Genetic Perspectives on Paternity Disputes Take Center Stage at Boiling Point Arena

Next Sunday, October 12, 2025, the widely followed monthly interview programme, Boiling Point Arena, will host an insightful and urgent discourse on the genetic perspectives surrounding paternity disputes within Nigerian families. The special 36th episode, marking the show’s third anniversary, promises to deeply explore the DNA dilemma—a critical issue reshaping marital relationships and causing significant upheaval in family dynamics across Nigeria.

The programme will feature two distinguished genetic experts: Emeritus Professor Olufunmilayo Adebambo and Professor Ikhide Imumorin. Professor Adebambo, a retired academic from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), holds the distinction of being the first female Professor of Animal Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology in Nigeria. Professor Imumorin, based in San Diego, USA, is a leading figure in genetic research and CEO of AfricanBio Medical Tests Ltd.

Together, they will shed light on the biological science of DNA—Deoxyribonucleic acid—the hereditary material that influences individual development and identity. The discussion will extend beyond scientific insights to examine the emotional and societal consequences of paternity testing, which continues to reveal unexpected truths and provoke familial conflicts in Nigeria. For example, recent studies indicate that about one in four paternity tests in Nigeria reveal the presumed father is not biologically related to the child, with significant emotional turmoil ensuing for affected families.

The discourse will further deliberate on possible pathways for mitigating the effects of paternity disputes on couples and children, addressing the broader question of how families and communities can navigate the revelations brought forth by genetic testing in the modern era.

The keynote address and chairmanship will be provided by the revered Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Professor Saka Matemilola, underscoring the intersection of tradition, science, and modern societal issues.

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Boiling Point Arena will be broadcast live via Zoom and simultaneously aired on six prominent radio stations in Lagos, Ogun, and Delta States—WASH 94.9FM, Sweet 107.1FM, Roots 97.1FM, Erimbe 94.7FM, Women Radio 91.7FM, and Kruzz 92.9FM—as well as on NSTV through GoTV channel 316. The engaging programme is hosted by Dr. Ayo Arowojolu, a media and public relations strategist known for steering conversations on national importance with wide reach.

With over three years of consistently addressing pressing national topics through expert dialogues, Boiling Point Arena remains a crucial platform for public education, dialogue, and policy influence, powered by a nationwide network of academics, media operators, legal experts, traditional leaders, and security officials.

This upcoming episode promises to be a landmark event for anyone interested in genetics, family law, social cohesion, and the future of personal identity in Nigeria.