LaLiga President, Javier Tebas, has urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign following the conclusion of the 2026 tournament. The event wrapped up in New York on Sunday, with Spain securing a 1-0 victory over Argentina, thereby winning their second title. Tebas criticized FIFA’s management of the tournament, particularly the implementation of hydration breaks and…
Here are the top stories from across the country today. 1. Kwankwaso reveals written one-term deal with Obi, says presidency goes to North in 2031 The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has disclosed that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, signed a written agreement committing the former…
After a keenly contested bidding process, 31 companies have emerged winners of 37 oil and gas blocks at the 2025 Licensing Round which held in Abuja on Tuesday. THE WHISTLER had reported that a total of 143 companies had submitted 200 bids for 37 out of the 50 oil and gas blocks originally put on…
Ohio’s largest law enforcement union endorsed Republican Sen. Jon Husted for reelection Tuesday, after previously endorsing his opponent, former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio (“Ohio FOP”) along with four other labor organizations have switched their support to Husted this cycle, according to a press release from the Republican’s campaign…
Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has explained why he reported Kaigama to security agencies after becoming suspicious of requests linked to the payment of ransom allegedly demanded by Boko Haram. Speaking on the matter, the lawmaker said Kaigama repeatedly contacted him, claiming the terrorist group was demanding ₦5 billion to secure the release of…
Portugal’s coach, Jorge Jesus, has dismissed ideas that Cristiano Ronaldo is a problem for the national team, describing the 41-year-old as the symbol for his country. Jesus became the new head coach of Portugal on July 10 with a four-year contract, after the team’s 2026 campaign. The 71-year-old had just left his position at Al-Nassr,…
