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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

2888 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Nigeria commits ships, helicopters for Gulf of Guinea task force

Nigeria commits ships, helicopters for Gulf of Guinea task force

Nigeria

18 days ago

Kano Singer market fire: Tinubu takes action as 7 declared missing, N5bn properties destroyed

Kano Singer market fire: Tinubu takes action as 7 declared missing, N5bn properties destroyed

Nigeria

19 days ago

2 key things to happen as US sanctions 8 Nigerians over links to Boko Haram, cybercrime

2 key things to happen as US sanctions 8 Nigerians over links to Boko Haram, cybercrime

Nigeria

19 days ago

Lucia Onanbajo's Burial: Sitting protocol involving Amosun, SSG briefly disrupts service

Lucia Onanbajo's Burial: Sitting protocol involving Amosun, SSG briefly disrupts service

Nigeria

19 days ago

Northern group launches in Abuja, declares support for Tinubu

Northern group launches in Abuja, declares support for Tinubu

Nigeria

19 days ago

FCT polls: Anti-Tinubu candidates will lose out, Wike boasts

FCT polls: Anti-Tinubu candidates will lose out, Wike boasts

Nigeria

19 days ago

Governor Yusuf removes Kwankwaso's ally as Kano polytechnic council chairman

Governor Yusuf removes Kwankwaso's ally as Kano polytechnic council chairman

Nigeria

19 days ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf removed Kwankwaso's ally Buba Galadima as Kano State Polytechnic council chairman and appointed the Emir of Gaya amid reforms.

Dozens killed, houses burned as Boko Haram insurgents invade Niger communities in fresh attacks

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Dozens killed, houses burned as Boko Haram insurgents invade Niger communities in fresh attacks

Nigeria

20 days ago

Suspected Boko Haram fighters killed dozens in coordinated attacks across Borgu and Agwara in Niger, with residents reporting hours of violence and no response.

Flashback: Nigerian man killed after opening bomb disguised as Valentine gift

Flashback: Nigerian man killed after opening bomb disguised as Valentine gift

Nigeria

21 days ago

An archival report recalled the 1993 Valentine’s Day bombing in Nnewi where a gift parcel exploded, killing one man and leaving another critically injured.

EFCC sends strong message to Nigerians celebrating Valentine’s Day

EFCC sends strong message to Nigerians celebrating Valentine’s Day

Nigeria

21 days ago

EFCC marked Valentine’s Day with a message warning Nigerians that real love does not require fraud, using a short dance video to pass the message.

List of nine countries where Valentine’s Day is banned

List of nine countries where Valentine’s Day is banned

Asia

21 days ago

Valentine’s Day is embraced worldwide, but is banned or restricted in nine countries where religion, culture, and tradition shape public resistance.

Terrorists release video of 176 abducted Kwara residents as families beg gov't for rescue

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Terrorists release video of 176 abducted Kwara residents as families beg gov't for rescue

Nigeria

21 days ago

A terror video showed dozens abducted after the Woro attack in Kwara, as families pleaded for rescue and disputed official casualty figures amid rising fear.

El-Rufai speaks on why current gov’t fears his return

El-Rufai speaks on why current gov’t fears his return

Nigeria

21 days ago

Nasir El-Rufai said those in power feared his return, denied allegations, ruled out office bids, and urged opposition unity to challenge the Tinubu government.

El-Rufai clears air on reason behind son’s continued APC membership

El-Rufai clears air on reason behind son’s continued APC membership

Nigeria

22 days ago

Nasir El-Rufai said his son’s decision to remain in the APC was based on personal conviction, adding that political choices differed within families.

FG launches new digital tool to advise farmers on weather, guide farming practices

FG launches new digital tool to advise farmers on weather, guide farming practices

Nigeria

22 days ago

NiMet has partnered with Tomorrow.io to launch a digital climate advisory system designed to support 100,000 farmers with weather-based guidance.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha