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Mumbai

May 7, 2026

Tongues wag as Indian man walks casually into hospital with machete lodged in head

The victim’s scans showed that the machete plunged nearly 1.5 inches into his brain but luckily missed critical areas of the organ, leaving his speech and motor functions intact.

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April 28, 2026

Family of four dies after suspected food poisoning from watermelon

The police said that an unnatural death report has been registered at JJ Marg police station.

Abdullla Abdul Kadar (40), his wife Nasrin (35), and their daughters Ayesha (16) and Zainab (13)
November 24, 2025

Bollywood actor Dharmendra dies at 89

Dharmendra, who is survived by two wives and six children, had been ill for the past month and died at home, the media reported.

Dharmendra Deol
May 6, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines doubles Lagos flights from July

Africa’s leading airline, Ethiopian Airlines, says it will increase its Lagos service to twice daily from July 1.

Ethiopian Airlines
May 14, 2024

Billboard falls during storm in India, kills 14

The billboard was erected beside a fuel station.

A temple festival in India
February 29, 2024

NGO unveils toll-free line to track violations, religious-based abuses across Nigeria

“Our mission is to find local solutions to today’s toughest violent conflicts.’’

Members of FORB in a group photograph (Credit: NAN)
December 22, 2023

Air Peace to resume direct flights to China December 28

The airline said passengers could also fly Accra-China-Accra, a new connection.

Air Peace Plane
April 18, 2023

Scorching heat kills 11 people, 50 hospitalised in Mumbai

Eleven people died from scorching heat after attending a government event, where a large crowd gathered outdoors in Mumbai, India.

11 people die of heatstroke attending Maharashtra Bhushan programme
March 11, 2023

Air Peace to acquire 787 Dreamliner from Boeing ahead of Mumbai route launch

Air Peace travellers will now be able to fly to Mumbai through Lagos from Kano, Monrovia, Abuja, Accra, Port Harcourt, and Douala.

Air Peace, B787 Dreamliner
February 15, 2023

Indian authorities raid BBC offices weeks after PM Narendra Modi documentary

The BBC said it was cooperating with the tax officials and “hope to have the situation resolved as quickly as possible” in a tweet.

Narendra Modi