Portable Denied Bail in Ogun Court Assault Case

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, faced a dramatic court appearance at the Ogun State High Court in Onipanu, Ota. He faces multiple charges stemming from a New Year’s Day incident at his Odogwu bar ​.

Charges and Incident Details
Portable stands accused of assaulting one of his wives, Ashabi, during a dispute where he allegedly confiscated phones and threatened her siblings with an axe ​. He also faces counts of felony occasioning harm, resisting arrest, and obstructing Inspector Ogungbe Olayemi while she performed her duties, including assaulting the officer and others present ​. Ashabi did not attend the hearing, but her two siblings appeared as witnesses ​.

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Court Proceedings
During the arraignment, Portable broke down in tears, showing visible emotion ​. His counsel urged the judge to grant bail, but the application failed because the assaulted police officer was absent from court ​. The judge insisted on seeing the officer before any ruling ​.

Remand and Next Steps
Portable has been remanded in custody pending the next hearing on January 19, 2026, when his bail will be reconsidered ​. This case adds to his history of legal troubles, including prior issues with Ogun State officials in 2025 where he and aides faced similar assault charges ​. Authorities emphasize zero tolerance for such conduct ​.