The controversy surrounding the paternity of the daughter of Abuja based lady Adaobi Alagwu has once again popped up in the media with her release of a DNA certificate which businessman, Dr Tunde Ayeni emphatically describes as not only compromised but fake.
In a press release, which he personally signed, Dr Ayeni noted: “This lady is being clever by half. She is haunted by her reckless past and is truly desperate. It is this desperation that is pushing her on this journey to infamy and ultimate disgrace.”
“It has become necessary to once again address the persistent and shameful campaign of blackmail, deceit, and defamation orchestrated by Ms. Adaobi Alagwu. When I say the certificate is fake, it is a position informed by indisputable facts. First, the result was meant to be out in five days. Later, a letter, purportedly from the centre, came pushing the date the result will be ready by two extra days. When we cross checked from the centre, they denied knowledge of the said letter and Indian name that signed it. At that point, it became crystal clear to us that the process has been compromised and that the outcome cannot be genuine. We have since discovered other nefarious steps taken to come about the so-called DNA certificate.”
He said further: “Despite multiple public statements, legal affirmations, and sworn affidavits unequivocally denying any ties or paternity claims, Ms. Alagwu continues her relentless campaign of falsehoods. Multiple investigations revealed that Ms. Alagwu and her associates hacked into the email accounts of the accredited laboratory responsible for the actual DNA analysis. Their goal was to insert a falsified document to support her baseless claims. People are privy to these facts and in due course it’ll be presented to the appropriate authorities especially now that we are in court”.
The release noted: “For instance, it was not a mere coincidence that it was at the critical point in time when we were expecting the results that Google found out that the email we used had been compromised. At that point, we lost confidence in the process and the centre. It was then we requested for another DNA at another center, which the lady rebuffed” he added.
“Let it be stated clearly that:
* Dr. Tunde Ayeni has no marital connection to Ms. Adaobi Alagwu: This fact has been affirmed repeatedly in official legal documents, including a sworn affidavit.
* The child in question is not Dr Ayeni’s. Ms. Alagwu’s fabricated DNA result contradicts the legitimate, verified results that conclusively establish the absence of any biological relationship. At the appropriate time and place, this evidence will become public knowledge.
* This desperation will lead Adaobi nowhere. If she is confused about the true father of her daughter, she should invite her numerous dates for DNA tests.
* The ongoing blackmail and cyber-attacks boarders on criminal intents and legal actions are ongoing to seek full redress.
Today, Thursday, January 22, Aisha Achimugu, Group Chief Executive Officer of Felak Group, will once again have cause to celebrate and count her blessings as she marks her 52nd birthday in grand style.
Contrary to the thinking in some quarters, the elegant Achimugu shows no signs of slowing down.
If anything, she appears more focused, more intentional, and more driven than ever, continuing to inspire with her passion, purpose, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Achimugu, a graduate of Accounting from the University of Jos, Plateau State, has remained remarkably restless. She just doesn’t find any appeal in remaining in comfort zones.
As a result, she is still looking ahead, seeking new frontiers, refining her strategies, and aiming higher.
It is a fact that Nigeria’s business landscape is filled with several individuals who exemplify the virtue of diligence, which is the most reliable predictor of enduring success. Yet, even within this elite circle, she stands out.
Since Achimugu, who obtained a Master’s degree in Business Management from the University of Belize, ventured into business, she has sustained her relevance, while expanding her influence, redefining leadership, and blazing forward with the quiet confidence of someone who understands both the power of vision and the discipline required to sustain it.
Those who have followed her trajectory with unalloyed interest would readily acknowledge that it reflects deliberate evolution. Although she is frequently characterized as a business mogul possessing poise, power, and purpose, her distinction lies not in privilege or acclaim but in a sustained commitment to growth, innovation, and meaningful contributions to Nigeria’s economic and social development.
Her rise within the Nigeria’s corporate ecosystem has been anything but accidental. With strategic interests spanning civil, structural and transportation engineering, consultancy/ transaction advisory services, maritime and environmental waste management and catering, Achimugu, who hails from Kogi State, has built a reputation for incisive decision-making and long-term thinking.
Industry watchers often note her uncommon ability to read the business climate and position her ventures ahead of the curve. That foresight has earned her global recognition and cemented her status as one of the most influential female entrepreneurs in Africa today.
Achimugu commands respect without theatrics. Her profile may be intimidating to some, but it is built on substance: years of disciplined execution, an unshakeable belief in her purpose, and a faith-driven approach to life and business.
Over the years, she has become something of a reference point within the entrepreneurial circles. She is a living repository of lessons on how to build sustainably in Nigeria’s complex business terrain. Her career reflects patience as much as ambition, marked by steady, intentional steps rather than impulsive leaps.
But Achimugu’s influence extends well beyond boardrooms and balance sheets. She is equally recognized for her humanitarian work, which has become a defining pillar of her public life.
To her, philanthropy is not an afterthought or a public relations exercise; it is a moral responsibility and a strategic tool for social stability.
The entrepreneur and philanthropist par excellence is blessed with a deep pocket, a large heart and even deeper is her passion for humanity who loves to see others succeed. She has an innate belief that behind every success story are others helping to make it happen.
Her philosophy aligns closely with the words of Mother Teresa: “Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier.”
Her targeted interventions, support for sustainable enterprises, and direct assistance to vulnerable individuals, have earned her deep affection across communities.
By supporting visionary ideas and investing in people as much as profits, she continues to shape a legacy that transcends personal achievement.
In business, in philanthropy, and in leadership, she represents a powerful reminder that greatness is not a destination—but a discipline sustained over time.
Nigeria and Jamaica has lost the great matriarch of the Royal family of Eze Dunu 1 of Ifite Dunu Dunukofia, Anambra, Her Royal Highness, Mrs Barbara OKOYE, originally born a Jamaican native, she was mother to Nigeria’s investment and digital asset markets, Wizkid, Dr Nicky Okoye.
Barbara Okoye died on Tuesday the 11th of November 2025, to a brief illness while being treated at a London UK hospital.
She was aged 92, and she is survived by several other children and grandchildren, including Prince Chinedu Okoye, one time Regent of Ifite Dunu, and Princess Augustina Okoye in whose care her highness was when she left the World, among many other children and grandchildren.
Her Highness Barbara Okoye was married to His Royal Majesty Igwe Augustine Ezechi Okoye, the Eze Dunu 1 of Ifite Dunu, Dunukofia LGA, Anambra State of blessed memory, who joined his ancestors of the Royal Clan of Ifite Dunu DunuKofia Anambra State in December of 2003.
Mrs Barbara Okoye was best known for her professional nursing career, in the medical and healthcare industries for which her professionalism served three continents across the World including the United States in North America, the United Kingdom in Europe and Nigeria in Africa.
In addition, she started and operated successfully, several entrepreneurial ventures which included the Clayton Lounge Hotel and the Gannet Concorde Hotel both hospitality properties in Enugu, an institution of higher learning, as well as her “Mothercare” stories which provided nursing mothers, across eastern Nigeria, with all their unique branded baby needs and Mothercare needs as well as mother friendly home equipment.
Dr Nicky Okoye, who is the last son of Mrs Barbara Okoye, is best known for his role as the Chief Strategy Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (now Nigerian Exchange Group), Co-Founder and first Group Executive Director Operations of Transcorp Plc, and as a serial entrepreneur, founding several enterprises including but not limited to, Chairman of ANABEL Group, founder/CEO ANABEL MOBILE, Africa’s first manufacturer of smart mobile devices, CEO ANABEL Capital, founder of the Global Investment Advisory Community, driving the Digital Asset Markets for Nigeria and Africa and President of the African Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Institute.
The funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.
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