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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

Kano parents speak out on rising private school fees amid alleged declining standards

Kano parents speak out on rising private school fees amid alleged declining standards

Education

a year ago

Moghalu shares interesting moment with Ngige, others at Cubana's 50th birthday

Moghalu shares interesting moment with Ngige, others at Cubana's 50th birthday

Nigeria

a year ago

We won’t scrap our laws’ — Kano fires back at ECOWAS over blasphemy ruling

We won’t scrap our laws’ — Kano fires back at ECOWAS over blasphemy ruling

Nigeria

a year ago

Suspect who damaged Agemo shrine shows mental instability, police give update

Suspect who damaged Agemo shrine shows mental instability, police give update

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra: Neighbours of man who killed his mother shares details about his behaviour

Anambra: Neighbours of man who killed his mother shares details about his behaviour

Nigeria

a year ago

"They see us as ATMs": Keke riders accuse Kano road official of extortion amid brutal clash

"They see us as ATMs": Keke riders accuse Kano road official of extortion amid brutal clash

Nigeria

a year ago

Christian Chukwu: ‘What Super Eagles legend told me days before his death’ - football chief shares

Christian Chukwu: ‘What Super Eagles legend told me days before his death’ - football chief shares

Football

a year ago

Ex-Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu dies at 74; Anambra FA chairman Iloenyosi mourns a football legend, calls for his immortalization by the NFA.

NPFL: Nasarawa United fans storm pitch, stab Plateau United player after stellar performance

NPFL: Nasarawa United fans storm pitch, stab Plateau United player after stellar performance

Nigeria

a year ago

Plateau United star player, Vincent Temitope has been stabbed by fans of Nasarawa United after pulling up a stellar performance in a heated NPFL game at Lafia

Food vendor’s son who failed WAEC and UTME several times graduates with first class

Food vendor’s son who failed WAEC and UTME several times graduates with first class

Education

a year ago

Son of food vendor in Oyo graduates with First Class in Biomedical Engineering after multiple WAEC and UTME failures at Abiola Ajimobi Technical University.

Data price hike in Nigeria sparks anger in top Kwara university

Data price hike in Nigeria sparks anger in top Kwara university

Nigeria

a year ago

Ahman Pategi University students protest virtual lectures, high data costs, lack of accreditation, and poor network amid rising telecom tariffs in Nigeria.

Kwara: After Legit.ng's report, Tinubu's govt considers construction of flyover at Oko-Olowo Ilorin

Kwara: After Legit.ng's report, Tinubu's govt considers construction of flyover at Oko-Olowo Ilorin

Nigeria

a year ago

FG considers flyover at Oko-Olowo, Ilorin-Jebba Expressway after repeated fatal crashes, as Senator Mustapha pushes for urgent federal intervention.

"Finally Free": Jubilant Niger citizens speak as Hausa replaces French as official language

"Finally Free": Jubilant Niger citizens speak as Hausa replaces French as official language

Nigeria

a year ago

Niger replaces French with Hausa as official language, marking a historic cultural shift and ending decades of colonial influence under General Tiani’s regime.

Kwara: Police react as suspected Ilorin cultists launch deadly attack on UCL match viewers

Kwara: Police react as suspected Ilorin cultists launch deadly attack on UCL match viewers

Nigeria

a year ago

Suspected cultists attacked a football viewing centre in Ilorin, killing a teen and injuring 3 during UCL matches, sparking fear and police investigation.

"My wife left me because of hunger": Man cries out after surviving deadly attack from hoodlums

"My wife left me because of hunger": Man cries out after surviving deadly attack from hoodlums

Nigeria

a year ago

Adamawa vigilante attacked by hoodlums while rescuing friend, spends ₦1m on treatment, loses wife to hunger as attacker gets bail over drunken plea.

Nigeria is collapsing - Peter Obi sounds concerning alarm

Nigeria is collapsing - Peter Obi sounds concerning alarm

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi has alarmingly warned that Nigeria is collapsing. He urged Labour Party unity, and demands competent, loyal candidates ahead of future elections.

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