Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has demanded DNA tests for the two children he shares with actress Ashabi Simple, amid a renewed public dispute over their welfare and financial support.

Portable made the demand through his Instagram Story on Friday, saying he wanted the tests before providing further support because he questioned the children's paternity.

The singer said physical resemblance alone was not enough to satisfy him and called for medical testing.

His comments followed allegations from Ashabi that Portable had not provided adequate financial support for their two children.

Ashabi claimed that between January and September, the singer had given ₦200,000 towards their upkeep and that she had personally covered school fees, feeding and clothing expenses.

Those financial claims are Ashabi’s account and have not been independently verified.

She said she wanted Portable to take greater responsibility for the children's welfare and indicated that she was tired of repeatedly contacting him over support.

Portable responded by questioning the children's paternity and demanding DNA testing before committing to further financial responsibility.

The pair also exchanged accusations relating to their former relationship, with parts of their dispute appearing publicly through screenshots, voice notes and social-media posts.

Portable and Ashabi have had a frequently public relationship, with disagreements between them repeatedly playing out online.

The latest dispute has generated fresh debate among fans over paternity testing, parental responsibility and whether disputes involving children should be handled publicly.

No DNA test result has been made public.

There is also no indication from the material reviewed that a court has made any determination concerning paternity or child support in the dispute.

Until such evidence emerges, Portable’s comments remain a request for testing rather than proof that he is not the children's father.