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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.

109 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

Author's articles

Fear grips parents as Kano football coach gets jail term for defiling young player

Fear grips parents as Kano football coach gets jail term for defiling young player

Nigeria

8 months ago

Alleged killers of popular cleric known for praying against kidnappers face court action

Alleged killers of popular cleric known for praying against kidnappers face court action

Nigeria

8 months ago

Brave Kano victim escapes kidnappers after brutal beating, exposes hideout in Kaduna

Brave Kano victim escapes kidnappers after brutal beating, exposes hideout in Kaduna

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kano mass wedding: Drama as married men beg Gov Yusuf for inclusion in state-sponsored couple scheme

Kano mass wedding: Drama as married men beg Gov Yusuf for inclusion in state-sponsored couple scheme

Nigeria

8 months ago

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

8 months ago

Prominent Kano cleric mentions major sin most Muslims overlook online

Prominent Kano cleric mentions major sin most Muslims overlook online

Nigeria

9 months ago

Famous Nigerian TikTok influencer sentenced to prison over controversial post

Famous Nigerian TikTok influencer sentenced to prison over controversial post

Nigeria

9 months ago

A Kano court has sentenced a popular content creator on TikTok to prison over what authorities termed as "indecent" skit he made and posted online.

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

9 months ago

Thousands protest in Kano backing CP Bakori against Governor Abba’s removal call, deepening political rift as Tinubu is petitioned to sack the commissioner.

Fake overzealous policeman in uniform arrested for harassing commuters, others

Fake overzealous policeman in uniform arrested for harassing commuters, others

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kano police have arrested a 33-year-old Nasiru Shitu for impersonating an officer, directing traffic illegally, and causing fear among commuters.

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

9 months ago

European-American University disowns Abuja convocation, denies conferring honorary degrees on singer Rarara, and vows legal action against fake certificate.

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

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

Nigeria

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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.

Usman Bello Balarabe