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Portable dares Anthony Joshua After Speed Darlington Win

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial street-pop musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has declared his intention to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match.

“Now that I’ve beaten Speed Darlington, it is only Anthony Joshua I can fight now,” Portable told PUNCH Sports Extra.

The “Zazuu” crooner, who defeated Speed Darlington at the “Chaos In The Ring” bout on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, also confirmed receiving N20 million from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy.

Portable has requested a musical collaboration with Burna Boy, who has been at loggerheads with Speed Darlington, following the generous reward.

The celebrity boxing match ended abruptly in the second round when Speed Darlington was unable to continue after reportedly suffering a dislocated shoulder. Following his defeat, the American-based Nigerian artiste demanded a rematch, claiming his opponent used supernatural forces to secure the win.

“Portable, I want a rematch, it breaks my heart you are carrying that money. It is so unfair, you have up to two experiences fighting. I have not entered ring before,” Speed Darlington lamented in a video posted on Instagram.

The defeated musician further accused the organisers of tribalism, alleging the event favoured Portable because of his Yoruba heritage, despite the outcome being determined by his inability to continue fighting rather than by judges’ scorecards.

Reacting to the accusations, Portable sarcastically embraced the juju allegations, saying, “I am not a loser, I am a winner. He is saying I used juju. Yes, na juju, go find your own juju.”

This is not the first time Portable has expressed interest in fighting Anthony Joshua. Earlier this month, he declared he wanted to fight the boxing star for N100m, stating that Speed Darlington was an unworthy opponent.

“I’m not fighting Speed Darlington again; I want Anthony Joshua with N100m,” Portable had said in a video posted on his Instagram page on April 9.

The victory over Speed Darlington adds to Portable’s boxing record, following his previous win against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha in December 2023.

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Burna Boy gifts Portable N20 million after he defeated Speed Darlington in boxing match

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has gifted Portable N20 million to celebrate his victory over Speed Darlington in the weekend’s celebrity boxing match.

LEADING REPORTERS reported that Portable won the ‘Chaos in the Rings’ title after Speed Darlington failed to show up for the 2nd round after breaking his arm during the first round.

To celebrate the ‘Zazu’ crooner’s victory, Burna Boy, who has been at loggerheads with Speed Darlington, gifted him N20 million.

Portable disclosed this via his Instagram story on Saturday when he wrote, “20 million from @burnaboygram.

“If you wanna be like Odogwu, can you do like Odogwu?

God bless your family.”

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Portable knocks out Speed Darlington, breaks his hand during boxing match (VIDEO)

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable knocked out his colleague, Speed Darlington, during a boxing match on Friday night at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos.

Leading reporters reports that singers were scheduled to face off in “Chaos In The Ring,” a highly anticipated fight that followed a weigh-in session that nearly escalated into violence.

Both artists exchanged verbal insults and punches before being separated by bouncers.

The fight, which was held on Saturday morning, saw the two celebrities throw punches at each other.

In the first round, the zazoo-zeh crooner threw several calculated punches, breaking Speed Darlington’s hand. Portable, later emerged victorious after knocking out Darlington in the second round.

Watch video below:

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Iyabo Ojo’s Daughter, Prisciilla Ties Knot With Tanzanian Partner In Lagos

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo, has officially tied the knot with her Tanzanian heartthrob, Juma Jux, in a grand traditional wedding ceremony.

The much-anticipated union, held on Thursday, was attended by several top names in the Nigerian entertainment industry, drawing both admiration and online buzz.

The Lagos ceremony follows their intimate customary wedding held in Tanzania earlier in February.

The event was graced by numerous Nollywood stars, including Mercy Aigbe, Destiny Etiko and Toyin Abraham, who were spotted assisting with the event and dancing joyfully with the guests.

One notable appearance was that of 83-year-old legendary Juju musician Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, whose presence thrilled attendees.

For their Nigerian traditional celebration, the couple dazzled in vibrant ensembles of purple, orange and pink. Priscilla wore a long-sleeved, asooke blouse paired with a dramatic, layered skirt adorned with sequins and stones. She completed the regal look with a purple gele and matching ipele.

The Tanzanian singer complemented his bride in a striking agbada made from matching purple asooke, featuring orange and gold embellishments. His royal blue cap with orange accents and a purple staff, topped with a carved map of Africa, added symbolic depth to the ensemble.

The bridal party added extra colour to the occasion, with the groomsmen sporting pink agbadas and the bridesmaids dressed in stylish pink traditional attire with gele headwraps.

Several clips circulating online captured the couple performing their traditional marriage rites. The decorated hall had a dreamy and heavenly ambience.

Before Thursday’s wedding, videos also showed Jux’s family in numbers flying down to Nigeria for the occasion.

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Glitz and Glamour as TASUED hosts colour Festival 3.0 to celebrate Youth Expression & Culture

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

It is another drum roll as The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) is set to electrify students and indigenes of Ogun State and its environs with the third edition of TASUED Colour Festival scheduled to hold from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. Aptly themed “COLOUR EXPLOSION,”

Brought to life by TASUEDFinest Media NG, this year’s edition promises to be a sensory overload of vibrance, unity, and cultural expression, solidifying its reputation as the biggest and most dynamic campus festival in Ogun State.

Speaking to the press about the significance of this year’s festival, Creative Director of TASUEDFinest and lead organizer of the event, Toyosola Amuludun described the festival as A Platform for Expression and Identity adding that the Festival is more than just an event but is platform for young people to explore their identities, celebrate their roots, and showcase their talents.

“The ‘Colour Explosion’ theme reflects the vibrant energy and limitless creativity of TASUED students. We’re creating not just an experience, but a legacy.”

According to Amuludun, this year’s edition will also feature surprise guest appearances, pop-up exhibitions, branded installations, media interviews, and the TASUEDFinest Awards — a recognition platform celebrating campus influencers, student leaders, and creative trailblazers.

He noted that the festival has grown stronger each year thanks to the incredible support of brands that understand the power of youth culture. Past sponsors such as Infinix Nigeria, Munch It, Monster Energy, Quick Choice, Escalade Haven, and other lifestyle and tech-focused companies have helped build the experience into what it is today — colourful, charged, and unforgettable.

Since its inception, the TASUED Colour Festival has rapidly grown into one of the most anticipated annual events in Ogun State’s student community. It embodies the spirit of TASUED: forward-thinking, proudly African, and unapologetically youthful.

The organizers have called on brands, student entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to take advantage of sponsorship and partnership opportunities, emphasizing the festival’s ability to drive youth engagement, brand visibility, and cultural impact.

“We’re inviting everyone – students, creatives, alumni, and corporate brands – to join this celebration of unity through diversity. This is not just TASUED’s story; it’s Nigeria’s youth story, told in colour,” Amuludun added.

The 3-day festival’s itinerary has been carefully curated to deliver a crescendo of experiences:

Day One: Colour Festival (Tuesday, May 6) – An exhilarating kick-off featuring colour splashes, powder parties, DJ sets, dance circles, and live hype sessions. This day celebrates unity through uninhibited self-expression.

Day Two: Cultural Festival (Wednesday, May 7) – A display of Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, with students donning traditional attires, performing indigenous dances, and showcasing various ethnic identities across tribes and regions.

Day Three: Costume Festival (Thursday, May 8) – A celebration of innovation and imagination, where students hit the campus runway in a spectacular display of costumes, ranging from mythological characters to modern-day pop icons.

For sponsorships, media partnerships, or general enquiries, contact:
tasuedfinestng@gmail.com

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I can’t spell “Tomorrow” despite attending Oxford University – DJ Cuppy admits

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her struggles with spelling.

The music star recently admitted publicly that she has difficulty with spelling despite attending the prestigious Oxford University in the UK.

She shared that autocorrect often fights to correct her spelling when typing.

On her X handle, Cuppy wrote, “[I] went to Oxford Uni and [I] still can’t spell tomorrow o – tommorrow? tomorow? tomorro?”

“My autocorrect stay fighting. Lol.”

DJ Cuppy holds three degrees: a bachelor’s in Business and Economics from King’s College London (2014), a master’s in Music Business from New York University (2015), and a master’s in African Studies from the University of Oxford (2023).

She has also expressed her intention to pursue a fourth degree.

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Portable released As Osupa withdraws defamation case

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Fuji musician Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Osupa, has withdrawn his legal case against controversial singer Badmus Okikiola, widely known as Portable.

Osupa’s lawyer, Ahmed Opalekunde, confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that a withdrawal application had been filed at the Upper Area Court 1, High Court, Ilorin.

The Kwara State Police Command had arraigned Portable on Monday, following a petition filed by Osupa. The Fuji star had accused the singer of criminal defamation, intimidation, inciting public disturbance, and cyberstalking.

The charges were said to be in violation of Section 392 (Criminal Defamation), Section 114 (Inciting Disturbance), and Section 397 (Criminal Intimidation) of the Penal Code, as well as Sections 24(1)(b) and 24(2)(c) of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015. They also cited Sections 10 and 13 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2020.

According to Opalekunde, Osupa decided to withdraw the case following appeals from stakeholders in the music industry and other influential figures. The matter will now be settled out of court.

In the withdrawal letter, Osupa cautioned Portable against making further defamatory statements or actions against him.

The letter stated: “It’s our client’s instruction that stakeholders in the music industry and other notable personalities in the society have intervened in the matter and pleaded with the nominal complainant to withdraw the case against the defendant in the interest of public peace.

“We hereby, on behalf of our client, apply to withdraw the case against the defendant and terminate same accordingly, as the matter has been resolved amicably.

“Further, sir, we want to pray the court to admonish and warn the defendant to desist from any further publications, utterances, and any other acts aimed at disparaging the person and businesses of the nominal complainant.”

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Singer Portable Remanded in Ilorin Correctional Centre Over Defamation Charges

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Controversial Nigerian singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, following his inability to meet the bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court.

Portable was arraigned on Monday on charges of defamation of character brought against him by veteran Fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Saheed Osupa.

The court granted the singer bail in the sum of N1 million, with additional conditions requiring two sureties in like sum. According to the bail terms, one of the sureties must be either the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), while the other must be a property owner in a Government Reserved Area (GRA) in Ilorin with a valid Certificate of Occupancy.

The case, filed under First Information Report (FIR) 117(1) CPC, was initiated by the State Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police following a petition submitted by Osupa on March 21, 2025.

In the petition, Osupa accused Portable of making defamatory statements in a live Instagram broadcast. In the video, Portable allegedly claimed that Osupa was envious of his success and had taken steps to undermine his career.

“This man dey try bring down my shine! He be like person wey dey chop snail with shell—him no get sense. Osupa carry tortoise for stomach. When Apple Music and Spotify want to drop money for me, na him remove my song from the platform, make I no see money (sic),” Portable was quoted as saying.

Osupa described the comments as defamatory, malicious, and capable of inciting public hatred, adding that they posed a threat to public peace.

The case has been adjourned while Portable remains in custody pending fulfillment of his bail conditions.

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NFF Denies Owing Late Coach Christian Chukwu

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted reports circulating on social media that it owed late former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, the sum of $128,000 before his death on Saturday.

In a statement released by the NFF on Sunday, the Federation’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, described the claim as false and lacking any factual basis.

“There is no record in the NFF of any outstanding indebtedness to ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu,” Sanusi said, referring to the late coach by his popular nickname. “During the first term of the Board headed by Mr. Amaju Pinnick, a committee was set up to diligently peruse the papers of coaches who were being owed, even from previous NFF administrations.”

Sanusi explained that the committee had been mandated to verify and settle any outstanding debts owed to coaches. He confirmed that Chukwu served as a coach under the NFF from 2002 until 2005, when he was relieved of his duties following a 1-1 draw against Angola in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kano.

“There is certainly no record of indebtedness to him in the NFF,” he added.

The NFF General Secretary also challenged anyone with verifiable documents proving any outstanding debts to Chukwu—or any coach who has worked with the national teams in the last two decades—to present such documents.

“As a credible organization that is very much alive to its responsibilities, if we are confronted with any genuine document of indebtedness to any coach, we will offset the debt immediately,” Sanusi said.

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Joeboy Loses N3 Million Champions League Bet as Arsenal Crush Real Madrid

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigerian singer, Joeboy, lost a N3million bet after Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.

Seven hours before kick-off, Joeboy posted a betting slip with the caption, “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!”

The Controller crooner could have won N10,345,000 if Madrid has won at the Emirates.

But Declan Rice curled in two beautiful free-kicks to give the Gunners the lead, before Mikel Merino added a third.

The result left Joeboy short of words, as he could only tweet “Goodnight” at full time.

Arsenal will be looking to book their place in the semi-final when they travel to the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg next Wednesday.

Before that game, Mikel Arteta’s men host Brentford in the Premier League.

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