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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

Akwa Ibom approves N1.6 billion transport refunds for civil service job applicants

Akwa Ibom approves N1.6 billion transport refunds for civil service job applicants

Nigeria

10 months ago

FG slammed for protecting identities of terror financiers

FG slammed for protecting identities of terror financiers

Nigeria

10 months ago

ASUU: Lecturers set for biggest salary boost in over a decade as FG finalises deal

ASUU: Lecturers set for biggest salary boost in over a decade as FG finalises deal

Education

10 months ago

Nigerian army crushes bandits’ camps in Taraba, arrests key suspect after fierce operations

Nigerian army crushes bandits’ camps in Taraba, arrests key suspect after fierce operations

Nigeria

10 months ago

Coalition defends Matawalle over old video, says attacks are politically motivated

Coalition defends Matawalle over old video, says attacks are politically motivated

Nigeria

10 months ago

Are Imo police torturing and harvesting suspects' organs? facts emerge

Are Imo police torturing and harvesting suspects' organs? facts emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Adamawa govt approves fresh N12bn projects, details emerge

Adamawa govt approves fresh N12bn projects, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Adamawa has approved new infrastructure works including Gombi–Ngada bridges, road projects in Yola and facilities for six new chiefdoms and emirates worth billions.

New Defence minister mentions why he cannot afford to fail Nigerians

New Defence minister mentions why he cannot afford to fail Nigerians

Nigeria

10 months ago

General Christopher Musa told the Senate he could not afford to fail as he assumed the defence portfolio, citing widespread expectations for decisive results.

Soldiers beat policeman in Jos, seize his rifle as onlookers panic

Soldiers beat policeman in Jos, seize his rifle as onlookers panic

Nigeria

10 months ago

A confrontation between soldiers and police officers at a mall disrupted business activity as security agencies later restored order and sanctioned those involved.

US announces visa ban on Nigerian officials funding religious violence

US announces visa ban on Nigerian officials funding religious violence

Nigeria

10 months ago

Marco Rubio announced that the United States had restricted visas for individuals accused of religious persecution, focusing on Nigeria and other regions.

Trump names particular African country whose immigrants he does not want in US

Trump names particular African country whose immigrants he does not want in US

Nigeria

10 months ago

Trump rejected Somali immigrants and Minnesota leaders warned that a reported ICE operation could target lawful residents as federal immigration actions intensified.

Nigerian man sentenced to prison for using fake doc to obtain US scholarship, student visa

Nigerian man sentenced to prison for using fake doc to obtain US scholarship, student visa

Nigeria

10 months ago

A Nigerian national was sentenced to 41 months for using fraudulent student visa documents and bank accounts to commit scams, with losses exceeding $1 million.

US lawmakers list seven urgent measures to tackle alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria

US lawmakers list seven urgent measures to tackle alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria

US

10 months ago

US lawmakers and experts outlined seven major steps to address alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria after President Trump ordered a review of rising violence.

Bandits storm Kano community at night, kill residents, burn homes

Bandits storm Kano community at night, kill residents, burn homes

Nigeria

10 months ago

Bandits attacked a Kano farming community, killing residents, burning homes and looting properties, as security forces launched a manhunt for the fleeing attackers.

Zulum approves N706m scholarship for orphans whose security parents died in combat, others

Zulum approves N706m scholarship for orphans whose security parents died in combat, others

Nigeria

10 months ago

Zulum approved 706m naira in scholarships for CJTF orphans, health sciences students, repatriated Sudan returnees and postgraduate STEM scholars across Borno.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha