Gbemisola, the elder sister of Nigerian controversial musician, Portable, has claimed that her embattled brother is under the spiritual spell of one of their family members.

Gbemisola made this claim following the singer’s ongoing legal battle with the Ogun state government.

Gatekeeper reports that the Ogun state government on Thursday arraigned Portable who is currently at large for assaulting the officials from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

He was arraigned with nine of his associates before Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court by the state police command.

However, speaking from his hide-out, the singer pleaded with the government to release his associates from detention, stating that he is being “set-up by some certain individuals”.

Why challenging the officers to provide video evidence of the alleged assault, Portable further warned that he might take his own life following the overwhelming frustration caused by the situation.

Reacting to the development in a viral video circulating on X, Portable’s sister apologised for his controversial actions, alleging that a family member is spiritually influencing the singer.

“People of Nigeria, I greet you all. I’m Portable’s eldest sister, the first child of his mother. We are just three that our mother gave birth to.

“Portable has never steal before. I have never come out like this to speak, and he hasn’t even posted me despite being his sister. But he is the only one taking care of the family. If not for him, I would have died during my sickness.

“One of our family members, Akeem is the one casting spell on Portable, he is the one spiritually influencing Portable to misbehave and offend Nigerians.”

Portable pleaded with Ogun State Government to release his associates who were arrested for allegedly attacking officers from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA).

The incident developed when OGPDPA authorities arrived at Portable’s Odogwu bar and restaurant to close the premises due to a lack of valid licenses and insufficient air space.

Portable alleged that officials attacked his establishment, arrested around 20 people, including artists and customers, and confiscated automobiles, electronics, and personal things.

Portable’s assertions, however, were denied as “spurious and blatant falsehood” by the commissioner for physical planning, Olatunji Odunlami.

Nine people were arraigned on a five-count charge, including armed violence, felony, obstruction, assault, and intent to kill.

They were granted bail of N5 million each with sureties who are licensed bond agents registered with the state government.

The case was adjourned until March 17 for further hearing.

In an Instagram post on Saturday, Portable appealed to the Ogun state government to release his associates, arguing that they are his apprentices learning trades.

He denied the accusations of assault, calling them “lies,” and challenged the Ogun officers to provide video evidence of the alleged assault.

Portable, who appeared to be speaking from hiding, said he is being “targeted and set-up by some certain individuals”.

The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker’s plea was accompanied by a desperate warning, saying he was contemplating taking his own life due to the overwhelming stress and frustration caused by the situation.

“I am from an humble background. I am not fighting with anybody till you set me up. Although you get money by looking for trouble but I did not fight no one,” he said in a mixture of pidgin English and Yoruba.

“They came to the house I am just building and you took my boys. There kids I am taking care of. We have apprentices among them learning different trades.

“They lied against us. My glory will kill my enemy. The house they sealed was the land from which I exhumed my mother’s corpse who died when I was 13 years old. I later built a mansion on the land. The issue of canceling my house is a different case entirely.

“They should provide evidence of where I was assaulting the officers. Those children cannot harm anyone. They are learning trades. I am helping those children. Did they find Indian hemp with me?

“I am begging you in God’s name. Help me release those boys. I am already in deep thought. I must not commit suicide. I did not do anything. You cannot kill me.”

Content creator Egungun of Lagos stirred a heated controversy on social media after declaring that formal education does not ensure success in life.

According to Egungun, having a university degree doesn’t ensure success.

To illustrate his point, Egungun stated that his chef and personal assistants, all hold university degrees but work for him.

He noted that despite their educational background, they are still employed by him.

“School does not guarantee the success of man. I have a chef, Tayo who is educated. He read biology in school. He has two degrees. He is a nutritionist and a dietitian. He graduated with a second-class upper. I also have 5 staff.

“All my PAs also have degrees. My videographer too is a graduate.”

Egungun’s remarks have sparked debate on social media, with some users opposing his viewpoint.