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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

Former IGP Egbetokun honoured by home community, praised by Senator Adeola

Former IGP Egbetokun honoured by home community, praised by Senator Adeola

Nigeria

6 months ago

US reacts as Nigeria fast-tracks, secures conviction of 386 terrorists

US reacts as Nigeria fast-tracks, secures conviction of 386 terrorists

Nigeria

6 months ago

Atiku makes fresh serious allegation against INEC, explains why ADC is being targeted

Atiku makes fresh serious allegation against INEC, explains why ADC is being targeted

Nigeria

6 months ago

FG issues digital IDs to 1.9m WAEC, NECO candidates

FG issues digital IDs to 1.9m WAEC, NECO candidates

Education

6 months ago

Stakeholders praise FG, Tantita over pipeline security gains

Stakeholders praise FG, Tantita over pipeline security gains

Nigeria

6 months ago

JAMB 2026: How to print your UTME examination slip

JAMB 2026: How to print your UTME examination slip

Education

6 months ago

US govt urged to impose heavy sanctions on Tinubu's administration officials

US govt urged to impose heavy sanctions on Tinubu's administration officials

Politics

6 months ago

Timi Frank has called for US visa bans and sanctions on Nigerian officials, alleging anti-democratic actions and warning of threats to democracy.

Former ADC chairman apologises after making allegation against journalist on Live TV

Former ADC chairman apologises after making allegation against journalist on Live TV

Politics

6 months ago

Ralph Nwosu has apologised on live TV after accusing a Channels TV anchor without proof during a tense interview over claims of ministerial offers.

Armed robbers cut off teacher’s hand with Machete in horrific Kano attack

Armed robbers cut off teacher’s hand with Machete in horrific Kano attack

Nigeria

6 months ago

Robbers in Kano severed a teacher’s hand after a failed gunshot during an attack. The victim was injured while trying to rescue another robbery victim.

Police storm "lion's den" criminal hideout, arrest notorious murderers, robbers in major operation

Police storm "lion's den" criminal hideout, arrest notorious murderers, robbers in major operation

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lagos Police arrested seven suspects linked to murders and armed robbery, recovered weapons, and launched investigations into multiple violent crimes.

US announces plan to begin automatic military enrollment for men

US announces plan to begin automatic military enrollment for men

US

6 months ago

The US proposed automatic draft registration for men aged 18 to 25, aiming to improve compliance and cut costs while sparking concerns about conscription

Deputy senate president blamed over Gawuna’s exit from APC, moves to block Garo’s nomination

Deputy senate president blamed over Gawuna’s exit from APC, moves to block Garo’s nomination

Nigeria

6 months ago

A group blamed Barau Jibrin for Gawuna’s APC exit and alleged moves to block Garo’s emergence as Kano deputy governor amid rising political tensions.

Tinubu warned against backing controversial candidate for Kano deputy gov

Tinubu warned against backing controversial candidate for Kano deputy gov

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kano stakeholders warned Tinubu over attempts to pressure Governor Yusuf to appoint a deputy facing corruption charges, calling for institutional integrity.

FG uncovered 45,000 ghost workers through BVN system

FG uncovered 45,000 ghost workers through BVN system

Nigeria

6 months ago

FG has uncovered 45,000 ghost workers using BVN integration, as Adeosun revealed how data and accountability measures helped reduce payroll fraud.

ASUU declares indefinite strike at popular northern university

ASUU declares indefinite strike at popular northern university

Education

6 months ago

ASUU at UniJos declared an indefinite strike after unpaid March salaries, halting lectures and exams while blaming delays from the Accountant General’s office.

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