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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

Exclusive: Husband of Anambra woman in viral tape tells own side of story: "She ruined my family"

Exclusive: Husband of Anambra woman in viral tape tells own side of story: "She ruined my family"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Hajj 2025: Nigerians turn to umbrellas, water bottles as Saudi warns of life-threatening heat

Hajj 2025: Nigerians turn to umbrellas, water bottles as Saudi warns of life-threatening heat

Nigeria

a year ago

Angry Kano man bites wife's cheek to prevent her from going out

Angry Kano man bites wife's cheek to prevent her from going out

Nigeria

a year ago

Forms are free: Adamawa to disburse N50,000 grants to 40,000 small business owners

Forms are free: Adamawa to disburse N50,000 grants to 40,000 small business owners

Nigeria

a year ago

Middle Belt youths stand by Tinubu, Borno’s Zulum, APC’s Balami affirms

Middle Belt youths stand by Tinubu, Borno’s Zulum, APC’s Balami affirms

Nigeria

a year ago

Northwest University Kano defies state policy, sparks outrage with sudden fee hike

Northwest University Kano defies state policy, sparks outrage with sudden fee hike

Nigeria

a year ago

FG cautions Abuja auto dealer over derogatory remark about civil servants

FG cautions Abuja auto dealer over derogatory remark about civil servants

Nigeria

a year ago

FG slams Abuja car dealer Alamin Sarkinmota for mocking Nigerian civil servants in viral AI Mercedes-Benz promo video, warns against disrespectful adverts.

Suspected drug dealer freed as youths attack police station, bank in Kwara

Suspected drug dealer freed as youths attack police station, bank in Kwara

Nigeria

a year ago

Youths clash with police in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, over arrest of alleged drug dealer. Gunshots, injuries, vandalism, and five arrests followed the chaos.

Inside Story: Why Kwara govt drags APC chieftain Mashood Mustapha, brother to court

Inside Story: Why Kwara govt drags APC chieftain Mashood Mustapha, brother to court

Nigeria

a year ago

Kwara ex-lawmaker Mashood Mustapha, brother sued by state govt for inciting unrest after complex demolition, hotel contract row, false declaration claims.

Obidient Movement clears air on rumoured Atiku-Obi joint ticket

Obidient Movement clears air on rumoured Atiku-Obi joint ticket

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi's Obidient Movement rejects Atiku VP offer claim, insists Obi is focused on 2027 presidency as coalition talks stir political speculation.

Truck crushes 16-year-old WAEC candidate returning from exam centre in Ogun

Truck crushes 16-year-old WAEC candidate returning from exam centre in Ogun

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy strikes in Ijebu Ode as WASSCE student Omobewaji Sanni is killed by a truck. Grieving mother seeks support for orphaned 3-month-old baby.

Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai list reasons Tinubu must be voted out

Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai list reasons Tinubu must be voted out

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku, Amaechi, and El-Rufai vow to challenge Tinubu in 2027, accusing his government of weaponising poverty and deepening Nigeria's multidimensional crisis

Tinubu makes swift moves after Kano sports fatalities, Mokwa floods

Tinubu makes swift moves after Kano sports fatalities, Mokwa floods

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu mourns Kano athletes killed in crash, activates emergency response to Niger flood disaster, pledges aid, safety reforms, and support.

Tinubu publicly snubs governor Sanwo-Olu during Lagos-Calabar coastal highway commissioning

Tinubu publicly snubs governor Sanwo-Olu during Lagos-Calabar coastal highway commissioning

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu snubs Sanwo-Olu at Lagos-Calabar coastal highway launch, fueling rift rumours amid controversy over demolitions and project transparency.

Prosecutors seek six years jail term for Simon Ekpa in Finnish terror case

Prosecutors seek six years jail term for Simon Ekpa in Finnish terror case

Nigeria

a year ago

Simon Ekpa faces six years in Finnish court over terrorism, incitement, tax fraud, and arms charges linked to Biafra separatist activities in Nigeria.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha