Tensions have flared between controversial singer Portable and popular skit maker Carter Efe following a disagreement over a ₦10 million fee requested by Portable for a TikTok live appearance. Carter Efe had reportedly contacted Portable, asking him to feature in one of his live sessions. However, things quickly went downhill after the singer demanded ₦10 million to participate. Shocked by the demand, Carter took to social media to express his frustration, saying, “How much we dey make for the live stream? I just tire.” READ ALSO: In response, Portable launched into a scathing rant, accusing Carter of trying to take…
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Stephen Nana, popularly known as Stevenator and former manager of Afrobeats star Asake, has shed light on the real reason behind his decision to step away from managing the fast-rising artist. In a candid interview making rounds on social media, Stevenator—who managed Asake between 2022 and 2024—explained that the singer’s rapid rise to stardom became overwhelming, especially for someone new to the management scene. Recounting how he got involved, he said it all began with a call from YBNL boss Olamide, who asked him to take on the responsibility. READ ALSO: “Olamide called me one day and told me that…
Controversial Nigerian social media critic VeryDarkMan has expressed strong displeasure over a Nollywood movie that appears to depict his life without his consent. The critic’s outrage followed the circulation of a movie poster on social media featuring veteran actor Gentle Jack in a role that closely mirrors VeryDarkMan’s persona. READ ALSO: The film’s title and character portrayal make clear references to VeryDarkMan’s identity, but the filmmakers reportedly did not seek his approval. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, VeryDarkMan stated that while he wouldn’t oppose a film adaptation of his life, he felt disrespected by the…
Fuji musician Okunola Saheed, known as Osupa, has decided to withdraw the legal action he had filed against controversial singer Badmus Okikiola, popularly called Portable. Osupa’s legal representative, Ahmed Opalekunde, confirmed the development to The PUNCH Online on Tuesday, revealing that a formal notice for the withdrawal of the case was submitted to the Upper Area Court 1, High Court in Ilorin. This came after Portable had been summoned to court on Monday by the Kwara State Police Command following Osupa’s formal complaint against him. In his complaint, Osupa accused Portable of engaging in criminal defamation, intimidation, inciting public unrest,…
Police operatives in Niger State have arrested four individuals accused of kidnapping, with firearms recovered during their capture in Rijau Local Government Area. The state’s police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, announced the arrest in a statement on Monday. He said the suspects—Shehu Mohammed, 35; Mamman Sani; Daudu Mohammed, 37; and Jibrin Ahmodu—were taken into custody on April 12 by officers from the Rijau Division. Security personnel reportedly found two locally made pistols and a Dane gun in their possession. Preliminary findings indicated the group had abducted a woman from Angwan-Gwanda village in Rijau about a month earlier. The victim, who…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission apprehended 19 individuals in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. According to a statement shared on the agency’s X handle on Monday, the arrests were made by operatives from the EFCC’s Benin Zonal Directorate, who acted on credible intelligence linking the suspects to fraudulent online activities. The intelligence reportedly connected the group to operations aimed at deceiving victims through illicit online schemes. During the operation, authorities confiscated several significant items from the suspects, including five luxury cars and numerous smartphones. The statement read, “Operatives of the Benin…
The Ondo/Ekiti Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized more than 140 sacks of Cannabis sativa, commonly known as Indian hemp, with a total weight exceeding 1,400 kilograms. Valued at N112 million, the seized drugs, along with the suspects, were handed over to the Ondo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Comptroller of the Command, Mrs Morenikeji Bewaji, revealed that the substance was intercepted in Ado Ekiti while two suspects were transporting it, before they were apprehended by the NCS patrol team. Bewaji disclosed that the suspects, who were released on health-related bail,…
Nigerian singer Kcee has opened up about his family’s journey to success, revealing that his younger brother, E-Money, once served as his manager during the height of his music career. Speaking in an interview with media personality Temisan, Kcee recalled how E-Money’s involvement in the entertainment industry eventually sparked his interest in business, laying the foundation for what would become a thriving empire. According to the music star, he was already financially stable before E-Money hit it big. In fact, he disclosed that he contributed financially to E-Money’s wedding at the time. However, Kcee noted that their financial statuses eventually…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Delta State Command have killed four suspected kidnappers during a shootout in a forest along the Asaba/Agbor expressway. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday. According to him, the operation followed the arrest of a notorious kidnapping gang leader, Abubakar Usman, also known as Shehu, who had been on the police radar for his involvement in several high-profile abductions. Adejobi stated that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to orchestrating the abduction of a medical doctor in Issele-Uku, as well…
Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has stated that the Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars, is currently a better unit than Nigeria’s Super Eagles. While acknowledging the individual talents of the Super Eagles, he believes the Black Stars are more cohesive as a team. In a recent appearance on the 90s Baby Show, Fireboy DML expressed his thoughts on the rivalry between the two teams. He said, “Right now, Ghana is a better team [than Nigeria’s Super Eagles]. Individually, we [Nigerians] are better. But as a team, Ghana is better.” He further explained that despite the abundance of talent in…