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Nigerian Woman's Pregnancy Claims Spark DNA Investigation

7/14/2025

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A Nigerian woman named Susan, residing in England, sparked intrigue when she claimed to be pregnant but was later diagnosed with a tumor. After a trip to Nigeria, she returned with a baby named Eleanor, only for DNA tests to reveal no biological connection. Susan now asserts that IVF accounts for the discrepancies, prompting an investigation by authorities.

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A Nigerian woman named Susan, residing in England, sparked intrigue when she claimed to be pregnant but was later diagnosed with a tumor. After a trip to Nigeria, she returned with a baby named Eleanor, only for DNA tests to reveal no biological connection. Susan now asserts that IVF accounts for the discrepancies, prompting an investigation by authorities.