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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

2824 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Supporters leave disappointed as Fubara fails to appear after Rivers emergency ends

Supporters leave disappointed as Fubara fails to appear after Rivers emergency ends

Nigeria

9 months ago

NAF airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists in Borno operation

NAF airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists in Borno operation

Nigeria

9 months ago

Crowd besieges Rivers government house ahead of Fubara’s return

Crowd besieges Rivers government house ahead of Fubara’s return

Nigeria

9 months ago

List of key history topics FG mandates for primary and JSS schools

List of key history topics FG mandates for primary and JSS schools

Education

9 months ago

Lagos probes viral video of students drinking, smoking in dormitory

Lagos probes viral video of students drinking, smoking in dormitory

Education

9 months ago

Oyo government debunks rumoured crude oil discovery in Ibadan

Oyo government debunks rumoured crude oil discovery in Ibadan

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigerians react as Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers state

Nigerians react as Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers state

Nigeria

9 months ago

President Tinubu has lifted the state of emergency in Rivers, restoring Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly after six months of federal control.

Niger governor Bago to withdraw ‘anti-religious, retrogressive’ law

Niger governor Bago to withdraw ‘anti-religious, retrogressive’ law

Nigeria

9 months ago

Christian youths urged Niger Governor Bago to scrap the new sermon approval law, calling it unconstitutional, anti-religious, and harmful to fundamental freedoms.

Yahoo boys worsening visa restrictions for Nigerians, says EFCC

Yahoo boys worsening visa restrictions for Nigerians, says EFCC

Nigeria

9 months ago

EFCC warned that fraud is fueling global visa restrictions for Nigerians as cybercrime damages the nation’s image and limits opportunities for lawful travelers.

Full list of universities with most NELFUND loan applications in September 2025

Full list of universities with most NELFUND loan applications in September 2025

Education

9 months ago

University of Maiduguri tops September 2025 NELFUND loan list with 43,204 applications as Nigerian students rush for federal funding to ease tuition costs.

Kano state takes notable action amid “uncontrolled influx” of immigrants

Kano state takes notable action amid “uncontrolled influx” of immigrants

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kano State plans a tough immigration law to limit migrant influx, citing security, economic, and social strain, drawing mixed reactions from leaders and aid groups.

Gunmen reportedly storm Jos apartment, abduct corps member, university student

Gunmen reportedly storm Jos apartment, abduct corps member, university student

Nigeria

9 months ago

Gunmen abduct a corps member and a University of Jos student from a home in Dong, Jos North, demanding N50m ransom as residents call for urgent security action.

2027: Tinubu's second term is a done deal in Jigawa - Gumel

2027: Tinubu's second term is a done deal in Jigawa - Gumel

Nigeria

9 months ago

Jigawa APC leaders declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid a “done deal” while inaugurating a Renewed Hope Sensitization office.

Adamawa police arrest shop owner for alleged violation of 14-year-old

Adamawa police arrest shop owner for alleged violation of 14-year-old

Nigeria

9 months ago

Adamawa police arrest 28-yr-old shop owner for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl who sought shelter from rain in Mubi South. Investigation and prosecution ongoing.

Speaker Abbas praised by prominent legislator amid internal frictions

Speaker Abbas praised by prominent legislator amid internal frictions

Nigeria

9 months ago

The House deputy spokesperson Philip Agbese lauds Speaker Abbas, Patrick Umoh and Boma Goodhead as rare examples of honesty in Nigeria’s politics.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha