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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

2693 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Jubilation as Ogun govt finally pays long owed pension, gratuity

Jubilation as Ogun govt finally pays long owed pension, gratuity

Nigeria

4 months ago

Workers storm NAFDAC office over sachet alcohol ban

Workers storm NAFDAC office over sachet alcohol ban

Nigeria

4 months ago

WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, records performance drop

WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, records performance drop

Education

4 months ago

Osun govt clears air on claims FG withheld local govt workers’ salaries

Osun govt clears air on claims FG withheld local govt workers’ salaries

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria commits ships, helicopters for Gulf of Guinea task force

Nigeria commits ships, helicopters for Gulf of Guinea task force

Nigeria

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months ago

The United States had sanctioned eight Nigerians, blocking their assets under US jurisdiction and prohibiting Americans from engaging in transactions with them

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

4 months ago

The burial of Lucia Onanbajo had witnessed a brief sitting disagreement involving protocol officers and dignitaries before the issue was resolved calmly.

Northern group launches in Abuja, declares support for Tinubu

Northern group launches in Abuja, declares support for Tinubu

Nigeria

4 months ago

The One North Movement had launched in Abuja to mobilize youth support for President Bola Tinubu through voter education, civic engagement, and policy awareness.

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

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

Nigeria

4 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had said only candidates backing President Bola Tinubu would receive his support in the February 21 area council elections.

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

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

Nigeria

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months ago

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

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha