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

2324 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Oyo government debunks rumoured crude oil discovery in Ibadan

Oyo government debunks rumoured crude oil discovery in Ibadan

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerians react as Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers state

Nigerians react as Tinubu lifts emergency rule in Rivers state

Nigeria

a month ago

Niger governor Bago to withdraw ‘anti-religious, retrogressive’ law

Niger governor Bago to withdraw ‘anti-religious, retrogressive’ law

Nigeria

a month ago

Yahoo boys worsening visa restrictions for Nigerians, says EFCC

Yahoo boys worsening visa restrictions for Nigerians, says EFCC

Nigeria

a month ago

Full list of universities with most NELFUND loan applications in September 2025

Full list of universities with most NELFUND loan applications in September 2025

Education

a month ago

Kano state takes notable action amid “uncontrolled influx” of immigrants

Kano state takes notable action amid “uncontrolled influx” of immigrants

Nigeria

a month ago

Gunmen reportedly storm Jos apartment, abduct corps member, university student

Gunmen reportedly storm Jos apartment, abduct corps member, university student

Nigeria

a month ago

Gunmen abduct a corps member and a University of Jos student from a home in Dong, Jos North, demanding N50m ransom as residents call for urgent security action.

2027: Tinubu's second term is a done deal in Jigawa - Gumel

2027: Tinubu's second term is a done deal in Jigawa - Gumel

Nigeria

a month ago

Jigawa APC leaders declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid a “done deal” while inaugurating a Renewed Hope Sensitization office.

Adamawa police arrest shop owner for alleged violation of 14-year-old

Adamawa police arrest shop owner for alleged violation of 14-year-old

Nigeria

a month ago

Adamawa police arrest 28-yr-old shop owner for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl who sought shelter from rain in Mubi South. Investigation and prosecution ongoing.

Speaker Abbas praised by prominent legislator amid internal frictions

Speaker Abbas praised by prominent legislator amid internal frictions

Nigeria

a month ago

The House deputy spokesperson Philip Agbese lauds Speaker Abbas, Patrick Umoh and Boma Goodhead as rare examples of honesty in Nigeria’s politics.

Mechanic arrested after selling client's Mercedes-Benz, swapping it for Corolla

Mechanic arrested after selling client's Mercedes-Benz, swapping it for Corolla

Nigeria

a month ago

Kano police arrested a 42-year-old mechanic who allegedly stole a client’s Mercedes-Benz, sold it in Kaduna, and pocketed ₦7 million after swapping it for a Corolla.

Kwara: PDP youth leader blasts APC gov’t over ‘wicked’ demolitions

Kwara: PDP youth leader blasts APC gov’t over ‘wicked’ demolitions

Nigeria

a month ago

Kwara PDP youth leader accused APC government of demolishing homes and businesses without compensation, calling the action “wicked” and insensitive.

Adamawa: Tears as man killed by men in military uniforms

Adamawa: Tears as man killed by men in military uniforms

Nigeria

a month ago

Armed men in military and vigilante uniforms abducted and killed a man in Adamawa’s Suktu district, prompting community outrage and calls for urgent investigation.

APC lawmaker smashes mace on colleague’s head, legislator hospitalised

APC lawmaker smashes mace on colleague’s head, legislator hospitalised

Nigeria

a month ago

Violence rocks Kwara APC as Ifelodun lawmakers clash over leadership, with a mace smashed on a member’s head and police arresting key council figures.

Kwara govt accuses PoS operators of aiding terrorists, kidnappers, details emerge

Kwara govt accuses PoS operators of aiding terrorists, kidnappers, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Kwara state warns that some POS operators aid kidnappers by laundering ransom money, urging citizens to report suspicious transactions and movements.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha