Portable
21 Feb
Popular street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has promised to stay out of trouble and focus on making money. A Magistrates' Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted him bail in the sum of ₦2 million after he was arraigned on charges of assaulting government officials at his bar. The controversial singer made…
20 Feb
A popular hip-hop musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Thursday before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo for allegedly assaulting officials of Ogun Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. The Magistrate, Mr O.L. Oke, however, granted the musician bail in the sum of N2 million, with one surety who must be…
20 Feb
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Iliayasu Mohammed, for allegedly murdering his friend, Safillahi Muhammad, in Dantata Village, Abuja.
19 Feb
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has arrived at the Ogun State Police Command. The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed his arrival in a statement on Wednesday. “The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the public that Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, arrived at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta,…
19 Feb
Wanted Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned himself in at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, Lagos. It will be recalled that the Ogun State Police Command dismissed claims that he is undergoing psychiatric treatment. The police insisted the singer remains wanted in connection with an alleged assault on…
19 Feb
The Ogun State Police Command has declared controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.
18 Feb
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed he is undergoing psychiatric treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. Portable made the revelation on Tuesday while appealing to Nigerians and the Ogun State Government after being declared wanted by the state police command. The singer was accused of assaulting three officials…
18 Feb
The Ogun State Police Command has issued a warrant for the arrest of controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, following his involvement in a violent attack on government officials. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, February 5, during an enforcement exercise by Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development officials. The…
5 Feb
British rapper, Joseph Adenuga aka Skepta has reacted after controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, publicly called out another former collaborator. Portable took a swipe at popular rapper and music executive Olamide on Tuesday, mocking him over his alleged fallout with his former signee, Asake. The singer claimed that Olamide only featured on the remix of his…
14 Jan
Nigerian singer Portable has expressed displeasure over comparisons between himself and fellow artist Asake. Portable made this known on January 14, 2024, through his Instagram page, stating that he looks more like Lil Wayne than Asake. Recently, Asake unveiled new facial tattoos, including dollar signs and the word "Believe," which led some fans to draw…
4 Jan
The organiser of the much-anticipated Taye Currency concert has revealed why controversial singer Portable was prevented from performing at the event in Ibadan. The concert, hosted by renowned Fuji musician Taiwo Adebisi, better known as Taye Currency, took place on 2 January. While fans expected a star-studded lineup, including the street-hop star Portable, the singer…
16 Dec
A concerned Yoruba group, Kaaro Oojiire Omo Oodua Foundation (KOOOF), has called on popular musician, Okikiola Badmus (aka Portable), not to defame the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III or any Yoruba traditional stool. The group's reaction is coming on recent development between Portable and an estranged wife of the late Alaafin,…
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