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 (2019-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

2536 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Soldiers beat policeman in Jos, seize his rifle as onlookers panic

Soldiers beat policeman in Jos, seize his rifle as onlookers panic

Nigeria

2 days ago

US announces visa ban on Nigerian officials funding religious violence

US announces visa ban on Nigerian officials funding religious violence

Nigeria

2 days ago

Trump names particular African country whose immigrants he does not want in US

Trump names particular African country whose immigrants he does not want in US

Nigeria

3 days ago

Nigerian man sentenced to prison for using fake doc to obtain US scholarship, student visa

Nigerian man sentenced to prison for using fake doc to obtain US scholarship, student visa

Nigeria

3 days ago

US lawmakers list seven urgent measures to tackle alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria

US lawmakers list seven urgent measures to tackle alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria

US

3 days ago

Bandits storm Kano community at night, kill residents, burn homes

Bandits storm Kano community at night, kill residents, burn homes

Nigeria

3 days ago

Zulum approves N706m scholarship for orphans whose security parents died in combat, others

Zulum approves N706m scholarship for orphans whose security parents died in combat, others

Nigeria

3 days ago

Zulum approved 706m naira in scholarships for CJTF orphans, health sciences students, repatriated Sudan returnees and postgraduate STEM scholars across Borno.

Delegates arrive under heavy security as PDP holds Osun primary despite Adeleke's withdrawal

Delegates arrive under heavy security as PDP holds Osun primary despite Adeleke's withdrawal

Nigeria

4 days ago

PDP delegates in Osun have gathered at Adolak Hall for the governorship primary despite earlier suspension claims, as INEC and party officials monitored the venue.

Timi Frank alleges assassination plot against Atiku after Tinubu withdrew his security detail

Timi Frank alleges assassination plot against Atiku after Tinubu withdrew his security detail

Nigeria

4 days ago

Timi Frank alleged that the withdrawal of Atiku Abubakar’s police protection was a targeted political move, warning it exposed the former vice president to danger.

Listen to critics and their criticisms, Sultan tells Bago, other Northern governors

Listen to critics and their criticisms, Sultan tells Bago, other Northern governors

Nigeria

4 days ago

The Sultan of Sokoto has urged Northern governors to listen to critics, strengthen collaboration and deepen engagement with traditional rulers to improve governance.

Full list: Top 10 private universities in Nigeria according to latest ranking

Full list: Top 10 private universities in Nigeria according to latest ranking

Education

4 days ago

Nigeria’s top private universities posted stronger research performance in the 2026 AD Scientific Index, with Covenant University and MAAUN leading rankings.

“Pay our N20m demand or be killed," bandits issue fresh warning to northern community

“Pay our N20m demand or be killed," bandits issue fresh warning to northern community

Nigeria

4 days ago

Bakale residents were thrown into fear as armed groups demanded a ₦20m levy to prevent attacks, extending similar threats to multiple Sokoto communities.

Full list: Names of high-profile politicians whose Abuja properties Wike revoked

Nigeria

4 days ago

FCTA has begun enforcement on 1,095 revoked Abuja property titles after the grace period expired, with names of prominent Nigerians on the published list.

VC warns against cultism as LASU matriculates 14,893 new students

VC warns against cultism as LASU matriculates 14,893 new students

Nigeria

4 days ago

LASU matriculated 14,893 students and warned them to avoid cultism, misconduct and sexual harassment while reaffirming its commitment to discipline and safety.

Abia's Governor Otti lambasted for imposing “unjustifiable” levies on Aba traders: "This is tyranny"

Abia's Governor Otti lambasted for imposing “unjustifiable” levies on Aba traders: "This is tyranny"

Nigeria

5 days ago

Ikonne has accused Otti’s appointees of turning Aba markets into centres of intimidation as traders faced inflated levies, night raids, and sealed shops.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha