Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has been convicted and sentenced to three months in jail by an Ogun State magistrate for assault and theft — but he could walk free if he pays a ₦30,000 fine.
- Singer found guilty of assaulting a man and stealing studio equipment
- Conviction follows repeated failure to appear in court
- Sentence: one month for conspiracy, two months for assault — or a total ₦30,000 fine
- Offence happened in November 2022 in Ilogbo, Ogun State
- Portable was remanded last week after missing multiple court hearings
This case is another chapter in Portable’s long list of controversies — but it’s the first time it’s landed him behind bars. While the fine may seem small, the conviction sends a louder message: no one is above the law, regardless of fame. For fans and critics alike, it’s a moment of pause. Will he learn from this, or return to the chaos that made him a headline name in the first place?
Portable’s out — if he pays. But what next? Reform, relapse, or another viral video? Stay tuned.
