Usman Bello Balarabe

Education: Usman holds a first-class Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from Bayero University, Kano and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Mewar University, India.

Experience: Investigative journalist, Daily Trust; Researcher, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism; Investigative reporter, Economic Confidential Magazine; staff writer, PR Nigeria Center, Abuja.

Usman Bello Balarabe is a journalist, media strategist, and university lecturer in Kano. He worked as an investigative journalist with Daily Trust Newspaper Nigeria. His career is passionately geared towards stimulating social justice, exposing corruption, ensuring good governance and accountability. In his over 7 years of journalism practice, he has authored investigations and numerous special and beat reports at the intersection of environment, health, education, agriculture, public spending, security, and politics.

16 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

Author's articles

Kano: “We knew he was a thief," Neighbour speaks as 20-year-old confessed to serial killings

Kano: “We knew he was a thief," Neighbour speaks as 20-year-old confessed to ser...

8 hours ago

Kano film censorship board cracks down on tricycle operators over "indecent" posters, inscription

Kano film censorship board cracks down on tricycle operators over "indecent" pos...

a day ago

Kano: 20-year-old serial killer surrenders to Police, confesses to multiple murders, robberies

Kano: 20-year-old serial killer surrenders to Police, confesses to multiple murd...

2 days ago

Kano parents speak out on rising private school fees amid alleged declining standards

Kano parents speak out on rising private school fees amid alleged declining stan...

3 days ago

"They see us as ATMs": Keke riders accuse Kano road official of extortion amid brutal clash

"They see us as ATMs": Keke riders accuse Kano road official of extortion amid b...

4 days ago

Kano residents, traders panic as deadly gang clashes disrupt daily life, businesses

Kano residents, traders panic as deadly gang clashes disrupt daily life, busines...

5 days ago

"Finally Free": Jubilant Niger citizens speak as Hausa replaces French as official language

"Finally Free": Jubilant Niger citizens speak as Hausa replaces French as official language

Niger replaces French with Hausa as official language, marking a historic cultural shift and ending decades of colonial influence under General Tiani’s regime.

Kano royal rumble: Outrage as police address Emir Sanusi as "Alhaji," withdraw invitation

Kano royal rumble: Outrage as police address Emir Sanusi as "Alhaji," withdraw invitation

Outrage erupts as police address Emir Sanusi as "Alhaji" after withdrawing invitation amid Kano Emirship crisis; traditional rulers, lawyers react strongly.

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: Kano residents speak amid police's sudden ban on Sallah Durbar

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: Kano residents speak amid police's sudden ban on Sallah Durbar

Amid Eid-el-Fitr 2025 celebration, residents in the colossal northern state of Kano have spoken amid a surprise ban by the police on Sallah Durbar celebration.

Eid El Fitr 2025: Economic Hardship dampens Salah spirit as high costs hit Kano

Eid El Fitr 2025: Economic Hardship dampens Salah spirit as high costs hit Kano

Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Kano are subdued as inflation skyrockets. Traders, tailors, and families struggle to afford food, clothing, and festivities.

Edo lynching: Survivors recount how vigilantes, mob killed northern hunters over false kidnap claims

Edo lynching: Survivors recount how vigilantes, mob killed northern hunters over false kidnap claims

Two northern hunters recount a brutal attack in Edo State, falsely accused of kidnapping. The incident sparks national outrage, with leaders demanding justice.

How Deputy Speaker Kalu sidestepped naming Aminu Bayero as Emir of Kano amid emirship tussle

How Deputy Speaker Kalu sidestepped naming Aminu Bayero as Emir of Kano amid emirship tussle

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu publicly overlooked Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano, sparking fresh controversy amid the ongoing emirship tussle.

Mixed feelings over safety during Eid-el-Fitr festivities in Kano as Police assures tight security

Mixed feelings over safety during Eid-el-Fitr festivities in Kano as Police assures tight security

Kano Police ensure tight security for Eid-el-Fitr amid emirship tensions as rival factions plan Durbar processions, sparking fears of possible clashes.

Top security expert Adamu shares 10 reasons behind rising kidnappings in Kano as Police nab suspects

Top security expert Adamu shares 10 reasons behind rising kidnappings in Kano as Police nab suspects

Kano battles rising crime as police arrest kidnappers, seize weapons. Experts cite poverty, corruption, and weak law enforcement as key crime drivers.

Ramadan 2025: Why Kano is experiencing high demand for ORS

Ramadan 2025: Why Kano is experiencing high demand for ORS

Kano state is one of the hottest Nigerian regions, and dehydration is a common condition. During the ongoing Ramadan, residents turn to ORS for energy.

Usman Bello Balarabe