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

1937 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian lawyers react as Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers state

Nigerian lawyers react as Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers state

Nigeria

4 months ago

BREAKING: Tinubu suspends Fubara, Deputy for 6 months as he declares state of emergency

BREAKING: Tinubu suspends Fubara, Deputy for 6 months as he declares state of emergency

Nigeria

4 months ago

30-year-old woman arrested for smuggling guns for Boko Haram terrorists

30-year-old woman arrested for smuggling guns for Boko Haram terrorists

Nigeria

4 months ago

"We were deceived": Former Boko Haram member shares journey to redemption

"We were deceived": Former Boko Haram member shares journey to redemption

Nigeria

4 months ago

After Raye’s ordeal, another NYSC member voices grievances in unique way

After Raye’s ordeal, another NYSC member voices grievances in unique way

Nigeria

4 months ago

Massive protest erupts in Abuja over Benue judiciary crisis, details emerge

Massive protest erupts in Abuja over Benue judiciary crisis, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

US Congress empowers Trump to impose severe sanctions on Nigeria, details emerge

US Congress empowers Trump to impose severe sanctions on Nigeria, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

U.S. Congress OKs Trump sanctions on Nigeria over Christian killings. 55K dead, 21K abducted 2019-23. Smith slams inaction, seeks CPC status return.

Peter Obi slams Tinubu, NYSC over threats to corps member’s free speech

Peter Obi slams Tinubu, NYSC over threats to corps member’s free speech

Nigeria

4 months ago

Peter Obi slams NYSC threats to corps member Raye over Tinubu critique. Viral video sparks free speech debate, governance woes in Nigeria escalate.

"Barbaric": Pastor machetes wife to death over alleged infidelity in Akwa Ibom

"Barbaric": Pastor machetes wife to death over alleged infidelity in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria

4 months ago

Akwa Ibom man arrested for allegedly killing wife with machete over infidelity claims. Police recover weapon, vow justice, and warn against domestic violence.

Rivers Crisis: Angry protesters block Wike's convoy, destroy billboards

Rivers Crisis: Angry protesters block Wike's convoy, destroy billboards

Nigeria

4 months ago

Ijaw women protest Wike’s visit to Kalabari, destroying billboards amid his feud with Governor Fubara. Security intervenes as political tensions rise.

Prominent Nigerian university sacks three staff members for gross misconduct

Prominent Nigerian university sacks three staff members for gross misconduct

Nigeria

4 months ago

UDUS dismissed three staff for misconduct, including result alteration and sexual harassment. The identities of the relieved individuals are not public yet.

Beautiful lady poses as Katsina Governor's Wife, scams victims of N197m

Beautiful lady poses as Katsina Governor's Wife, scams victims of N197m

Nigeria

4 months ago

The EFCC arraigned a couple and two others for N197m fraud and impersonating Katsina First Lady. Defendants remanded as trial adjourned to March 17, 2025.

US President struck by object on live TV during press conference, Trump reacts

US President struck by object on live TV during press conference, Trump reacts

US

4 months ago

A boom mic hit Donald Trump’s face during a press event, sparking online reactions. He later stumbled while helping Elon Musk’s son onto Marine One.

Real reasons I removed fuel subsidy, Tinubu finally opens up

Real reasons I removed fuel subsidy, Tinubu finally opens up

Nigeria

4 months ago

President Tinubu emphasizes youth empowerment, economic reforms, and infrastructure investment at the National Youth Congress Planning Committee inauguration.

FG opposes National Assembly’s push for 200 new universities

FG opposes National Assembly’s push for 200 new universities

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria's federal government had expressed strong opposition for the creation of 200 new universities. FG called for the prioritisation of improving existing ones.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha