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Singer Portable Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Conditions
The Nation Newspaper
January 20, 2026•2 days ago

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Singer Portable has been released from prison after meeting his bail conditions, following a week of detention. He was arrested and charged with assault and theft, accusations he denies. The incident stemmed from a New Year's Eve dispute that went viral on social media. Portable was arraigned and subsequently remanded until his bail hearing.
Controversial singer Portable has been released from prison after meeting his bail conditions.
The ‘Zazu’ crooner regained his freedom on Monday, January 19, after spending a week in detention.
The singer was arrested and detained for allegedly assaulting his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, her siblings, and stealing a car.
In a video trending on social media, Portable claimed innocence, stating “they lied against me”.
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The drama began on New Year’s Eve when a heated exchange between Portable and Ashabi went viral.
Ashabi and her siblings accused Portable of assault and theft, leading to his arrest and nine-count charge.
Portable was arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, and was remanded in prison pending a fresh bail hearing.
The presiding judge had adjourned the hearing till Monday, January 19, 2026, when Portable was released after meeting his bail conditions.
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