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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

Lagos residents petition Reps member over poor road construction

Lagos residents petition Reps member over poor road construction

Nigeria

4 months ago

"Our artistes are losing gigs" - South African minister cries out

"Our artistes are losing gigs" - South African minister cries out

Africa

4 months ago

LASU invites applications for vice-chancellor position, releases requirements

LASU invites applications for vice-chancellor position, releases requirements

Education

4 months ago

Full List: 15 Traffic offences and their penalties in Nigeria

Full List: 15 Traffic offences and their penalties in Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

Full list: Top 10 countries with easiest visa processes for Nigerians in 2026

Full list: Top 10 countries with easiest visa processes for Nigerians in 2026

Africa

4 months ago

Oyo police react to viral claim of Lakurawa terrorists entering state

Oyo police react to viral claim of Lakurawa terrorists entering state

Nigeria

4 months ago

Twelve killed in plane crash near Missouri airport

Twelve killed in plane crash near Missouri airport

US

4 months ago

Twelve people have been killed when an aircraft crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, prompting an emergency response and investigation.

Five dead as huge military aircraft crashes during "routine operation"

Five dead as huge military aircraft crashes during "routine operation"

Asia

4 months ago

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an An-32 transport aircraft crashed during a routine mission in Assam, prompting an investigation.

NYSC suspends orientation exercise for corps members posted to a northern state

NYSC suspends orientation exercise for corps members posted to a northern state

Nigeria

4 months ago

NYSC has suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation exercise in Niger State due to camp renovation works and promised fresh reporting details.

Islamic New Year: Sultan directs Muslims to look out for Muharram crescent

Islamic New Year: Sultan directs Muslims to look out for Muharram crescent

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Sultan of Sokoto has directed Muslims nationwide to sight the Muharram crescent, paving the way for the official start of the Islamic New Year.

Canadian city shuts immigration pathway used by Nigerian students seeking permanent residence

Canadian city shuts immigration pathway used by Nigerian students seeking permanent residence

US

4 months ago

Manitoba ended a key permanent residence pathway for international graduates, forcing Nigerian and other foreign students to pursue alternative routes.

Sowore slumps, collapses, rushed to hospital after police tear gas Abuja protest

Sowore slumps, collapses, rushed to hospital after police tear gas Abuja protest

Nigeria

4 months ago

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has reportedly been hospitalised after collapsing during an Abuja Democracy Day protest disrupted by police tear gas.

Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Isioye-Dada, dies after brief illness

Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Isioye-Dada, dies after brief illness

Nigeria

4 months ago

Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, died after a brief illness, creating vacancies and fresh promotions in the chieftaincy line.

Kuwait suspends visas for Nigerians, other foreign nationals

Kuwait suspends visas for Nigerians, other foreign nationals

Asia

4 months ago

Kuwait has suspended commercial visit visas for all nationalities, affecting Nigerian travellers and businesses amid heightened regional tensions.

Autopsy conducted by top Canadian pathologist shows cause of Abiola’s death amid poisoning rumours

Autopsy conducted by top Canadian pathologist shows cause of Abiola’s death amid poisoning rumours

Nigeria

4 months ago

An international autopsy reportedly found MKO Abiola died from severe heart disease, as Abdulsalami revisited the tragedy and dismissed poisoning claims.

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