The renowned author and her family were plunged into grief a few days ago after a statement was released confirming the untimely death of one of her twin sons, Nkanu.

In a post shared by renowned journalist and BON Awards organiser, Seun Oloketuyi, more heartbreaking details about what happened before the little boy was pronounced dead were revealed.

According to the post, which was credited to the author, Nkanu might still be alive today if not for a tragic incident that occurred at Euracare Hospital on January 6, 2026.

It was reported that the little boy initially had what was believed to be a cold, which later turned out to be a serious infection. He was admitted to Atlantis Hospital and was scheduled to travel to the United States the following day for advanced medical treatment.

Doctors and a medical team at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore were reportedly already waiting to receive him.

Seun Oloketuyi further stated that the Johns Hopkins team requested an MRI scan and a lumbar puncture test. However, while preparations for his journey were ongoing, the Nigerian medical team administered intravenous medications.

While at Atlantis Hospital, Nkanu was referred to Euracare Hospital, which was said to be the best facility to carry out the procedures. On January 6, he was taken to Euracare, sitting in his father’s arms, after doctors advised that he be sedated to prevent movement during the MRI and central line procedure.

According to Chimamanda, she was standing outside the theatre when she suddenly saw people rushing in and immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Moments later, a doctor reportedly informed her that her son had been given too much propofol by the anaesthesiologist, causing him to become unresponsive and requiring urgent resuscitation.

She said Nkanu was later placed on a ventilator, intubated, and admitted into the ICU. A few hours later, he developed seizures and suffered a cardiac arrest. Sadly, he was later pronounced dead.

In the post, the writer was said to have alleged that her son was not properly monitored after being given an excessive dose of propofol. She also claimed that the anaesthesiologist casually carried him on his shoulder into the theatre and later switched off his oxygen after the central line procedure before again carrying him to the ICU.

The heartbreaking account has continued to stir deep emotions and outrage across social media.

Here is the Instagram post about Chimamanda’s son below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTU2D7NjUz5/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=7b3a8bd2-870b-4003-946b-48ea4ab6865a

The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode has fixed Monday, January 12, 2026, for the commencement of the selection process to fill the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.

This followed a letter of clearance from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs through the Executive Chairman, Ijebu Ode Local Government, Ogun State, Hon. Dare Alebiosu.

Recall that the Ogun State government had, about three weeks ago, advised the Fusengbuwa ruling house to halt the selection process of the new paramount ruler of Ijebuland, having identified a procedural error that could encourage a floodgate of litigation

The cancellation of the earlier selection process was announced at a meeting the state government held with the ruling house and the Awujale Interregnum Administration Committee in Abeokuta

The stool became vacant following the death of 91-year-old Oba Sikiru Adetona in July after reigning for 65 years.
However, in a letter dated January 6th and signed by the Secretary of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Oke Adebanjo, the local government said that, having received clearance from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Fusengbuwa ruling house should commence the process to fill the vacant stool of Awujale.

The statement partly reads, “Following clearance from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, I am directed to convey the approval of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Dare Alebiosu, for the commencement of the process to fill the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.

“The Fusengbuwa Ruling House is hereby authorised to begin its internal selection process in accordance with the Customary Laws of Ijebuland and the Chieftaincy Regulations of Ogun State.

“To ensure proper administrative documentation, please you are to formally notify the local government of the date, time, and venue of the nomination exercise. which must be within 14 days from the receipt of this notification, while representatives of the local government will attend strictly as observers.

“This approval is issued to facilitate due process and remains without prejudice to the traditional rights and internal procedures of the Ruling House.”

Similarly, the ruling house has equally fixed Monday, January 12, for the nomination meeting for the vacant stool of Awujale at Bisrod Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode

This was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday and signed by Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, the chairman of the ruling house.

The letter partly reads “We wish to thank you for your letter dated 6th January, 2026, Ref No IOLG.584/11/34, and confirm to you, that our Ruling House Family Nomination Meeting for the vacant position of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of ljebuland, has, by the Grace of Almighty God, been fixed to take place on Monday, 12th of January, 2026 at The BISROD HALL, GRA, Off Igbeba Road, Ijebu Ode by 12 Noon.

“We also hereby invite the Secretary of the Local Government and his officials, to please join us for the meeting, to observe and monitor our Ruling House Family Nomination meeting process, in accordance with the Law”.

Recall that the selection of the new Awujale, which has reportedly attracted over 60 contestants, has for some time generated significant interest, with the popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called KWAM1, also declaring his interest in the throne.

A Nigerian lady has sparked mixed reactions on social media after sharing the ordeal she went through while working as a housemaid for a pastor’s family.

In a video spotted by Legit.ng, the lady, identified as thatikwuanogirl on TikTok, disclosed the hardship and abuse she endured behind closed doors while working for the pastor’s family.

According to her, working as a house help in a pastor’s home was one of the most difficult periods of her life. She explained that Sunday was the only day she was allowed in the sitting room to watch movies, as the family would usually be away at church.

She recalled a moment when she was allegedly threatened after she mistakenly left the front door open. In her words: “She told me that if anything happened to her child—even if she saw just one mosquito bite mark on the child’s body—she would throw me from upstairs to downstairs.”

She also claimed that the pastor’s wife boasted that if her actions resulted in a court case, she would use her money to settle it, and if that was not enough, she would have her father handle it with his own money.

Not disclosing the identity of the pastor and his family, the housemaid further claimed that the reason she had remained silent for so long was because of the fear that had gripped her heart.

The video shared on TikTok has since sparked mixed reactions on social media.

Watch the TikTok video here:

Reactions to housemaid ordeal with pastor’s family

Mum JM & Thrift said: “Actress lizzy Gold’s mom is a pastor, I stayed with her, omo dat woman no get two, she’s very kind omo her type nor dey.”

@DUMUHE wrote: “Who notice she’s saying the truth honestly?”

@Queenchacha0078 commented: “I do house girl but my own dey different o. I have not seen anybody that is nice like her. A woman that use to pay for flight for me and her kids.”

miss world said: “I was once a victim too, and they are so kind when they are out, I use to cry every day and night asking God why he took my parents away from me at the age of 7,but I thank God for my life now I’m doing great.”

@miminighties stated “Me wey use parker chop food for two weeks for my aunty house.”

@Osinachi commented: “She’s not caping mine was even my elder sister same mother, same father, but I would have preferred a stranger and na deeper life pastor wife ooh.