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.

90 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

Author's articles

Kano youths protest shisha ban by Shariah Commission, vendors react: "This is my livelihood"

Kano youths protest shisha ban by Shariah Commission, vendors react: "This is my livelihood"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Prominent Kano cleric mentions major sin most Muslims overlook online

Prominent Kano cleric mentions major sin most Muslims overlook online

Nigeria

2 months ago

Famous Nigerian TikTok influencer sentenced to prison over controversial post

Famous Nigerian TikTok influencer sentenced to prison over controversial post

Nigeria

2 months ago

Large crowds protest in Kano against Governor Abba’s demand to sack Police commissioner

Large crowds protest in Kano against Governor Abba’s demand to sack Police commissioner

Nigeria

2 months ago

Fake overzealous policeman in uniform arrested for harassing commuters, others

Fake overzealous policeman in uniform arrested for harassing commuters, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

European-American university denounces “fraudulent doctorate” conferred on famous Tinubu’s singer, Rarara

European-American university denounces “fraudulent doctorate” conferred on famous Tinubu’s singer, Rarara

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kano state takes notable action amid “uncontrolled influx” of immigrants

Kano state takes notable action amid “uncontrolled influx” of immigrants

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kano State plans a tough immigration law to limit migrant influx, citing security, economic, and social strain, drawing mixed reactions from leaders and aid groups.

Mechanic arrested after selling client's Mercedes-Benz, swapping it for Corolla

Mechanic arrested after selling client's Mercedes-Benz, swapping it for Corolla

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kano police arrested a 42-year-old mechanic who allegedly stole a client’s Mercedes-Benz, sold it in Kaduna, and pocketed ₦7 million after swapping it for a Corolla.

Mammoth crowd paints Kano white as Muslims celebrate Takutaha

Mammoth crowd paints Kano white as Muslims celebrate Takutaha

Nigeria

3 months ago

Millions fill Kano streets in a peaceful Takutaha procession celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s birth, showcasing faith, unity, and centuries-old tradition.

Kano: Hundreds stranded as community is cut off after local bridge collapse

Kano: Hundreds stranded as community is cut off after local bridge collapse

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Gadar Dare bridge in Kano collapsed after heavy rain, cutting off Yanshana and Naibawa communities. Residents are stranded and urge swift government action.

Tragedy in Kano as thunderstorm claims two lives, injures another

Tragedy in Kano as thunderstorm claims two lives, injures another

Nigeria

3 months ago

A thunderstorm in Kauyen Kogin Fulani, Gezawa LGA of Kano State, has killed two family members and injured one, days after NiMET’s storm warning.

Kano man blinds stepmother in violent assault over 'Awara'

Kano man blinds stepmother in violent assault over 'Awara'

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kano state domestic dispute over Awara ends in violence as stepson blinds stepmother. The Sharia Court has remanded the suspect pending a verdict.

Police arrest two famous TikTok influencers, give reasons

Police arrest two famous TikTok influencers, give reasons

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kano police arrest thugs using TikTok to glorify violence as parents warn of harmful influence on youths and call for community-driven solutions.

Kano police take action over missing N950K from prominent lawyer's car

Kano police take action over missing N950K from prominent lawyer's car

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kano police probe theft allegations after lawyer Barrister Ahmad Sani Bawa claims N950,000 & wristwatch missing from his car impounded by KAROTA.

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kano Hisbah is plannning a mass wedding for 1,000 repentant thugs to promote peace and reintegration. The move has sparked mixed reactions among residents.

Usman Bello Balarabe