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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

2415 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

10 Nigeria’s oldest pastors still active in ministry despite advanced age

10 Nigeria’s oldest pastors still active in ministry despite advanced age

Nigeria

5 months ago

Prominent TV station asked to pay N20b in damages over interview with Wike

Prominent TV station asked to pay N20b in damages over interview with Wike

Nigeria

5 months ago

Six Bayelsa LG chairmen follow Diri, quit PDP, join APC

Six Bayelsa LG chairmen follow Diri, quit PDP, join APC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Unbelievable thing Uma Ukpai did after losing 2 children on same day to car accident

Unbelievable thing Uma Ukpai did after losing 2 children on same day to car accident

Nigeria

5 months ago

Ruling houses urge Adeleke to remove jailed monarch and declare stool vacant

Ruling houses urge Adeleke to remove jailed monarch and declare stool vacant

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigerian presidential jet remains on market 4 months after gov't listed it for sale

Nigerian presidential jet remains on market 4 months after gov't listed it for sale

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former President Jonathan criticises successors for abandoning major projects he started

Former President Jonathan criticises successors for abandoning major projects he started

Nigeria

5 months ago

Goodluck Jonathan lamented that projects he started as Bayelsa governor were abandoned after he left office, urging continuity in governance and development.

List of remaining PDP governors as mass defections hit Nigerian opposition party

List of remaining PDP governors as mass defections hit Nigerian opposition party

Nigeria

5 months ago

PDP lost Enugu and Bayelsa governors to APC, leaving the opposition with just eight states. Bala Mohammed admits worry but vows to restore unity.

Mali hits back at Trump, slaps $10,000 visa bond on US citizens

Mali hits back at Trump, slaps $10,000 visa bond on US citizens

US

5 months ago

Mali imposes a $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in retaliation for Washington’s new entry policy, escalating diplomatic tension between both nations.

Okpebholo orders Edo cabinet to wear Tinubu-branded cap to meeting: "You'll be sent back"

Okpebholo orders Edo cabinet to wear Tinubu-branded cap to meeting: "You'll be sent back"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Edo Governor Okpebholo directs cabinet members to wear Tinubu-branded outfits, warning against corruption and urging loyalty, service, and discipline.

Soldiers chase president out of villa, seize power in Madagascar

Soldiers chase president out of villa, seize power in Madagascar

Africa

5 months ago

Madagascar’s elite military unit seizes power from President Rajoelina after mass youth protests, pledging elections in two years amid nationwide unrest.

Enugu Governor Mbah mentions how fast to secure Nnamdi Kanu's release after joining APC

Enugu Governor Mbah mentions how fast to secure Nnamdi Kanu's release after joining APC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu urged a political solution to Nnamdi Kanu’s detention, saying only dialogue and consensus can bring lasting peace to the South-East.

Trump urged to recognise Cameroon's opposition as president-elect

Trump urged to recognise Cameroon's opposition as president-elect

Nigeria

5 months ago

Timi Frank urged Trump and world leaders to recognise Issa Tchiroma Bakary as Cameroon’s president-elect and sanction Paul Biya over alleged election fraud.

Three prominent federal lawmakers dump PDP, defect to APC

Three prominent federal lawmakers dump PDP, defect to APC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Three PDP lawmakers from Kaduna have defected to the ruling APC after weeks of speculation, citing consultations and internal party crises as reasons.

Nigerian Army lambasts popular pastor, threatens severe action

Nigerian Army lambasts popular pastor, threatens severe action

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Nigerian Army condemns Pastor Dachomo’s viral video alleging Fulani terrorist mobilization in Plateau, calling it propaganda and warning of severe consequences.

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