Hamza Idris

Hamza Idris
Born (1972-07-27) 27 July 1972
Jos, Plateau State
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Maiduguri
OccupationJournalist
Organization(s)Media Trust, Publishers of Daily Trust Newspapers
TitleActing Editor-In-Chief Daily Trust Newspapers

Hamza Idris (born 27 July 1972) is a Nigerian journalist and communications expert who currently serves as the Acting Editor-In-Chief of the Dailytrust Newspaper. He was born in Jos, Plateau State, although his parents originally hail from Mai'adua Local Government Area of Katsina State.

He is a Fellow of the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) who participated in the maiden edition of the United States’ Exchange Programme for Media Professionals from Africa in 2013. He is an author, an alumnus of the Professional Fellows Programme and participant of the Peace Mediation Course (Switzerland, 2015).

Drawing on his extensive academic background and experience in mass communication, Hamza has established himself in the media industry. His leadership at Dailytrust Newspaper as Acting Editor-In-Chief marks a significant milestone in his career, reflecting his commitment to journalistic excellence and innovative communication.