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

2038 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Father confronts armed robbers who targeted his 1-year-old in Kano

Father confronts armed robbers who targeted his 1-year-old in Kano

Nigeria

6 days ago

YouthCred: 6 things to know about FG's free loans to Nigerian youths

YouthCred: 6 things to know about FG's free loans to Nigerian youths

Nigeria

6 days ago

What must happen before any new state can be created, Senate explains

What must happen before any new state can be created, Senate explains

Nigeria

6 days ago

Cutlass-wielding hoodlums attack driver, burn truck in Imo

Cutlass-wielding hoodlums attack driver, burn truck in Imo

Nigeria

6 days ago

Apply: FG opens portal to train and employ jobless Nigerian youth, deadline is August 11

Apply: FG opens portal to train and employ jobless Nigerian youth, deadline is August 11

Nigeria

6 days ago

2027 election: Influential Kano cleric mentions most befitting leader for Nigeria

2027 election: Influential Kano cleric mentions most befitting leader for Nigeria

Nigeria

6 days ago

Peter Obi still firmly in Labour Party, says Obidient movement leader

Peter Obi still firmly in Labour Party, says Obidient movement leader

Politics

7 days ago

The Obidient Movement has dispelled the rumour that Peter Obi has left the Labour Party, the party that platformed him in the 2023 general elections.

NYSC explains why Lagos corper who criticised Tinubu was not given certificate

NYSC explains why Lagos corper who criticised Tinubu was not given certificate

Nigeria

7 days ago

NYSC denies withholding Lagos corps member’s certificate over Tinubu criticism, citing missed biometric clearance as reason for service extension.

FG responds to U.S. proposal to accept deported foreign nationals

FG responds to U.S. proposal to accept deported foreign nationals

Nigeria

7 days ago

Nigeria has rejected the USA's request to accept deportees, citing security and economic risks, as visa restrictions signal growing diplomatic tensions.

APC loses key members to NNPP in Ganduje’s constituency

APC loses key members to NNPP in Ganduje’s constituency

Politics

7 days ago

APC members in Ganduje’s Dawakin Tofa join NNPP as Governor Yusuf pledges more projects, market reforms, and fair integration into the ruling party.

Osun-Osogbo festival 2025: Male priest carries sacred calabash, traditionalist gives possible reason

Osun-Osogbo festival 2025: Male priest carries sacred calabash, traditionalist gives possible reason

Nigeria

8 days ago

2025 Osun-Osogbo Festival sees Chief Priest carry symbolic calabash instead of the chosen new Arugba, a nine-year-old Osunbunmi, speculatively due to her strength.

Nigerian hydrologist wins $100,000 global citizen award for water innovation

Nigerian hydrologist wins $100,000 global citizen award for water innovation

Nigeria

9 days ago

Nigerian hydrologist Joshua Ichor wins $100k Global Citizen award for tech-driven clean water solutions, aiming to reach 200k more people by 2026.

Meet 9-year-old Alimot Osunbunmi, new Arugba of Osun-Osogbo festival

Meet 9-year-old Alimot Osunbunmi, new Arugba of Osun-Osogbo festival

Nigeria

9 days ago

Nine-year-old virgin Alimot Osunbunmi will lead the Osun-Osogbo Festival as the new Arugba. Her task is to carry a sacred calabash to the Osun River.

Pastor Adeboye of RCCG mentions how and where he will die

Pastor Adeboye of RCCG mentions how and where he will die

Nigeria

9 days ago

Pastor Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has predicted where and how he will die during a recent program, in a very morbid prophecy.

Nigeria not on brink of collapse, presidency reacts to hunger crisis report

Nigeria not on brink of collapse, presidency reacts to hunger crisis report

Nigeria

9 days ago

Presidency refutes claims of Nigeria’s collapse, says hunger figures are projections, cites economic reforms and relief measures to ease hardship.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha