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Portable granted N2m bail over assault charges, trial adjourned
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail by the Isabo Magistrate Court in Abeokuta following charges of assault and obstruction of government officials. Portable surrendered to the Lagos State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) on Wednesday after being declared wanted by the Ogun State Command. He was subsequently transferred to the Ogun State Police Headquarters,…
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Singer Portable reports to Ogun Police Command over investigation
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reported to the Ogun State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta, in connection with an ongoing investigation. Portable arrived at the SCID at exactly 1:23 p.m. on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola. While details of the investigation were not…
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Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat lead Lagos State delegation on condolence visit to Adebanjo’s Lekki residence
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Secretary to the Government, Mrs. Folasade Sherifat Jaji and other senior officials were at the Lekki residence of the Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo on Tuesday on a condolence visit. Pa Ayo Adebanjo passed on last week at the age of 96. Governor Sanwo-Olu who led the delegation paid condolences…
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Halima Abubakar accuses colleagues of abandonment amid health struggles
By Tosin Brown Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has accused her colleagues in the industry of abandoning her, stating that she has been left to struggle alone despite selling all her assets to survive. The ailing Abubakar further claimed that nothing is wrong with her medically, yet no one in Nollywood speaks to or relates with her anymore. “There is nothing…
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Nathaniel Bassey cautions against ‘unholy obsession’ among followers
Gospel artist and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has cautioned his followers to avoid turning their passion into an “unholy obsession.” In a statement shared on his X handle on Monday, Bassey emphasized that not recognizing him or other young ministers should not make anyone feel less Christian. Bassey clarified that choosing not to participate in his midnight “Hallelujah Challenge” does not…
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Police declares Portable wanted
By Tosin Brown The Nigerian Police Force has declared controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, aka Portable, wanted. The singer was declared wanted on various charges, including assault and attempted murder. In a special police gazette bulletin, the 31-year-old Portable is wanted by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Police Headquarters in Eleweran, Ogun State. According to the bulletin, a warrant…
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Teni visits dad’s school, pays school fees for three students
By Tosin Brown Teniola Apata, aka Teni Makanaki, recently visited Apata Memorial School, her father’s school located in the Okota area of Lagos, on February 14, 2025. The visit was part of her celebration of Valentine’s Day. The singer, who revealed that she attended the same school as a child, took the opportunity to interact with the students, who gave…
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Regina Daniels quits Instagram as Ned Nwoko denies marriage to Chika Ike
By Tosin Brown Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has deactivated her Instagram account. While the reason for this action remains unclear, it comes amid rumors about her husband, Ned Munir Nwoko, allegedly marrying and impregnating another actress, Chika Ike. This is not the first time Nwoko and Ike have been linked in rumors. In 2020, a viral video insinuated that Ike…
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I wrote ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’ in less than three days – Soyinka
By Tosin Brown Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has revealed that he wrote one of his most successful plays, Death and the King’s Horseman, in two and a half days. Soyinka made this known in Abuja on Saturday, February 15, at the unveiling of CreaTent, a creative hub. The event also saw the launch of Books of Aphorisms, authored by Mohammed…
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Biola Adebayo to hold Fidau prayers for late mum on Feb 19
By Tosin Brown Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Biola Adebayo has announced plans to hold fidau prayers for her late mother, Mrs. Mojisola Nurat Adebayo (née Adelakun). Mrs. Adebayo passed away on Wednesday, February 12, at the age of 68 in Ikorodu, Lagos. Biola Adebayo In a recent Instagram post, the actress confirmed her mother’s passing and announced plans to hold…
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