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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

Four arrested as married woman who faked own kidnap caught with lover in hotel

Four arrested as married woman who faked own kidnap caught with lover in hotel

Nigeria

4 months ago

Notorious bandit leader explains why he halted planned release of abducted army general’s wife

Notorious bandit leader explains why he halted planned release of abducted army general’s wife

Nigeria

4 months ago

Xenophobia: Nigeria threatens strong retaliatory measures against South Africa

Xenophobia: Nigeria threatens strong retaliatory measures against South Africa

Nigeria

4 months ago

NiMet releases June weather forecast, lists states at risk of heavy rainfall, flash floods

NiMet releases June weather forecast, lists states at risk of heavy rainfall, flash floods

Nigeria

4 months ago

US sends FBI agents, bomb squad after Nigerian accused of sneaking onto plane

US sends FBI agents, bomb squad after Nigerian accused of sneaking onto plane

US

4 months ago

US visa: 7 key rules Nigerians must follow to avoid deportation, visa revocation

US visa: 7 key rules Nigerians must follow to avoid deportation, visa revocation

US

4 months ago

Kano begins medical screening for 3,000 couples ahead of mass wedding

Kano begins medical screening for 3,000 couples ahead of mass wedding

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kano commenced medical screening for 3,000 prospective couples ahead of its mass wedding programme and made health clearance mandatory for participation.

Bello El-Rufai announces major project for constituency as election season nears

Bello El-Rufai announces major project for constituency as election season nears

Politics

4 months ago

Bello El-Rufai announced new classroom projects for three Kaduna North schools and reaffirmed his commitment to education despite election activities.

WAEC restores 48-hour exam material distribution, reasons emerge

WAEC restores 48-hour exam material distribution, reasons emerge

Education

4 months ago

WAEC restored its 48-hour exam material distribution system after delays disrupted WASSCE papers and a crash claimed the lives of three officials.

Don't depend on men's money to live, Bishop tells women

Don't depend on men's money to live, Bishop tells women

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumo has urged grown women to pursue financial independence, invest wisely, develop skills and build passive income streams.

Abuja residents turn to firewood, charcoal as cooking gas price soars

Abuja residents turn to firewood, charcoal as cooking gas price soars

Nigeria

4 months ago

Abuja residents switched to charcoal and firewood as cooking gas prices rose to N2,000 per kilogram, increasing pressure on households and businesses

Kwara 2027: Ilorin Emirate declares support for governorship aspirant

Kwara 2027: Ilorin Emirate declares support for governorship aspirant

Politics

4 months ago

The Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council endorsed Senator Saliu Mustapha for governor and renewed support for President Tinubu's re-election.

Atiku blasts Babachir, accuses him of promoting ethnic division

Atiku blasts Babachir, accuses him of promoting ethnic division

Nigeria

4 months ago

Former VP Atiku criticised Babachir Lawal's remarks, rejected ethnic profiling and defended his record on unity, security and national development.

Key northern groups reject Obi-Kwankwaso alliance, declare it ‘Haram’

Key northern groups reject Obi-Kwankwaso alliance, declare it ‘Haram’

Nigeria

4 months ago

Key northern groups have rejected the Obi-Kwankwaso alliance, labelled it haram and questioned its acceptability ahead of the 2027 general elections.

‘I will be great’: Oyo teacher's chilling last lesson on blackboard as victims remain in captivity

‘I will be great’: Oyo teacher's chilling last lesson on blackboard as victims remain in captivity

Nigeria

4 months ago

The abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire paralysed farming, disrupted markets and deepened hunger as residents struggled with fear and uncertainty.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha