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 (2019-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

2108 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Jobless brilliant 53-yr-old mechanical engineering graduate cries to Pastor Odumeje for help

Jobless brilliant 53-yr-old mechanical engineering graduate cries to Pastor Odumeje for help

Nigeria

5 months ago

NYSC's N77K: Corps members react as govt finally pays increased allowance, 'it can only cover food'

NYSC's N77K: Corps members react as govt finally pays increased allowance, 'it can only cover food'

Nigeria

5 months ago

How Deputy Speaker Kalu sidestepped naming Aminu Bayero as Emir of Kano amid emirship tussle

How Deputy Speaker Kalu sidestepped naming Aminu Bayero as Emir of Kano amid emirship tussle

Nigeria

5 months ago

Worries as NAFDAC closure of Onitsha drug market enters week 8, traders send message to Tinubu

Worries as NAFDAC closure of Onitsha drug market enters week 8, traders send message to Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

23-year-old man as armed thugs attack Kaduna mosque during midnight prayers, Police take action

23-year-old man as armed thugs attack Kaduna mosque during midnight prayers, Police take action

Nigeria

5 months ago

Mixed feelings over safety during Eid-el-Fitr festivities in Kano as Police assures tight security

Mixed feelings over safety during Eid-el-Fitr festivities in Kano as Police assures tight security

Nigeria

5 months ago

Aminu Ado Bayero cancels planned Durbar over security concerns

Aminu Ado Bayero cancels planned Durbar over security concerns

Nigeria

5 months ago

Emir Aminu Ado Bayero has cancelled Kano Eid Durbar over security fears amid throne dispute with Sanusi II. He commented that holding the event is not do or die

Senator Murray-Bruce defends Akpabio amid Atiku’s corruption allegations

Senator Murray-Bruce defends Akpabio amid Atiku’s corruption allegations

Nigeria

5 months ago

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce refutes Atiku Abubakar’s corruption claims against Senate President Akpabio, stressing his integrity and urging political caution.

Nigerian food scientist Ikenna Okehie elected to IFTSA leadership

Nigerian food scientist Ikenna Okehie elected to IFTSA leadership

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigerian PhD student and University of Ibadan graduate Ikenna joins IFTSA leadership, bringing expertise in food science, sustainability, and global innovation.

Alleged Kwara ritual killing: Why DSS operatives took over custody of nabbed cleric, 4 others

Alleged Kwara ritual killing: Why DSS operatives took over custody of nabbed cleric, 4 others

Nigeria

5 months ago

DSS takes custody of suspects in Hafsah Lawal’s murder case. Lawyers deny Abuja transfer rumors as Kwara High Court sets April 15 for proceedings.

INEC staff, security agents denied voting rights in Nigeria – Youth group alerts

INEC staff, security agents denied voting rights in Nigeria – Youth group alerts

Nigeria

5 months ago

A youth advocacy group has decried and condemned the alleged disenfranchisement of security agents, INEC staff and inmates in Nigeria’s elections.

Breaking: NYSC finally starts paying N77k monthly allowance, corps members confirm

Breaking: NYSC finally starts paying N77k monthly allowance, corps members confirm

Nigeria

5 months ago

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun paying corps members the new N77,000 monthly allowance. Five corps members confirmed receiving the new stipend.

Top security expert Adamu shares 10 reasons behind rising kidnappings in Kano as Police nab suspects

Top security expert Adamu shares 10 reasons behind rising kidnappings in Kano as Police nab suspects

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kano battles rising crime as police arrest kidnappers, seize weapons. Experts cite poverty, corruption, and weak law enforcement as key crime drivers.

Ramadan 2025: Why Kano is experiencing high demand for ORS

Ramadan 2025: Why Kano is experiencing high demand for ORS

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kano state is one of the hottest Nigerian regions, and dehydration is a common condition. During the ongoing Ramadan, residents turn to ORS for energy.

'My husband makes love from midnight till dawn' - Lady seeks divorce

'My husband makes love from midnight till dawn' - Lady seeks divorce

Nigeria

5 months ago

A Kaduna woman seeks divorce over her husband’s excessive sexual demands and alleged abuse. The court has adjourned the case for possible reconciliation.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha