Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, has dismissed claims by singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, that he bit him during their recent celebrity boxing rematch.

The pair squared off at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos on Friday, with Okocha emerging victorious after Portable was disqualified for violating the rules by abandoning wrestling techniques for punches before walking out of the ring.

Following the bout, Portable alleged that Okocha bit him on the back and locked his neck during the contest, insisting he should not have participated in such a match.

Reacting during an appearance on TVC Entertainment on Tuesday, Okocha denied the allegation, explaining that he was wearing a mouth guard throughout the fight, making it impossible for him to bite his opponent.

“Portable has been going around telling people I bit him on the back. I was wearing a mouth guard; how is that even possible? He was just lying,” Okocha said.

The actor added that he had no reason to bite the singer.

“I would rather chew grass than bite him. I don’t want to catch rabies. Have you seen how Portable’s skin looks? Hell no, I wouldn’t do that. He should just accept defeat,” he said.

The latest encounter was not the first boxing contest between the two entertainers.

In 2023, Portable defeated Okocha in a celebrity boxing match held at Landmark Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos, claiming the championship belt.

Portable also recently lost another celebrity boxing contest to skit maker, Carter Efe.

After that defeat, he alleged there was foul play, claiming his opponent held him by the neck with his long arms, and demanded ₦200 million in compensation from the organisers, saying his wife was in labour while he was in the ring.

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A delegation of the Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the government and people of Sokoto State over the death of the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.

The condolence visit, undertaken on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf, was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa.

The delegation was led by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Garo, and included the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim; the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Umar; the Kano State APC Chairman, Umar Doguwa; the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Aisha Saji; and other senior government officials.

The delegation first visited the residence of the late Sardaunan Sokoto, where they conveyed Yusuf’s condolences to the bereaved family.

Receiving the delegation, the deceased’s first son, Aminu Abubakar, expressed appreciation to the Kano governor for the show of sympathy and solidarity during the family’s period of mourning.

The delegation later visited the palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, where they delivered Yusuf’s condolence message to the monarch.

The Sultan thanked the governor for the gesture, describing it as a demonstration of the enduring unity and brotherhood among the people of Northern Nigeria.

“We appreciate Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for this thoughtful gesture. It reflects the unity and enduring brotherhood that bind the people of Northern Nigeria together,” the Sultan said.

The delegation also proceeded to the Sokoto State Government House, where they were received by the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and the Secretary to the State Government.

They conveyed Yusuf’s condolences to the government and people of the state over the death of the prominent traditional titleholder.

Yusuf, in his condolence message, prayed that Allah forgives the shortcomings of the late Sardaunan Sokoto and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus.

“We pray that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus, and gives his family, the Sultanate Council and the people of Sokoto State the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the governor said.

The governor described the late Sardaunan Sokoto as a respected elder whose contributions to the Sultanate and Northern Nigeria would continue to be remembered.

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Real estate entrepreneur, King Mohamed Adah, popularly known as King Ochacho, has described the ₦400m mansion he gifted to TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and his wife, Elizabeth Amadou, alias Jarvis, as “small money.”

Ochacho stated this during a TikTok livestream on Monday, two days after the couple’s wedding in Lagos.

The mogul said the gift was insignificant to him and his children.

“400 million is no money. 400 million is just 400 Naira as far as Ice King, Money Man, Ochacho Real Estate is concerned. It’s small money to them. You guys decided to do that, right?” he said.

Explaining why he gifted the couples, the entrepreneur said Peller has a good heart.

He added, “Peller has a very good heart. Whenever we give, God replenishes it and restores double what we have because we give.

“But, Peller, let me tell you the truth. That house is going to be the smallest gift ever I’m going to give to Peller. The next one I’ll give to Peller, they will off light in this country. They shouldn’t worry.

“That house is going to be the smallest gift I’ll give to him.”

During the livestream, Ochacho also announced plans to sponsor the education of selected students as part of the birthday celebration of his son, Ice King.

According to him, beneficiaries with genuine school accounts would have their fees paid directly to their schools.

“King is 15. Ice King is going to be 13 in a few days’ time.

“If you have not paid your school fees and you have a genuine school account, Ice King is going to help you on Thursday on his birthday. You can give us the direct account to the school, they are going to help you pay your school fees. We are going to select a certain number of people across the country that we are going to pay their school fees on Thursday,” he said.

He added, “We are fully ready, loaded to deliver. In short, we are hungry to deliver.”

Presenting the gift during the wedding ceremony, the founder of Ochacho Real Homes said, “On behalf of my children, I am presenting a brand new house for you worth ₦400 million in Abuja. Congratulations, Peller.”

The announcement drew applause from guests and quickly went viral on social media.

The wedding was attended by celebrities, content creators and other guests, including actresses Iyabo Ojo and Eniola Badmus, social media influencer Nons Miraj, singer Zinoleesky, actress Papaya Ex, content creator Cute Abiola, socialite Soso Soberekon, influencer Purple Speedy and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux.

The gift fulfilled a promise Ochacho made to Peller months earlier during the wedding of music executive Soso Soberekon, where he pledged financial support for the TikTok star’s wedding.

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