Niger delta ex militants latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates on the Niger Delta ex-militants:

Recent Developments:

  1. Amnesty Programme Extension: The Nigerian government has extended the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme by two years, until 2025, to enable former militants to continue their education, training, and reintegration into society. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Militant Threats: Ex-militants in the Niger Delta have threatened to resume hostilities if their demands for better living conditions, employment, and infrastructure development are not met. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Pipeline Attacks: There have been reports of pipeline attacks in the Niger Delta, with the latest incident occurring in February 2023, when a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was blown up in Bayelsa State. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Rehabilitation Efforts: The Nigerian government has launched a rehabilitation program for former militants, aimed at reintegrating them into society and providing them with skills training and employment opportunities. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  5. Peace Talks: There have been ongoing peace talks between the Nigerian government and representatives of the Niger Delta ex-militants, aimed at resolving outstanding issues and promoting peace in the region. (Source: This Day Live)

Recent Quotes:

  1. Tompolo: "We are not happy with the way the government is handling the Niger Delta issue. We are not happy with the way they are treating us. We are not happy with the way they are not implementing the agreements they made with us." - Tompolo, a former Niger Delta militant leader. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Ibe Kachikwu: "We are committed to the development of the Niger Delta region and we will continue to work with the stakeholders to ensure that the region is peaceful and prosperous." - Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. (Source: Vanguard News)

Recent Events:

  1. Niger Delta Avengers: The Niger Delta Avengers, a militant group, has threatened to resume attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta if their demands are not met. (Source: The Cable)
  2. Bayelsa State Government: The Bayelsa State government has launched a program to empower former militants and provide them with skills training and employment opportunities. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  3. Niger Delta Development Commission: The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a program to develop the Niger Delta region, with a focus on infrastructure development, education, and healthcare. (Source: This Day Live)

Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news sources and may not reflect the most up-to-date or accurate information.