Controversial Nigerian street-pop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin after failing to meet the bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court in Kwara State on Monday, April 14.

Portable, 31, was arraigned on charges including criminal defamation, cyberstalking, criminal intimidation, and inciting public disturbance.

These charges stem from a petition filed by veteran Fuji musician Saheed Osupa, who accused the singer of maligning him in a March 19 Instagram Live broadcast.

In the video, the ‘Zazoo Zeh’ singer claimed, “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.”

Portable has been arrested in Abeokuta this evening and taken to Ilorin by the police over alleged criminal defamation against Osupa. pic.twitter.com/YJiCOI2I7R

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Osupa described the remarks as defamatory and inciting, stating that Portable’s statements were “intended to damage my reputation and stir public hatred.”

Police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi confirmed Portable’s arrest in Abeokuta, Ogun State, around 7:25 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.

He was transferred to Ilorin following an investigation by the State Intelligence Department.

“In view of the weight of these allegations and the supporting evidence presented, the command secured a valid arrest warrant from a Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin,” said Ejire-Adeyemi. “Upon his arrival, the suspect’s statement was taken in the presence of legal representatives from both parties.”

Portable bail conditions

Portable was granted bail in the sum of ₦1 million, with the court stipulating two sureties of equal amount.

One must be a senior official of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), and the other a property owner in a Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Ilorin, with a valid Certificate of Occupancy.

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However, the singer remained in custody at the close of proceedings, having failed to meet these conditions.

The case, documented under FIR 117(1) CPC, includes charges under Sections 392, 397, and 114 of the Penal Code, as well as applicable sections of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2020.

Presiding magistrate Sunday Adeniyi adjourned the matter until April 30 and urged both parties to maintain decorum as proceedings continue.

Copyright controversy

The feud between Portable and Osupa reportedly escalated after the Fuji icon flagged Portable’s 2023 single, Fuji Shakushaku, for copyright infringement.

The track was removed from streaming platforms following Osupa’s complaint through his management company, Digital Music Commerce and Exchange Ltd. (DMCE).

“We cannot stand idly by while King Saheed Osupa is being disrespected,” DMCE said in a statement posted to Instagram on March 27.

“While most cases of copyright infringement were resolved amicably, one individual engaged in cyberbullying, attacks, and reputational damage.”

In a series of follow-up videos, Portable criticized the 55-year-old singer, calling him “big for nothing.” However, he later issued a public apology, citing financial frustrations over the song’s takedown.

This marks yet another legal entanglement for Portable, who has faced multiple criminal charges in the past two years, including assault, theft, obstruction, and debt disputes across Ogun and Lagos States.

A dramatic family feud played out in the courtroom on Monday as Peter Okoye, one-half of the famed Nigerian music duo P-Square, testified against his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, in an ongoing trial over alleged money laundering involving over ₦1.3 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59.

The trial, which commenced before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Lagos, centers around serious financial misconduct allegations against Jude Okoye and his company, Northside Music Limited.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a seven-count charge against him following a petition by his younger brother, Peter.

As evidenced by EFCC counsel Larry Peter Aso, Peter testified about how he came to suspect his brother of mismanaging and diverting funds that were due to the music group.

“Psquare started in 1997/98. Before Jude became our manager, we had others, including Chioma Ugochi and the late Howie-T. But when Jude came on board, things changed. He was the sole signatory to all our accounts—Ecobank, Zenith, and FCMB,” Peter testified.

‘I couldn’t access money’ – Peter

Peter explained that this arrangement led to frequent disputes and left him unable to access funds.

“There were months I couldn’t access money. It was so bad that I had to go through our lawyer, Festus Keyamo, to create a sharing formula.”

He recalled a particularly frustrating incident while constructing his house in Ikoyi.

“The house project was financed by Northwest Entertainment Ltd, but for six months, they stopped funding mine. When I asked why, I was told, ‘As you leave P-Square, you leave the money.’ That was when I knew something wasn’t right.”

Jude’s alleged fraudulent schemes

Things took a darker turn when Peter discovered a company named Northside Music Limited, allegedly created by Jude without the knowledge of the other group members.

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He said it mirrored their official company, Northside Entertainment Ltd, and appeared to be collecting royalties due to Psquare.

“By 2022, when people wanted to acquire our albums, I requested a statement of account,” he said. “But Jude refused. Even the account officers at Zenith Bank told me he instructed them not to give me access. They said the only way I could get the documents was through the court.”

Peter testified that, to his dismay, he discovered that the same aggregators managing P-Square’s digital content also handled Northside Music Ltd, Jude’s separate company. He said his attempts to get clarity from his twin brother, Paul, yielded no results.

“When I asked Paul, he said: ‘You know say I don’t know anything about it,’ and told me to go meet Jude.”

Further digging led Peter to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), where he discovered that Jude and his wife were the listed directors of Northside Music Limited—with Jude owning 20% and his wife holding 80%.

“Until then, I had no idea the company even existed,” he said. “It was when I checked Cynthia Morgan’s album metadata—she was one of Jude’s artists—that I realized where the royalties were being diverted.”

He also alleged that attempts to retrieve their music catalogue from Jude revealed that the backend data had been tampered with.

“When we tried to sell the catalogue, potential buyers said the numbers had been reduced and the value was no longer worth their offer.”

Peter also claimed that a new company, Mad Solutions, had paid him $22,000 after taking over the catalogues, but he was told that Jude and Paul had already received their own payments.

Jude’s alleged tax fraud

He further alleged that the group’s tax consultant told him Jude had only paid minimal taxes, based on claims that P-Square had ceased to be active since their 2017 split.

Based on these findings, Peter said he instructed his lawyer, Afolabi, to file a formal petition to the EFCC, which launched the ongoing investigation.

One of the criminal charges against Jude alleges that he used Northside Music Ltd to purchase a property in Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, for ₦850 million—funds that the EFCC believes were laundered.

Another charge states that he converted $1,019,762.87 via a Bureau de Change into naira and transferred the funds to various bank accounts to obscure their origins.

Jude Okoye has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The trial was adjourned until June 4, when Peter Okoye is expected to face cross-examination.

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Personal Life

Toke Makinwa and Maje Ayida

In 2014, Toke married fitness coach and entrepreneur Maje Ayida. However, the marriage ended in a highly publicised divorce in 2016, following revelations of infidelity. Toke’s journey through heartbreak was detailed in her 2016 memoir On Becoming, a deeply personal and inspiring story of pain, healing, and transformation. The book was widely successful and resonated with many, especially women facing personal trials.

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In 2017, she launched ‘Toke Makinwa Beauty’, a luxury skincare line that gained traction among young African women seeking premium self-care products. She later introduced ‘TM Bags‘, a line of stylish luxury handbags that reflects her love for fashion and elegance, making her a successful entrepreneur.

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