Usman Bello Balarabe

Usman Bello Balarabe is a Nigerian journalist, media strategist, and a lecturer in Kano with over eight years of experience in investigative reporting and social accountability. He formerly worked at Daily Trust Newspaper, specializing in investigative reporting, budget tracking, anti-corruption, and social justice reporting.

A first-class graduate of Bayero University, Kano, and an alumnus of Mewar University, India, Usman is a 2022 Gatefield Pro-Health Journalism Fellow and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). He is committed to reporting that promotes transparency, accountability, and positive social impact.

UK pledges £20m to tackle deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

The United Kingdom has committed up to £20 million in new funding to contain the deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo...

US hardens “trade not aid” stance with African Growth and Opportunity Act

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UN chief condemns Israel’s plan to use UNCHR compound for military operations

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US pledges rapid funding for 50 Ebola treatment clinics in Congo and Uganda

The United States has committed to rapidly backing Ebola treatment efforts by funding up to 50 treatment clinics. It is also associated with frontline...

Global health emergency declared as WHO airlifts 11.5 tones of supplies to Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International...

Charity Commission disqualifies Players Foundation trustee over £2.5m in improper payments

The Charity Commission has disqualified a trustee of the Players Foundation for four years after an inquiry uncovered £2.5 million in improper payments to...

Heatstroke can kill in minutes, animal welfare group warns pet owners

The Animal Charity of Ohio, a nonprofit humane society, has warned pet owners that heatstroke in animals can kill within minutes. This happens as...

Congo Ebola crisis sparks alarm over shrinking US and UK health funding

Health workers and humanitarian groups are rushing to contain an Ebola outbreak spreading through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A former UK government...

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