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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

"Another format": Police arrest man who poses as ghost to scam people

"Another format": Police arrest man who poses as ghost to scam people

Nigeria

2 years ago

Pastor arrested for N1.3billion fraud and money laundering

Pastor arrested for N1.3billion fraud and money laundering

Nigeria

2 years ago

APC wins 2 more senatorial seats, 4 House of Reps seats in by-elections

APC wins 2 more senatorial seats, 4 House of Reps seats in by-elections

Nigeria

2 years ago

“I abstained from extracurricular activities”: First-class graduate shares secrets

“I abstained from extracurricular activities”: First-class graduate shares secrets

Education

2 years ago

Fake Customs boss arrested over N1 million recruitment scam

Fake Customs boss arrested over N1 million recruitment scam

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tinubu commiserates with Shettima over stepmother's passing

Tinubu commiserates with Shettima over stepmother's passing

Nigeria

2 years ago

Families of Ekiti schoolchildren, staff in fear as kidnappers threaten to kill them over N15m ransom

Families of Ekiti schoolchildren, staff in fear as kidnappers threaten to kill them over N15m ransom

Nigeria

2 years ago

The abductors of five staff and four pupils in Ekiti state have issued a solid warning to victim's families to hasten the payment of ransom or risk their deaths.

Labour Party says only aspirants who can pay N30m can run for Edo governorship

Labour Party says only aspirants who can pay N30m can run for Edo governorship

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Labour Party has pegged N30 million as the cost of procuring a nomination form in the forthcoming gubernatorial election that is scheduled to hold come September

Gunmen demand N100m ransom for 9 kidnapped Ekiti school children

Gunmen demand N100m ransom for 9 kidnapped Ekiti school children

Nigeria

2 years ago

The abductors of the nine people travelling on a school bus in Ekiti have asked for a ransom of N100 million before they release the people in their captivity.

FCT minister hikes tax for private schools, owners protest

FCT minister hikes tax for private schools, owners protest

Nigeria

2 years ago

The minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has increased taxes for private schools in starting from January 2024. The move has been countered by school owners.

"Show humanity": Atiku and Makinde at loggerheads over Bodija explosion

"Show humanity": Atiku and Makinde at loggerheads over Bodija explosion

Nigeria

2 years ago

Former VP Atiku Abubakar has responded to Governor Seyi Makinde's claim that the presidential candidate did not reach out to him to offer words of condolences.

"She's not qualified": Group challenges Zainab Musa’s NAHCON appointment validity

"She's not qualified": Group challenges Zainab Musa’s NAHCON appointment validity

Nigeria

2 years ago

A group of Muslims in the south-south zone has called for the disqualification of Tinubu's NAHCON appointee on the grounds that she lacks the required criteria

"She is always going to church": Husband seeks divorce from wife over religious obsession

"She is always going to church": Husband seeks divorce from wife over religious obsession

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An Abuja man has filed for divorce from his wife who he alleged is too busy with Church activities that she has no time to cater for her children anymore.

Governor Soludo of Anambra Dissolves Traditional Rulers Council

Governor Soludo of Anambra Dissolves Traditional Rulers Council

Nigeria

2 years ago

Governor Soludo has sanctioned the dissolution of the state's traditional council because the forum is illegally constituted and members have overstayed tenure.

Edo 2024: APC Chieftainns send clear message to Oshiomole ahead of Edo Guber primary

Edo 2024: APC Chieftainns send clear message to Oshiomole ahead of Edo Guber primary

Politics

2 years ago

A group of APC party members has claimed that Senator Adams Oshiomhole is trying to impose a candidate on the party faithful ahead of the primary election.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha