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 decease of Nkanu, the 21-month-old lad of celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

It was recalled that Nkanu died connected January 7, 2026, aft suffering complications linked to a bid of preparatory aesculapian procedures.

Following the incident, the household served a ineligible announcement connected the infirmary involved, alleging that acts of aesculapian negligence and nonrecreational misconduct contributed to the child’s death.

The inquest day was fixed by Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji of the Yaba Magistrate Court aft counsel for each parties formally announced their appearances.

Kemi Pinheiro appeared for the Adichie family, portion Adebola Rahman represented the Lagos State Attorney-General.

Legal teams for Atlantis Hospital and Euracare were besides contiguous successful court.

Magistrate Adetunji stated that the inquest was initiated astatine the petition of the Attorney-General, noting that th...