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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

2681 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Adamawa leaders gather as Fintiri hosts end-of-year unity and peace dinner

Adamawa leaders gather as Fintiri hosts end-of-year unity and peace dinner

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tinubu commissions 3,620 electric vehicles, other major projects in Borno

Tinubu commissions 3,620 electric vehicles, other major projects in Borno

Nigeria

6 months ago

US govt explains reason behind new visa limits on Nigeria

US govt explains reason behind new visa limits on Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

Female road sweeper killed by "reckless driver" reversing inside Lagos traffic

Female road sweeper killed by "reckless driver" reversing inside Lagos traffic

Nigeria

6 months ago

Coastal road: Okengwu tackles Works minister, denies claim Winhomes paid N50m for Ajah land

Coastal road: Okengwu tackles Works minister, denies claim Winhomes paid N50m for Ajah land

Nigeria

6 months ago

Unknown assailants open fire on herders, kill 13 cows in fresh Jos attack

Unknown assailants open fire on herders, kill 13 cows in fresh Jos attack

Nigeria

6 months ago

Full list of countries US suspends from green card applications

Full list of countries US suspends from green card applications

Nigeria

6 months ago

The US suspended green card and citizenship applications from Nigerians and other countries after expanding a travel ban over security and vetting concerns.

CJN Kekere-Ekun mentions what judiciary must do ahead of 2027

CJN Kekere-Ekun mentions what judiciary must do ahead of 2027

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Chief Justice of Nigeria urged the judiciary to protect its credibility ahead of 2027, calling for disciplined handling of election disputes and digital reforms.

Sharia law and Hisbah are not negotiable, Kano Islamic scholars reject US pressure

Sharia law and Hisbah are not negotiable, Kano Islamic scholars reject US pressure

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kano Islam scholars rejected alleged US pressure on Sharia law and Hisbah, calling it provocative interference and warning it could threaten interfaith coexistence.

FBI team up with Nigerian police to arrest Lagos-based int'l suspect

FBI team up with Nigerian police to arrest Lagos-based int'l suspect

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria Police have arrested Okitipi Samuel over a global phishing attack on Microsoft 365 users after a probe supported by US and UK security agencies.

Former presidential aide clarifies whether Buhari supported Osinbajo against Tinubu or not

Former presidential aide clarifies whether Buhari supported Osinbajo against Tinubu or not

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former presidential aide Babafemi Ojudu has said Muhammadu Buhari repeatedly assured Yemi Osinbajo of his support ahead of the 2022 APC preesidential primary.

INEC summons PDP factions to closed-door meeting, reasons emerge

INEC summons PDP factions to closed-door meeting, reasons emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

INEC has convened a meeting with rival PDP factions in its Abuja HQ, seeking clarity on leadership claims amid the party’s ongoing internal crisis

Fintiri presents N583bn 2026 budget to Adamawa Assembly

Fintiri presents N583bn 2026 budget to Adamawa Assembly

Nigeria

6 months ago

Governor Fintiri presented a N583.3bn 2026 budget to the Adamawa Assembly, prioritising capital projects, education, healthcare, and economic growth.

Reps move to bar vote buyers from contesting elections

Reps move to bar vote buyers from contesting elections

Nigeria

6 months ago

The House of Representatives approved major Electoral Act amendments, imposing tougher penalties for vote buying and mandating real time result transmission.

Boy stages own kidnapping, extorts N1.7m from rich mother

Boy stages own kidnapping, extorts N1.7m from rich mother

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lagos police uncovered a staged kidnapping after tracing a viral distress video and ransom payment, arresting five suspects linked to an extortion plot.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha