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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

2900 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Kaduna reciter emerges champion at National Quranic Competition

Kaduna reciter emerges champion at National Quranic Competition

Nigeria

2 months ago

British envoy, governors visit Anthony Joshua after fatal crash

British envoy, governors visit Anthony Joshua after fatal crash

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tax reforms: 100 CSOs back NASS handling of new laws

Tax reforms: 100 CSOs back NASS handling of new laws

Nigeria

2 months ago

Anthony Joshua: Nigerians react as boxing star is involved in Ogun crash

Anthony Joshua: Nigerians react as boxing star is involved in Ogun crash

Nigeria

2 months ago

Unidentified gunmen kill two siblings, abduct four in Gombe

Unidentified gunmen kill two siblings, abduct four in Gombe

Nigeria

2 months ago

Obaseki reacts to attack and abduction of cousin Pedro in Benin

Obaseki reacts to attack and abduction of cousin Pedro in Benin

Nigeria

2 months ago

AFCON 2025: Sports analyst explains what Nigeria’s win over Tunisia means

AFCON 2025: Sports analyst explains what Nigeria’s win over Tunisia means

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Super Eagles defeat Tunisia to book an early place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16. Arabinrin Aderonke describes the win as a clear statement of intent.

Sheikh Faisal Al Nu'man: Key facts about voice of prophet's mosque who died after lifelong service

Sheikh Faisal Al Nu'man: Key facts about voice of prophet's mosque who died after lifelong service

Asia

2 months ago

Sheikh Faisal Al Nu‘man, a veteran muadhin of the Prophet’s Mosque, has died after 25 years of service, ending a family legacy rooted in the adhan.

Updated: Chimamanda Adichie refutes UNN visiting professor appointment

Updated: Chimamanda Adichie refutes UNN visiting professor appointment

Education

2 months ago

Renowned writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has refuted the claim that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) appointed her as a Visiting Professor.

19 Confirmed dead in separate trailer crashes in Plateau and Gombe

19 Confirmed dead in separate trailer crashes in Plateau and Gombe

Nigeria

2 months ago

At least 19 people died in separate road accidents in Gombe and Plateau states involving trailers and buses, with the FRSC blaming speeding and reckless driving.

Why EFCC could not probe Jonathan over shady $2.1bn arms deal

Why EFCC could not probe Jonathan over shady $2.1bn arms deal

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former EFCC acting chairman Ibrahim Magu explained that ex President Goodluck Jonathan was not questioned over the 2.1bn arms deal due to documentary limitations.

Nigerian railway records massive turnout as 50% yuletide train discount begins

Nigerian railway records massive turnout as 50% yuletide train discount begins

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigerian Railway Corporation launched a 50 percent yuletide fare discount nationwide, recording strong passenger turnout across major rail routes.

Alex Otti accused of flouting Tinubu’s directive and Supreme Court ruling

Alex Otti accused of flouting Tinubu’s directive and Supreme Court ruling

Nigeria

2 months ago

APC chieftain Paul Ikonne accused Abia Governor Alex Otti of defying Tinubu and the Supreme Court by allegedly blocking local government autonomy.

Makinde narrates how Wike undermined him during meeting with Tinubu

Makinde narrates how Wike undermined him during meeting with Tinubu

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Seyi Makinde has rejected support for President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying Nyesom Wike could not impose political choices within the PDP.

Panic as train crashes into bus in Oshodi, reckless driver blamed

Panic as train crashes into bus in Oshodi, reckless driver blamed

Nigeria

2 months ago

LASEMA confirmed no deaths or injuries after a train collided with a Toyota Hiace bus in Lagos, as emergency teams cleared the tracks and restored operations.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha