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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

2930 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian army crushes bandits’ camps in Taraba, arrests key suspect after fierce operations

Nigerian army crushes bandits’ camps in Taraba, arrests key suspect after fierce operations

Nigeria

3 months ago

Coalition defends Matawalle over old video, says attacks are politically motivated

Coalition defends Matawalle over old video, says attacks are politically motivated

Nigeria

3 months ago

Are Imo police torturing and harvesting suspects' organs? facts emerge

Are Imo police torturing and harvesting suspects' organs? facts emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Adamawa govt approves fresh N12bn projects, details emerge

Adamawa govt approves fresh N12bn projects, details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

New Defence minister mentions why he cannot afford to fail Nigerians

New Defence minister mentions why he cannot afford to fail Nigerians

Nigeria

3 months ago

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

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

Nigeria

3 months ago

US announces visa ban on Nigerian officials funding religious violence

US announces visa ban on Nigerian officials funding religious violence

Nigeria

3 months ago

Marco Rubio announced that the United States had restricted visas for individuals accused of religious persecution, focusing on Nigeria and other regions.

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 months ago

Trump rejected Somali immigrants and Minnesota leaders warned that a reported ICE operation could target lawful residents as federal immigration actions intensified.

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 months ago

A Nigerian national was sentenced to 41 months for using fraudulent student visa documents and bank accounts to commit scams, with losses exceeding $1 million.

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 months ago

US lawmakers and experts outlined seven major steps to address alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria after President Trump ordered a review of rising violence.

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

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

Nigeria

3 months ago

Bandits attacked a Kano farming community, killing residents, burning homes and looting properties, as security forces launched a manhunt for the fleeing attackers.

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 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months ago

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

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha