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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

Sunday Igboho removed from wanted list after Olubadan, others’ intervention

Sunday Igboho removed from wanted list after Olubadan, others’ intervention

Nigeria

8 months ago

Private jet carrying 8 crashes shortly after takeoff amid heavy storm

Private jet carrying 8 crashes shortly after takeoff amid heavy storm

US

8 months ago

Benue APC projects 500,000 new members, one million Tinubu votes

Benue APC projects 500,000 new members, one million Tinubu votes

Nigeria

8 months ago

JAMB announces actual date UTME registration will begin

JAMB announces actual date UTME registration will begin

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria to host major Hajj–Umrah expo 2026 in Abuja

Nigeria to host major Hajj–Umrah expo 2026 in Abuja

Nigeria

8 months ago

Photos break hearts as Ladoke Akintola’s once-fancy home lies in ruins

Photos break hearts as Ladoke Akintola’s once-fancy home lies in ruins

Nigeria

8 months ago

No appointments for non-APC members after 2027, Nentawe declares

No appointments for non-APC members after 2027, Nentawe declares

Nigeria

8 months ago

APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda had said only party loyalists would get appointments after 2027 elections, sparking debate over technocrats and governance.

Heartbroken Kwankwaso declares day Abba Yusuf defected as world betrayal day

Heartbroken Kwankwaso declares day Abba Yusuf defected as world betrayal day

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kwankwaso had declared January 23 as World Betrayal Day after Governor Abba Yusuf resigned from the NNPP, triggering sharp political reactions in Kano.

Impeachment: Rivers chief judge hailed for refusing to constitute panel against Fubara

Impeachment: Rivers chief judge hailed for refusing to constitute panel against Fubara

Nigeria

9 months ago

A pro democracy group said Rivers Chief Judge Simeon Amadi acted lawfully by refusing to probe Governor Fubara due to court orders and a pending appeal.

Bizarre video surfaces as wild animal breaks into major bank, triggers burglary alarm

Bizarre video surfaces as wild animal breaks into major bank, triggers burglary alarm

Nigeria

9 months ago

A wild deer has smashed through a Long Island, New York bank window, set off alarms, and ran loose before police safely guided the animal back outside.

Pastor Komaiya preaches love as foundation of leadership

Pastor Komaiya preaches love as foundation of leadership

Nigeria

9 months ago

Pastor Korede Komaiya has said love and strong welfare policies drove leadership in his ministry, addressing recent criticism over earlier remarks.

Full list: UI beats UNILAG, Covenant, UNN, OAU, others to emerge best in Nigeria

Full list: UI beats UNILAG, Covenant, UNN, OAU, others to emerge best in Nigeria

Nigeria

9 months ago

The University of Ibadan topped Nigerian institutions in the 2026 Times Higher Education rankings, with only UI and UNILAG making the global top 1000.

Trump withdraws Canada’s board of peace invitation after PM Carney's explosive Davos speech

Trump withdraws Canada’s board of peace invitation after PM Carney's explosive Davos speech

US

9 months ago

Donald Trump withdrew Canada’s invitation to the Board of Peace after Ottawa declined a $1bn fee, as European leaders questioned the body’s scope.

Police urgently deploy bomb experts, tactical units to Lagos schools after threat scare

Police urgently deploy bomb experts, tactical units to Lagos schools after threat scare

Nigeria

9 months ago

Police deployed officers to top Ikeja schools after WhatsApp threats forced closures, conducted security sweeps, and later declared the campuses safe.

University lecturer bows to student Emir Sanusi after first class, photo trends

University lecturer bows to student Emir Sanusi after first class, photo trends

Nigeria

9 months ago

A respectful exchange between Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and his lecturer at Northwest University, Kano, has sparked praise after going viral online.

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