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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

US lawmakers overwhelmingly back bill ordering release of Epstein files

US lawmakers overwhelmingly back bill ordering release of Epstein files

US

4 months ago

Man poses like veteran actor, scams woman of N28m for fake movie project

Man poses like veteran actor, scams woman of N28m for fake movie project

Nigeria

4 months ago

Bill seeking to reduce eligibility age for Senate and governorship passes second reading

Bill seeking to reduce eligibility age for Senate and governorship passes second reading

Nigeria

4 months ago

Wike supporters wrestle Makinde loyalists as blows fly at PDP HQ in Abuja

Wike supporters wrestle Makinde loyalists as blows fly at PDP HQ in Abuja

Nigeria

4 months ago

CAN finally reveals association’s position on alleged genocide, sends strong message to US

CAN finally reveals association’s position on alleged genocide, sends strong message to US

Nigeria

4 months ago

Bayelsa youth hit streets of Yenagoa in support of embattled former governor Sylva

Bayelsa youth hit streets of Yenagoa in support of embattled former governor Sylva

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kano to present first-ever N1 trillion budget proposal for 2026

Kano to present first-ever N1 trillion budget proposal for 2026

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kano State had prepared a historic 1 trillion-naira 2026 budget proposal after boosting revenue and sealing leakages, marking the region’s first trillion-naira plan.

Police react as armed bandits kidnap 25 students in Kebbi girls' school

Police react as armed bandits kidnap 25 students in Kebbi girls' school

Nigeria

4 months ago

Gunmen attacked a girls school in Maga, Kebbi State, abducted twenty five students and fled as security forces later launched a major search and rescue operation.

45 dead as bus carrying Umrah pilgrims catches fire near holy city in Saudi

45 dead as bus carrying Umrah pilgrims catches fire near holy city in Saudi

Asia

4 months ago

A bus carrying over forty pilgrims crashed near Madinah Al Munawarrah and many died as rescue teams evacuated survivors and authorities opened investigations.

APC national chairman Yilwatda explains how party plans to capture key middle belt state

APC national chairman Yilwatda explains how party plans to capture key middle belt state

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nentawe Yilwatda said the APC was strong enough to unseat the PDP in Plateau in 2027 after the party received new defectors at a major gathering in Jos.

Prominent northern governor reveals what Tinubu is doing to sway opposition leaders to APC

Prominent northern governor reveals what Tinubu is doing to sway opposition leaders to APC

Politics

4 months ago

Governor Sule has called the APC Nigeria’s Noah’s Ark as he welcomed defectors in Nasarawa and said President Tinubu’s reforms has boosted confidence in the party.

Former NNPC chief Kachikwu gets new major appointment

Former NNPC chief Kachikwu gets new major appointment

Nigeria

4 months ago

Delborough Lagos appointed former OPEC president, Ibe Kachikwu, to its board while SAN Kelechi Nwaiwu became board secretary during the company’s annual meeting.

"I always cry": Akpabio mentions what constantly worries him about Nigeria

"I always cry": Akpabio mentions what constantly worries him about Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

Akpabio said government held the duty to restore peace in Plateau and lamented years of killings while assuring residents of President Tinubu’s renewed commitment.

"Repent now": NDLEA boss Marwa issues last warning to drug traffickers, promises tougher crackdown

"Repent now": NDLEA boss Marwa issues last warning to drug traffickers, promises tougher crackdown

Nigeria

4 months ago

NDLEA chairman Mohamed Marwa has warned that his second term would be tougher on drug traffickers and announced plans for expanded rehabilitation centres in 2025.

Heavily armed bandits kill 16 vigilantes, kidnap 40 residents

Heavily armed bandits kill 16 vigilantes, kidnap 40 residents

Nigeria

4 months ago

Bandits killed sixteen vigilantes and kidnapped over forty residents in Niger's Mashegu LGA, forcing many communities to flee and prompting police verification.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha