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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

Bill aimed at blocking public fund theft trapped in senate since 2023

Bill aimed at blocking public fund theft trapped in senate since 2023

Nigeria

6 months ago

NAHCON dismisses claims of contract rollover for 2026 Hajj

NAHCON dismisses claims of contract rollover for 2026 Hajj

Nigeria

6 months ago

Court throws out Malami’s bail application, backs EFCC detention

Court throws out Malami’s bail application, backs EFCC detention

Nigeria

6 months ago

Prominent south-south traditional kingdom backs Tinubu’s re-election, makes key demands

Prominent south-south traditional kingdom backs Tinubu’s re-election, makes key demands

Nigeria

6 months ago

EFCC and ICPC told to continue probe into ousted NMDPRA boss despite resignation

EFCC and ICPC told to continue probe into ousted NMDPRA boss despite resignation

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tinubu fixes date to present 2026 budget to National Assembly

Tinubu fixes date to present 2026 budget to National Assembly

Nigeria

6 months ago

Civil Defence fires assistant commandant general, 37 senior officers, reasons emerge

Civil Defence fires assistant commandant general, 37 senior officers, reasons emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

NSCDC dismissed an Assistant Commandant General and 37 senior officers in 2025 as part of disciplinary actions against misconduct and other violations.

Two killed, three Injured as truck crashes into multiple cars on busy Lagos road

Two killed, three Injured as truck crashes into multiple cars on busy Lagos road

Nigeria

6 months ago

Two people died and three were injured after a truck with alleged brake failure rammed into a bus and tricycles at Meiran Road, Lagos, LASTMA said.

CSO storms ICPC, EFCC HQs in Abuja, demands swift probe into allegations against NMDPRA boss

CSO storms ICPC, EFCC HQs in Abuja, demands swift probe into allegations against NMDPRA boss

Nigeria

6 months ago

A civil society group had protested at ICPC and EFCC offices in Abuja, urging a transparent investigation of allegations involving NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed.

US firm petitions IGP over alleged vandalisation of tanker, makes allegations against Nigerian army

US firm petitions IGP over alleged vandalisation of tanker, makes allegations against Nigerian army

Nigeria

6 months ago

US shipping firm NUJENIX Corporation petitioned the IGP over alleged seizure and vandalisation of its tanker, MT Thor, and claimed interference by armed personnel.

Buhari appointed wrong people to powerful positions, former first lady Aisha spills

Buhari appointed wrong people to powerful positions, former first lady Aisha spills

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari criticised her husband’s presidency, blamed a cabal for policy failures, and explained her support for Bola Tinubu in 2023.

Trump: 2 things that'll happen to Nigerians after US government's travel ban

Trump: 2 things that'll happen to Nigerians after US government's travel ban

Nigeria

6 months ago

The US government has imposed travel restrictions on Nigeria, suspending several visa categories and ordering shorter validity periods for others.

Trump: 2 reasons US gov't adds Nigeria to list of countries facing travel restrictions disclosed

Trump: 2 reasons US gov't adds Nigeria to list of countries facing travel restrictions disclosed

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Donald Trump added Nigeria to a US travel restriction list, citing security challenges and high visa overstay rates in a new proclamation.

New book reveals why Buhari didn’t back Osinbajo for president: "I don’t know him from anywhere"

New book reveals why Buhari didn’t back Osinbajo for president: "I don’t know him from anywhere"

Nigeria

6 months ago

A new book had revealed why Muhammadu Buhari withheld support for Yemi Osinbajo’s 2023 presidential ambition, citing Tinubu’s role and APC politics.

Tinubu asked to suspend NMDPRA boss following Dangote's weighty allegations

Tinubu asked to suspend NMDPRA boss following Dangote's weighty allegations

Nigeria

6 months ago

Timi Frank had called on President Tinubu to suspend NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed and order a probe following corruption allegations raised by Aliko Dangote.

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