Umar Bago

Umar Bago

politician Nigeria

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
68,564
Power
2,629$
Sentiment
4.08
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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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom 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. 4

BBC: Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria's failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Umar Bago is the governor of Niger state who commented on the abduction and blamed the school authorities. 4

BBC: Nigerian father felt helpless as he saw children taken from Catholic school in Papiri

Jamaica 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. 6

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300 | News

Nigeria Nigeria: Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, issued a controversial directive to arrest individuals wearing dreadlocks in the state capital, Minna. 3

The Punch: 'Is dreadlocks the problem?' Daddy Showkey slams Niger governor over arrest order