Athena News Round-Up

Troops nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites Nigerian troops under Operation Delta Safe have made significant strides in combating oil theft, apprehending 49 perpetrators and destroying 22 illegal refining sites in the past week. The operation recovered stolen crude oil, Automotive Gas Oil, Premium Motor Spirit, and engine oil worth an estimated […]

ATHENA BRIEF FOR THE 11TH OF APRIL, 2025 The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested an officer accused of stabbing a civilian in Ise-Ekiti after a dispute between his girlfriend and the man’s son. A viral video showed the victim’s daughter alleging that the officer, thought to be a chairman’s orderly, attacked her father after

1. Sowore leads protest at Force headquarters, demands Egbetokun’s ouster as IG Activist Omoyele Sowore led a protest at the Nigerian Police headquarters demanding the removal of Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun. Protesters argued that Egbetokun’s continued stay violates the constitution, which mandates retirement after 35 years of service or age 60. Despite retiring in 2024, his

1.            Naira Shed 2.6% in March Despite $668m CBN intervention . In March 2025, the naira lost value, falling by 2.4% at the official market and 2.6% at the parallel market. It traded at N1,536.82/$ in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market and N1,530/$ in the parallel market. Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria injecting

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the appointment of a new chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. According to the statement, the new RSIEC Chairman, Dr Micheal Ekpai Odey, will work with six members and four professors. The appointment was announced in a Government Special

  – FRSC warns against speeding after Ogun crash The tragic crash in Ogun State resulted in the death of 17 people, including a rescue officer. The accident, caused by excessive speeding and brake failure, involved seven vehicles, including trucks and motorcycles. FRSC’s Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed deep sorrow and called for improved road

Nigeria’s new Investments and Securities Act 2025 imposes stricter penalties on Ponzi scheme operators. Offenders now face at least 10 years in jail and a minimum fine of ₦20 million. The law grants the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stronger powers to prosecute offenders, recover fraudulent gains, and access phone records for investigations. Previously, SEC