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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

2757 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

IBEDC confirms abduction of two staff members in Ogun region

IBEDC confirms abduction of two staff members in Ogun region

Nigeria

a month ago

APC extends form collection deadline, announces new date

APC extends form collection deadline, announces new date

Nigeria

a month ago

Kwara-Oyo Bridge Collapse Injures Commuters, Disrupts Movement

Kwara-Oyo Bridge Collapse Injures Commuters, Disrupts Movement

Nigeria

a month ago

US-based Nigerian man arrested after confrontation with American immigration agents

US-based Nigerian man arrested after confrontation with American immigration agents

US

a month ago

Atiku slams President Tinubu over rice distribution: "Rice isn't governance"

Atiku slams President Tinubu over rice distribution: "Rice isn't governance"

Nigeria

a month ago

Group raises alarm over Nigeria's climate finance shortfall

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Group raises alarm over Nigeria's climate finance shortfall

Nigeria

a month ago

"Reward me or kill me”: Man protests at APC secretariat over alleged abandonment

"Reward me or kill me”: Man protests at APC secretariat over alleged abandonment

Politics

a month ago

A man had protested at APC secretariat in Abuja, claiming abandonment after the 2023 campaign, as a viral video showed him demanding recognition.

US jury finds Nigerians guilty in $215M global email scam

US jury finds Nigerians guilty in $215M global email scam

US

a month ago

Three defendants were convicted in a $215M global email fraud that targeted 1,000 victims, as authorities exposed a complex hacking and laundering network.

Yahoo Yahoo: Peter Obi mentions why students see nothing bad in fraud

Yahoo Yahoo: Peter Obi mentions why students see nothing bad in fraud

Politics

a month ago

Peter Obi reacted to EFCC claims on student cybercrime involvement, warning that Nigeria faced a moral and systemic crisis requiring urgent reform.

Day after buying N50m nomination form, Jandor withdraws from Lagos governorship race, gives reason

Day after buying N50m nomination form, Jandor withdraws from Lagos governorship race, gives reason

Nigeria

a month ago

Jandor has withdrew from Lagos governorship race after APC endorsed Obafemi Hamzat. He pledged loyalty to party leadership and support for consensus.

Lady who led Kano underwear rally bags fresh appointment

Lady who led Kano underwear rally bags fresh appointment

Politics

a month ago

Kano TikToker Teemahcool was appointed women affairs officer after controversy over a public display, drawing reactions from government and residents.

Nursery school textbook: Popular human rights lawyer takes over case, files strong petition

Nursery school textbook: Popular human rights lawyer takes over case, files strong petition

Education

a month ago

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong petitioned Lagos authorities over a nursery textbook controversy that triggered investigation and public debate in schools.

Author of viral controversial Lagos nursery textbook fires back at critics, explains passage

Author of viral controversial Lagos nursery textbook fires back at critics, explains passage

Education

a month ago

Writer has defended his controversial Lagos nursery textbook after backlash, as the state government disowned the book and launched an investigation.

Lagos gov’t reacts to viral video of mother complaining about child’s textbook content

Lagos gov’t reacts to viral video of mother complaining about child’s textbook content

Education

a month ago

Lagos state has launched a probe after a viral video showed a nursery textbook with violent content, confirming the book was not approved for school use.

17-year-old UTME candidate killed in Lagos, police arrest 2 suspects

17-year-old UTME candidate killed in Lagos, police arrest 2 suspects

Nigeria

a month ago

Lagos police have arrested two suspects over the killing of a 17-yr-old UTME candidate in Ikorodu and uncovered a previous kidnapping and murder case.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha