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I Wanted to Use My Facebook and Instagram for Yahoo – Portable

Roland Bayode by Roland Bayode
March 6, 2025
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I Wanted to Use My Facebook and Instagram for Yahoo – Portable
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Nigerian singer Portable has confessed that he initially created his Facebook and Instagram accounts to learn how to engage in internet fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo”. The controversial artist made this shocking admission in a roadside interview with Egungun of Lagos.

Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, revealed that he had lost interest in the scheme and abandoned his social media accounts. However, after rising to fame, he revisited the accounts, edited their content, and removed foreign comments to make them appear legitimate.

The singer’s confession has sparked mixed reactions from his fans and followers, with some expressing shock and others praising his honesty . Portable’s music career has been marred by controversy, but this latest revelation has shed new light on his past intentions.

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In the interview, Portable stated that he had initially created the accounts to explore the world of internet fraud. However, he eventually lost interest and moved on to pursue his music career.

Portable’s rise to fame has been nothing short of phenomenal, with his unique sound and style capturing the hearts of many Nigerians. Despite the controversy surrounding his past, the singer remains a beloved figure in the music industry.

The singer’s confession has also sparked a wider conversation about the prevalence of internet fraud in Nigeria. Many have taken to social media to share their own experiences and opinions on the matter.

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Roland Bayode

Roland Bayode

Roland Bayode is a Nigerian journalist with expertise in investigative reporting and editorial leadership. A graduate of Mass Communication, he served as Editor-in-Chief of Echo Media at Adekunle Ajasin University and was the top intern at Premium Times Center for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) at Owena Press, The Hope Newspaper in Akure. Roland has contributed to News Round the Clock, PTCIJ Google-YIAGA LightRay Media, Apex Sport (U.S.), and served as Associate Editor for Nigeria Grassroot News under AFYMP.

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