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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

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

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

Nigeria

10 months ago

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

10 months ago

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

10 months ago

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

10 months ago

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

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

Nigeria

10 months ago

Fintiri presents N583bn 2026 budget to Adamawa Assembly

Fintiri presents N583bn 2026 budget to Adamawa Assembly

Nigeria

10 months ago

Reps move to bar vote buyers from contesting elections

Reps move to bar vote buyers from contesting elections

Nigeria

10 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

10 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.

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

10 months ago

AdvoKC Foundation criticised the Senate’s inaction on the Audit Service Bill, warning that the delay weakened oversight and threatened Nigeria’s public finances.

NAHCON dismisses claims of contract rollover for 2026 Hajj

NAHCON dismisses claims of contract rollover for 2026 Hajj

Nigeria

10 months ago

NAHCON rejected reports of a contract rollover for the 2026 Hajj and said its procurement actions followed emergency timelines and existing procurement law.

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

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

Nigeria

10 months ago

The FCT High Court rejected Abubakar Malami’s bail request and ruled that his detention by the EFCC was lawful and supported by a valid remand order.

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

10 months ago

Ogbia Kingdom has backed President Tinubu for 2027, praised inclusive governance and sought more federal projects during a thank-you visit to Abuja.

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

10 months ago

Comrade Timi Frank said Farouk Ahmed’s resignation as NMDPRA CEO was insufficient and has urged the EFCC and ICPC to investigate corruption allegations fully.

Tinubu fixes date to present 2026 budget to National Assembly

Tinubu fixes date to present 2026 budget to National Assembly

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Tinubu announced the date to present the 2026 budget at N54.4 trillion to the National Assembly while seeking re enactment of the 2024 budget.

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

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

Nigeria

10 months ago

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

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha