The Department of Justice admitted in multiple legal filings since May 2025 that the “beneficial use” of suppressors overwhelms their misuse by criminals. A three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in June in Comeaux v. United States that suppressors are protected under the Second Amendment, but upheld a conviction…
Businesswoman and investor Aisha Achimugu has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of subjecting her to what she described as a prolonged campaign of harassment, claiming the agency’s actions have put her life, family and businesses at risk. In a statement dated July 20, 2026, Achimugu said she was breaking her silence after…
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…
