Airport Drama: Portable Demands Government Action Against Pranksters?!

Airport Drama: Portable Demands Government Action Against Pranksters?!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called on the government to crack down on prank videos following a recent altercation at Port Harcourt International Airport, which he says was instigated by pranksters.

What Portable Says

• Portable described the incident as more than a joke, saying it created unnecessary tension and embarrassment.
• He demanded that authorities ban prank content that disrupts public order—especially in sensitive places like airports.
• The entertainer urged the government to develop legal frameworks or penalties targeting prank creators who stage incidents in public spaces.

Airport Incident & Broader Concerns

• Details of the altercation remain unverified in major media outlets, and no official statement from airport authorities has been found at the time of reporting.
• The demand highlights ongoing challenges at Nigerian airports, including cases of harassment, security misconduct, and public disorder.
• In 2025, the House of Representatives called for investigations into allegations of extortion, harassment, and intimidation by airport security personnel, especially at Port Harcourt’s international wing. [1]

Why It Matters

• Airports are national gateways and sensitive security zones; disruptive pranks can risk safety, cause panic, or impede operations.
• Portable’s call reflects growing frustration with social media-driven stunts that cross legal or public order boundaries.
• How authorities respond could set precedents for regulating digital prank culture in Nigeria.

What to Watch

• Whether the Federal Ministry of Aviation or the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) issues new guidelines on pranks in public spaces.
• Legal proposals in the National Assembly to classify or punish stunt‑based disruptions in sensitive zones.
• Monitoring how enforcement is applied: pranksters arrested, content removed, or penalties enforced.

Citations:

1. Tribune Online: tribuneonlineng.com/airport-reps-probe-security-officers-over-extortion-of-international-travellers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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