Homepage News from Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

At least 132 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, triggering a major search-and-rescue operation.

The Lagos State House of Assembly is calling for stronger community-level security and tougher prosecution of vandals and those who profit from stolen public infrastructure.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure a free, fair and credible Osun State governorship election on August 15.

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat says the state’s available resources are not enough to meet its growing infrastructure needs, as rising costs and rapid population growth continue to put pressure on government spending.