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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

2391 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Bandits contact families of abducted Kwara worshippers, demand N100m ransom per head

Bandits contact families of abducted Kwara worshippers, demand N100m ransom per head

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tech-savvy former minister advises FG on using modern tech to tackle insecurity

Tech-savvy former minister advises FG on using modern tech to tackle insecurity

Nigeria

4 months ago

2026 THE Ranking: Full list of best universities in Africa based on interdisciplinary science

2026 THE Ranking: Full list of best universities in Africa based on interdisciplinary science

Education

4 months ago

Judge to deliver verdict on Kanu's terrorism trial in his absence, reason emerges

Judge to deliver verdict on Kanu's terrorism trial in his absence, reason emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

Pope Leo XIV gives prominent Nigerian cleric major appointment

Pope Leo XIV gives prominent Nigerian cleric major appointment

Nigeria

4 months ago

Embattled IPOB leader Kanu asks court to halt judgement, files multiple fresh motions

Embattled IPOB leader Kanu asks court to halt judgement, files multiple fresh motions

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kwara orders immediate closure of schools indefinitely as bandit attacks spread

Kwara orders immediate closure of schools indefinitely as bandit attacks spread

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kwara state has closed schools in four LGAs after a fatal bandit attack in Eruku, as Governor Abdulrazaq sought a military base and residents recounted their ordeal.

Legit.ng’s James Ojo selected for Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Malaysia

Legit.ng’s James Ojo selected for Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Malaysia

Nigeria

4 months ago

Legit.ng editor James Ojo Adakole has been selected for the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Malaysia after a competitive fellowship process.

Borno gov lists 3 secret locations terrorists are comfortably situated

Borno gov lists 3 secret locations terrorists are comfortably situated

Nigeria

4 months ago

Zulum has urged the Air Chief to lead a coordinated offensive in Lake Chad, asked for more UAVs and resources, and called for joint action to dismantle Boko Haram.

Shehu Sani fires serious warning to pop star Nicki Minaj after UN comments

Shehu Sani fires serious warning to pop star Nicki Minaj after UN comments

Nigeria

4 months ago

Shehu Sani warned Nicki Minaj after her UN remarks on alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, calling her claims unfounded and aimed at pleasing Donald Trump.

Kwara gov't takes major steps after bandits abduct worshippers in church

Kwara gov't takes major steps after bandits abduct worshippers in church

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq has urgently requested more federal troops for the Eruku area after bandits killed three and abducted worshippers from a church.

Nigeria slams UN for omitting country from high-profile event about alleged genocide

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria protested its exclusion from a UN event featuring Nicki Minaj, calling the omission unfair and urging inclusive engagement to present its side.

Trump's threat: Gani Adams backs US military help, list 3 key reasons

Trump's threat: Gani Adams backs US military help, list 3 key reasons

Nigeria

4 months ago

Gani Adams warned that terror groups were preparing coordinated attacks across the South West and backed foreign military help while calling for a security summit.

US Congress begins full investigation into alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria

US Congress begins full investigation into alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

US lawmakers have launched a full review of Nigeria’s CPC designation as witnesses detailed alleged Christian killings, while President Tinubu rejected the claims.

Tinubu sends Shettima to Kebbi as search for kidnapped schoolgirls intensifies

Tinubu sends Shettima to Kebbi as search for kidnapped schoolgirls intensifies

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tinubu sent VP Shettima to Kebbi to console families of kidnapped schoolgirls, mourned fallen soldiers and urged closer community cooperation with security forces.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha