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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

Why I visited Tinubu at Aso Villa, Osun Governor Adeleke explains

Why I visited Tinubu at Aso Villa, Osun Governor Adeleke explains

Nigeria

a month ago

Just in: Ex-minister shot dead during security raid

Just in: Ex-minister shot dead during security raid

Africa

a month ago

WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE digital certificates for school candidates

WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE digital certificates for school candidates

Education

a month ago

Kuwait announces end of automatic visit visa and leave permit extensions

Kuwait announces end of automatic visit visa and leave permit extensions

Asia

a month ago

US sends first 20 deportees to African country under new agreement

US sends first 20 deportees to African country under new agreement

Nigeria

a month ago

Xenophobia: Nigerian woman recounts gunpoint robberies after 13 years in South Africa

Xenophobia: Nigerian woman recounts gunpoint robberies after 13 years in South Africa

Africa

a month ago

Lagos fixes August 21 for 2026 common entrance screening test

Lagos fixes August 21 for 2026 common entrance screening test

Education

a month ago

Lagos State Examinations Board scheduled the Common Entrance Screening Test for August 21 to 24 and opened examination slip printing for registered candidates.

Nigerian teen wins N120m prize at international Qur'an competition in Saudi Arabia

Nigerian teen wins N120m prize at international Qur'an competition in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

a month ago

Maryam Ibrahim Dan'azumi from Gombe won two categories at the Makkah Qur'an competition, earning 300,000 Saudi Riyals as 334 contestants competed.

JAMB explains why under-16 candidates can sit UTME but cannot gain admission

JAMB explains why under-16 candidates can sit UTME but cannot gain admission

Education

a month ago

JAMB clarified that underage candidates could sit the UTME but needed 80% across UTME, post-UTME and O-level screening for admission consideration.

Atiku: I will not contest presidency again if I lose in 2027

Atiku: I will not contest presidency again if I lose in 2027

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar declared that 2027 would be his final presidential contest, rejected health concerns and urged Nigerians to vote and protect their ballots.

Obasanjo has no electoral value, Arewa made him president, Atiku blasts former president

Obasanjo has no electoral value, Arewa made him president, Atiku blasts former president

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar dismissed Olusegun Obasanjo's refusal to back his 2027 bid, questioned his electoral influence and promised greater leadership roles for youths.

Full names of 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash emerge

Full names of 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash emerge

Africa

2 months ago

Seven people died after the Lady Lorry aircraft crashed into Mt Ololokwe in Kenya, while authorities confirmed a second aircraft accident in Samburu.

Osun 2026: Adeleke receives certificate of return, announces N500m fund for election violence victims

Osun 2026: Adeleke receives certificate of return, announces N500m fund for election violence victims

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ademola Adeleke received his INEC Certificate of Return and announced a ₦500m fund for Osun election violence victims, alongside scholarships for victims' children.

Accord party spent N40bn in Osun governorship election, Fayose claims

Accord party spent N40bn in Osun governorship election, Fayose claims

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ayodele Fayose alleged that Accord Party spent at least ₦40bn on the Osun election and claimed over ₦7.5bn was distributed to wards before the poll.

Group blasts Chief Judge over transfer of case challenging Tinubu's academic credentials

Group blasts Chief Judge over transfer of case challenging Tinubu's academic credentials

Nigeria

2 months ago

CFRPA condemned the transfer of its suit challenging Tinubu's academic credentials from Kano to Abuja and demanded that the Federal High Court reverse the order.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha