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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

2900 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

27-year-old Maimunat emerges best as UDUS inducts 122 medical doctors

27-year-old Maimunat emerges best as UDUS inducts 122 medical doctors

Nigeria

2 months ago

Visas issued before January 1, 2026 remain valid, US assures Nigerians after travel restrictions

Visas issued before January 1, 2026 remain valid, US assures Nigerians after travel restrictions

Nigeria

2 months ago

Gunmen kidnap 28 travellers including children in Plateau

Gunmen kidnap 28 travellers including children in Plateau

Nigeria

2 months ago

Dangote vs Farouk: Peter Obi explains new angle many Nigerians have not considered

Dangote vs Farouk: Peter Obi explains new angle many Nigerians have not considered

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027: Northern group that aided Tinubu’s 2023 victory ends support

2027: Northern group that aided Tinubu’s 2023 victory ends support

Nigeria

2 months ago

Adamawa leaders gather as Fintiri hosts end-of-year unity and peace dinner

Adamawa leaders gather as Fintiri hosts end-of-year unity and peace dinner

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu commissions 3,620 electric vehicles, other major projects in Borno

Tinubu commissions 3,620 electric vehicles, other major projects in Borno

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned 3,620 electric vehicles and schools in Borno State, boosting transport access and education infrastructure.

US govt explains reason behind new visa limits on Nigeria

US govt explains reason behind new visa limits on Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

US Ambassador Richard Mills said visa restrictions affecting Nigerians were security driven, not punitive, and outlined exemptions under the proclamation.

Female road sweeper killed by "reckless driver" reversing inside Lagos traffic

Female road sweeper killed by "reckless driver" reversing inside Lagos traffic

Nigeria

2 months ago

A LAWMA street sweeper died in a Meran Road crash after a commercial bus reversed into her. LASTMA arrested the fleeing driver and handed him to police.

Coastal road: Okengwu tackles Works minister, denies claim Winhomes paid N50m for Ajah land

Coastal road: Okengwu tackles Works minister, denies claim Winhomes paid N50m for Ajah land

Nigeria

2 months ago

Winhomes CEO Stella Okengwu has rejected claims of a N50m Ajah land deal, saying documented payments exceeded N2.8bn and warning of investor risk.

Unknown assailants open fire on herders, kill 13 cows in fresh Jos attack

Unknown assailants open fire on herders, kill 13 cows in fresh Jos attack

Nigeria

2 months ago

Gunmen attacked herders in Jos South, Plateau State, killing 13 cows. Miyetti Allah and community leaders condemned the attack and sought security action.

Full list of countries US suspends from green card applications

Full list of countries US suspends from green card applications

Nigeria

2 months ago

The US suspended green card and citizenship applications from Nigerians and other countries after expanding a travel ban over security and vetting concerns.

CJN Kekere-Ekun mentions what judiciary must do ahead of 2027

CJN Kekere-Ekun mentions what judiciary must do ahead of 2027

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Chief Justice of Nigeria urged the judiciary to protect its credibility ahead of 2027, calling for disciplined handling of election disputes and digital reforms.

Sharia law and Hisbah are not negotiable, Kano Islamic scholars reject US pressure

Sharia law and Hisbah are not negotiable, Kano Islamic scholars reject US pressure

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kano Islam scholars rejected alleged US pressure on Sharia law and Hisbah, calling it provocative interference and warning it could threaten interfaith coexistence.

FBI team up with Nigerian police to arrest Lagos-based int'l suspect

FBI team up with Nigerian police to arrest Lagos-based int'l suspect

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria Police have arrested Okitipi Samuel over a global phishing attack on Microsoft 365 users after a probe supported by US and UK security agencies.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha