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I Didn't Perform At Tinubu Inauguration Concert Because I Was Offered N5M Instead Of N10M - Portable

Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opened up about why he did not perform at the Tinubu inauguration concert in Abuja on Thursday night. It should be noted that popular artists including Wande Coal and KCee performed at the concert, which was attended by the incoming president, Bola Tinubu, and his vice president, Kashim Shettima.

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I Didn't Perform At Tinubu Inauguration Concert Because I Was Offered N5M Instead Of N10M - Portable

ENTERTAINMENT

Why I Rejected N5 Million To Perform At Tinubu's Renewed Hope Concert -

Habeeb Okikiola, nicknamed Portable, a Nigerian street musician, has stated that he turned down N5 million to play at the 'Renewed Hope' concert organised in honor of President-elect Bola Tinubu's upcoming inauguration. Recall that the event was held on Thursday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja and featured performances by famous musicians including as Buju, Brymo, Fireboy, Asake, Naira Marley, Tony Tetuila, Seyi Vibes, and others.

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Why I Rejected N5 Million To Perform At Tinubu's Renewed Hope Concert -

ENTERTAINMENT

Why I rejected N5m to perform at Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Concert – Portable

Habeeb Okikiola, better known by his stage name Portable, a rapidly growing artist, complained on Friday that the organizers of the Tinubu inauguration event gave him N5 million rather than N10 million for his performance. He said it was why he did not sing at the event organized to commemorate President-elect Bola Tinubu's inauguration on Thursday night in Abuja.

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Why I rejected N5m to perform at Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Concert – Portable

POLITICS

I Rejected N5m To Perform At Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Concert _ Portable

Popular Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable, has revealed that he did not perform at President-elect Bola Tinubu’s inauguration concert because the organisers of the event offered him N5 million instead of N10 million for his performance. The concert which was tagged Renewed Hope Concert held in Abuja on Thursday night had artistes like Wande Coal, KCee, and others in attendance.

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I Rejected N5m To Perform At Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Concert _ Portable

ENTERTAINMENT

Today's Headlines: I Have Slapped Several Policemen - Seun Kuti; Development Plan Vital To SDG Attainment – Minister

I Have Slapped Several Policemen–Seun Kuti Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper More trouble seems to be looming for Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti, as a new video of him bragging about having slapped several police officers has emerged. Although the exact time of this video is yet to be ascertained, Seun could be heard in the video saying his action stemmed from knowing who he is.

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Today's Headlines: I Have Slapped Several Policemen - Seun Kuti; Development Plan Vital To SDG Attainment – Minister

POLITICS

Reactions As Ohanaeze Reacts To Media Report That Ndigbo Will Participate in Tinubu's Swearing-in

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has denied media reports that it would participate fully in the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. Last week, One Okechukwu Isiguzoro asserted that "Ohanaeze will actively engage in the inauguration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu."

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Reactions As Ohanaeze Reacts To Media Report That Ndigbo Will Participate in Tinubu's Swearing-in

ENTERTAINMENT

He Tried To Kill Me And My Family—Seun Kuti Reacts To Video Of Him Assaulting A Policeman

It would be recalled that some hours ago, the last son of Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti was seen in several video clips slapping and assaulting a police officer at the Third Mainland Bridge. After the video went viral, a lot of people took to the comments section to criticise him and began to call for his arrest.

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He Tried To Kill Me And My Family—Seun Kuti Reacts To Video Of Him Assaulting A Policeman

ENTERTAINMENT

‘He tried to kill me’ – Seun Kuti opens up on why he slapped police officer in viral video

Seun Kuti, a Nigerian afrobeat singer, has broken his silence following the viral video of him punching a Nigerian police officer. According to reports, the musician was filmed slapping a yet-to-be-identified police officer on a busy Lagos road in a viral video that went viral on social media on Saturday.

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‘He tried to kill me’ – Seun Kuti opens up on why he slapped police officer in viral video

SOCIETY

Reactions as trending video shows Seun Kuti saying he has slapped many policemen.

According to a source from Vanguard News Online this morning, in a now trending video of Seun Kuti, son of afrobeats maestro Fela Kuti, a moment he was seen boasting of having slapped a lot of police officers was revealed. It can be seen in the video where Seun Kuti said, "I slapped many policemen," which has now resurfaced online.

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Reactions as trending video shows Seun Kuti saying he has slapped many policemen.

OTHERS

My relationship has been through the worst but we’re not letting go -Nkechi Blessing tells critics

Nkechi Blessing, a Nollywood actress Those who predicted that Sunday's relationship wouldn't last more than three months had received a response from Sunday. The actress referred to her detractors as "witches" in an Instagram post on Friday. According to Vanguard, "Every time she posts a photo of them on social media, Nkechi Blessing claims people usually express disbelief that she is still with her boyfriend." She said, "It's funny how every time I post a picture of me and my man, witches will start dropping

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My relationship has been through the worst but we’re not letting go -Nkechi Blessing tells critics

FOOD

Angry Nigerians Storm Guinness World Record Twitter Page Over Update On Hilda Baci' Cooking Marathon

Disgruntled Nigerians have swarmed the Guinness World Records (GWR) Twitter page, claiming that Hilda Bassey's cooking marathon is still being examined before verifying that she has actually broken the record for the longest cooking marathon for an individual. According to reports, the chef broke the 87-hour-45-minute record set by now-former Guinness World Record holder Lata Tondon on Monday morning.

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Angry Nigerians Storm Guinness World Record Twitter Page Over Update On Hilda Baci' Cooking Marathon

SOCIETY

He tried to kill me and my family: Seun Kuti opens up on why he assaulted Policeman in Lagos

Seun Kuti, a popular Nigerian musician and songwriter has finally addressed the trending video of him physically assaulting a policeman. It can be recalled that Seun Kuti is currently trending on all social media platforms over a video of him physically assaulting a Nigerian police officer. In the viral video, Seun Kuti could be seen confronting the policeman at Third Mainland Bridge.

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He tried to kill me and my family: Seun Kuti opens up on why he assaulted Policeman in Lagos

ENTERTAINMENT

"He Tried To Kill Me And My Family" - Seun Kuti Speaks Out On Physically Assaulting A Policeman

Controversial Nigerian singer and musician, Seun Kuti has finally breaks his silence on the trending video of him physically assaulting a policeman. It can be recalled that the son of late legendary singer, Fela Kuti is currently making headlines after a video of him physically assaulting a Nigerian police officer made rounds online.

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ENTERTAINMENT

"He tried to kill me and my family" - Seun Kuti explains police assault

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Idowu Owohunwa to arrest Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, for assaulting a policeman on the 3rd Mainland Bridge, Lagos. The Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer was captured in a viral video assaulting a police operative on duty, according to Dailypost.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Femi Falana to defend Seun Kuti over viral video of him assaulting Police Officer

The popular Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has revealed that Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, will report to the police on Monday following an order to get him arrested. PUNCH reported that while the experienced lawyer was speaking to the newsmen on Sunday, he revealed that the singer sought his legal services.

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Femi Falana to defend Seun Kuti over viral video of him assaulting Police Officer

ENTERTAINMENT

I have slapped many police officers - Seun Kuti

A clip of Seun Kuti, son of African music legend Fela Kuti, bragging about hitting cops is going viral. Although it is unknown when the recording was produced, Seun was heard admitting that he had smacked several police officers because of his identity. "Some of the una cops go slap una, and una go Instagram to explanation."

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I have slapped many police officers - Seun Kuti

SOCIETY

Today's Headlines: PSC demands immediate prosecution of Seun Kuti; All Stranded Nigerians Evacuated From Sudan - FG

PSC demands immediate prosecution of Seun Kuti Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers The Police Service Commission has condemned in strong terms the assault of a Police Officer by one Seun Kuti. The Commission commended the Inspector General of Police, Baba Usman Alkali for his prompt action in ordering the arrest and prosecution of Seun who obviously has diminished the sanctity of the symbol of authority of the Nigerian nation.

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Today's Headlines: PSC demands immediate prosecution of Seun Kuti; All Stranded Nigerians Evacuated From Sudan - FG

ENTERTAINMENT

He tried to kill me and my family— Seun Kuti.

Afrobeat singer and also the youngest son of legendary Afrobeat godfather Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti, has explained why he assaulted a policeman in a viral video that captured him allegedly committing a felony on the Third Mainland Bridge. He says that the policeman tried to kill him and his family.

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He tried to kill me and my family— Seun Kuti.

ENTERTAINMENT

I Have Slapped Many Police Officers—Seun Kuti Brags

A video of Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, boasting about slapping policeman has been going viral. Although it is unknown when the recording was made, Seun was heard admitting that he had slapped several police officers because of who he is. In the video, he was heard saying: “Some of una police go slap una, una go come Instagram to explain.

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I Have Slapped Many Police Officers—Seun Kuti Brags

SOCIETY

Assault on police officer:’ IGP orders ‘immediate arrest’ of Seun Kuti

Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat musician who was seen on camera beating a police officer in uniform, has been placed under custody, according to Inspector-General of Police Usman Baba. The event happened in Lagos, according to a statement released on Saturday by the police spokeswoman, Muyiwa Adejobi.

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Assault on police officer:’ IGP orders ‘immediate arrest’ of Seun Kuti