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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

Trump: List of documents you need to stay legally in US as mass deportation begins

Trump: List of documents you need to stay legally in US as mass deportation begins

Nigeria

a year ago

Sowore accuses police officer of stealing AI eyeglasses at protest

Sowore accuses police officer of stealing AI eyeglasses at protest

Nigeria

a year ago

Thieves invade Kano cemetery, cart away gravestones, gates

Thieves invade Kano cemetery, cart away gravestones, gates

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu shares who late Awujale said would win 2027 elections

Tinubu shares who late Awujale said would win 2027 elections

Nigeria

a year ago

Firewood seller’s son who wrote UTME 5 times emerges best graduating student in Nigerian university

Firewood seller’s son who wrote UTME 5 times emerges best graduating student in Nigerian university

Education

a year ago

Casualties recorded as Indonesian ship carrying over 560 passengers catches fire mid-water

Casualties recorded as Indonesian ship carrying over 560 passengers catches fire mid-water

Asia

a year ago

Tinubu is our choice for 2027, Emir of Daura declares during first lady’s visit

Tinubu is our choice for 2027, Emir of Daura declares during first lady’s visit

Nigeria

a year ago

Emir of Daura, hometown of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari hometown, backs Tinubu for 2027 as First Lady visits Buhari’s bereaved family.

WAEC announces date to release May/June 2025 WASSCE exam results

WAEC announces date to release May/June 2025 WASSCE exam results

Education

a year ago

WAEC has set August 4 to release 2025 WASSCE results. The council also denies cancellation rumours and urges the students to trust official updates.

London police mistake ex-Nigerian governor for mad man after spraying pounds at party, arrest him

London police mistake ex-Nigerian governor for mad man after spraying pounds at party, arrest him

Nigeria

a year ago

An ex-Nigerian governor was arrested in a London hotel after spraying pounds at party as EFCC reveals it's probing 18 serving governors over corruption.

Bakare reveals how late Awujale made Buhari APC president in 2015

Bakare reveals how late Awujale made Buhari APC president in 2015

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Tunde Bakare says the late Awujale, Oba Adetona, brokered APC merger that made Buhari president, urges Nigerians to protect unity and democracy.

President Tinubu finally visits Ijebuland for late Awujale’s fidau prayers

President Tinubu finally visits Ijebuland for late Awujale’s fidau prayers

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland at the eighth-day prayers, praising his wisdom, courage, and national impact.

ADC slams Tinubu over “desperate” northern appointments, says trust cannot be bought

ADC slams Tinubu over “desperate” northern appointments, says trust cannot be bought

Nigeria

a year ago

ADC blasts Bola Tinubu’s “token” Northern appointments, says Northerners won’t be deceived; urges real inclusion, not political consolation prizes.

Over 140 fall ill on cruise ship hit by unknown disease

Over 140 fall ill on cruise ship hit by unknown disease

World

a year ago

Centers for Disease Control is probing Royal Caribbean cruise outbreak as over 140 fall ill with diarrhea and vomiting. Notorious norovirus is suspected cause.

Buhari’s death won’t divide APC, Tinubu holds party together, Deputy senate president

Buhari’s death won’t divide APC, Tinubu holds party together, Deputy senate president

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian deputy senate president and APC’s Barau Jibrin says Tinubu remains the party's leader despite Buhari’s death, dismisses claims of crisis.

2,000 of 4,000 hectares Wike left for UNIABUJA covered by mountains, Pro-Chancellor claims

2,000 of 4,000 hectares Wike left for UNIABUJA covered by mountains, Pro-Chancellor claims

Education

a year ago

The University of Abuja pro-chancellor has reacted to the revocation of 7000 hectares from its land by the Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesome Wike.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha