Haruna Usman
Early Life and Education
Haruna is from Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. He attended the Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Studies (CAIS), Ilorin, and later studied at Bayero University Kano.
Career
Haruna is a journalist and technology writer whose work covers telecommunications, digital identity systems, financial technology, and consumer technology.
He is a contributor at Naija News, where he publishes articles on technology and public affairs. He currently serves as the Editor-in-chief of NupekoTV
His writings have also been indexed by Muck Rack.
Activsm
In February 2026, Haruna participated in a protest by youths from Kwara North at the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin. The protest addressed insecurity in parts of Edu, Patigi, and Kaiama Local Government Areas, where residents reported repeated cases of kidnapping and violence.
The protesters also opposed plans to convert the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Kwara State into an internally displaced persons facility.
The protest was reported by several Nigerian media outlets.
Media Appearances
Haruna has appeared in media discussions on governance and insecurity in Kwara State.
