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  Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center based in Lagos, Nigeria, has released a comprehensive data analysis of all relationship DNA tests conducted at its facility between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that DNA is Deoxyribonucleic acid; it is the material that carries genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. A DNA test (genetic testing) is a medical test that can identify mutations in one’s genes, chromosomes or proteins. These tests provide information about an individual’s ancestral roots. A DNA relationship test is the use of genetic profiles to determine whether an individual is the biological parent of another individual. The Smart DNA report, based on thousands of users, provides an unprecedented insight into the DNA testing trends across Nigeria. Released on Tuesday, it showed startling findings about the reasons people seek testing, the demographics of those tested, and the outcomes of the tests. Nevertheless, it showed positive results which indicated that the men who came out positive as the biological fathers of the children who they queried their paternity, accounted for 73.88 per cent of tests. Negative results were 26.12 per cent of those who were tested. On geographical spread, the report showed that Lagos accounted for the highest percentage of tests, with 82.89 per cent of the total. This is followed by Oyo (3.29 per cent), Ogun (3.07 per cent) and FCT (2.63 per cent and Rivers (2.41 per cent). “This heavy concentration in Lagos, particularly the Mainland (68.14 percent) compared to the Island (31.86 per cent), is likely due to the location of Smart DNA’s office in Lagos. “Also likely due to the purchasing power of the state’s residents, and the high population density of the state,’’ it said. The report showed that the majority of tests (89.10 per cent) were conducted for ‘Peace of Mind’, followed by ‘Immigration’ (8.97 per cent), and ‘Legal’ (0.64 per cent). “This suggests that individuals primarily seek DNA testing to confirm biological relationships for personal reasons rather than legal or immigration purposes.’’ It showed that men were the predominant initiators of contact, making up 86.44 per cent of the first contacts, compared to 13.56 per cent made by women. This indicates that men are more likely to have doubts about paternity or other relationships and take the initiative to seek testing,’’ it said. “Positive results indicating that the man tested is the biological father of the child, accounted for 73.88 per cent of tests, while negative results made up 26.12 per cent. “This suggests that in the majority of cases, the men seeking testing are indeed the biological fathers, but in more than 1 in 4 cases, the tested father is not the biological father of the child’’. On Ethnic Group, the Yoruba ethnic group had the highest percentage of tests (61.23 per cent), followed by Igbo (19.07 per cent). “Others (12.08 per cent), and Edo (6.78 per cent). This may be reflective of the ethnic distribution in Lagos and the surrounding areas’’. On the sex of the child, more tests were conducted on male children (56.62 per cent) compared to female children (43.38 per cent). It said that this may suggest a cultural preference for confirming paternity of male offspring, although further research would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. Analysing the age range of those tested, it said that most tests were conducted on children aged 0-5 years (58.02 per cent), followed by the 6-12 age group (25.95 per cent). “This indicates that paternity tests are mostly done on children when they are younger rather than when they get older’. The Smart DNA findings said that the men who opted for these DNA tests were mostly between the ages of 31-40 years (40 per cent) and 41-50 years (23 per cent). “ This age group is likely to have young children and may be in a financial position to afford the testing’’. Officials of Smart DNA said the centre is committed to providing fully accredited DNA testing services to clients in accordance with the highest international standards. According to them, the report aims to shed light on the current trends in relationship DNA testing in Nigeria, contributing to a better understanding of this important aspect of our society. (NAN)

  A yet to be identified middle aged man has committed suicide in Kogi State. The incident happened at about 12:3OPM on Tuesday at Meme bridge few metre to Dunamis Church Lokoja. The deceased, a tricycle rider, was said to have arrived the bridge , parked his tricycle and jumped into the river. A witness who never wanted his name mentioned told newsmen that they were shocked by the ugly incident He blamed the current hardship facing the Country as one of the reasons why such person could decide to take his own life. The corpse is yet to be recovered as at the time of filing this report. ” There is nothing anybody can do when the Keke Man jumped into the river. When he jumped, we saw a snake as we wanted to go and rescue him and there was nothing anyone can do as at that moment”. When contacted, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya confirmed the incident Aya however, said officers of the Nigeria Police Force have been mobilized to the river to recover the deceased body. ” We are yet to get details of the incident. Our officers have been mobilized to recover the body of the deceased. As soon as we get details, our unit will issue out details of the sad incident” he stated. Editor’s Note: This photo is illustrative purpose  (THE SUN)

  The Federal Capital Territory(FCT), police command have described the rumor making the rounds over the alleged killings of thirty persons engaged in Mining activities in kuje Area council as fake news. FCT command Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, who made this known, equally described the rumor as misleading that is not only intended to cause fear and panic among Nigerians, but to make people into believing that FCT is not safe. She has therefore urged the public to disregard the news and go about their legitimate businesses. Adeh, in a statement, said “The Commissioner of Police FCT Police Command, CP Haruna G. Garba wishes to enjoin the residents of the Federal Capital Territory to disregard the news making the rounds that about thirty (30) persons were killed as result of landslide due to Mining activities in kuje Area council as no such incident took place. This misleading information is not only intended to cause fear and panic among Nigerians, but to make people into Believing that FCT is not safe. The federal Capital Territory is the safest and most secure part of the country. It is on this note that the CP warns the non-state actors involved in purveying misleading informations to desist from that. The Commissioner of Police urges residents of the FCT to be patriotic and cooperate with the police for improved service delivery. He equally tasks FCT residents to take advantage of the Police Control Room numbers in reporting suspicious and Criminal activities: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883”.

  Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as MohBad is dead. The former Marlian record signee reportedly died on Tuesday at the age of 27.   YBNL Music Executive and singer, Olamide confirmed this via his X handle on Tuesday. He posted with a caption alongside a heartbreaking emoji: “Damn ! Mohbad”???? Mohbad was formerly signed to Naira Marley’s “Marlian Records” and left the label in 2022. He is best known for his hit singles Ponmo, Feel Good, and KPK (Ko Por Ke) with Rexxie which was nominated 3 times for The Headies awards 2022.