{"id":28193,"date":"2024-04-19T12:34:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T12:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=28193"},"modified":"2024-04-19T12:34:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T12:34:50","slug":"portable-claims-efcc-plot-for-naira-abuse-arrest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/04\/19\/portable-claims-efcc-plot-for-naira-abuse-arrest\/","title":{"rendered":"Portable Claims EFCC Plot for Naira Abuse Arrest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-bdsyd-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-bdsyd-1n7m0yu\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-67\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"850d3979-5f21-4557-8153-f2fa23e2164a\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><em><strong>By Cynthia Abah<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has raised alarm over alleged plans by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him for alleged Naira abuse. The singer, currently abroad, expressed fear that EFCC operatives would detain him once he returns to Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Portable&#8217;s concerns stem from self-acclaimed social media activist VeryDarkMan&#8217;s call for EFCC to take action against him for allegedly abusing the Naira. Recently, Portable publicly pleaded with EFCC to pardon him if they possessed any evidence of Naira abuse against him.<\/p>\n<p>During an Instagram live session with fans, Portable voiced his apprehension, accusing VeryDarkMan of instigating trouble. He criticized VeryDarkMan&#8217;s outspokenness, questioning his credentials to comment on public affairs and suggesting that he focuses on sensible matters. Portable also questioned VeryDarkMan&#8217;s occupation and mocked him for losing weight after his previous arrest.<\/p>\n<p>The singer&#8217;s remarks reflect his anxiety and frustration over the perceived threat of arrest by EFCC based on VeryDarkMan&#8217;s allegations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center items-center justify-center lg:justify-start mt-0 -ml-1 h-7 gap-[2px] visible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pr-2 lg:pr-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 flex-col\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-full left-0 right-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Cynthia Abah Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has raised alarm over alleged plans by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him for alleged Naira abuse. 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