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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

2455 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Oyo govt announces week-long activities for Ladoja’s coronation as Olubadan

Oyo govt announces week-long activities for Ladoja’s coronation as Olubadan

Nigeria

7 months ago

List of 5 changes FG introduced to curriculum for basic, senior secondary, technical education

List of 5 changes FG introduced to curriculum for basic, senior secondary, technical education

Education

7 months ago

Reps reaffirm confidence in Speaker Abbas, dismiss talk of showdown

Reps reaffirm confidence in Speaker Abbas, dismiss talk of showdown

Nigeria

7 months ago

Meet Anambra man who started professional cooking at 8

Meet Anambra man who started professional cooking at 8

Nigeria

7 months ago

15,000 lives on the line as Anambra hospitals set for shutdown, details emerge

15,000 lives on the line as Anambra hospitals set for shutdown, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

PDP speaks out as APC defeats opponents in Adamawa state by-election

PDP speaks out as APC defeats opponents in Adamawa state by-election

Nigeria

7 months ago

Adamawa police take action over mob killing of woman over alleged witchcraft

Adamawa police take action over mob killing of woman over alleged witchcraft

Nigeria

7 months ago

Adamawa state police arrest three men for killing 60-year-old woman accused of witchcraft; suspects confess to beating and arson, case heads to court.

Kano man blinds stepmother in violent assault over 'Awara'

Kano man blinds stepmother in violent assault over 'Awara'

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kano state domestic dispute over Awara ends in violence as stepson blinds stepmother. The Sharia Court has remanded the suspect pending a verdict.

Lagos police ban Egungun public procession, issue serious warnings

Lagos police ban Egungun public procession, issue serious warnings

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lagos Police restrict Egungun festival to approved venues, banning street parades to prevent clashes, protect lives, and safeguard religious harmony.

NAFDAC seals Lagos skincare company over unsafe bleaching products

NAFDAC seals Lagos skincare company over unsafe bleaching products

Nigeria

7 months ago

NAFDAC shuts down Lagos skincare facility for producing unsafe bleaching products with banned chemicals, warns Nigerians on unregistered cosmetics.

Rivers LG Poll: Fubara loses grip as APC wins in suspended governor's council

Rivers LG Poll: Fubara loses grip as APC wins in suspended governor's council

Nigeria

7 months ago

All Progressive Congrss wins Opobo/Nkoro chairmanship election as Fubara stays away. RSIEC confirms Barr. James victory amid Rivers political crisis.

Is Akwa Ibom gov’t deducting ‘15% tithes’ from workers’ salaries? commissioner reacts

Is Akwa Ibom gov’t deducting ‘15% tithes’ from workers’ salaries? commissioner reacts

Nigeria

7 months ago

Akwa Ibom state government has denied deducting tithes from salaries, saying deductions are normal statutory taxes as probe begins into false report.

37-year-old Nigerian man faces deportation from US as Immigration arrests him, his offence disclosed

37-year-old Nigerian man faces deportation from US as Immigration arrests him, his offence disclosed

US

7 months ago

ERO Baltimore arrests Nigerian convicted of sex crimes against Maryland minor. He faces immigration court as U.S. authorities move for his removal.

ADC disowns El-Rufai’s alleged inauguration as police launch probe

ADC disowns El-Rufai’s alleged inauguration as police launch probe

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kaduna ADC has rejected El-Rufai’s alleged inauguration, calling it illegal as police probe violence and gunfire linked to the controversial gathering.

Muslims working on Fridays is unfair while Sunday is work-free, Reno Omokri argues

Muslims working on Fridays is unfair while Sunday is work-free, Reno Omokri argues

Nigeria

7 months ago

Reno Omokri has called for Friday half-day in Nigeria to allow Muslims attend Jumu’ah prayers, proposing work-hour shifts to maintain productivity.

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