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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha

Education: Biomedical Engineering, First Technical University, Ibadan (2024); FIJ Social Justice Training (2023); Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024).

Experience: Founder and Editor-in-Chief, campus journalism outfit (2019); Writer at Legit News (2023-present); Contributor at Sportskeeda (UK) and Motherly (US).

Awards: Ranked 9th best young writer in Africa by AIPS (2023); Coauthor of Julie, or Sylvia.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng

3094 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Osun election: Police ban Amotekun, vigilantes from election duty

Osun election: Police ban Amotekun, vigilantes from election duty

Nigeria

2 months ago

Osun election: Governor Adeleke demands Fadahunsi's arrest over viral video

Osun election: Governor Adeleke demands Fadahunsi's arrest over viral video

Nigeria

2 months ago

Colombia Earthquake: At Least 169 Killed as 7.4-Magnitude Tremor Hits Western Cities

Colombia Earthquake: At Least 169 Killed as 7.4-Magnitude Tremor Hits Western Cities

US

2 months ago

List of 20 Nigerian universities set to embark on strike emerges, reason, other details disclosed

List of 20 Nigerian universities set to embark on strike emerges, reason, other details disclosed

Nigeria

2 months ago

Osun 2026: Governor Adeleke fires back at APC critics who mocked his dancing

Osun 2026: Governor Adeleke fires back at APC critics who mocked his dancing

Politics

2 months ago

Full List: US designates 20 African cities as regional visa processing hubs

Full List: US designates 20 African cities as regional visa processing hubs

Nigeria

2 months ago

Osun 2026: Adeleke discloses what Tinubu promised him, shares details of call during EFCC saga

Osun 2026: Adeleke discloses what Tinubu promised him, shares details of call during EFCC saga

Nigeria

2 months ago

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke said President Bola Tinubu called him during the EFCC account freeze and promised a free and fair governorship election.

DSS releases wrongfully arrested carpenter, awards him N3m compensation

DSS releases wrongfully arrested carpenter, awards him N3m compensation

Nigeria

2 months ago

The DSS released Katsina carpenter Mustapha Marwana after clearing him of alleged Ansaru links and approved N3 million compensation following his detention.

Group backs Eyesan, Ojulari, commends NUPRC and NNPC transparency

Group backs Eyesan, Ojulari, commends NUPRC and NNPC transparency

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Good Governance Index Group backed NUPRC's Eyesan and NNPC's Ojulari while defending the licensing round and N7.13tn energy security expenditure.

ABU Zaria begins investigation into professor's claim of 5 PhDs, 28 other qualifications

ABU Zaria begins investigation into professor's claim of 5 PhDs, 28 other qualifications

Education

2 months ago

ABU began investigating Professor Abdullahi Abubakar's viral academic profile, which reportedly listed five PhDs, five master's degrees and 11 diplomas.

Osun 2026: Dele Momodu announces preferred candidate to win governorship race

Osun 2026: Dele Momodu announces preferred candidate to win governorship race

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ogun police arrested Pastor Kenny after four months of surveillance over an alleged ₦2.5m fraud involving 18 fellowship members and a fake Jerusalem trip.

Osun governorship election 2026: Sensitive materials arrive, 25,310 security personnel deployed

Osun governorship election 2026: Sensitive materials arrive, 25,310 security personnel deployed

Nigeria

2 months ago

INEC confirmed sensitive election materials had arrived in Osun ahead of the August 15 poll, while more than 25,310 security personnel were deployed.

Bishop Blessing Samuel to mark 50th birthday with 2-day celebration in August 2026

Bishop Blessing Samuel to mark 50th birthday with 2-day celebration in August 2026

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Bishop Blessing Samuel will celebrate his 50th birthday with a two-day event featuring a birthday celebration on August 15 and thanksgiving on August 16.

Makinde arrested in Ibadan by Nigeria Police Force, details emerge

Makinde arrested in Ibadan by Nigeria Police Force, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ogun police arrested Pastor Makinde after four months of surveillance over an alleged ₦2.5m fraud involving 18 fellowship members and a fake Jerusalem trip.

England King Charles announced dead by errant broadcaster in major blunder

England King Charles announced dead by errant broadcaster in major blunder

Europe

2 months ago

Radio Caroline falsely announced King Charles III's death before playing the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence, prompting an Ofcom ruling.

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