Usman Bello Balarabe

Education: First-class Honors Bachelor’s Degree, Mass Communication, Bayero University, Kano. Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, 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.

Kano's regional correspondent, Usman Bello Balarabe is a journalist, media strategist, and university lecturer in the state. 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.

59 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

Author's articles

NNPP wins by-election in Kano, exposes APC’s weakness as party members call for unity

NNPP wins by-election in Kano, exposes APC’s weakness as party members call for unity

Politics

a day ago

Kano: Rano Emirate bans early girl-child marriage, mandates primary school completion, parents react

Kano: Rano Emirate bans early girl-child marriage, mandates primary school completion, parents react

Nigeria

3 days ago

Kano court sends woman to prison over alleged witchcraft on children

Kano court sends woman to prison over alleged witchcraft on children

Nigeria

4 days ago

Why we clear highway structures, Kano traffic agency gives update

Why we clear highway structures, Kano traffic agency gives update

Nigeria

5 days ago

Kano community bans boyfriend-girlfriend nighttime meetings, mentions reasons

Kano community bans boyfriend-girlfriend nighttime meetings, mentions reasons

Nigeria

6 days ago

Father confronts armed robbers who targeted his 1-year-old in Kano

Father confronts armed robbers who targeted his 1-year-old in Kano

Nigeria

8 days ago

2027 election: Influential Kano cleric mentions most befitting leader for Nigeria

2027 election: Influential Kano cleric mentions most befitting leader for Nigeria

Nigeria

8 days ago

Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil has hailed Tinubu as Nigeria’s “perfect leader.” The influential cleric was a former member of the Advanced Democratic Congress.

Protest rocks Kano as married women take to the streets, photos go viral

Protest rocks Kano as married women take to the streets, photos go viral

Nigeria

14 days ago

A major protest rocked Kano state, northern Nigeria, as several married women took to the streets. The pictures of the demonstration were obtained by Legit.ng.

2027 elections: Tinubu's minister speaks on APC's target to capture Kano governorship seat

2027 elections: Tinubu's minister speaks on APC's target to capture Kano governorship seat

Politics

18 days ago

APC's 2027 strategy for Kano State: Tinubu's Minister, Yusuf Atta confirms Senator Barau Jibrin's potential gubernatorial bid, aims to recapture state.

Tension rises in Kano amid the menace of jungle justice

Tension rises in Kano amid the menace of jungle justice

Nigeria

20 days ago

Kano State residents resort to jungle justice due to perceived security lapses. Mob attacks on suspected thieves and robbers spark debate on law and order.

Kano residents outraged over sexual harassment of young girls during school candy celebrations

Kano residents outraged over sexual harassment of young girls during school candy celebrations

Education

22 days ago

"Kano State residents condemn disturbing trend of teenage boys molesting girls during school signout celebrations. Parents demand actions to curb sexual harassment.

Angry mob sets tricycle ablaze after suspected phone snatchers attack in Kano

Angry mob sets tricycle ablaze after suspected phone snatchers attack in Kano

Nigeria

25 days ago

Mob sets tricycle ablaze in Kano after suspected phone snatchers attack. Police confirm arrest, urge public to report crimes, amid growing concern of jungle justice.

Is non-consensual video pranks on women allowed in Islam? Kano cleric speaks

Is non-consensual video pranks on women allowed in Islam? Kano cleric speaks

Nigeria

26 days ago

Islamic scholar Dr. Ibrahim Siraj Adhama condemns non-consensual video pranks against women as 'haram', citing Quranic verses, Hadiths and the Prophet's teachings.

Thieves invade Kano cemetery, cart away gravestones, gates

Thieves invade Kano cemetery, cart away gravestones, gates

Nigeria

29 days ago

Hoodlums have reportedly vandalised a Kano cemetery, stealing gravestones and doors. Residents call for a reinforced security by fencing to protect graves.

Outrage in Kano as married women demand ban on humiliating video pranks

Outrage in Kano as married women demand ban on humiliating video pranks

Politics

a month ago

Kano women demand ban on non-consensual video pranks, citing violation of rights, dignity, and Islamic values. Authorities urged to take action against cyberbullying

Usman Bello Balarabe