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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

Soludo invests N80m in 80 startups to drive Anambra tech growth

Soludo invests N80m in 80 startups to drive Anambra tech growth

Nigeria

4 months ago

Defence Minister announces plan to send journalists to war front with troops

Defence Minister announces plan to send journalists to war front with troops

Nigeria

4 months ago

By-Election: Rivers police announce movement restriction in 7 LGAs

By-Election: Rivers police announce movement restriction in 7 LGAs

Nigeria

4 months ago

Petrol could have reached N10K per litre without Dangote - Oluwo of Iwo

Petrol could have reached N10K per litre without Dangote - Oluwo of Iwo

Nigeria

4 months ago

Police arrest suspected bandit supply network operative in Ilorin

Police arrest suspected bandit supply network operative in Ilorin

Nigeria

4 months ago

15 interesting things to know about Ekiti state before election

15 interesting things to know about Ekiti state before election

Nigeria

4 months ago

Meet the 6 oldest candidates in Ekiti governorship election

Meet the 6 oldest candidates in Ekiti governorship election

Politics

4 months ago

INEC records have revealed that six governorship candidates aged 61 years and above are featuring prominently in the Ekiti 2026 election slated to hold June 20.

36 Nigerian governors issue joint statement on state police, power reforms

36 Nigerian governors issue joint statement on state police, power reforms

Nigeria

4 months ago

Governors renewed support for state police and electricity reforms, backing constitutional safeguards and a solar initiative to expand power access.

Nursing student found dead in Anambra apartment, landlord arrested

Nursing student found dead in Anambra apartment, landlord arrested

Nigeria

4 months ago

Anambra Police have arrested a landlord and launched a comprehensive investigation after a nursing student was found dead in her apartment in Alor.

NDC exempts Peter Obi and Kwankwaso from signing anti-defection oath

NDC exempts Peter Obi and Kwankwaso from signing anti-defection oath

Politics

4 months ago

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has exempted Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from its anti-defection oath while maintaining the requirement for other candidates.

Gunfire, explosions rock Niger's capital as army responds

Gunfire, explosions rock Niger's capital as army responds

Africa

4 months ago

Gunmen have attacked Niger's main international airport in Niamey, but troops promptly repelled the assault and launched a pursuit of fleeing assailants.

UAE announces nationwide ban on social media for children under 15, sets deadline for tech companies

UAE announces nationwide ban on social media for children under 15, sets deadline for tech companies

Asia

4 months ago

The United Arab Emirates banned social media use for children under 15 and ordered platforms to remove underage accounts or face penalties and blocking.

Man sent to prison for sexually abusing a deceased lady's corpse

Man sent to prison for sexually abusing a deceased lady's corpse

US

4 months ago

A New York court has sentenced 44-yr-old Felix Rojas to five years in prison for sexually abusing the body of a deceased subway passenger in 2025.

Police arrest 30 suspects at cult initiation gathering

Police arrest 30 suspects at cult initiation gathering

Nigeria

4 months ago

Ogun Police have arrested 30 suspects during a raid on a suspected cult initiation gathering in Isara-Remo and recovered many vehicles and exhibits.

Brutalised teenager rescued in 2022 now set for university

Brutalised teenager rescued in 2022 now set for university

Nigeria

4 months ago

A teenager rescued from severe abuse by his guardians in 2022 completed rehabilitation and prepared for university with Anambra First Lady's support.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha