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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

AU Summit: Nigeria secures permanent seat on African Central Bank board

AU Summit: Nigeria secures permanent seat on African Central Bank board

Nigeria

22 days ago

Somali citizens contribute money together, build luxury mansion for former president

Somali citizens contribute money together, build luxury mansion for former president

Africa

22 days ago

Ramadan 2026: List of countries that have officially confirmed first day of fasting

Ramadan 2026: List of countries that have officially confirmed first day of fasting

Asia

22 days ago

Coup plot: Court sets ruling after FG fails to justify cleric’s detention

Coup plot: Court sets ruling after FG fails to justify cleric’s detention

Nigeria

22 days ago

Former PDP finance boss inaugurated as ADC deputy finance secretary

Former PDP finance boss inaugurated as ADC deputy finance secretary

Nigeria

23 days ago

Bottle water or bottled water? English Language expert mentions the correct one, explains why

Bottle water or bottled water? English Language expert mentions the correct one, explains why

Education

23 days ago

Works minister Umahi clashes with Oshiomhole at senate budget hearing

Works minister Umahi clashes with Oshiomhole at senate budget hearing

Nigeria

23 days ago

A Senate budget hearing turned heated as Works Minister David Umahi and Senator Adams Oshiomhole clashed over funding and delays on the Lagos-Calabar highway.

African political leaders, top celebrities attend Flutterwave's 10th anniversary

African political leaders, top celebrities attend Flutterwave's 10th anniversary

Nigeria

23 days ago

African political and business leaders joined celebrities in Lagos as Flutterwave marked its 10th anniversary with a high-profile gala night celebration.

Natasha clashes with Tinubu's minister over Ajaokuta steel company: "Don't lie to Nigerians"

Natasha clashes with Tinubu's minister over Ajaokuta steel company: "Don't lie to Nigerians"

Nigeria

23 days ago

A Senate budget hearing was disrupted after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with Steel Minister Shuaibu Audu over funding, policy, and Ajaokuta Steel.

Aso Villa to now run fully on solar power, ditches national grid

Aso Villa to now run fully on solar power, ditches national grid

Nigeria

23 days ago

The presidency disclosed that Aso Rock’s solar project was completed in 2025, tested successfully, and expected to fully replace national grid power by March 2026.

Son kidnaps father, demands N2m ransom to marry second wife

Son kidnaps father, demands N2m ransom to marry second wife

Nigeria

24 days ago

Adamawa police have arrested three kidnapping suspects, including a victim’s son, after a joint raid in Fufore. The abducted man was still missing.

Just in: Primate Ayodele builds mosque, explains why, how it will be run

Just in: Primate Ayodele builds mosque, explains why, how it will be run

Nigeria

24 days ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele said he built a mosque following divine instruction and confirmed it would be commissioned during his annual thanksgiving programme.

Video: Plane carrying 55 people crashes into Indian ocean moments after take-off

Video: Plane carrying 55 people crashes into Indian ocean moments after take-off

Africa

24 days ago

A Starsky Aviation pilot was praised after a faulty aircraft overshot the runway in Mogadishu and crash-landed on the shoreline with all 55 onboard surviving.

Anambra: IPAC clears air on boycotting August 28 LG polls

Anambra: IPAC clears air on boycotting August 28 LG polls

Nigeria

24 days ago

IPAC denied issuing a statement urging political parties to boycott the August 28 local government elections, describing the circulating notice as unauthorised.

9 killed, 25 injured as armed woman opens fire at school

9 killed, 25 injured as armed woman opens fire at school

US

24 days ago

Canada was plunged into mourning after a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge left nine people dead, prompting condolences and support from Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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