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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

13 children die instantly as truck crashes into school bus

13 children die instantly as truck crashes into school bus

Nigeria

a month ago

Ondo judges protest as gov't slashes judiciary budget by 40 percent

Ondo judges protest as gov't slashes judiciary budget by 40 percent

Nigeria

a month ago

Gunshot heard as angry protesters block minister from entering finance ministry

Gunshot heard as angry protesters block minister from entering finance ministry

Nigeria

a month ago

Tension as residents rush to scoop fuel from fallen tanker, gov't wades In

Tension as residents rush to scoop fuel from fallen tanker, gov't wades In

Nigeria

a month ago

NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members

NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members

Nigeria

a month ago

Security agents rearrest former AGF Malami’s son after bail

Security agents rearrest former AGF Malami’s son after bail

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu returns to Aso Villa after Abu Dhabi sustainability summit

Tinubu returns to Aso Villa after Abu Dhabi sustainability summit

Nigeria

a month ago

President Tinubu has returned from Abu Dhabi after ADSW 2026, where Nigeria signed a UAE partnership deal and outlined plans for climate financing.

Reasons diaspora investors are losing confidence in Nigeria, explains Winhomes CEO

Reasons diaspora investors are losing confidence in Nigeria, explains Winhomes CEO

Nigeria

a month ago

Winhomes CEO Stella Okengwu said policy inconsistency, weak investment protection, and unclear compensation discouraged Nigerians in the diaspora from investing.

Apply Now: FG announces fully-funded overseas postgraduate scholarship for Nigerians

Apply Now: FG announces fully-funded overseas postgraduate scholarship for Nigerians

Nigeria

a month ago

PTDF opened applications for its 2026 overseas postgraduate scholarships, restricting awards to partner universities and approved oil and gas programmes.

Qatar Airways plane carrying 260 develops fault mid-air, heads back to Lagos

Qatar Airways plane carrying 260 develops fault mid-air, heads back to Lagos

Nigeria

a month ago

A Qatar Airways flight made an emergency return to Lagos after a technical fault was reported shortly after takeoff, with all 260 occupants evacuated safely.

Zamfara APC responds to reports of Gov Lawal’s alleged defection to party

Zamfara APC responds to reports of Gov Lawal’s alleged defection to party

Nigeria

a month ago

Zamfara APC has said it did not receive any defection letter from Governor Dauda Lawal and described reports of his planned move to the partyy as false.

ADC mentions what they will do to Tinubu to rescue Nigeria from him

ADC mentions what they will do to Tinubu to rescue Nigeria from him

Nigeria

a month ago

The ADC said removing President Tinubu was vital to reclaim Nigeria, citing governance failures, legislative manipulation, and questionable foreign lobbying deals.

Northern group slams Yari’s Geregu power appointment

Northern group slams Yari’s Geregu power appointment

Industry

a month ago

A northern group had criticised Senator Abdulaziz Yari’s appointment as Geregu Power chairman, questioning his wealth and warning of deeper poverty.

Court bars Rivers CJ from carrying out impeachment actions against Fubara

Court bars Rivers CJ from carrying out impeachment actions against Fubara

Nigeria

a month ago

A Rivers state High Court had restrained the Chief Judge and Assembly members from acting on impeachment plans against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Imams hold national prayer in Kano over insecurity

Imams hold national prayer in Kano over insecurity

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian imams had gathered in Kano for a national prayer, seeking divine intervention against insecurity and announcing plans for similar prayers nationwide.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha