Umar Bago
Umar Bago is the Governor of Niger State in Nigeria, known for his recent controversial directive aimed at arresting individuals wearing dreadlocks in the state capital, Minna. This directive sparked widespread criticism, leading to a public outcry and backlash from civil rights advocates, prompting him to reverse the order shortly after its announcement.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 65,749 | $2,700,000 | 2,615$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,815 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Totals | 3 | 70,847,178 | 68,564 | $2,715,000 | 2,629$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Governor Umar Bago made allegations in local media that the church had defied an order to close its school after threats of attacks.
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United Kingdom:
Umar Bago is the governor of Niger state who commented on the abduction and blamed the school authorities.
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Jamaica:
Umar Bago is the Governor of Niger state who announced the closure of all schools as a measure to protect lives amid the kidnappings.
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Nigeria:
Umar Bago represented the Niger State Governor at the event.
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Nigeria:
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, issued a controversial directive to arrest individuals wearing dreadlocks in the state capital, Minna.
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