The Coroner sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court has adjourned until April 14, 2026, the commencement of the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege.
Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji fixed the date on Wednesday when the matter came up before the court.
At the proceedings, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kemi Pinheiro, announced his appearance for the family, while Adebola Rahman represented the Attorney-General of Lagos State.
During a preliminary session with the parties, Magistrate Adetunji disclosed that the court received an application from the Chief Coroner of Lagos State following a formal request by the Attorney-General for an inquest to be conducted into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
The matter was subsequently adjourned to enable the formal commencement of the inquiry.
