ends up having problems with him.

    Further into the chat, he advised the wife to run from Ashabi because she is wicked, also give him a chance and stop having issues with him and make him (her man) her best friend

  • Nigerians shows surprise as Portable gives out to the needy

    Nigerians shows surprise as Portable gives out to the needy

    The past few days have been hot on the internet as VDM and portable goes head-on with each other with threats and everything. The issue started as a video of the singer Portable harassing and hitting a man in a public toilet circulated on the internet, this angered the activist VDM who made a video asking for the arrest of the singer as the young man was beaten up by Portable also ended up in the hospital. 

    Portable, in return, made his video threatening VDM to mind his business; a few days later, portable claimed to be in an assassination attempt made by VDM, and of course, people didn’t believe that because the singer was troublesome and could do anything.

    Recently, a video was seen circulating online of the singer Portable giving donations to the needy, this video gave many viewers mixed feelings, as there are comments like

    “There is no difference between Bob and Portable. The same strategy but different people”

    “You go still explain why you beat that boy”

    “Na gossipmill dey advise portable”

    “Fear of VDM is the beginning of charity”

    “THE FEAR OF VERYDARKMAN IS REAL”

    “Portable go sabi politics o, VDM is the weapon fashioned against portable and others”

    “He’s always giving back to his community, not everything evolves around VDM”