Portable Habeeb Okikiola

Portable was arrested and brought before a court in a case involving allegations of assault against a former partner, obstruction of police and vehicle theft.

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In June 2026, Portable said he had received an EFCC invitation concerning alleged abuse of naira notes during his son's naming ceremony. He announced that he intended to involve his lawyer and postpone his appearance.

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During a celebrity boxing match, Portable was disqualified following periods of wrestling and his departure from the ring before returning.

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Following a 2023 incident involving a police inspector and resistance to officers seeking to execute a warrant, Portable was found guilty in 2025.

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Ogun police declared him wanted following an alleged attack on public officials conducting a planning enforcement operation at his establishment. Portable subsequently reported to police.

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In April 2025, Portable was arrested in Ilorin following a complaint by fuji singer Saheed Osupa. He was prosecuted on charges including criminal defamation, threats, incitement and cyberstalking, and granted bail of one million naira, but was initially detained because he had not fulfilled the conditions.

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Portable was arrested in Lagos in May 2024 after a vehicle dealer accused him of failing to pay approximately 14 million naira remaining on a G-Wagon purchased for 27 million. Footage of his attempt to flee when police arrived went viral.

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A video showed Portable slapping a preacher who had come to preach at his establishment, prompting criticism from religious leaders and the public. The incident fuelled further controversy over his violent behaviour.

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Portable posted a video describing himself as a founder of or associate of "One Million Boys" and "Ajah Boys", names associated with notorious violent groups in Nigeria. The Inspector-General of Police ordered an investigation.

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The Headies organisers removed Portable from their nominations following a series of public statements, including threats to attack other nominees if he did not win, and his controversial claim concerning One Million Boys.

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