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 (2019-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

2323 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Tears as newly sworn-in Lagos council vice chairman suddenly dies

Tears as newly sworn-in Lagos council vice chairman suddenly dies

Nigeria

a month ago

Police nab armed robbery kingpin allegedly behind Allen Avenue gold heist

Police nab armed robbery kingpin allegedly behind Allen Avenue gold heist

Nigeria

a month ago

2025 governorship: How Anambra community dumps kinsman, endorsed another candidate

2025 governorship: How Anambra community dumps kinsman, endorsed another candidate

Nigeria

a month ago

Igbo youths make crucial demands from Tinubu’s FG over SEDC funds

Igbo youths make crucial demands from Tinubu’s FG over SEDC funds

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria immigration targets one-week passport delivery with new centralised system

Nigeria immigration targets one-week passport delivery with new centralised system

Nigeria

a month ago

Police arrest self-proclaimed Islamic cleric with suspected human flesh

Police arrest self-proclaimed Islamic cleric with suspected human flesh

Nigeria

a month ago

FG warns as Niger and Benue Rivers hit dangerous levels

FG warns as Niger and Benue Rivers hit dangerous levels

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria issues urgent flood warning as Rivers Niger and Benue reach peak levels and major dams spill excess water, threatening communities across several states.

US court jails Nigerian for $1.6m romance scam, orders deportation

US court jails Nigerian for $1.6m romance scam, orders deportation

Nigeria

a month ago

US court sentences Nigerian Adetomiwa Akindele to nearly six years for defrauding an elderly woman of $1.6m in a crypto scam and orders deportation.

Court sends man to Kuje prison over alleged $500,000 fraud scheme

Court sends man to Kuje prison over alleged $500,000 fraud scheme

Nigeria

a month ago

EFCC arraigns Ndubisi Ugonna in Abuja for allegedly defrauding a victim of $500,000 through a fake investment scheme. Bail hearing is fixed for September 25.

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

a month ago

Thousands waited at Rivers Government House for Governor Fubara after emergency rule ended, but he failed to appear, leaving supporters frustrated and uncertain.

NAF airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists in Borno operation

NAF airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists in Borno operation

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian Air Force airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists and destroy a key hideout in Borno, disrupting insurgents’ ability to regroup and launch attacks.

Crowd besieges Rivers government house ahead of Fubara’s return

Crowd besieges Rivers government house ahead of Fubara’s return

Nigeria

a month ago

Hundreds of Rivers residents storm Government House Port Harcourt with drums and songs as Governor Fubara returns to office after six months of emergency rule.

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

a month ago

History returned to Nigeria’s schools as the Federal Government makes it compulsory from Primary 1 to JSS3 under the 2025/26 national curriculum reform.

Lagos probes viral video of students drinking, smoking in dormitory

Lagos probes viral video of students drinking, smoking in dormitory

Education

a month ago

Lagos State investigates a viral video of students allegedly smoking and drinking in a dormitory and warns schools of strict sanctions for negligence.

Oyo government debunks rumoured crude oil discovery in Ibadan

Oyo government debunks rumoured crude oil discovery in Ibadan

Nigeria

a month ago

Oyo State has dismissed reports of a crude oil discovery in Ibadan after an investigation confirmed that a well in Yemetu was polluted with diesel.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha