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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

Lagos unveils N225b Nigeria's most expensive British-owned primary school in Lekki

Lagos unveils N225b Nigeria's most expensive British-owned primary school in Lekki

Nigeria

a year ago

Ramadan: Ganduje's son distributes over 3, 000 bags of rice to constituents in Kano

Ramadan: Ganduje's son distributes over 3, 000 bags of rice to constituents in Kano

Nigeria

a year ago

Ramadan 2025: Nigerian governor announces state-wide month-long holiday for schools

Ramadan 2025: Nigerian governor announces state-wide month-long holiday for schools

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu urged to recognize MKO as ex-president, pay family 8-year salary

Tinubu urged to recognize MKO as ex-president, pay family 8-year salary

Nigeria

a year ago

RCCG marks Adeboye’s 83rd birthday with free surgeries, medical services

RCCG marks Adeboye’s 83rd birthday with free surgeries, medical services

Nigeria

a year ago

Elon Musk admits DOGE "accidentally" axed Ebola prevention program

Elon Musk admits DOGE "accidentally" axed Ebola prevention program

US

a year ago

Ramadan 2025: Sultanate council sets date for moon sighting in Nigeria

Ramadan 2025: Sultanate council sets date for moon sighting in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Sultanate Council urges Nigerian Muslims to sight Ramadan moon on February 28, 2025. Learn about Ramadan’s spiritual significance and moon-sighting process.

USAID-donated items among N1 trillion illicit drugs seized by NAFDAC

USAID-donated items among N1 trillion illicit drugs seized by NAFDAC

Nigeria

a year ago

NAFDAC seizes N1 trillion in illicit drugs, uncovers shocking storage violations, and faces threats from counterfeiters in a historic nationwide crackdown.

"Search for relevance": UK PM Starmer publicly mocks Badenoch for overrating her importance

"Search for relevance": UK PM Starmer publicly mocks Badenoch for overrating her importance

Europe

a year ago

UK cuts foreign aid as Starmer prioritizes defense, dismissing Badenoch’s influence. Move follows Trump’s push for Europe to boost security spending.

Macron corrects Trump on Ukraine aid in Washington meeting

Macron corrects Trump on Ukraine aid in Washington meeting

US

a year ago

France president Emmanuel Macron corrects Trump on Ukraine aid, stating Europe covers 60%. Social media reacts, and leaders discuss ceasefire amid war costs.

NJC pressured to investigate Benue chief judge as group issues ultimatum

NJC pressured to investigate Benue chief judge as group issues ultimatum

Nigeria

a year ago

Benue’s judiciary faces crisis as a transparency group demands NJC action against Chief Judge Ikpambese over misconduct, bias, and political interference.

5 dead, 20 missing as boat conveying burial guests capsizes in Delta

5 dead, 20 missing as boat conveying burial guests capsizes in Delta

Nigeria

a year ago

Boat accident in Warri South, Delta State, leaves five dead, 20 missing. Rescue efforts ongoing as authorities push for stricter maritime safety rules.

Buhari forced Me to run for Kaduna governor, El-Rufai makes bold statement about former president

Buhari forced Me to run for Kaduna governor, El-Rufai makes bold statement about former president

Nigeria

a year ago

Nasir El-Rufai reveals Buhari forced him into politics, criticizes APC’s decline, and hints at switching parties. Dismisses claims of failed ministerial screening.

"He was wrong" – Presidency counters Osinbajo’s claim at IBB’s memoir launch

"He was wrong" – Presidency counters Osinbajo’s claim at IBB’s memoir launch

Nigeria

a year ago

Bayo Onanuga refutes Osinbajo’s claim that Babangida tormented Tinubu, credits him for inspiring Tinubu’s politics, and calls his Abiola election admission overdue.

1996 Coup: Ohanaeze Ndigbo demands apology, N10t compensation from Tinubu after IBB's memoir

1996 Coup: Ohanaeze Ndigbo demands apology, N10t compensation from Tinubu after IBB's memoir

Nigeria

a year ago

Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges President Tinubu to issue an apology and pay N10 trillion in reparations over the 1966 coup misrepresentation and Igbo marginalization.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha