The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has invoked its order of suspension against the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, and two others, after establishing a prima facie case of medical negligence against them in the management of the 21-month old son of renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nkanu Adichie-Esege.

Nkanu passed away on January 7, 2026, after receiving care at Atlantis Hospital and undergoing medical procedures at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos.

Channels TV reports that apart from the Medical Director at Euracare, the panel also suspended the anesthesiologist at the same hospital, Dr. Titus Ogundare, as well as the Chief Medical Officer at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital, Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh.

In a statement signed by its secretary, Dr. Enejo Abdu, the panel mentioned that the trio are suspended from medical practice in Nigeria pending the determination of their case by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.

The panel also stated that there is a prima facie case of misconduct in a professional respect against 10 other doctors. They are Dr. Adeseye Akinsete, Dr. Chidinma Ohagwu, Dr. Anthony Ajeh, Dr. Amarachi Bayo, and Dr. Nkechi Peji. Others are Dr. Olaoye Oludare, Dr. Agaja Oyinkansola, Dr. Patricia Akintan, Dr. Babatunde Bamgboye, and Dr. Raji Faidat.

The panel, which also cleared 8 other doctors, reached these decisions after considering the complaint against all 21 doctors and reviewing their counter-affidavits, including their oral depositions on oath.

The panel concluded its investigation at its 25th session held at Excel Hotel & Resort in Abuja on Feb 17th & 18th, 2026,

The 21-month-old child, Nkanu Adichie-Esege, was initially admitted to Atlantis Hospital in Lagos for what was described as a worsening but initially mild illness.

While arrangements were being made to transfer him to Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States, Atlantis referred him to Euracare for pre-flight diagnostic procedures, including an MRI, lumbar puncture, and insertion of a central line.

However, the child passed following the procedures.

His parents have alleged medical negligence and professional misconduct in connection with his death.

Following a joint investigation into a security breach at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, five security officers have been arrested.

The arrests are coming weeks after security operatives attempted to arrest El-Rufai at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on February 12, 2026, shortly after he arrived from Cairo, Egypt, aboard Egypt Air flight MS 877.

It was gathered that suspects and are set to face prosecution.

The arrests followed a joint investigation conducted by the Department of State Services, DSS, the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, and the Federal Ministry of Aviation.

Those detained include ASP Ayuba Yakubu of the Nigeria Police Force, Murtala Inuwa of the DSS, Najeeb Murtala of the Immigration Service, and Aviation Security personnel Musa Adamu and Salihu Victor.

According to AIT, investigators disclosed that the suspects allegedly admitted to receiving bribes to grant unauthorised access to restricted sections of the airport and to interfere with lawful security procedures.

Authorities described the development as a grave insider breach of critical national infrastructure.

The suspects have since been transferred to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC) for prosecution.

Meanwhile, additional Immigration and Customs personnel who were found to have misused their official uniforms to facilitate unauthorised access but were not deemed criminally liable will face internal disciplinary measures.

According to the authorities, the action reflects zero-tolerance to internal compromise within Nigeria’s aviation security system.

Popular Nigerian documentary photographer and biker, Orowole Samuel Kolapo, widely known as Kola Onifoto, has tragically passed away following a motorcycle accident in Lagos.

He was 35.

According to reports, the brand influencer and travel enthusiast was involved in the collision on Sunday while riding a motorbike outside of Lagos.

Kola, who also worked as an e-hailing driver, had recently acquired the motorcycle.

Sources said he made the purchase after receiving a quit notice from his Lagos landlady, which led him to relocate to Otta, Ogun State, even though he continued working in Lagos.

He had posted on his official Facebook page a few hours before the accident that he was riding his bike to Akure.

“Big shout out to those who have ridden their bikes to every state in this country, to Africa, and across the world, especially women. My eye see wheeen,” he wrote on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Friends later announced online that he had been involved in a crash and was first taken to the emergency unit of the Federal Road Safety Corps at 7UP, Ojota.

He was later transferred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, where friends, fans, and well-wishers continued to offer prayers for his recovery on social media.

However, he succumbed to his injuries in the late hours of Sunday, March 1.

News of his death has sparked an outpouring of tributes online, with many describing him as an upright and kind-hearted individual whose passing came as a shock.

Meanwhile, the Orowale family has officially confirmed his death, appealing for privacy as they grieve.

“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Kolapo Orowale, popularly known as Kola Onifoto, who lost his life on the ist of March.

“Kolapo was more than a brother he was a pillar of strength, a source of wisdom, and a steady presence in our lives. Known to many as Kola Onifoto, he touched countless hearts with his warmth, kindness, and generosity. His impact will remain with us forever.

“This loss is deeply painful for our family and for all who knew and loved him. We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time.

“We kindly ask that our privacy be respected as we mourn his loss. Burial arrangements will be communicated in due time.”