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Azeez December 10, 2017

PDP has shown that corruption is deeply rooted in its DNA – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shown that it is a party “with corruption deeply rooted in its DNA”. The ruling…

Azeez September 22, 2017

How we will stop oil theft through DNA fingerprints – FG

The Federal Government has said it would start conducting deoxyribonucleic acid finger-printing of the country’s crude oil to apprehend criminals at the end of the year. Minister for Science and Technology,…

musicblog May 29, 2017

[The Music Blog]: Trying to figure Don Jazzy’s grand plan for the DNA twins

Earlier this year, Nigeria's longest serving record label boss, Don Jazzy, unveiled new signees, Poe, Johnny Drille and DNA Twins as new additions to his Superme Mavins Dynasty (SMD). Expansion…

Tolu March 1, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Mavin Records welcomes three new acts, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split | More stories

Catch up on all the entertainment stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Mavin Records welcomes three new acts Label…

Tolu February 28, 2017

Is Mavin Records about to get its groove back with these new acts?

Yaay! Mavin activated! The hashtag that accompanied the three Instagram posts announcing Mavin Records new acts, Ladi Poe, DNA and Johnny Drille. Before you get excited, we need to go…

Oludolapo Adelana February 15, 2017

Nigerian discovers his 32-year-old ‘son’ isn’t his child

A Nigerian man simply identified as Oscar has discovered that his 'son' Valentine isn't his child. The discovery was made during the Jeremy Kyle show. Valentine had brought Oscar to…

Tolu November 19, 2016

Eye on Ambode: Nigeria’s first DNA forensic centre set to open in Lagos and more

As we keep our watchful eyes on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode this week, we find that the first DNA forensic centre in Nigeria is set to be opened for operations in…

Oludolapo Adelana October 2, 2016

How gay couple gave birth to triplets (PHOTOS)

Two gay men, Justin Ruehs and his husband Adam Smeets transmitted their genetic material to their children in a rare IVF pregnancy, Daily Mail reports. The men were delivered of triplets, two girls…

Azeez September 20, 2016

This ABU scientist ‘developed malaria vaccine’

A professor in the Biochemical Parasitology Department of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nasiru Shua'ibu has developed a new malaria vaccine for the treatment of the fever. Shua'ibu revealed this…

Mazi Emeka August 9, 2016

‘Fabrication from hell’ | Akpabio denies sponsorship of Avengers

Following the accusation by the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers linking him to militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, denied the allegation, describing it as “baseless, reckless…

Kolapo Olapoju March 10, 2016

DNA test proves Yakubu Gowon fathered love child, Musa Gowon

Former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday, admitted that he fathered a love-child with the late public relations expert, Princess Edith Ike Okongwu. Gowon, in a statement,…

Mazi Emeka February 23, 2016

Lagos to establish first ever DNA center in Nigeria

The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, announced that it would establish a DNA Forensic Laboratory in Nigeria, making it the first ever DNA laboratory in Nigeria. The laboratory is part…

Op-Ed Editor December 9, 2014

Opinion: We should make friends and not enemies

by Emeka Asinugo The only meaningful way to "confront our self-hatred" as humans is by being useful to others at every given opportunity. The point being that whether we are…

Isime Esene October 22, 2014

Synagogue collapse: LASUTH concludes collection of DNA samples

by Jewel Stephen The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Olawale Oke today told reporters that the hospital has collected the DNA specimen of…

Kolapo Olapoju October 17, 2014

This man spent 28 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit

by Chidi Okoye After new DNA evidence emerged, a man wrongly convicted of murder has regained his freedom after spending 28 years in prison. David McCallum was 16-years-old, when he was jailed for…

Kolapo Olapoju October 8, 2014

Foul play: This man has sex with chickens and guinea fowls (PICTURED)

by Chidi Okoye A 42-year-old Indiana man, Michael Bessigano, has been accused of having sex with a guinea fowl. Bessigano, who was arrested on charges of bestiality and killing a…

Kolapo Olapoju September 18, 2014

He’s the father! DNA test proves Beyonce’s dad got former lingerie model pregnant

by Kolapo Olapoju Beyoncé Knowles's dad, Matthew Knowles is the father of TaQoya Branscomb's child. This is according to the result of a paternity test conducted in a DNA laboratory…

Kolapo Olapoju August 26, 2014

“She used Juju to marry me!” | “He left me for his ex-wife!” || This couple want to end their marriage (READ)

by Azubuike Azikiwe A woman has appealed to an Ibadan court to dissolve her 8-year-old marriage, because her husband, Lukman Aguntasoolo left her for his first wife. The woman,…

Kolapo Olapoju August 19, 2014

This 60-year-old morgue attendant has had sex with 100 corpses (LOOK, READ)

by Gbenga Oni A 60-year-old Ohio morgue attendant has admitted to having sex with at least 100 corpses while on the job. Kenneth Douglas, a resident of Hamilton, Ohio, said he…

February 15, 2014

How I discovered that my wife’s boss is the father of our child – Husband opens up

by Adeola Balogun A man in Ekiti who is seeking the end of his 25-year-old marriage has revealed how he discovered that he did not father his wife's fourth child.…

November 2, 2013

‘Save us from this untold hardship’: 540 Dana Air employees write open letter to the NCAA

by 'Jola Sotubo The recent suspension of the operations of Dana Airlines came as an unexpected development for many but moreso it has reportedly left the staff of the airline…

October 8, 2013

Sad news: One more plane crash survivor confirmed dead (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo According to confirmed reports, one of the victims of the Associated Airline plane crash on the casualty list passed away during the weekend making the death toll…

August 20, 2013

Identical twins charged with rape as DNA cannot determine which brother is suspected attacker (PICTURED)

Identical twin brothers have appeared in court charged with raping a woman as they cannot be told apart by their DNA. Mohammed and Aftab Asghar were arrested after evidence…

August 10, 2013

Elnathan John: New parties and free elections in 2015

by Elnathan John It is also encouraging seeing the names showing up on the APC train: IBB, Ahmed ‘13’ Yerima, Tom Ikimi, Femi Fani-Kayode. I like how APC is like…

April 30, 2013

Female DNA found on at least one bomb used in Boston Marathon attacks

Female DNA has been found on at least one of the bombs used in the Boston Marathon attacks, according to a new report. But it isn’t clear if that means…

Abayomi Omotayo January 15, 2013

New photos emerge in sensational murder trial of photographer accused of sadistic murder of boyfriend

Monday was a day filled with developments in the trial of Jodi Arias. Nude photos of the defendant were put on display for the jury -- and anyone watching the…

December 18, 2012

Okonjo-Iweala has said a lot, but told us nothing – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze "I believe he has ideas about becoming a scientist; on his present showing this is quite ridiculous." --- school report about John B Gurdon during his time…

October 19, 2012

Elnathan John: How to give foreign aid

by Elnathan John There is really no need to treat Nigeria differently from Burundi which relies on foreign aid for nearly half of their national income. Corruption is a great…