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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

UTME 2026: JAMB announces when first batch of results will be released

UTME 2026: JAMB announces when first batch of results will be released

Education

6 months ago

733 Muslims, 11 Christians: 744 repentant terrorists, victims complete rehabilitation, photo trends

733 Muslims, 11 Christians: 744 repentant terrorists, victims complete rehabilitation, photo trends

Nigeria

6 months ago

Hajj 2026: Saudi authorities cut Nigeria pilgrims quota

Hajj 2026: Saudi authorities cut Nigeria pilgrims quota

Nigeria

6 months ago

'You don't own Nigeria,' Atiku camp fires back at Tinubu's aide

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'You don't own Nigeria,' Atiku camp fires back at Tinubu's aide

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former parliamentarians react as US lawmaker asks Tinubu to sack or redeploy prominent minister

Former parliamentarians react as US lawmaker asks Tinubu to sack or redeploy prominent minister

Nigeria

6 months ago

Presidency blasts Atiku over comments on power rotation, says he "never learns"

Presidency blasts Atiku over comments on power rotation, says he "never learns"

Nigeria

6 months ago

JAMB 2026: Uproar as officials tell Muslim JAMB candidates to take off Hijab at exam centre

JAMB 2026: Uproar as officials tell Muslim JAMB candidates to take off Hijab at exam centre

Education

6 months ago

Allegations emerged that hijab-wearing UTME candidates were stopped at an Ibadan CBT centre before JAMB officials intervened and resolved the matter in Nigeria.

Lagos-Calabar coastal road: HURIWA demands Tinubu’s intervention in WINHOMES dispute

Lagos-Calabar coastal road: HURIWA demands Tinubu’s intervention in WINHOMES dispute

Nigeria

6 months ago

HURIWA called for presidential intervention in the WINHOMES dispute, warning that delays and demolition concerns had weakened investor confidence.

Migrants using fake gay claims to stay in the UK exposed

Migrants using fake gay claims to stay in the UK exposed

Europe

6 months ago

BBC investigation revealed migrants were coached to fake LGBT identities for UK asylum, raising concerns over fraud and impact on genuine seekers.

Nigerians reject Russia’s job offer amid war draft reports: "They'll send you to fight"

Nigerians reject Russia’s job offer amid war draft reports: "They'll send you to fight"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Amid rising concerns of forced enlistment, Nigerians reject Russia's job offers through a platform, fearing coercion into military service amid the Ukraine invasion.

PDP governorship aspirant unveils plan to end APC rule, transform Lagos economy

PDP governorship aspirant unveils plan to end APC rule, transform Lagos economy

Nigeria

6 months ago

Adelaja Adeoye pledged to transform Lagos with reforms in power, housing and governance, promising transparency and economic growth if elected governor.

OPM pastor announces free rehabilitation for repentant criminals, shares details

OPM pastor announces free rehabilitation for repentant criminals, shares details

Nigeria

6 months ago

Chibuzor Chinyere said OPM ran a free rehabilitation programme for repentant criminals, combining spiritual reform and vocational training for reintegration.

UTME 2026: JAMB announces fresh last-minute change for all candidates in northern state

UTME 2026: JAMB announces fresh last-minute change for all candidates in northern state

Education

6 months ago

JAMB has adjusted the UTME 2026 start time in Jos from 8.30am to 9am due to curfew, assuring candidates of safety and adequate security measures.

JAMB 2026: Police issue crucial security announcement as UTME begins nationwide

JAMB 2026: Police issue crucial security announcement as UTME begins nationwide

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria Police dismissed rumours on JAMB exam insecurity, deployed personnel nationwide, and assured candidates of safety ahead of the 2026 exams.

56 Prisoners to bag bachelor's degrees at top university

56 Prisoners to bag bachelor's degrees at top university

Education

6 months ago

NOUN included 56 inmates among 24,575 graduates at its convocation, expanding access to education and supporting rehabilitation through distance learning.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha