Lagos coroner opens formal inquiry into death of Adichie’s son, hearing slated for April 14

The Lagos State Government has formally triggered a judicial inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of acclaimed novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, with proceedings scheduled to commence on April 14, 2026. The decision followed a request by the Attorney-General of Lagos State for a coroner’s inquiry

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