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Nigerians blast as woman urges FG to ban DNA paternity testing
Nigerians blast as woman urges FG to ban DNA paternity testing
A woman’s call urging the Federal Government to ban the conduct of DNA paternity tests all over the country has sent social media agog.
Simply identified as Benita, the woman, in a statement of X, urged the Federal Government to stop the conduct of DNA paternity testing, alleging it has done “more harm than good.”
Recounting the case of her neighbor, she noted that he found out his daughter was not biologically his after conducting a random DNA paternity test.
Benita’s statement reads, “Nigerian government should please cancel the conduct of DNA tests that shit has done a whole lot of harm than good. My neighbor found out yesterday that he is not the father of his two girls, girls he already trained to university level.”
She added that “the harm it causes to mental health is just too much.”
Reacting to her call for the ban of the test, Mr. Temmy on X rather urged her to blame married women for cheating.
He said, “So how’s DNA’s fault that you want the government to scrap? Instead of blaming the woman for cheating and making him train kids that are not his, you’re talking about DNA.
“Nigerians will see the problem and decide to blame the solution.”
Diane Nte also blamed married women for cheating while she advocated for cheaper DNA paternity test.
“Blame it on the wickedness of some women, like, is it fair to give another person’s child to another man? If the man is impotent, he will accept another, not when he can have his. The man will invest his resources and time in someone else’s child.
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“DNA at birth should be made cheaper,” Nte wrote.
For Isabella Awalah, she opines, “I feel DNA should be done at birth before the birth certificate is even issued. It should be mandatory.”
While Enyo Samson argued that “some Nigerian women are gradually seeing infidelity as a norm,” Chinecherem Ukpai states that “only a promiscuous woman is afraid of DNA testing.”
Many others also urged the federal government to make the test mandatory at birth and a cheaper rate.
“The Nigerian government should please make DNA compulsory immediately after birth so the other gender will stop raising children that are not their own,” Eze Precious Chy urged the Federal Government.
Bros. Odinaka argues that it “should be immediately after birth not after spending millions or training in university.”
“DNA should be made cheaper and compulsory at childbirth. Imagine what these women are saying,” Stephen Abata says.
Recounting a personal experience, Ushie Boniface stated that he conducted the test on all his children to confirm they were his.
“Thank God I carried out my DNA in my way; all my children are mine, and I will advise men to monitor children born to them immediately from birth if the child cannot display any family future up to two years; it is not your blood,” Boniface wrote.
Advising men to steer clear of the path of women like Benita, Adams Smad argues that men should conduct the test for health reasons as well.
“Men should watch out for those ladies. If any of you get married, I advise the man to do a DNA test as soon as possible, even before the baby turns one. You both don’t know what you’re saying.
“What if the man got to know because he’s trying to relocate abroad with family?
“What if the man is on a sick bed and needs a donor of some sort, and one of his children decides to donate and later discovers that they’re not of the same blood?” Smad said.
Furthermore, he urged ladies to “pity your men. You don’t have to give your man-children he doesn’t own. Anything can go wrong.”
Nigerians blast as woman urges FG to ban DNA paternity testing
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Just in: Ebonyi governor suspends two commissioners, Perm Sec for misconduct
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the immediate suspension of two commissioners with a permanent secretary among others for gross misconduct.
Those suspended are the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Francis Ori, and the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
The suspension followed an incident on Saturday night, when the governor reportedly visited the Ministry of Health’s premises and was said to have found six officials diverting government materials.
Others suspended for three months are the Executive Secretaries of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency
The suspension order was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Jude Okpor, who cited alleged misconduct and dereliction of duties as the reasons for the disciplinary actions.
Okpor made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press briefing on the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the New Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital.
“Following cases of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties by some government officials and matters related thereto, the Chairman of Council directed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and three months suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, respectively
“In view of the development, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Primary Health was directed to take charge of the ministry in the absence of the suspended commissioner.
Governor Nwifuru directed the suspended government officials to hand over all government properties in their possession including vehicles to the Secretary to the State Government.
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Why we’re borrowing despite surplus revenues – FG
Why we’re borrowing despite surplus revenues – FG
The Federal Government has defended its decision to borrow to address budget deficits, despite surpassing revenue targets in 2024.
Finance Minister Wale Edun and Budget Minister Atiku Bagudu clarified this position during a session with the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Finance, Budget, and National Planning. The meeting focused on the 2025–2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP).
Last week, the National Assembly approved President Bola Tinubu’s $2.2 billion loan request to fund the N9.7 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget partially.
During the session, key agency heads, including Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) CEO Mele Kyari, Customs Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi, and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman Zacch Adedeji, presented their revenue reports.
The agencies reported exceeding their 2024 targets.
- Customs Service: Generated ₦5.352 trillion by September 30, surpassing its ₦5.09 trillion target for the year. For 2025, the agency projects ₦6.3 trillion, with a 10% increase planned for 2026.
- NNPCL: Achieved ₦13.1 trillion in revenue, exceeding the ₦12.3 trillion projection for 2024. Kyari announced a ₦23.7 trillion revenue target for 2025.
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- FIRS: Surpassed multiple tax collection goals, including ₦5.7 trillion from company income tax against a ₦4 trillion target. Education tax collections also exceeded expectations, reaching ₦1.5 trillion compared to a ₦70 billion target.
Overall, ₦18.5 trillion of the ₦19.4 trillion 2024 revenue target had been achieved by September, indicating the goal will be exceeded by year-end.
Despite these surpluses, the government insists borrowing remains essential to cover budget gaps and support vulnerable populations.
Bagudu explained, “Even with agencies exceeding revenue targets, borrowing is necessary to address deficits and boost productivity, particularly for the poorest. This aligns with Agenda 2050, which aims for a GDP per capita of $33,000.”
Edun also reiterated that loans were critical for adequately funding the budget.
The committee, led by Senator Sani Musa, questioned the rationale behind the borrowing and demanded further transparency. The Immigration Service was specifically asked to provide documents regarding an “unacceptable PPP arrangement” before the end of the week.
The session underscored the government’s balancing act between increased revenues and fiscal challenges requiring external borrowing.
Why we’re borrowing despite surplus revenues – FG
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