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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

I am not desperate to be president - Peter Obi opens up about intent

I am not desperate to be president - Peter Obi opens up about intent

Nigeria

a year ago

"Nigeria is a crime scene": Peter Obi highlights systemic corruption in new emotional speech

"Nigeria is a crime scene": Peter Obi highlights systemic corruption in new emotional speech

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians react as Alaafin-elect jets back to Canada for work obligation

Nigerians react as Alaafin-elect jets back to Canada for work obligation

Nigeria

a year ago

Wife of suspended Catholic Priest speaks about how she met her husband: "God's doing"

Wife of suspended Catholic Priest speaks about how she met her husband: "God's doing"

Nigeria

a year ago

Alaafin-elect Owoade delays traditional rites, returns to Canada for work obligations

Alaafin-elect Owoade delays traditional rites, returns to Canada for work obligations

Nigeria

a year ago

Passengers hurt as US-bound plane develops issue mid-air, returns to Lagos

Passengers hurt as US-bound plane develops issue mid-air, returns to Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria declares deadly Lakurawa sect a terrorist group

Nigeria declares deadly Lakurawa sect a terrorist group

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal High Court proscribes Lakurawa sect as a terrorist group, citing involvement in kidnapping, banditry, and threats to Nigeria's security and stability

UNILORIN appoints Oloyede, two others as emeritus professors

UNILORIN appoints Oloyede, two others as emeritus professors

Nigeria

a year ago

University of Ilorin awards emeritus titles to Is’haq Oloyede, Olu Obafemi, and Musbau Akanji, honoring their exceptional contributions to academia.

Sultan of Sokoto to host grand Qur’an festival in Abuja, critics fume

Sultan of Sokoto to host grand Qur’an festival in Abuja, critics fume

Nigeria

a year ago

NSCIA backs 2025 Qur’an Festival in Abuja to promote Muslim unity and stability; critics cite concerns about timing and politicization of religion.

"Unjustified": Falana urges Tinubu to reinstate 38 'wrongfully' retired Nigerian Army Officers

"Unjustified": Falana urges Tinubu to reinstate 38 'wrongfully' retired Nigerian Army Officers

Nigeria

a year ago

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana urges President Tinubu to reinstate 38 unjustly retired Nigerian Army officers, citing court orders and fair hearing concerns.

Strengthening democracy: Shettima, Abdulsalam, Atiku, Obi to discuss electoral malpractices, others

Strengthening democracy: Shettima, Abdulsalam, Atiku, Obi to discuss electoral malpractices, others

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian leaders unite to address electoral reforms, governance, and citizen engagement at a national conference focused on strengthening democracy.

Ondo man collapses, faints as fire burns two children to death

Ondo man collapses, faints as fire burns two children to death

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragic fire in Akure claims two children’s lives. Neighbors mistook cries for routine discipline, highlighting fire safety and child supervision issues.

Oyo state announces date to start issuing appointment letters to 902 newly recruited civil servants

Oyo state announces date to start issuing appointment letters to 902 newly recruited civil servants

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyo State to issue appointment letters to 902 new civil servants. Governor Makinde's historic recruitment boosts workforce across multiple professions.

Amotekun seeks Tinubu's approval for advanced weaponry to combat bandits

Amotekun seeks Tinubu's approval for advanced weaponry to combat bandits

Nigeria

a year ago

Amotekun Corps deploys 2,000+ operatives across South-West Nigeria to combat banditry, with states boosting recruitment and seeking advanced security tools.

Donald Trump shares how his youngest son Barron helped him win election

Donald Trump shares how his youngest son Barron helped him win election

US

a year ago

Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, shines as a charismatic media darling, and was pivotal in his father's political comeback.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha