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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

Tinubu orders immediate FG takeover of private university, gives reason

Tinubu orders immediate FG takeover of private university, gives reason

Education

a year ago

"God bought it": Bishop Oyedepo denies using Church offerings to purchase private jet

"God bought it": Bishop Oyedepo denies using Church offerings to purchase private jet

Nigeria

a year ago

After 100 days of agonising blackout, FG promises to restore power at UCH within 48 hours

After 100 days of agonising blackout, FG promises to restore power at UCH within 48 hours

Education

a year ago

Nigerian doctor forced to operate daughter, sues Canadian hospital over racial discrimination

Nigerian doctor forced to operate daughter, sues Canadian hospital over racial discrimination

Europe

a year ago

Nigerian man who buried himself alive for money ritual recounts harrowing ordeal

Nigerian man who buried himself alive for money ritual recounts harrowing ordeal

Nigeria

a year ago

55 killed as bus carrying students, commuters plunges from high bridge

55 killed as bus carrying students, commuters plunges from high bridge

Europe

a year ago

EFCC urged to investigate Governor Alia over state asset sales

EFCC urged to investigate Governor Alia over state asset sales

Nigeria

a year ago

Benue advocacy group accuses Governor Alia of selling state assets, urging Assembly and the EFCC to investigate financial dealings for transparency.

Mass deportation: Full list of countries whose citizens Trump may deport and the actual numbers

Mass deportation: Full list of countries whose citizens Trump may deport and the actual numbers

US

a year ago

Trump’s mass deportation targets 1.4M noncitizens, fueling a diplomatic clash with Colombia & raising human rights concerns. See the full list & impact.

Tinubu issues key directive as NIMC uncovers 6,000 illegal NIN holders

Tinubu issues key directive as NIMC uncovers 6,000 illegal NIN holders

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria’s NIMC removes 6,000 illegal NIN registrations as Tinubu orders a social register cleanup to prevent fraud and enhance national security.

‘Racist, inhumane’: Nigerians react to Trump’s halting of HIV fund

‘Racist, inhumane’: Nigerians react to Trump’s halting of HIV fund

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians react as Trump halts HIV/AIDS funding, calling it racist and inhumane, while Tinubu approves local funding to cut reliance on U.S. aid.

"Government killed him": New explosive information comes to light about Bola Ige's assassination

"Government killed him": New explosive information comes to light about Bola Ige's assassination

Nigeria

a year ago

Bisi Akande claims Rashidi Ladoja may have key details on Bola Ige's 2001 assasination, criticizing Obasanjo's administration for neglecting the case.

Tinubu goes tough, deports hundreds illegal immigrants back to home countries

Tinubu goes tough, deports hundreds illegal immigrants back to home countries

Africa

a year ago

Nigeria deports 828 illegal immigrants in 2024, enhances border security with real-time monitoring, a data center, and improved passport processing.

Two witches arrested over alleged plot to cast spell on president

Two witches arrested over alleged plot to cast spell on president

Africa

a year ago

Two men arrested in Zambia for alleged witchcraft plot targeting President Hichilema; suspects found with charms, linked to MP Banda’s fugitive brother

Did lawmakers demand N480m bribe for budget approval? Advocacy group addresses Claim

Did lawmakers demand N480m bribe for budget approval? Advocacy group addresses Claim

Nigeria

a year ago

SHAC has refuted bribery claims against lawmakers, urging VCs to present proof as Nigeria’s House of Representatives maintains budget transparency.

Nigerian Senator drops bombshell, mentions who's responsible for disastrous fire outbreak in Rivers

Nigerian Senator drops bombshell, mentions who's responsible for disastrous fire outbreak in Rivers

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan demands accountability for Rivers State oil spill, urging NOSDRA to investigate and enforce stricter penalties on oil operators.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha