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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

INEC, presidency planning to remove ADC from 2027 election, Frank alleges

INEC, presidency planning to remove ADC from 2027 election, Frank alleges

Politics

3 months ago

Lagos residents react as US links abandoned home to alleged ISIS financier

Lagos residents react as US links abandoned home to alleged ISIS financier

Nigeria

3 months ago

US tells migrants on temporary protection to secure permanent status or leave

US tells migrants on temporary protection to secure permanent status or leave

US

3 months ago

New NAJUC chairman urges accurate court reporting ahead of 2027 polls

New NAJUC chairman urges accurate court reporting ahead of 2027 polls

Nigeria

3 months ago

FCCPC addresses report on approvals of fresh digital loan apps

FCCPC addresses report on approvals of fresh digital loan apps

Money

3 months ago

Hackers found new way to penetrate Microsoft accounts without passwords, FBI warns

Hackers found new way to penetrate Microsoft accounts without passwords, FBI warns

Nigeria

3 months ago

JAMB to reward 7 outstanding undergraduates with N5m each at maiden award ceremony

JAMB to reward 7 outstanding undergraduates with N5m each at maiden award ceremony

Education

3 months ago

JAMB announced N5 million awards for seven outstanding undergraduates selected through the 2025 admission exercise to recognise academic excellence.

Bandits storm Sokoto, kill Imam, three others, abduct 12

Bandits storm Sokoto, kill Imam, three others, abduct 12

Nigeria

3 months ago

Suspected bandits killed an imam and three others in Sokoto, abducted 12 residents and left villagers accusing security operatives of failing to respond.

Full list of countries eligible for visa-free entry to United Arab Emirates

Full list of countries eligible for visa-free entry to United Arab Emirates

Asia

3 months ago

The UAE allowed visa-free entry for citizens of about 70 countries and offered visa-on-arrival options for eligible travellers under updated rules.

Tinubu remains best option for Nigeria, oil mogul Obidike says

Tinubu remains best option for Nigeria, oil mogul Obidike says

Politics

3 months ago

APC chieftain Obidike Chukwuebuka said President Bola Tinubu has remained Nigeria's best option and cited reforms and projects ahead of 2027 elections.

Peter Obi's camp reacts to NDC court ruling: "Temporary setback"

Peter Obi's camp reacts to NDC court ruling: "Temporary setback"

Politics

3 months ago

Peter Obi's media office described the Lokoja court ruling on the NDC as a temporary setback and said the judgment would be challenged on appeal.

Popular northern governor's son calls out father, asks him to clear retirees' gratuities

Popular northern governor's son calls out father, asks him to clear retirees' gratuities

Nigeria

3 months ago

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed's son, Shamsuddeen, urged the state government to pay retirees' gratuities and expand youth empowerment to tackle hardship.

Nigerian journalists win top African knowledge reporting awards

Nigerian journalists win top African knowledge reporting awards

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian journalist Rakiya Muhammad won the prestigious 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Award as ICFJ and Wikimedia honoured African reporters.

Tears as final year UNIOSUN student dies, Osun governor reacts

Tears as final year UNIOSUN student dies, Osun governor reacts

Education

3 months ago

A final year UNIOSUN student died, prompting NANS to allege healthcare failures as Governor Adeleke ordered a review of medical services across campuses.

State police bill: List of 10 things to know about newly passed legislation

State police bill: List of 10 things to know about newly passed legislation

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigerian Senate has passed the historic State Police Bill into law. This essentially decentralises law enforcement to tackle rising nationwide insecurity.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha