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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

3094 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

ABU graduate writes emotional letter to Tinubu, begs for job: "I don't have food to eat"

ABU graduate writes emotional letter to Tinubu, begs for job: "I don't have food to eat"

Nigeria

a year ago

US suspends work visas for Nigerian truck drivers, others, gives reasons

US suspends work visas for Nigerian truck drivers, others, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos Police arrest five over car snatching, buyer nabbed in Ibadan

Lagos Police arrest five over car snatching, buyer nabbed in Ibadan

Nigeria

a year ago

El-Rufai rejects statement disparaging Tinubu, says only verified accounts speak for him

El-Rufai rejects statement disparaging Tinubu, says only verified accounts speak for him

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese back to China, reasons emerge

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese back to China, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Banditry: Concerns as Kwara communities ban truck drivers, make heavy allegations

Banditry: Concerns as Kwara communities ban truck drivers, make heavy allegations

Nigeria

a year ago

Kwara South residents ban trucks over alleged ties with bandits, accusing drivers of aiding kidnappers as protests intensify in Ifelodun communities.

Influential Kano cleric makes key demand on Hajj subsidy, throws major challenge to leaders

Influential Kano cleric makes key demand on Hajj subsidy, throws major challenge to leaders

Nigeria

a year ago

A prominent Kano Islamic scholar has appealed to the federal government to implement a 50% subsidy for Hajj costs, as is being done for Christians.

Apply now: FG invites application for top international role in Saudi Arabia

Apply now: FG invites application for top international role in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal government invites Nigerians to apply for Director of Legal Affairs at OIC Jeddah. Apply via OIC portal before Sept 14, 2025 for global career role.

Suspects accused of killing and burning 13 wedding guests granted bail

Suspects accused of killing and burning 13 wedding guests granted bail

Nigeria

a year ago

Plateau court has granted bail to 20 suspects accused of killing 13 wedding guests in Mangun. Case adjourned to October 13, 2025 for full hearing.

Former military president IBB reveals what is keeping Nigeria together

Former military president IBB reveals what is keeping Nigeria together

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida has mentioned that it is religious bodies' prayers that are maintaining the fragile cohesion holding Nigeria together.

"Why I rejected N26m bribe," Honest Nigerian police officer gives inspiring reasons

"Why I rejected N26m bribe," Honest Nigerian police officer gives inspiring reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian officer Sentome Obi rejects $17,000 bribe, earns promotion, car and house as IGP honours him for integrity and commitment to fight corruption.

Hundreds dead as devastating rainfall triggers heavy flood, ravages communities

Hundreds dead as devastating rainfall triggers heavy flood, ravages communities

Asia

a year ago

Monsoon floods in Pakistan kill nearly 400, devastate villages, cut roads and power, as authorities warn of more rain and looming urban flooding in Karachi.

How civil servants awarded billion-naira contracts without minister’s knowledge, Wike spills

How civil servants awarded billion-naira contracts without minister’s knowledge, Wike spills

Nigeria

a year ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike denies N5.2bn debt claims, blames civil servants for illegal contracts, vows to pay only verified and approved projects.

Eyewitness shares what really happened in Auchi accident involving Dangote truck

Eyewitness shares what really happened in Auchi accident involving Dangote truck

Nigeria

a year ago

An eyewitness clears Dangote truck in Auchi crash as activist VeryDarkMan accuses company of neglecting victims amid rising protests in Edo State.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha