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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.

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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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Anyone who sleeps with my wife will die – Portable warns

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has warned sternly against any celebrity sleeping with his wife, actress Ashabi Simple.

He gave the warning while reacting to actor Babatunde Bernard Tayo, aka Baba Tee’s confession of sleeping with his colleague Ijoba Lande’s wife, Darasimi.

Portable sent a series of voice notes to Baba Tee following his confession of sleeping with Dara after initially denying the claim.

In the voice notes, Portable condemned his action, stressing that he has so much respect for the actor and never expected him to do such a thing.

The Zazu crooner also shared the voice notes via his Instagram story.

He said, “Baba Tee, with the way I like you so much, you shouldn’t be sleeping with other people’s wives.

“You gave Lande’s wife doggy, is that how you people behave in the movie industry? I swear to God, if anybody moves close to my own wife, the person would die o, my wife that is an actress, if I see anybody doing rubbish with her, the person will die. I’m telling you because it should not be like that. Why would you sleep with that guy’s wife? And I like and respect you o.

“Normally, the person who sleeps with another man’s wife is not at fault but why did you sleep with another man’s wife? Don’t you know it’s a dirty thing that causes setback? You that you’re a blessed person.

“A man who sleeps with another man’s wife despite knowing her husband, it’s a setback for him. God won’t let you see set back bro. With the way women are many in the world, you’re now allowing that man molest you, even if though his wife is a dog.

“Please o I’m begging you in God’s name, you know you come to visit me a lot and we both visit each other, it won’t be good if we become enemies.

“Now that Truth or Dare is what you’re using to sleep with other people’s wives, please stop it, it’s not good egbon.

“It’s because I love you that I’m in your DM telling you. Baba Tee, no matter what it is, the man who sleeps with another’s wife is blameless, it’s the husband that should warn his wife.”

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I’ll no longer make trouble – Portable vows after N2m bail

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to turn a new leaf.

The singer made the vow after he was granted a N2 million bail by an Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday.

The Zazu crooner was arraigned by the Ogun State police command for allegedly assaulting three officials from the Ogun Planning and Development Permit Authority, OGPDPA.

He was granted bail after pleading not guilty to a five-count charge of conspiracy, assault, possession of cutlass, guns to cause injury, and conducting himself in an unruly manner.

Speaking in a video message via his social media after his bail, Portable promised to stop causing mayhem and focus on making money.

The singer said he’s looking for money to fulfill his bail condition.

“My fans, thank God for everything. If you have God, you have everything. I need money. I am not looking for trouble anymore. I’m now focused on making money. I have N2 million bail debt. I need more money. I am looking for money,” he said.

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JUST IN: Court Grants Portable N2 Million Bail As Singer Pleads Not Guilty

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has been granted N2 million bail by an Isabo Magistrate Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Zazoo-zeh crooner was arraigned by the police on a five-charge bordering on conspiracy, assault and restriction, armed with cutlasses and guns, conduct possible of causing harm to Ogun public officials.

He was charged alongside nine others as they pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against them.

According to the police (prosecutor), Portable and his allies – Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Fatimo Muhammed, 26; Oluwaseun Ayenuwa,19; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; Precious Ohiegebo,19; Samuel Adeleke,28; Gospel Kanu, 20 and Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20 – breached the peace of the public with an intention to kill.

They had allegedly attacked three town planning officers who visited Portable’s bar (Odogwu Bar) for a monitoring and enforcement assignment.

Having pleaded not guilty, the singer’s lawyer, Oluwatoyin Ayodele prayed the court to grant his client bail.

Ayodele told the court that he (Portable) is now remorseful and has since learnt his lessons.

After listening to the plea, the Magistrate, O L Oke granted Portable N2 million bail with one surety in the like sum.

Oke also adjourned the case till March 5, 2025, for trial.

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Police declare singer Portable wanted

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Ogun State Police Command, on Monday, declared controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted for his involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties.

This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, Omolola Odutola, and made available to journalists on Monday.

Odutola said that on February 5, 2025, at about 1000 hrs, three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office; TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, when they encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at Odogwu Bar in the area.

She said, “Upon identifying themselves and requesting the approved building plan, the father informed them that his son was unavailable.

“However, moments later, Portable, armed with a firearm and other weapons, and led a gang of nine thugs in a violent attack on the unarmed officials.

“The enforcement officers sustained various bodily injuries but managed to escape and reported the incident to the Ota Area Command, which subsequently escalated the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further action.

“Nine accomplices were arrested, but Portable fled the scene and has since gone into hiding.”

She added, “Multiple formal invitations were sent to him, requesting his presence at the Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, which he deliberately ignored without cause or legal representation.

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

“Members of the public are strongly advised to assist the police by providing any valuable information that can lead to his immediate arrest. Anyone found aiding or harbouring the suspect will face legal consequences.

“For any relevant information, kindly report to the nearest police station or contact the Ogun State Police Command through its official communication channels or police public relations department.”

Two weeks ago, the police had arraigned nine proteges of the famous singer before a Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, for allegedly assaulting officers of the Ota Zonal Planning office of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

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VIDEO: Portable fight dirty on the street with okada man days after returning from US trip

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has engaged in a fierce street fight with a motorcyclist in Lagos.

In the trending footage on the internet, Portable obstructed the movement of cars as he aggressively fought the man in the middle of the street.

Despite attempts by onlookers to intervene, Portable raged towards his challenger and pushed him to the ground.

A voice was heard in the background, speaking in Yoruba, saying, “He has wounded that boy. Portable is in trouble. We won’t allow you to go. They have wounded that guy. Your life will be a mess. Look at your dirty celebrity.”

Watch video below:
https://x.com/dammiedammie35/status/1811698379761541212?t=v46NQuLeuhPjdA3EIscYxw&s=08

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BREAKING: Police arrest Portable over N14m G-Wagon debt

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Lagos State Police Command, on Tuesday, arrested popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, for refusing to pay the debt he incurred when he purchased G-Wagon from a car dealer in the state.

Leading reporters gathered that Portable, during the purchase of the vehicle worth N27m, paid only N13m and had refused to pay the N14m balance.

It was learnt that whenever the car dealer contacted him to pay the balance, he usually claimed that the vehicle was bad.

When efforts to get Portable to pay the balance proved abortive, our correspondent gathered that the car dealer reported the matter to the police and policemen detailed to investigate the case arrested Portable.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that Portable had been arrested.

He said, “Yes, Portable has been arrested. He bought G-Wagon for N27m, paid N13m and refused to pay the rest, claiming the vehicle was bad. We arrested him today.”

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