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Portable seeks N100m offer to fight Anthony Joshua – Portable
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By Francesca Hangeior
Nigerian street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opted out of his planned celebrity boxing match with fellow artiste Darlington Achakpo Okoye, a.k.a. Speed Darlington.
The controversial singer made the announcement in a video posted to his Instagram page, where he dismissed Speed Darlington as an unworthy opponent and instead called out former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua.
“I’m not fighting Speed Darlington again; I want Anthony Joshua with 100m,” Portable declared in the viral clip.
He went further to suggest that Speed Darlington was only leveraging the proposed bout to promote his upcoming show scheduled for April.
He also boasted about his superior status in the music scene, claiming he is bigger and more influential than Speed Darlington, who was released from Kuje Prison in January after being detained for allegedly defaming Afrobeat star Burna Boy.
This dramatic twist comes just days after Speed Darlington began training in preparation for the now-cancelled match. In a mocking video posted online, he was seen buying a coffin before heading to the gym with his trainer — a move many interpreted as a jab at Portable.
The rapper had also been spotted throwing punches and working on his fitness in anticipation of the clash.
The highly anticipated celebrity boxing event was scheduled to take place on April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos State. However, Portable’s decision to pull out has cast uncertainty over the bout, effectively putting an end to the showdown between the two entertainers — at least for now.
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Davido Gives Reasons Why He Honoured Abducted Oyo Sch Victims at FIFA World Cup
Davido has explained the reason behind his emotional tribute during his performance at the FIFA World Cup, saying he could not remain silent while children and teachers are still missing in Nigeria.
Speaking on the gesture, the Afrobeats star said many people avoid discussing the country’s security challenges because they want to protect Nigeria’s image, but insisted that there is no image to protect when innocent children are being abducted.
> “A lot of people don’t really want to talk about what is going on in our country. Simply because they want to protect the image. But there’s no image to protect if little kids are being kidnapped,” Davido said.
The singer noted that although he was honoured to perform at the World Cup, he believed it was important to use the global stage to draw attention to the plight of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State.
According to him, everyone has a unique way of making an impact, and his platform is music and live performances.
> “My power is in music and performances. These students and teachers have been missing and still haven’t been found. So yeah, I used my platform to project what’s really going on,” he added.
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Video of Family of Bouncer Reportedly Killed in Sam Larry Crash Sparks Emotional Reactions Online
A video said to show the wife, mother and children of a bouncer who reportedly died in the road accident involving music promoter Sam Larry has surfaced on social media, drawing emotional reactions from Nigerians.
The footage, which has been widely circulated online, shows family members believed to be mourning the deceased, whose death has not yet been officially confirmed by relevant authorities.
The accident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday, has continued to generate widespread attention following reports that the bouncer, who was said to have been travelling with Sam Larry at the time of the crash, lost his life.
Although details surrounding the incident remain unclear, the emergence of the video has intensified conversations on social media, with many users expressing sympathy for the bereaved family and offering prayers for those affected.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Sam Larry nor law enforcement authorities have publicly released a detailed statement confirming the identity of the deceased or providing a comprehensive account of the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Toke Makinwa advocates dating within one’s income level
Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has shared her views on the role of financial compatibility in relationships and marriage.
Speaking on a recent episode of the MENtality podcast hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Makinwa said she believes people should date within their income bracket, arguing that significant financial differences can create challenges in relationships.
She also claimed that many men pursue relationships with women whose lifestyles exceed their financial capacity, only to later complain that women are materialistic.
She said, “I am a big believer of date within your age and within your class. That way there will not be stories that touch.
“You will have a good girl at home, a girl who will even make dinner with her own money when you don’t have. Yet, some men will still want to cheat on her with a woman they can’t afford.
“Heaven forbid you end up with a guy who hasn’t blown. The day he blows that is when you will know his true personality.
“And that scares women. Money doesn’t change people, it just reveal who the person is. So many men are treating women who sacrificed everything for them badly.”
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