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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

President Tinubu orders swift emergency response as flood wreaks havoc in Niger

President Tinubu orders swift emergency response as flood wreaks havoc in Niger

Nigeria

a year ago

Buhari sends heartfelt message to Tinubu family ahead of important program

Buhari sends heartfelt message to Tinubu family ahead of important program

Nigeria

a year ago

WAEC exam leaked to students days before scheduled date, experts weigh in

WAEC exam leaked to students days before scheduled date, experts weigh in

Education

a year ago

Finance minister, accountant-general slammed over delayed contractor payments

Finance minister, accountant-general slammed over delayed contractor payments

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian monarch raises alarm over drone-wielding insurgents, rallies support for army

Nigerian monarch raises alarm over drone-wielding insurgents, rallies support for army

Nigeria

a year ago

Soludo vindicated as ritual killing scandal rocks Enugu state

Soludo vindicated as ritual killing scandal rocks Enugu state

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Army Chief Buratai backs Tinubu’s economic reforms, tasks governors on insecurity

Former Army Chief Buratai backs Tinubu’s economic reforms, tasks governors on insecurity

Nigeria

a year ago

Buratai backs Tinubu’s economic reforms, urges governors on security, and calls for media responsibility in Nigeria's democratic and national security landscape.

Zamfara gov called out over alleged mismanagement of FG funds, ineffective governance

Zamfara gov called out over alleged mismanagement of FG funds, ineffective governance

Nigeria

a year ago

Zamfara CSO demands audit of FAAC funds under Gov. Lawal, citing poor impact on healthcare, education, infrastructure, and security in the state.

Court begins trial-within-trial over Kanu’s alleged forced confession

Court begins trial-within-trial over Kanu’s alleged forced confession

Nigeria

a year ago

Nnamdi Kanu’s trial sees DSS claim he admitted smuggling Radio Biafra gear into Nigeria; defence alleges coercion, forcing a trial-within-trial ruling.

Police arrest three Over Enugu Ritual Killings, Native Doctor at Large

Police arrest three Over Enugu Ritual Killings, Native Doctor at Large

Nigeria

a year ago

Enugu police rescue girl from ritual pit, arrest 3 suspects as native doctor flees. Decomposed bodies found; shrine demolished by state government.

MSSN UI honours 400 first-class students at grand award ceremony

MSSN UI honours 400 first-class students at grand award ceremony

Education

a year ago

The MSSN UI honours 400 first-class students, awards cash prizes, with Olowu of Owu advocating mentorship & financial support for academic success.

Outrage in Enugu as native doctor buries pregnant woman alive in sewage pit

Outrage in Enugu as native doctor buries pregnant woman alive in sewage pit

Nigeria

a year ago

A native doctor in Enugu allegedly buries victims alive in sewage pit; girl rescued, bodies found, suspect’s home demolished by state authorities.

Over 4,000 teachers fail qualification exam as council plans digital training initiative

Over 4,000 teachers fail qualification exam as council plans digital training initiative

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 4,000 Nigerian teachers fail TRCN May 2025 exam; TRCN plans digital literacy training to improve teacher qualification and certification rates.

CSOs demand probe, prosecution of Omoyele Sowore for cyberbullying, he reacts

CSOs demand probe, prosecution of Omoyele Sowore for cyberbullying, he reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

CSOs urge probe of activist Omoyele Sowore over cyber bullying, blackmail, and misuse of Sahara Reporters for targeted attacks and misinformation.

Nigerian soldier strips self naked, jumps inside muddy gutter after smoking hard substance

Nigerian soldier strips self naked, jumps inside muddy gutter after smoking hard substance

Nigeria

a year ago

Soldier runs wild after smoking substance in Onitsha; ARTMA operatives arrested for allegedly supplying it. Incident causes drama near Niger Bridge.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha