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 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.

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.

[7] Hamza has written over 6,000 news stories and features on security especially the Boko haram insurgency, political, social and economic issues in Nigeria, Africa and the world that were published in the Daily Trust titles.

[8][9][10][11] He was one of the targets of Nigerian military crackdown on journalists when armed soldiers stormed the Daily Trust newspaper's headquarters in Abuja.