The Lagos State Judiciary has set April 14, 2026, for a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu passed away on January 7, 2026, following complications linked to preparatory medical procedures. The family subsequently issued a legal notice against the hospital, alleging that medical …
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her partner, Dr. Ivara Esege, have formally served Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, with a legal notice. The notice alleges medical negligence following the tragic death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Adichie-Esege. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an official probe into the incident amid public concern. The …
