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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

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 year ago

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 year ago

Niger PM arrives in Katsina to attend Buhari’s burial

Niger PM arrives in Katsina to attend Buhari’s burial

Nigeria

a year ago

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 year ago

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 year ago

Buhari's nephew Mamman Daura, admitted in London hospital

Buhari's nephew Mamman Daura, admitted in London hospital

Nigeria

a year ago

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 year ago

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

Buhari’s death: US, China, India react to Nigerian leader’s passing

Buhari’s death: US, China, India react to Nigerian leader’s passing

Nigeria

a year ago

US, China and India have joined millions of Nigerians to mourn ex-president Buhari's passing, honoring his democratic legacy and role in respective diplomatic ties.

Breaking: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82

Breaking: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82 in London; twice led Nigeria and made history with 2015 election victory. His family announced on Sunday.

Failed prophecies about Buhari by prominent pastors surface after his death

Failed prophecies about Buhari by prominent pastors surface after his death

Nigeria

a year ago

Failed death and election prophecies about the late former President Muhammadu Buhari have resurfaced, exposing how pastors mixed politics with divine predictions.

El-Rufai reacts to mentor Buhari’s death, recounts late president’s virtues

El-Rufai reacts to mentor Buhari’s death, recounts late president’s virtues

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai mourns Buhari, calling him mentor and symbol of integrity who shaped APC, led Nigeria with resilience and vision.

Buhari’s last official emotional statement emerges as Nigeria mourns leader's death

Buhari’s last official emotional statement emerges as Nigeria mourns leader's death

Nigeria

a year ago

Late Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s last statement mourned Aminu Dantata, praising his philanthropy, business legacy and mentorship across West Africa.

Tinubu tells VP Shettima what to do as Buhari dies in UK

Tinubu tells VP Shettima what to do as Buhari dies in UK

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu confirms Buhari’s death in London, sends Vice President Kashim Shettima to UK to return late ex-president’s body; flags to fly at half staff.

Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept Venezuelan criminal deportees

Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept Venezuelan criminal deportees

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria has rejected the US push to take Venezuelan criminal deportees, citing overpopulation and plans to focus on fair trade and national interests.

Ex-Kogi CPS Onogwu Muhammed called to bar, vows to champion justice reform

Ex-Kogi CPS Onogwu Muhammed called to bar, vows to champion justice reform

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Kogi Chief Press Secretary Onogwu Muhammed called to Bar, vows to reform justice system and defend human rights through law and legal advocacy.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha