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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

2896 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Buhari's ex-minister Pantami breaks silence over rumours of planning to marry Aisha Buhari

Buhari's ex-minister Pantami breaks silence over rumours of planning to marry Aisha Buhari

Nigeria

a month ago

Federal University Gashua gets new vice chancellor

Federal University Gashua gets new vice chancellor

Nigeria

a month ago

Prominent northern politician dumps APC, joins ADC coalition, gets new role

Prominent northern politician dumps APC, joins ADC coalition, gets new role

Nigeria

a month ago

Gov Lawal resolves nine-year certificate delay for Zamfara students

Gov Lawal resolves nine-year certificate delay for Zamfara students

Nigeria

a month ago

Kano young author narrates how she wrote 15 novels within one year

Kano young author narrates how she wrote 15 novels within one year

Nigeria

a month ago

Energy watchdog backs Tinubu on federation account reconciliation

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Energy watchdog backs Tinubu on federation account reconciliation

Nigeria

a month ago

Russia deploys rare Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes on Ukraine

Russia deploys rare Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes on Ukraine

Europe

2 months ago

Russia used the rarely deployed Oreshnik ballistic missile in overnight strikes on Ukraine, killing four in Kyiv, injuring 25, and damaging energy infrastructure.

Notorious criminal shoots Nigerian dead inside bus in Canada, police take action

Notorious criminal shoots Nigerian dead inside bus in Canada, police take action

Nigeria

2 months ago

Toronto Police charged a repeat offender with first-degree murder after a Nigerian was shot dead inside a GO bus at Yorkdale terminal in the city’s first homicide

Peter Obi didn't defect to ADC, Datti Baba-Ahmed clarifies

Peter Obi didn't defect to ADC, Datti Baba-Ahmed clarifies

Nigeria

2 months ago

Datti Baba-Ahmed said Peter Obi only joined a coalition and did not formally defect to the ADC, urging Labour Party leaders to confirm his membership status.

FG, US move to fast-track delivery of 12 attack helicopters

FG, US move to fast-track delivery of 12 attack helicopters

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria advanced plans with US officials and Bell Textron to fast-track delivery of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters to boost counterterrorism operations nationwide.

Muslim leaders seek Sanwo-Olu’s intervention to restore 134-year-old Shitta-Bey Mosque

Muslim leaders seek Sanwo-Olu’s intervention to restore 134-year-old Shitta-Bey Mosque

Nigeria

2 months ago

Muslim leaders in Lagos appealed to Governor Sanwo-Olu to lead the restoration of the historic Shitta-Bey Mosque after a devastating fire damaged the landmark.

APC group issues stern condemnation of impeachment proceedings against Rivers Governor Fubara

APC group issues stern condemnation of impeachment proceedings against Rivers Governor Fubara

Nigeria

2 months ago

APC Progressive Mandate Group had condemned the impeachment move against Rivers Governor Fubara, warning it threatened peace efforts and political stability.

Kano Assembly explains why Governor Yusuf may dump NNPP

Kano Assembly explains why Governor Yusuf may dump NNPP

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kano Assembly said legal disputes within NNPP had pushed talks of Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection, warning unresolved cases could threaten future electoral mandates.

Oxford adds new Nigerian words to English dictionary: "Nyash, Amala, Abeg"

Oxford adds new Nigerian words to English dictionary: "Nyash, Amala, Abeg"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Oxford Dictionary had added Nigerian words like nyash, amala and mammy market, reflecting the growing global influence of Nigerian language and culture.

Police take action as female lawyer found dead along Abuja expressway

Police take action as female lawyer found dead along Abuja expressway

Nigeria

2 months ago

Two women were found dead on Abuja roads within days, triggering public outrage, renewed security patrols, and calls for urgent action against “one chance” gangs.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha