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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

Young whistleblowers win prizes in nationwide creativity competition

Young whistleblowers win prizes in nationwide creativity competition

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian senate holds emergency session to pass state police bill

Nigerian senate holds emergency session to pass state police bill

Nigeria

3 months ago

US embassy issues fresh warnings to Nigerians on visa conditions violation

US embassy issues fresh warnings to Nigerians on visa conditions violation

Nigeria

3 months ago

US releases name, photo of Nigerian man who overstayed visa, linked to kidnapping

US releases name, photo of Nigerian man who overstayed visa, linked to kidnapping

Nigeria

3 months ago

ADC faces internal storm over Amaechi’s VP nomination as cracks emerge

ADC faces internal storm over Amaechi’s VP nomination as cracks emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Oyo school abduction: Police chief gives update on rescue effort

Oyo school abduction: Police chief gives update on rescue effort

Nigeria

3 months ago

Insecurity: Commuters stranded as protesters block major Ibadan road

Insecurity: Commuters stranded as protesters block major Ibadan road

Nigeria

3 months ago

Protesters have blocked Ibadan’s Iwo Road over rising insecurity and the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire, causing major traffic disruption.

Federal lawmaker speaks out on calls for Tinubu’s resignation

Federal lawmaker speaks out on calls for Tinubu’s resignation

Nigeria

3 months ago

Labour Party lawmaker Philip Agbese rejected calls for Tinubu’s resignation and urged Nigerians to support security agencies in tackling insecurity.

Uproar as APC chairman found in INEC vest during Ekiti election

Uproar as APC chairman found in INEC vest during Ekiti election

Nigeria

3 months ago

Controversy has trailed the Ekiti governorship election after Edo APC chairman Jarret Tenebe appeared as an accredited observer during the poll..

Oyo School Abduction: Security forces corner kidnappers as gang reportedly drops key demands

Oyo School Abduction: Security forces corner kidnappers as gang reportedly drops key demands

Nigeria

3 months ago

Security forces have tightened their grip on Oyo school kidnappers as escape routes were blocked and the abductors reportedly reduced their demands.

Father's Day 2026: Seven countries that Mmark the occasion on different dates

Father's Day 2026: Seven countries that Mmark the occasion on different dates

Asia

3 months ago

Seven countries have marked Father's Day on dates other than June 21, with celebrations shaped by religion, history, culture and national traditions.

Oyo state debunks reports of victims’ release after Sunday Igboho's ultimatum

Oyo state debunks reports of victims’ release after Sunday Igboho's ultimatum

Nigeria

3 months ago

Oyo authorities denied reports that kidnap victims were freed after Sunday Igboho’s ultimatum and confirmed that rescue efforts remained ongoing.

JAMB announces abolishment of affiliated degree admissions in colleges of education

JAMB announces abolishment of affiliated degree admissions in colleges of education

Education

3 months ago

JAMB has ended affiliated degree admissions in Colleges of Education, made NCE compulsory, and outlined transition options for affected candidates.

NUC approves six new undergraduate, PG programmes for UNIBEN

NUC approves six new undergraduate, PG programmes for UNIBEN

Education

3 months ago

NUC has approved six new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for UNIBEN, expanding health, security and space science courses from 2026/2027.

Oyebanji makes history as first Ekiti governor re-elected back-to-back since 1999

Oyebanji makes history as first Ekiti governor re-elected back-to-back since 1999

Nigeria

3 months ago

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has secured a historic second term in Ekiti, becoming the first governor re-elected back-to-back since 1999, Bamidele said.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha