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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

2457 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Bandits re-abduct Zamfara trader one year after paying N2m ransom

Bandits re-abduct Zamfara trader one year after paying N2m ransom

Nigeria

7 months ago

PDP can’t delay decision on Wike any longer, says Bode George

PDP can’t delay decision on Wike any longer, says Bode George

Nigeria

7 months ago

'Dead' Boko Haram leader denies dying, insists he's alive

'Dead' Boko Haram leader denies dying, insists he's alive

Africa

7 months ago

ABU graduate writes emotional letter to Tinubu, begs for job: "I don't have food to eat"

ABU graduate writes emotional letter to Tinubu, begs for job: "I don't have food to eat"

Nigeria

7 months ago

US suspends work visas for Nigerian truck drivers, others, gives reasons

US suspends work visas for Nigerian truck drivers, others, gives reasons

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lagos Police arrest five over car snatching, buyer nabbed in Ibadan

Lagos Police arrest five over car snatching, buyer nabbed in Ibadan

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lagos Police arrest five suspects for snatching taxi driver’s car in Lekki, nab buyer in Ibadan as probe widens to recover weapons and stolen vehicles.

El-Rufai rejects statement disparaging Tinubu, says only verified accounts speak for him

El-Rufai rejects statement disparaging Tinubu, says only verified accounts speak for him

Nigeria

7 months ago

El-Rufai warns ADC Vanguard over fake quotes, says only his verified accounts reflect his views as group apologises for attributing remarks to him.

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese back to China, reasons emerge

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese back to China, reasons emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

The EFCC and NIS have deported 51 foreigners jailed for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud in Nigeria, bringing total repatriations to 102 amid crackdown.

Banditry: Concerns as Kwara communities ban truck drivers, make heavy allegations

Banditry: Concerns as Kwara communities ban truck drivers, make heavy allegations

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kwara South residents ban trucks over alleged ties with bandits, accusing drivers of aiding kidnappers as protests intensify in Ifelodun communities.

Influential Kano cleric makes key demand on Hajj subsidy, throws major challenge to leaders

Influential Kano cleric makes key demand on Hajj subsidy, throws major challenge to leaders

Nigeria

7 months ago

A prominent Kano Islamic scholar has appealed to the federal government to implement a 50% subsidy for Hajj costs, as is being done for Christians.

Apply now: FG invites application for top international role in Saudi Arabia

Apply now: FG invites application for top international role in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

7 months ago

Federal government invites Nigerians to apply for Director of Legal Affairs at OIC Jeddah. Apply via OIC portal before Sept 14, 2025 for global career role.

Suspects accused of killing and burning 13 wedding guests granted bail

Suspects accused of killing and burning 13 wedding guests granted bail

Nigeria

7 months ago

Plateau court has granted bail to 20 suspects accused of killing 13 wedding guests in Mangun. Case adjourned to October 13, 2025 for full hearing.

Former military president IBB reveals what is keeping Nigeria together

Former military president IBB reveals what is keeping Nigeria together

Nigeria

7 months ago

Former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida has mentioned that it is religious bodies' prayers that are maintaining the fragile cohesion holding Nigeria together.

"Why I rejected N26m bribe," Honest Nigerian police officer gives inspiring reasons

"Why I rejected N26m bribe," Honest Nigerian police officer gives inspiring reasons

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian officer Sentome Obi rejects $17,000 bribe, earns promotion, car and house as IGP honours him for integrity and commitment to fight corruption.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha