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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

2779 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

DSS storms Abuja Hajj camp, arrests three wanted kidnappers

DSS storms Abuja Hajj camp, arrests three wanted kidnappers

Nigeria

a year ago

Adamawa vacancies: State civil service boss shares key updates, 'we received 96,102 applications'

Adamawa vacancies: State civil service boss shares key updates, 'we received 96,102 applications'

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano: Frustrated mother laments after event center ban disrupts daughter’s wedding plans

Kano: Frustrated mother laments after event center ban disrupts daughter’s wedding plans

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu meets Nigerian catholic bishops in Rome, calls for unity through diversity

President Tinubu meets Nigerian catholic bishops in Rome, calls for unity through diversity

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian Air Force eliminates terrorist leader Bello Turji's associate in precision strike

Nigerian Air Force eliminates terrorist leader Bello Turji's associate in precision strike

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra 2025: Prominent politician opens up amid reports he is working against Soludo's re-election

Anambra 2025: Prominent politician opens up amid reports he is working against Soludo's re-election

Nigeria

a year ago

Reactions as Kano shuts down event centers, bans celebrations: "Many families will suffer"

Reactions as Kano shuts down event centers, bans celebrations: "Many families will suffer"

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano State bans Kauyawa Day and suspends event centers, sparking mixed reactions over culture, security, business, and censorship laws in Northern Nigeria.

Atiku shares how he escaped assassination attempt: "They shot at me"

Atiku shares how he escaped assassination attempt: "They shot at me"

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar urges AUN Class of 2025 to embrace education, courage, and integrity, sharing personal stories and lessons from his journey to inspire graduates.

British-Nigerian Opeyemi Bright breaks record as UK City's youngest mayor

British-Nigerian Opeyemi Bright breaks record as UK City's youngest mayor

Nigeria

a year ago

Opeyemi Bright, UK-born Nigerian, becomes Barking & Dagenham's youngest mayor at 29, pledging to uplift community pride and promote local initiatives.

APC North-West stakeholders back President Tinubu for 2027

APC North-West stakeholders back President Tinubu for 2027

Nigeria

a year ago

APC North-West endorses President Tinubu for 2027 re-election, backs governors' second terms, as party leaders unite at Kaduna stakeholders’ meeting.

FG denies forming committee to reintegrate BEA scholars into Nigerian universities

FG denies forming committee to reintegrate BEA scholars into Nigerian universities

Nigeria

a year ago

FG denies forming committee for BEA scholars' reintegration, confirms BEA discontinuation, ongoing students to receive full support till graduation.

Massive manhunt launched after ten inmates escape from American prison: "Too easy"

Massive manhunt launched after ten inmates escape from American prison: "Too easy"

Nigeria

a year ago

Ten inmates escape New Orleans jail through wall breach; sheriff cites inside help, faulty infrastructure. Massive manhunt underway, three fugitives caught.

Hisbah seals hotel over alleged amoral operation, seizes 209 cartons of alcohol in Damaturu

Hisbah seals hotel over alleged amoral operation, seizes 209 cartons of alcohol in Damaturu

Nigeria

a year ago

Yobe state Hisbah, NDLEA, and NSCDC shut Maina Lodge in Damaturu, seize 209 cartons of alcohol, and close a house over alleged prostitution activity.

Kwara fashion designer sentenced to one-year jail term for EFCC investigator impersonation

Kwara fashion designer sentenced to one-year jail term for EFCC investigator impersonation

Nigeria

a year ago

Kwara tailor jailed 12 months for impersonating EFCC officer and defrauding ₦20k via cybercrime. Court orders refund, cheque forfeiture, and fine.

Scorching heat: Residents struggle as deodorant prices soar

Scorching heat: Residents struggle as deodorant prices soar

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano residents battle deodorant price surge amid extreme heat; many now use lemon or skip antiperspirants as costs soar due to supply chain issues.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha