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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

Pope Francis: Fiery Catholic Priest, Fr. Ebube Muonso, tells church how to immortalise late leader

Pope Francis: Fiery Catholic Priest, Fr. Ebube Muonso, tells church how to immortalise late leader

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Suspected terrorists kill six in fresh attack on Kwara community

Just In: Suspected terrorists kill six in fresh attack on Kwara community

Nigeria

a year ago

US Vice President JD Vance who met Pope Francis day before his death shares his observation

US Vice President JD Vance who met Pope Francis day before his death shares his observation

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians react as catholic leader Pope Francis dies at 88

Nigerians react as catholic leader Pope Francis dies at 88

Nigeria

a year ago

Full list of new English tests for visa, citizenship applicants to UK

Full list of new English tests for visa, citizenship applicants to UK

Nigeria

a year ago

IVF: Egg donation is not a side hustle – UI cautions female students

IVF: Egg donation is not a side hustle – UI cautions female students

Education

a year ago

Quadri Alabi: Why we arrested Peter Obi's "poster boy", police speak, lawyer disagrees

Quadri Alabi: Why we arrested Peter Obi's "poster boy", police speak, lawyer disagrees

Nigeria

a year ago

Human rights lawyer accuses Lagos police of fabricating charges against Quadri Alabi, 17, after unlawful arrest despite DPP’s legal advice clearing him.

2025 UTME rescheduled as JAMB adjusts exam start date

2025 UTME rescheduled as JAMB adjusts exam start date

Education

a year ago

JAMB reschedules 2025 UTME to April 24. Candidates urged to print slips early, confirm exam centres, and prepare ahead for a smooth testing experience.

Photos: Peter Obi meets Alabi Quadri after release from prison, makes key promise to him

Photos: Peter Obi meets Alabi Quadri after release from prison, makes key promise to him

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi meets Quadri Alabi, teenager wrongly jailed for robbery, pledges educational support after release following police collusion exposed in Lagos.

CBEX obtained CAC, EFCC clearances to convince thousands of Nigerians, findings show

CBEX obtained CAC, EFCC clearances to convince thousands of Nigerians, findings show

Nigeria

a year ago

N1.3tn lost in CBEX Ponzi scheme as EFCC, SEC probe ST Technologies' fake AI trading scam that duped 600,000+ Nigerians with false investment promises.

Kwara demolishes shops, chases street traders as govt enforces strict rules, marketers react

Kwara demolishes shops, chases street traders as govt enforces strict rules, marketers react

Nigeria

a year ago

Kwara traders decry hardship as street trading crackdown in Ilorin leads to shop demolitions, arrests, and calls for Governor AbdulRazaq to halt enforcement.

Oyo govt confirms Legit.ng's report on planned demolition, gives reason

Oyo govt confirms Legit.ng's report on planned demolition, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

The Oyo state government has defended its heavily protested order given to owners of structures marked for demolition to vacate the buildings while they still can.

Nigerian governor’s aide beaten to death in cold blood by unknown assailants

Nigerian governor’s aide beaten to death in cold blood by unknown assailants

Nigeria

a year ago

Adamawa mourns as Gov’s adviser Thomas Godwin is murdered; police launch investigation into brutal killing amid rising insecurity and political violence.

JP2025: Osun governor performs live at Iyabo Ojo’s daughter's lavish wedding

JP2025: Osun governor performs live at Iyabo Ojo’s daughter's lavish wedding

Nigeria

a year ago

Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, performed on stage at Iyabo Ojo's daughter's wedding held at the upscale Five Palms venue in Oniru, Lagos yesterday.

List of African Countries that may be affected as Trump mulls shutting down US embassies

List of African Countries that may be affected as Trump mulls shutting down US embassies

Africa

a year ago

Trump considers closing U.S. embassies in Lesotho, Congo, CAR, and South Sudan in a global diplomatic overhaul under government efficiency reforms.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha