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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

2693 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

US seeks to strip Nigerian fraud convict of citizenship

US seeks to strip Nigerian fraud convict of citizenship

US

3 months ago

FG moves to establish UK Coventry University campus in Nigeria

FG moves to establish UK Coventry University campus in Nigeria

Education

3 months ago

US Visa: Trump govt lists 12 more countries whose citizens must pay $15,000 bond

US Visa: Trump govt lists 12 more countries whose citizens must pay $15,000 bond

US

3 months ago

Borno and Yobe residents know terror perpetrators, says Defence Chief

Borno and Yobe residents know terror perpetrators, says Defence Chief

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kano govt announces who will lead Sallah Durbar between Emir Sanusi and Bayero

Kano govt announces who will lead Sallah Durbar between Emir Sanusi and Bayero

Nigeria

3 months ago

Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia gives update on Shawwal moon sighting, "weather is not clear"

Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia gives update on Shawwal moon sighting, "weather is not clear"

Asia

3 months ago

Kano governor sends delegation to meet Sanusi amid Durbar tension

Kano governor sends delegation to meet Sanusi amid Durbar tension

Nigeria

3 months ago

A Kano governor’s delegation met Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano as uncertainty surrounded the Sallah Durbar amid the unresolved emirship dispute.

Seyi Tinubu receives episcopal blessing from Catholic Bishop

Seyi Tinubu receives episcopal blessing from Catholic Bishop

Nigeria

3 months ago

Seyi Tinubu received an Episcopal blessing in Imo State during a thanksgiving service marking the end of a Christian youth leader’s five-year tenure.

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency

Asia

3 months ago

Iranian government executed a man accused of spying for Israel after his conviction for sharing sensitive information with Mossad, judicial media reported.

When is Eid al-Fitr in 2026? When does Ramadan end? All to know

When is Eid al-Fitr in 2026? When does Ramadan end? All to know

Nigeria

3 months ago

Eid al-Fitr in 2026 is expected to fall on March 19 or 20, marking the end of a memorable Ramadan with prayers, charity and family celebrations worldwide.

All schools, banks and government offices to close for 48 hours as FG makes declaration

All schools, banks and government offices to close for 48 hours as FG makes declaration

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria have declared March 19 and 20 as public holidays for Eid al-Fitr, shutting schools, banks and offices nationwide.

Kyari presents airport video alleging NDLEA cover for drug traffickers

Kyari presents airport video alleging NDLEA cover for drug traffickers

Nigeria

3 months ago

DCP Abba Kyari tendered a video in an Abuja court alleging NDLEA operative aided drug traffickers at Nigerian airports, as a suspect admitted cocaine runs on camera.

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage to counter economic hardship

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage to counter economic hardship

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian civil servants demanded a N154,000 minimum wage and 120 percent salary review to combat inflation and rising costs of living in a formal union proposal.

Kano govt officials clash over who will lead 2026 Sallah Durbar

Kano govt officials clash over who will lead 2026 Sallah Durbar

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tensions escalate in Kano as conflicting claims arise over the Sallah Durbar presider amid unresolved emirship disputes. Who will lead this historic event?

How much Nigerian doctors earn compared to UK counterparts

How much Nigerian doctors earn compared to UK counterparts

Nigeria

3 months ago

A new comparison showed Nigerian doctors earned far less than UK counterparts, exposing deep funding gaps and raising concerns over healthcare sustainability.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha