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Brother of man trapped under rubble in Colombian quake clings on to hope

BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.

BBC World

sports

10 Super Eagles Stars Who Won Trophies In The 2025/26 Season | Nigerian Football Success Stories

The 2025/26 season was filled with success for Nigerian footballers across Europe. In this video, we highlight 10 Super Eagles stars who lifted silverware with their clubs, includi

Complete Sports

sports

World Schools Chess Championship To Unite The Americas

In mid-August, Costa Rica will host a continental stage of the World Schools Team Championship (WSTC) in chess for the first time. From August 11 to 16, teams from nearly thirty co

Complete Sports

US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

BBC World

Decoys to hide presidents are common - but elaborate Trump ruse was different level

Deceptions of varying complexity are often used to thwart potential threats, former Secret Service agents say.

BBC World

entertainment

Morris Chestnut Just Made Rose Pink the Colour Every Stylish Man Should Try

Morris Chestnut steps out in a monochrome rose pink suit, pairing a wide-lapel single-breasted jacket with matching high-waisted trousers, an unbuttoned dress shirt, and black leat

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business

NGX loses N1.17 trillion as MTN Nigeria, First HoldCo lead profit-taking

The Nigerian equities market pulled back sharply on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, ending a four-session winning streak as profit-taking in large-cap stocks like MTN Nigeria, First Hold

Nairametrics

business

Tinubu approves deep offshore reform targeting $50 billion investment in Nigeria’s oil sector

President Bola Tinubu has approved a landmark deep offshore investment reform aimed at unlocking up to $50 billion in new investment across Nigeria’s offshore oil and gas sector, r

Nairametrics

In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope

Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia’s third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.

BBC World

entertainment

From Ibadan to the World: Goldberg Unveils Iconic Talking Drum Above Cocoa House

For generations, Cocoa House has been one of the defining features of the Ibadan skyline, standing as a reminder of the ambition and enterprise that shaped the city and the wider W

Aug 11, 20265 min read

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Ododo Empowers Kogi Youths, Orders Follow-Up on Grant Beneficiaries

FIC Report (Kogi State) – The Governor of Kogi State, Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering young people to become entrepreneurs

Federal Ministry of Information

entertainment

Kate Henshaw, Linda Ejiofor & Gideon Okeke To Star In Stage Adaptation Of ‘London Life Lagos Living’

Fifteen years after it first made Lagos laugh at itself, “London Life, Lagos Living” is heading from the page to the stage. Bobo Omotayo’s bestselling collection

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FG Inaugurates Advertising Offences Tribunal To Strengthen Industry Regulation, Urges Members To Serve With Integrity

The Federal Government has inaugurated the newly constituted Advertising Offences Tribunal as part of efforts to strengthen regulation, promote professionalism and ensure greater i

Federal Ministry of Information

startups

Mastercard appoints 19-year insider, Yasemin Bedir, as EEMEA head

Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir, a 19-year veteran, as president of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and African operations.

Benjamin Dada

Nigeria Needs Unity Now More Than Ever – Information Minister

The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to rise above religious, ethnic and political differences and unite against

Aug 11, 20264 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

Nigeria Congratulates The Republic Of Chad On Her Independence Anniversary

The Government of Nigeria extends her warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Chad, on the joyous occasion of the country’s Independence Anniver

Aug 11, 20262 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

Nigeria Commiserates With Colombia Over Devastating Earthquake

The Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria express profound sorrow and deepest sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of Colombia following the dev