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.

19 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

Author's articles

Kano Hisbah and censorship board clash over ban on Hamisu Breaker’s latest song, details emerge

Kano Hisbah and censorship board clash over ban on Hamisu Breaker’s latest song,...

2 days ago

Hisbah disperses misled crowd, dismantles fake holy muddy pool site in Kano

Hisbah disperses misled crowd, dismantles fake holy muddy pool site in Kano

6 days ago

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...

6 days ago

Kano Hisbah vows to crack down on "secret" boyfriend-girlfriend meetings in cars

Kano Hisbah vows to crack down on "secret" boyfriend-girlfriend meetings in cars

11 days 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...

13 days 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...

14 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 standards

Kano private school fees rise to N200K per term, sparking parent complaints over poor standards; some now switch to improved public schools amid inflation.

"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 brutal clash

KAROTA officials have been attacked by tricycle riders in Kano during traffic operation; agency vows justice as operators allege harassment and extortion.

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

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

Residents of Kano face growing fear as violent gang clashes intensify. Police have arrested eight suspects, but locals allege political backing shields major thugs.

"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.

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