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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

2820 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Suspects accused of killing and burning 13 wedding guests granted bail

Suspects accused of killing and burning 13 wedding guests granted bail

Nigeria

10 months ago

Former military president IBB reveals what is keeping Nigeria together

Former military president IBB reveals what is keeping Nigeria together

Nigeria

10 months ago

"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

10 months ago

Hundreds dead as devastating rainfall triggers heavy flood, ravages communities

Hundreds dead as devastating rainfall triggers heavy flood, ravages communities

Asia

10 months ago

How civil servants awarded billion-naira contracts without minister’s knowledge, Wike spills

How civil servants awarded billion-naira contracts without minister’s knowledge, Wike spills

Nigeria

10 months ago

Eyewitness shares what really happened in Auchi accident involving Dangote truck

Eyewitness shares what really happened in Auchi accident involving Dangote truck

Nigeria

10 months ago

Court jails three internet fraudsters arrested in OOPL sting

Court jails three internet fraudsters arrested in OOPL sting

Nigeria

10 months ago

EFCC secures conviction of three internet fraudsters arrested at OOPL sting in Abeokuta. Court jails them, orders fines, restitution, and forfeitures.

Bandits invade mosque, open fire at worshippers while praying, many dead

Bandits invade mosque, open fire at worshippers while praying, many dead

Nigeria

10 months ago

Bandits kill 13 worshippers in Katsina mosque attack during dawn prayers. Government deploys security, vows justice, and consoles bereaved families.

Armed vigilantes storm corpers' lodge, strip, brutalise, female corps member in Anambra, video trends

Armed vigilantes storm corpers' lodge, strip, brutalise, female corps member in Anambra, video trends

Nigeria

10 months ago

Vigilantes assault corps members in Anambra, beating and stripping female victim. Rights groups demand justice, investigation, and NYSC protection.

Prof. Haruna Musa assumes office as Bayero University’s 12th vice-chancellor

Prof. Haruna Musa assumes office as Bayero University’s 12th vice-chancellor

Education

10 months ago

Professor Haruna Musa becomes BUK’s 12th Vice-Chancellor, pledging integrity and innovation as he builds on Sagir Abbas’s achievements and reforms.

Why it's impossible for Kwankwaso to join APC, Buba Galadima shares

Why it's impossible for Kwankwaso to join APC, Buba Galadima shares

Nigeria

10 months ago

NNPP’s Buba Galadima says ex-gov Kwankwaso won’t join APC, accusing FG of fueling Kano emirship crisis with parallel emir and federal security backing.

62 kidnap victims escape after airstrikes hit bandits’ camps in Katsina

62 kidnap victims escape after airstrikes hit bandits’ camps in Katsina

Nigeria

10 months ago

62 kidnap victims escape as Nigerian Air Force airstrikes hit bandits’ camps in Katsina. Government deploys Quick Response Wing to secure communities.

FG to pay mothers to send children to school under new reforms

FG to pay mothers to send children to school under new reforms

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigeria launches BETA reforms with free technical college tuition, cash transfers, teachers training, STEMM grants, and N22,500 student stipends.

DNA crisis: One in four paternity tests in Nigeria disproves fatherhood, report shows

DNA crisis: One in four paternity tests in Nigeria disproves fatherhood, report shows

Nigeria

10 months ago

Smart DNA report shows that 25% of Nigerian paternity tests disprove fatherhood as immigration DNA cases surge amid calls for reforms and paternity fraud laws.

Davido's family paying Osun workers' salaries as FG withholds funds, reveals Bode George

Davido's family paying Osun workers' salaries as FG withholds funds, reveals Bode George

Nigeria

10 months ago

Bode George alleges that Davido, father, and Governor Adeleke pay Osun workers’ salaries as FG withholds funds; says Adeleke rejected APC defection.

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