Tag: Paternity
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Court restrains police from investigating paternity dispute against ex-minister
An Upper Area Court sitting in Kado, Abuja has restrained the police from investigating a paternity dispute against former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The presiding judge, Shehu Ahmadu, in a ruling, ordered the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police and his
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One in four Nigerian men not father of their children – DNA report shows
Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing centre in Lagos, has released its comprehensive 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering July 2023 to June 2024. The report unveils several astonishing findings that shed light on societal dynamics, economic factors, and changing family structures in Nigeria.
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Paternity allegations: Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, husband drag defamers to court
An Abuja Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 6, has issued Criminal Summons on five persons, Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, DJ Spoiltkid, Terrence Ekot, and Samuel Agozie, for alleged defamation of Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
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Worrisome number of paternity cases – By Francis Ewherido
Once I write on a topic, I am always reluctant to revisit it. But I have since realized that these issues keep reoccurring. Also, there are new entrants into matrimony, so the audience is also changing. Some time ago, I wrote an article titled, “DNA test? Why Not? But…”
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Davido scrubs doubt on paternity of daughter, Hailey
The issue of Hailey Veronica Adeleke’s paternity has been cleared by superstar afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, in a post on social media, saying she is his second daughter, Hailey Veronica Adeleke. Davido who recently acquired a new baby took to the insta-stories section of his official Instagram page where he acknowledged…
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Lizzy Anjorin releases paternity test of child with hubby
Popular actress, Lizzy Anjorin has released the paternity test results of her child with Lateef Lawal. TheNewsGuru reports that in an Instagram post on Sunday, she shared medical documents showing a 99.9 percent paternity probability. It remains uncertain what may have prompted her to share the test result.
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DNA Saga: I didn’t deliberately give another man’s child to Nedu -Ex-wife Uzoamaka
Uzoamaka Ohiri, ex-wife of comedian and actor, Chinedu Ani, a.k.a Nedu, has revealed that she did not deliberately give another man’s baby to her ex-husband. TheNewsGuru recalls that Nedu, over the weekend, stunned many when he posted a DNA test result which was signed by one Dr. Harvey Tenenbaum, president at Viaguard Accu-metrics, Ontario, Canada,…
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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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Paternity scandal: When children bear brunt of parent’s misconduct – Ozioma Onyenweaku
Ozioma Onyenweaku It has been a pain on my heart for a while now seeing all over social media the story of the Bank Executive that begot kids from a woman married to another man while the woman was still living with her husband. To add salt to the injury the picture of the innocent…