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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

Anglican church bars Wike, other politicians from pulpit after controversial outburst

Anglican church bars Wike, other politicians from pulpit after controversial outburst

Nigeria

a year ago

Kaduna cleric invokes explosive prayer in Peter Obi’s presence, says may unfit leaders die

Kaduna cleric invokes explosive prayer in Peter Obi’s presence, says may unfit leaders die

Nigeria

a year ago

Chinedu Okeke: 5 things JAMB found out about UTME 2025 top scorer amid suspicion of foul play

Chinedu Okeke: 5 things JAMB found out about UTME 2025 top scorer amid suspicion of foul play

Education

a year ago

US, UK parliaments send delegates to learn about Nigeria’s House of Reps

US, UK parliaments send delegates to learn about Nigeria’s House of Reps

Nigeria

a year ago

Is Tinubu behind opposition coalition setbacks? Presidency responds

Is Tinubu behind opposition coalition setbacks? Presidency responds

Politics

a year ago

2027 elections: Presidency boasts Atiku and Obi can’t beat Tinubu even on joint ticket

2027 elections: Presidency boasts Atiku and Obi can’t beat Tinubu even on joint ticket

Nigeria

a year ago

LASU alumna emerges best graduating female student at Nigerian Law School

LASU alumna emerges best graduating female student at Nigerian Law School

Education

a year ago

Lagos State University’s Maryam Lawal shines at Nigerian Law School, named Best Graduating Female Student and 2nd overall among 7,134 new lawyers in Abuja

Bandits invade Kwara communities, kill 3 vigilantes, steal over 100 cows in fresh attacks

Bandits invade Kwara communities, kill 3 vigilantes, steal over 100 cows in fresh attacks

Nigeria

a year ago

Armed bandits invaded Kwara communities in Patigi and Edu LGAs, killing three vigilantes, leaving many others injured. Over 100 cows were stolen during the raid.

Butchers shut down Ilorin abattoir in protest against sudden hike in daily levies

Butchers shut down Ilorin abattoir in protest against sudden hike in daily levies

Nigeria

a year ago

Kwara state butchers are protesting N500 to N2,000 slaughter levy hike, warning of meat scarcity, price surge, and hardship in Ilorin markets if not reversed.

US arrests Chinese hacker in Italy for cyberattacks on American institutions

US arrests Chinese hacker in Italy for cyberattacks on American institutions

US

a year ago

Chinese hacker Xu Zewei arrested for U.S. cyberattacks targeting COVID-19 research, Microsoft Exchange servers, and sensitive policy data in HAFNIUM campaign.

Japa: Canada sets N17 million as minimum fund for skilled worker immigrants

Japa: Canada sets N17 million as minimum fund for skilled worker immigrants

US

a year ago

Canada raises Express Entry proof of funds to CAD $15,263; affects skilled worker applicants. Update required by July 28 to remain eligible in 2025 pool.

JAMB announces sanctions on CBT centres caught covering CCTV cameras during 2025 UTME

JAMB announces sanctions on CBT centres caught covering CCTV cameras during 2025 UTME

Nigeria

a year ago

JAMB to delist 130 CBT centres for exam malpractice, CCTV tampering, and sabotage; seeks MTN’s support to improve digital monitoring and infrastructure.

Adelabu says FG can no longer afford power subsidy, higher tariff coming

Adelabu says FG can no longer afford power subsidy, higher tariff coming

Nigeria

a year ago

FG plans cost-reflective electricity tariff to curb N4tr subsidy debt, but Nigerians decry poor service, unstable supply, and lack of infrastructure.

Over 90% of deadly bandits in Katsina are known locals with traceable roots, claims Radda

Over 90% of deadly bandits in Katsina are known locals with traceable roots, claims Radda

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Radda says over 90% of Katsina bandits are locals as he introduces youth-led security initiative to tackle rising insecurity across the state.

Oko killings: Anambra police arrest cult leader behind carnage and abductions

Oko killings: Anambra police arrest cult leader behind carnage and abductions

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra police arrest cult leader "Bus-Stop" linked to Oko killings; intensify patrols, community outreach, and anti-crime operations to restore peace.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha