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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

2894 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Bizarre video surfaces as wild animal breaks into major bank, triggers burglary alarm

Bizarre video surfaces as wild animal breaks into major bank, triggers burglary alarm

Nigeria

a month ago

Pastor Komaiya preaches love as foundation of leadership

Pastor Komaiya preaches love as foundation of leadership

Nigeria

a month ago

Full list: UI beats UNILAG, Covenant, UNN, OAU, others to emerge best in Nigeria

Full list: UI beats UNILAG, Covenant, UNN, OAU, others to emerge best in Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

Trump withdraws Canada’s board of peace invitation after PM Carney's explosive Davos speech

Trump withdraws Canada’s board of peace invitation after PM Carney's explosive Davos speech

US

a month ago

Police urgently deploy bomb experts, tactical units to Lagos schools after threat scare

Police urgently deploy bomb experts, tactical units to Lagos schools after threat scare

Nigeria

a month ago

University lecturer bows to student Emir Sanusi after first class, photo trends

University lecturer bows to student Emir Sanusi after first class, photo trends

Nigeria

a month ago

US announces suspension of certain visa issuance to Nigerians

US announces suspension of certain visa issuance to Nigerians

Nigeria

a month ago

The United States announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerians, affecting visitor, student and immigrant visas from January 2026.

Ogun gov't suspends Awujale selection process after KWAM 1's petition

Ogun gov't suspends Awujale selection process after KWAM 1's petition

Nigeria

a month ago

Ogun State Government has suspended the Awujale selection process again after receiving a fresh petition, directing kingmakers to halt all actions.

Full list: Countries Trump invited to "Board of Peace for Gaza"

Full list: Countries Trump invited to "Board of Peace for Gaza"

Nigeria

a month ago

Trump invited dozens of world leaders to join a Gaza peace board ahead of Davos, but confirmations were limited as key allies declined or hesitated.

Heartbreaking video shows only survivor of Vaal school crash speaking

Heartbreaking video shows only survivor of Vaal school crash speaking

Africa

a month ago

A viral video showed the only survivor of the Vaal school crash speaking from an ambulance as 14 other children lost their lives in the tragic crash.

NYSC issues fresh directives to PCMs travelling to camps nationwide

NYSC issues fresh directives to PCMs travelling to camps nationwide

Nigeria

a month ago

NYSC had issued fresh travel and safety directives to 2026 Batch A corps members, warned against night travel, and adjusted camp deployments nationwide.

China’s population falls to record low as youth shun marriage over living costs

China’s population falls to record low as youth shun marriage over living costs

Asia

a month ago

China’s population shrank again in 2025 as births fell 17 percent to a record low, raising fresh concerns over ageing, workforce decline and economic strain.

Eyewitness recounts moments before Vaal crash killed 13 schoolchildren

Eyewitness recounts moments before Vaal crash killed 13 schoolchildren

Nigeria

a month ago

An eyewitness described how reckless overtaking led to a deadly Vaal crash that killed 13 schoolchildren, as police opened culpable homicide cases.

NNPC dismisses bullying claims as Omotowa’s exit sparks speculation

NNPC dismisses bullying claims as Omotowa’s exit sparks speculation

Nigeria

a month ago

NNPC Ltd officials and industry analysts dismissed claims of bullying linked to Engr. Seyi Omotowa’s resignation, describing his exit as a routine transition.

Father who lost daughter in crash that killed 14 children describes pain

Father who lost daughter in crash that killed 14 children describes pain

Africa

a month ago

The Vaal crash in Guateng death toll has risen to 14 as police opened a culpable homicide case and a father mourned his daughter killed in the tragedy.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha