Less than 24hrs after arriving Euracare, our son died
By Ivara Esege Our son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died at Euracare Hospital on January 7, 2026. He was 21 months old. My wife was already planning the 2nd birthday party for…
Lagos challenges suit against inquest into death of Chimamanda’s son
The Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), and the presiding coroner for the Lagos Coroner’s District have challenged a suit seeking to halt the ongoing inquest into the…
Reflections on the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
By Samuel Fagade Sir: On January 7, 2026, celebrated Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her family suffered an unimaginable loss—the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, following…
Faith And Traditional Leaders, Essential To Ending Gender-Based Violence
By Izeduwa Derex-Briggs Nearly every country in Africa has a law prohibiting violence against women and girls. Feminist movements have driven this incredible achievement, using their voices to spur governments…
Medical Negligence is not God’s will
By Greg Odogwu In the space of a few short weeks, two deeply painful stories have exposed with brutal clarity what many Nigerians have known in their bones for years:…
Chimamanda Adichie’s Tragic Loss And A Chorus Of Medical Negligence
By Abraham Adegoke The beginning of each year typically brings with it hope, a high-spirited optimism that things will only get better. For celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and…