Court Fixes October 12 To Rule On Bid To Halt Chimamanda Adichie Son’s Inquest

Justice Aishat Opesanwo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikoyi will on October 12 decide whether or not to halt the coroner’s inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nkanu, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie.
Justice Opesanwo fixed the date for ruling after hearing arguments for and against the application filed by Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited, operators of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, where Nkanu allegedly died during medical procedures on January 7, 2026.
Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited is seeking, among other reliefs, an order of certiorari to quash decisions already made in relation to the inquest and a prohibit...