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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

2698 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Five die instantly, including two children, after bus crashes and catches fire

Five die instantly, including two children, after bus crashes and catches fire

Nigeria

5 days ago

NELFUND addresses reports alleging suspension of student upkeep allowances

NELFUND addresses reports alleging suspension of student upkeep allowances

Nigeria

5 days ago

Police arrest men who allegedly kidnapped 5-year-old boy and brother in Ondo

Police arrest men who allegedly kidnapped 5-year-old boy and brother in Ondo

Nigeria

5 days ago

LASU students shine at competitive Heirs Insurance hackathon

LASU students shine at competitive Heirs Insurance hackathon

Education

5 days ago

Former first lady Aisha Buhari, Yusuf arrive in Daura for Eid celebrations

Former first lady Aisha Buhari, Yusuf arrive in Daura for Eid celebrations

Nigeria

8 days ago

Pantami defects to PDP, wins governorship ticket in Gombe

Pantami defects to PDP, wins governorship ticket in Gombe

Politics

8 days ago

Insecurity: Tinubu aide urges suspension of mountain prayers in North Central

Insecurity: Tinubu aide urges suspension of mountain prayers in North Central

Nigeria

8 days ago

The presidency has urged worshippers in Kwara and Kogi states to suspend mountain prayer gatherings temporarily due to rising insecurity concerns.

Ghana lifts visa requirement for Nigeria, other African nations, introduces new method

Ghana lifts visa requirement for Nigeria, other African nations, introduces new method

Africa

8 days ago

Ghanaian government has introduced visa-free entry for African passport holders and launched an E-Visa system as regional travel reforms gained momentum.

Lagos issues ban on highways ram selling ahead of Eid Al-Adha

Lagos issues ban on highways ram selling ahead of Eid Al-Adha

Nigeria

8 days ago

Lagos state government warned ram traders against operating on highways and road medians ahead of Eid-el-Kabir as officials moved to enforce sanitation laws.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran amid ceasefire and frantic negotiations

US launches fresh strikes on Iran amid ceasefire and frantic negotiations

US

8 days ago

The United States launched fresh strikes on Iranian missile sites near Bandar Abbas as ceasefire talks continued amid tensions over Gulf security

2026 Hajj begins as over 1.5 million pilgrims arrive in Mecca, photos trend

2026 Hajj begins as over 1.5 million pilgrims arrive in Mecca, photos trend

Asia

9 days ago

Over 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the 2026 Hajj began under very tight security amid Middle East tensions.

“I’ve lost sleep and weight": Tinubu explains how current hardship is affecting him

“I’ve lost sleep and weight": Tinubu explains how current hardship is affecting him

Nigeria

9 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admitted that Nigerians faced hardship from his economic reforms after winning the APC presidential ticket for 2027.

Oyo begins compensation payment for Ojoo, Akinyele road expansion victims

Oyo begins compensation payment for Ojoo, Akinyele road expansion victims

Nigeria

9 days ago

Oyo state government has begun compensation payments to property owners affected by the Ojoo and Akinyele road expansion and reconstruction project.

How I combined sewing, catering to earn first class in UNIBEN

How I combined sewing, catering to earn first class in UNIBEN

Education

9 days ago

A UNIBEN first-class graduate has revealed how she funded her education through tailoring, catering and teaching despite severe financial hardship.

Oyo teacher killed by gunmen buried childless after 18-year marriage

Oyo teacher killed by gunmen buried childless after 18-year marriage

Nigeria

9 days ago

An Oyo teacher that was killed during a school attack was buried in Ogbomoso as family members revealed he died childless after 18 years of marriage.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha