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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

2805 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Gunmen invade UNILORIN hostels, brutalise student, flee with valuables

Gunmen invade UNILORIN hostels, brutalise student, flee with valuables

Education

11 months ago

Residents stranded, shops destroyed as heavy rainfall paralyzes Kano communities

Residents stranded, shops destroyed as heavy rainfall paralyzes Kano communities

Nigeria

11 months ago

US deports 8 convicts to South Sudan after Supreme Court greenlight

US deports 8 convicts to South Sudan after Supreme Court greenlight

US

11 months ago

FG puts 19-year-old presidential jet up for sale amid cost, safety concerns

FG puts 19-year-old presidential jet up for sale amid cost, safety concerns

Nigeria

11 months ago

Man sentenced to death over generator regains freedom after 26 years

Man sentenced to death over generator regains freedom after 26 years

Nigeria

11 months ago

Tension brews in ADC as Atiku signals interest in presidential ticket

Tension brews in ADC as Atiku signals interest in presidential ticket

Nigeria

11 months ago

Reason no force in ADC can unseat Tinubu in 2027, presidency explains

Reason no force in ADC can unseat Tinubu in 2027, presidency explains

Nigeria

11 months ago

Presidency tells ADC coalition to forget 2027 elections, expressing confidence that Tinubu will complete two terms while noting the opposition lacks unity.

Former Buhari minister declares war on Tinubu, says APC time is over

Former Buhari minister declares war on Tinubu, says APC time is over

Nigeria

11 months ago

Solomon Dalung says 2027 election will pit Nigerians against Tinubu’s government, saying there is no escaping of defeat for Tinubu as his handwork will bite him.

FULL LIST: Countries whose citizens don’t need a visa to enter United States

FULL LIST: Countries whose citizens don’t need a visa to enter United States

Nigeria

11 months ago

Travelers using the U.S. Visa Waiver Program must meet strict criteria, including ESTA approval and no recent visits to restricted nations like Cuba or Iran.

Desperate Nigerian man threatens to join Boko Haram over poverty, Issues one-week ultimatum

Desperate Nigerian man threatens to join Boko Haram over poverty, Issues one-week ultimatum

Nigeria

11 months ago

Viral video shows Nigerian man threatening to join Boko Haram over poverty, sparking debate on insecurity, radicalisation, and economic frustration.

JAMB 2025: List of universities in Nigeria that accept 140, 150, 160 UTME scores

JAMB 2025: List of universities in Nigeria that accept 140, 150, 160 UTME scores

Nigeria

11 months ago

The low 2025 UTME results has sparked admission fears as students explore polytechnics, colleges, gap years, and rely on counsellors for guidance.

Kano Hisbah annuls marriage of young couple for violating Sharia laws

Kano Hisbah annuls marriage of young couple for violating Sharia laws

Nigeria

11 months ago

Kano Hisbah Board dissolves secret marriage of young lovers, citing lack of parental approval and violation of Islamic marriage procedures under Sharia law.

Why the new coalition may collapse, Peter Obi’s former VP candidate speaks

Why the new coalition may collapse, Peter Obi’s former VP candidate speaks

Nigeria

11 months ago

Datti Baba-Ahmed warns ADC coalition may face internal crisis without clear 2027 presidential candidate, comparing it to APC’s 2015 strategic merger.

Nigerian senator’s aide resigns over N20,000 monthly salary after 25 years of loyalty

Nigerian senator’s aide resigns over N20,000 monthly salary after 25 years of loyalty

Nigeria

11 months ago

An aide to Senator Ipinsagba has resigned over N20,000 salary, citing economic hardship and ignored appeals, amid Nigeria’s new N70,000 minimum wage benchmark.

Kano man lands in prison for bathing in public while wearing bra

Kano man lands in prison for bathing in public while wearing bra

Nigeria

11 months ago

Kano man jailed for public indecency after bathing in women’s bras; court fines him and hails judgment as moral victory, warns against online immorality.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha