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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

2699 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Yahoo Yahoo: Peter Obi mentions why students see nothing bad in fraud

Yahoo Yahoo: Peter Obi mentions why students see nothing bad in fraud

Politics

2 months ago

Day after buying N50m nomination form, Jandor withdraws from Lagos governorship race, gives reason

Day after buying N50m nomination form, Jandor withdraws from Lagos governorship race, gives reason

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lady who led Kano underwear rally bags fresh appointment

Lady who led Kano underwear rally bags fresh appointment

Politics

2 months ago

Nursery school textbook: Popular human rights lawyer takes over case, files strong petition

Nursery school textbook: Popular human rights lawyer takes over case, files strong petition

Education

2 months ago

Author of viral controversial Lagos nursery textbook fires back at critics, explains passage

Author of viral controversial Lagos nursery textbook fires back at critics, explains passage

Education

2 months ago

Lagos gov’t reacts to viral video of mother complaining about child’s textbook content

Lagos gov’t reacts to viral video of mother complaining about child’s textbook content

Education

2 months ago

17-year-old UTME candidate killed in Lagos, police arrest 2 suspects

17-year-old UTME candidate killed in Lagos, police arrest 2 suspects

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lagos police have arrested two suspects over the killing of a 17-yr-old UTME candidate in Ikorodu and uncovered a previous kidnapping and murder case.

JAMB: Student who scored 365 in UTME gets Canada varsity admission, parents seek scholarship support

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JAMB: Student who scored 365 in UTME gets Canada varsity admission, parents seek scholarship support

Education

2 months ago

Ibadan student scored 365 in 2026 UTME, gained admission to a Canadian university and sought scholarship support to study Mechatronics Engineering.

JAMB extends 2026 direct entry registration deadline, announces new date

JAMB extends 2026 direct entry registration deadline, announces new date

Education

2 months ago

JAMB has extended the 2026 Direct Entry registration to May 8 and added five centres nationwide to improve access and ease pressure on applicants.

"N1m minimum wage worthless," NLC president explains what must be done

"N1m minimum wage worthless," NLC president explains what must be done

Nigeria

2 months ago

NLC boss said a N1m salary would be meaningless if the naira remains weak, blaming inflation and fuel costs for worsening hardship among Nigerian workers.

Breaking: Gunmen storm Ekiti church, kill pastor, abduct several worshippers

Breaking: Gunmen storm Ekiti church, kill pastor, abduct several worshippers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Gunmen attacked a church in Ekiti, killed a pastor and abducted worshippers during a crusade as security operatives launched efforts to rescue victims.

Uganda arrests 62 Nigerians over immigration violations

Uganda arrests 62 Nigerians over immigration violations

Nigeria

2 months ago

Uganda have arrested 62 Nigerians over immigration violations as scrutiny of migrants grew across Africa, with tensions also rising in South Africa.

Adamawa attack: Fintiri visits grieving community, confirms 29 deaths, vows stronger security

Adamawa attack: Fintiri visits grieving community, confirms 29 deaths, vows stronger security

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Fintiri confirmed 29 deaths after a deadly attack in Adamawa, as authorities pledged stronger security and residents fled the affected community.

Six out of ten students are involved in cybercrime, EFCC boss sounds alarm

Six out of ten students are involved in cybercrime, EFCC boss sounds alarm

Nigeria

2 months ago

EFCC said six out of 10 Nigerian students were involved in cybercrime, warning of rising fraud trends and calling for stronger university oversight.

OAU orders students to vacate campus after protests disrupt activities

OAU orders students to vacate campus after protests disrupt activities

Education

2 months ago

OAU ordered a three week break after protests over transport, housing and e-portal issues disrupted campus activities and raised safety concerns.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha