Controversial Nigerian singer Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been granted bail by an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, following his arraignment on multiple criminal charges.
Portable faced allegations including:
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Criminal defamation
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Intimidation
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Inciting public disturbance
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Cyberstalking
The court approved ₦1 million bail, with strict conditions. The bail requires:
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Two sureties in like sum
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One must be either the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN)
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The other must own a landed property within a Government Reserved Area (GRA), with a valid Certificate of Occupancy
The case has stirred mixed reactions online. Many fans have expressed support for the singer, while others have called for accountability over his frequent brushes with the law. Portable has yet to issue a public statement regarding the charges.
