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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

2693 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Just in: Primate Ayodele builds mosque, explains why, how it will be run

Just in: Primate Ayodele builds mosque, explains why, how it will be run

Nigeria

4 months ago

Video: Plane carrying 55 people crashes into Indian ocean moments after take-off

Video: Plane carrying 55 people crashes into Indian ocean moments after take-off

Africa

4 months ago

Anambra: IPAC clears air on boycotting August 28 LG polls

Anambra: IPAC clears air on boycotting August 28 LG polls

Nigeria

4 months ago

9 killed, 25 injured as armed woman opens fire at school

9 killed, 25 injured as armed woman opens fire at school

US

4 months ago

Electoral act: Amaechi explains why he brought doctor son to protest

Electoral act: Amaechi explains why he brought doctor son to protest

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tragedy as man drowns inside well after entering to retrieve burning cylinder

Tragedy as man drowns inside well after entering to retrieve burning cylinder

Nigeria

4 months ago

Panic as terrorists threaten fresh attack on Kwara village, demand N20m levy

Panic as terrorists threaten fresh attack on Kwara village, demand N20m levy

Nigeria

4 months ago

Suspected terrorists had demanded ₦20 million from a Kwara village, threatening attacks, as security reports warned of similar risks in nearby communities.

Woman caught on camera attempting to set prominent pastor's Church on Fire

Woman caught on camera attempting to set prominent pastor's Church on Fire

Africa

4 months ago

A woman was caught on camera attempting to set fire to Pastor Agyemang Elvis's church, Grace Mountain Ministries. The suspect is arrested for further investigation.

EFCC reacts as man lists commission's FCT Headquarters online as hotel for sale

EFCC reacts as man lists commission's FCT Headquarters online as hotel for sale

Nigeria

4 months ago

The EFCC had reacted after its Abuja headquarters was falsely advertised as a hotel for sale on X, a post that quickly went viral. Nigerians found it hilarious.

Emir Sanusi quits attending physical lectures after going viral, goes for alternative

Emir Sanusi quits attending physical lectures after going viral, goes for alternative

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kano's Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II had stopped attending physical lectures at Northwest University Kano and now participated fully in virtual law classes.

18 freeze to death as extreme cold weather hits major city

18 freeze to death as extreme cold weather hits major city

US

4 months ago

Extreme winter cold have killed 18 people in New York City after a rare 13-day freeze which has prompted emergency shelter measures and safety warnings.

Jubilation as FG begins implementation of renegotiated ASUU welfare agreement

Jubilation as FG begins implementation of renegotiated ASUU welfare agreement

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Federal Government began implementing its renegotiated ASUU agreement, approving a 40% academic allowance increase and enforcing tools allowance nationwide.

Full list of top 10 best universities in West Africa for 2026 revealed, Nigeria battles Ghana

Full list of top 10 best universities in West Africa for 2026 revealed, Nigeria battles Ghana

Education

4 months ago

The 2026 Times Higher Education rankings named the University of Cape Coast the best in West Africa, with Ghanaian and Nigerian universities dominating the top 10.

SS2 girl tries to kill self after getting pregnant for roadside mechanic

SS2 girl tries to kill self after getting pregnant for roadside mechanic

Nigeria

4 months ago

A 19-year-old girl in Adamawa State struggled to survive after being abandoned following a school-age pregnancy, highlighting gender-based violence and poverty.

Angry protesters storm Anambra government house, make clear demands

Angry protesters storm Anambra government house, make clear demands

Nigeria

4 months ago

Achalla residents protested at Anambra Government House over insecurity, accusing their monarch of security failures, while Igwe Nwokedi denied the claims.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha