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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

2756 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Kano: “We knew he was a thief," Neighbour speaks as 20-year-old confessed to serial killings

Kano: “We knew he was a thief," Neighbour speaks as 20-year-old confessed to serial killings

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra: Hausa community sends key message to Soludo-led govt as election draws near

Anambra: Hausa community sends key message to Soludo-led govt as election draws near

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra election 2025: PDP chairman, others declare support for LP candidate, Moghalu, give reasons

Anambra election 2025: PDP chairman, others declare support for LP candidate, Moghalu, give reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Agege LG vice chair Abiola Backs Obasa’s son for council poll, declares loyalty to party decision

Agege LG vice chair Abiola Backs Obasa’s son for council poll, declares loyalty to party decision

Nigeria

a year ago

Pope Francis ignores doctors’ warnings in his final days, fresh details emerge

Pope Francis ignores doctors’ warnings in his final days, fresh details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

NNPCL: Lawyers storm AGF's office as protest for probe of Kyari enters day 2

NNPCL: Lawyers storm AGF's office as protest for probe of Kyari enters day 2

Nigeria

a year ago

Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom lead Nigeria's HIV burden as over two million live with virus

Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom lead Nigeria's HIV burden as over two million live with virus

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 2 million Nigerians live with HIV, led by Rivers and Benue. Govt boosts funding for ART access amid rising deaths and gaps in mother-child prevention.

IGP orders withdrawal of mobile police officers from VIPs

IGP orders withdrawal of mobile police officers from VIPs

Nigeria

a year ago

IGP Egbetokun has ended the deployment of MOPOL officers as VIP escorts, citing misuse. Egbetokun then ordered tactical reforms, training, and redeployment.

Afenifere leader praises Tinubu’s leadership during Remi Tinubu’s Akure visit

Afenifere leader praises Tinubu’s leadership during Remi Tinubu’s Akure visit

Nigeria

a year ago

First Lady Remi Tinubu visits Ondo, Pa Fasoranti lauds President Tinubu, launches RHI projects, distributes grants, healthcare kits to boost development.

Protesters storm AGF's Office, Demand Prosecution of Mele Kyari

Protesters storm AGF's Office, Demand Prosecution of Mele Kyari

Nigeria

a year ago

5,000 protestors urge AGF to probe Mele Kyari over NNPCL refinery fraud, $2B Matrix Energy deal & demand full judicial review of past transactions.

Anambra: Igbos in diaspora take notable action amid prolonged challenges in Nigeria's health sector

Anambra: Igbos in diaspora take notable action amid prolonged challenges in Nigeria's health sector

Nigeria

a year ago

Twelve Anambra doctors based abroad launch world-class hospital in Anambra to curb medical tourism and improve healthcare access in Nigeria by 2026.

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis in his casket as funeral plans bgin

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis in his casket as funeral plans bgin

Nigeria

a year ago

Pope Francis dies at 88 after stroke; funeral set for Saturday in Vatican. World leaders to attend as cardinals plan conclave to choose next pope.

Nigerian university students groan over power rationing amid country's electricity challenges

Nigerian university students groan over power rationing amid country's electricity challenges

Education

a year ago

Modibbo Adama University students decry limited electricity during exams, affecting studies and water supply, as school cites high tariffs and solar plans.

Herdsmen invade cashew farm in Oyo, vandalise fruit-bearing trees

Herdsmen invade cashew farm in Oyo, vandalise fruit-bearing trees

Nigeria

a year ago

Herders destroy cashew trees in Oyo's Okegba village, leaving families devastated. Victims seek legal aid, justice, and protection for local farmers.

Adamawa man who grew up poor and hardly eats thrives in aviation work, "a testimony"

Adamawa man who grew up poor and hardly eats thrives in aviation work, "a testimony"

Nigeria

a year ago

Aviation officer John Obidah uplifts Adamawa’s Demsa community with school projects, boreholes, and youth support, urging self-reliance and perseverance.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha