US EditionChimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria to hold inquest into death of author's toddler
The inquest will examine allegations of medical negligence at Euracare hospital following the death of Adichie's 21-month-old son after sedation and oxygen denial.
- On Thursday, a Lagos coroner's court scheduled an inquest to start on April 14 into the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, who died on 7 January.
- Referred from Atlantis Hospital, the toddler underwent pre-flight tests including an MRI and spinal tap at Euracare Multispecialist Hospital before planned transfer to Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, the family says.
- Family members allege that Euracare denied oxygen and overdosed Nkanu with propofol, causing cardiac arrest, while Euracare expressed `deepest sympathies` but denied wrongdoing and claimed international standards.
- Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji ordered all parties to file witness statements ahead of the inquest and the coroner will hear evidence from medical experts and hospital representatives.
- The case has renewed scrutiny of Nigeria's healthcare system as Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said there were 55,000 doctors for 220 million amid many doctors leaving between 2020 and 2024.
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Nigeria: inquiry into death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi's son opened
A Lagos coroner has initiated proceedings for an inquiry into the death of acclaimed Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi's toddler son, who died on 7 January at a Euracare hospital. The author and her husband accused the hospital of medical negligence.
Lagos Court Sets April 14 for Coroner’s Inquest Into Death of Adichie’s Toddler - TV360 Nigeria
The Lagos State Judiciary has scheduled April 14, 2026, for the commencement of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu passed away on January 7, 2026, following complications linked to preparatory medical procedures, according to earlier reports. The date for the inquest was fixed by Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji of the Yaba Magistrate Court after legal represe…
Coroner’s inquest into Chimamanda son’s death begins April 14 - NewsTmes.com.ng
The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos has fixed April 14, 2026, for the commencement of an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege. Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji adjourned the matter to the said date on Wednesday when … The post Coroner’s inquest into Chimamanda son’s death begins April 14 appeared first on NewsTmes.com.ng.
Investigation begins into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
Lagos State Judiciary has scheduled April 14, 2026, for the commencement of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.Simple Method to Eliminate Prostatitis in 14 Days at HomePillsen | SponsoredLearn MoreIt was recalled that Nkanu died on January 7, 2026, after suffering complications linked to a series of preparatory medical procedures.Following the incident, the f…
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