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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

Over 15,000 applicants jostle for 3,000 civil service jobs in Akwa Ibom

Over 15,000 applicants jostle for 3,000 civil service jobs in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria

a year ago

Outcome of APC vs PDP battle at defence minister's polling unit finally announced

Outcome of APC vs PDP battle at defence minister's polling unit finally announced

Politics

a year ago

Obi, Abure in war of words ahead of nationwide bye-elections

Obi, Abure in war of words ahead of nationwide bye-elections

Politics

a year ago

Government takes action as heavy rainfall floods several communities in Yobe

Government takes action as heavy rainfall floods several communities in Yobe

Nigeria

a year ago

Finland officials move to ban burqa and niqab in schools, Muslims react

Finland officials move to ban burqa and niqab in schools, Muslims react

Nigeria

a year ago

Video as Tambuwal receives massive reception in Sokoto after EFCC questioning

Video as Tambuwal receives massive reception in Sokoto after EFCC questioning

Nigeria

a year ago

Explosion damages army storage facility in Ogun, details emerge

Explosion damages army storage facility in Ogun, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Explosion hits Nigerian Army storage facility in Ogun state, causing damage but no casualties, as investigation begins into cause and safety measures.

Kano court sends woman to prison over alleged witchcraft on children

Kano court sends woman to prison over alleged witchcraft on children

Nigeria

a year ago

A Kano woman has been remanded over an alleged witchcraft causing strange illnesses in girls, with case adjourned to Sept 15 as court denies bail.

FG to recruit up to 180,000 Nigerians as forest guards nationwide

FG to recruit up to 180,000 Nigerians as forest guards nationwide

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria begins National Forest Guards recruitment to protect reserves, curb crime in forests, and boost security through coordinated anti-drug measures.

Apply: FG rolls out interest-free loan scheme for tertiary institution Staff

Apply: FG rolls out interest-free loan scheme for tertiary institution Staff

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government has launched interest-free loan for tertiary staff, offering up to N10m for welfare, business, and training under the TISSF scheme.

JUST IN: Tinubu hosts WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala in closed-door meeting in Abuja

JUST IN: Tinubu hosts WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala in closed-door meeting in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu meets WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala in Abuja ahead of her second term, discussing trade issues impacting Nigeria, Africa, and the global economy.

Apply now: Nigerian state govt launches new digital opportunity for 1,000 women

Apply now: Nigerian state govt launches new digital opportunity for 1,000 women

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyo state and She Leads Africa launch free digital skills training for 1,000 women, covering marketing, design, video editing, and virtual assistance.

2027: Former president Jonathan told to step aside for Peter Obi in presidential race

2027: Former president Jonathan told to step aside for Peter Obi in presidential race

Nigeria

a year ago

The Obidient Movement urges Jonathan to back Peter Obi for 2027, as analysts warn divided opposition could boost ruling party’s re-election chances.

US clears $346 million precision weapons sale to Nigeria

US clears $346 million precision weapons sale to Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

US approves $346m weapons deal for Nigeria, including precision bombs and rockets, to strengthen counterterrorism and Gulf of Guinea security operations.

Drug peddlers should be made to wash public toilets, AGF Fagbemi demands

Drug peddlers should be made to wash public toilets, AGF Fagbemi demands

Nigeria

a year ago

AGF Lateef Fagbemi has urged community service for drug convicts as NDLEA unveils 46 vehicles, records major seizures tied to Nigeria’s insecurity.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha