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

2057 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Obi shares Buhari’s last words to him before 2023 elections: “Don’t forget the poor”

Obi shares Buhari’s last words to him before 2023 elections: “Don’t forget the poor”

Nigeria

a month ago

Shettima explains how Tinubu sent him to see Buhari before he died

Shettima explains how Tinubu sent him to see Buhari before he died

Nigeria

a month ago

Details of how traditionalists were chased away during late Awujale's Islamic burial emerge

Details of how traditionalists were chased away during late Awujale's Islamic burial emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi finally visits Buhari's family in Daura after backlash, explains absence at funeral

Peter Obi finally visits Buhari's family in Daura after backlash, explains absence at funeral

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi under fire for missing Buhari’s burial despite Travelling to Rome for Pope's

Peter Obi under fire for missing Buhari’s burial despite Travelling to Rome for Pope's

Nigeria

a month ago

Full list of all proposed 46 new Nigerian states as received by House of Reps committee

Full list of all proposed 46 new Nigerian states as received by House of Reps committee

Nigeria

a month ago

Oluwo of Iwo reacts after soldiers chase traditionalists away from Awujale's funeral

Oluwo of Iwo reacts after soldiers chase traditionalists away from Awujale's funeral

Nigeria

a month ago

Oluwoof Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, praises Awujale's Islamic burial, calls it victory for Yoruba monarchy against secret cults and ritual burial practices.

Family member who was at Buhari’s deathbed details how he died suddenly in London clinic

Family member who was at Buhari’s deathbed details how he died suddenly in London clinic

Nigeria

a month ago

Family members and close associates of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari have revealed what transpired during the final moment of the leader.

9‑year‑old Muhammadu Buhari steals the show at book launch, bags scholarship

9‑year‑old Muhammadu Buhari steals the show at book launch, bags scholarship

Nigeria

a month ago

A boy named Muhammadu Buhari wins scholarship after stealing spotlight at the ex-president's aide Garba Shehu’s book launch with brilliant recital and poise.

Iconic photo, video show Tinubu standing beside Buhari’s body, Nigerians react

Iconic photo, video show Tinubu standing beside Buhari’s body, Nigerians react

Nigeria

a month ago

An iconic moment unfolds as Tinubu stands beside Buhari’s coffin in viral video. Nigerians react as late ex-president is buried in Daura with dignitaries present.

Niger PM arrives in Katsina to attend Buhari’s burial

Niger PM arrives in Katsina to attend Buhari’s burial

Nigeria

a month ago

Niger Prime Minister Ali Zeine has arrived Katsina to attend Buhari's burial, becoming the first foreign leader to touch down at Katsina for burial function.

First class graduate diagnosed with kidney failure, has one month to live, needs N45m

First class graduate diagnosed with kidney failure, has one month to live, needs N45m

Nigeria

a month ago

A young Nigerian first class graduate, Raphael Ezechukwu, has been told he now has 1 month to live due to both of his kidneys' failure. His family seeks public help.

Obi asks Atiku to cede ADC ticket: "Why should we have a northerner again?"

Obi asks Atiku to cede ADC ticket: "Why should we have a northerner again?"

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi has urged ADC to zone 2027 presidential ticket to South, pushing for equity and unity, as he confirms plans to contest in next presidential poll.

Buhari's nephew Mamman Daura, admitted in London hospital

Buhari's nephew Mamman Daura, admitted in London hospital

Nigeria

a month ago

President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew Mamman Daura hospitalised in London after ex-president's death, VP Shettima visits family, Nigerians reflect on legacy.

EndSARS, lazy youths, other viral moments that defined Buhari’s presidency online

EndSARS, lazy youths, other viral moments that defined Buhari’s presidency online

Nigeria

a month ago

Late President Buhari’s presidency saw viral controversies, Twitter ban, conspiracy theories and protests that shaped Nigeria’s digital history and public debate.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha