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Doctors suspended after Chimamanda Adichie's toddler died during hospital procedure

By Tania Omusale   2026-03-05 16:00:00

Nigeria’s medical council has provisionally suspended three doctors, including a hospital director, following the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old son,

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of professional misconduct in son's death

By Gloria Bridget Ochwada   2026-01-13 09:31:41

The notice alleges multiple lapses, including excessive dosing of propofol, lack of continuous monitoring, inadequate airway protection, and unsafe inter-departmental transfers.

Author Chimamanda Adichie alleges medical negligence in death of 21-month-old son

By Gloria Bridget Ochwada   2026-01-12 08:11:22

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a Lagos hospital of medical negligence in the death of her 21-month-old son, alleging he was improperly sedated during a routine pre-travel procedure.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie mourns loss of one of her twin sons

By Tania Omusale   2026-01-09 11:26:24

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died on Wednesday after a brief illness.