Tag: DNA
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Ikoyi Building Collapse: 5 victims still unidentified
A pathologist, Dr Sokunle Soyemi, has revealed that five deceased victims of the 21-storey building, which collapsed on Nov. 1, 2021 at Gerard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, are yet to be identified.
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Mercy Aigbe’s ex-husband speaks on son’s biological father as Nigerians call for a DNA
Mercy Aigbe’s ex-husband speaks
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JUST IN: 29 families submit DNAs for Ikoyi high-rise victims’ identification
As rescue team intensified the search for more bodies possibly trapped under the Ikoyi high-rise rubbles, at least 29 families have submitted their Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) samples to the Lagos State Government, basically to aid identification and collection of their loved one’s corpse for burial. To aid collections of bodies for the families, the State…
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DNA controversy: Nedu’s ex-wife cautioned against exposing herself any further
DNA controversy: Nedu’s ex-wife cautioned against exposing herself any further
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Churches should make DNA test mandatory for child dedication – Adeyanju
Activist Deji Adeyanju has said churches should ensure couples conduct a DNA test on their child before coming for child dedication ceremony. He also advocated for DNA test to be promoted as a national policy. He tweeted, “Abegiii my correct brother. DNA is a must. Let us promote it as national policy. Churches should make…
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Arsenal must restore its DNA – Bergkamp
Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp believes the club must restore its DNA in the coming years. Bergkamp is part of a group, which includes Swedish billionaire Daniel Ek, who wish to buy the club. Stan Kroenke currently owns the Gunners, but has come under fire from the fans repeatedly over the past few years. Netherlands hero…
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DNA, faithfulness, and parenting – Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha
There must be something traumatic about a man going to family or public to declare that the kids whom he had all along assumed were his, are not his biologically because his wife had been unfaithful, had slept with and had been made pregnant by a man (or men) outside her marriage. It is…
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DNA as a proof of paternity: Balancing the narratives – Ozioma Onyenweaku
Ozioma Onyenweaku DNA which for full stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid test is alien to Africa. Before now, the courts determined paternity subjectively. There was no statutory provision for the use of scientific tests. The customary law makes provision for settling paternity disputes. The Matrimonial Causes Act and the Evidence Act make provision for determining paternity…
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Delta High Court Judge in tears as DNA test shows he is not father of three adult children
By Emman Ovuakporie Justice Anthony Okorodas of Delta State High Court was yesterday in tears as he revealed that DNA tests conducted on his three adult children, from his previous marriage, show they are not his biological offsprings. Justice Okorodas made this revelation in a press statement he issued explaining how an anonymous caller whispered…
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DNA: ‘I Avenged His Betrayal, Assaults’ – Micheal West
By Michael West New confessions trailed last week’s edition of this column as reactions to the issue of DNA keep streaming in. Reports available reveal that dimensions to DNA problems are beyond infidelity. Some of the issues identified include breach of trust, retaliation, innocence via child swapping at maternity wards and naivety. Let me explain…