Nigeria: Insecurity - Niger Governor Bans Wearing of Dreadlocks, Night Okada, Others

Cut your beard before you ban dreadlocks — Daddy Showkey tells Niger's Governor Bago

Ace Nigerian musician Daddy Showkey has criticised the Niger State governor, Umar Bago, for ordering security operatives to arrest any individuals with dreadlocks. DAILY POST reports that Governor Bago gave the instruction in Minna during a security meeting on Tuesday. He explained that the measure is part of his government’s efforts to curb the resurgence of insecurity in Minna, the state capital. However, reacting to the declaration in an Inst…

Niger Gov withdraws arrest order against dreadlock carriers after backlash

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has withdrawn an earlier directive to security operatives for the arrest of persons wearing dreadlocks in Minna, the state capital. Bago stirred controversy on social media after he was caught on video while speaking at a stakeholders’ security meeting held at the government house on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. In the controversial clip, the Governor ordered security operatives to arrest any individuals carrying dre…

Nigeria: Insecurity - Niger Governor Bans Wearing of Dreadlocks, Night Okada, Others

Placing two areas -- Angwa Daji and Barki Sale -- on serious security watch, Mr Bago ordered that "anyone going to seek for bail of thugs from the police station should also be arrested."

Insecurity: Niger governor bans wearing of dreadlocks, night okada, others

Placing two areas — Angwa Daji and Barki Sale — on serious security watch, Mr Bago ordered that “anyone going to seek for bail of thugs from the police station should also be arrested.” The post Insecurity: Niger governor bans wearing of dreadlocks, night okada, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Killings: Niger Govt imposes curfew in Minna - Daily Trust

The Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew on Minna, the state capital, in response to the recent wave of attacks and killings across the city. According to the governor, the movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators is now restricted between 6pm and 6am. Bago made the announcement during a critical stakeholders’ security meeting with traditional rulers and heads of security agencies at the Gove…

Dreadlocks Ban: Daddy Showkey Reacts to Gov. Bago Order

Gov. Bago has earlier instructed security agencies to take action against those who wear the dreadlocks in the state capital, Minna. The Governor’s order has caused public outcry and debate on social media platforms. Daddy Showkey criticized Bago’s focus on policing personal appearance instead of addressing more pressing concerns affecting Niger State and the country […] The post Dreadlocks Ban: Daddy Showkey Reacts to Gov. Bago Order appeared f…