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

2368 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Reactions as Kano shuts down event centers, bans celebrations: "Many families will suffer"

Reactions as Kano shuts down event centers, bans celebrations: "Many families will suffer"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Atiku shares how he escaped assassination attempt: "They shot at me"

Atiku shares how he escaped assassination attempt: "They shot at me"

Nigeria

5 months ago

British-Nigerian Opeyemi Bright breaks record as UK City's youngest mayor

British-Nigerian Opeyemi Bright breaks record as UK City's youngest mayor

Nigeria

5 months ago

APC North-West stakeholders back President Tinubu for 2027

APC North-West stakeholders back President Tinubu for 2027

Nigeria

5 months ago

FG denies forming committee to reintegrate BEA scholars into Nigerian universities

FG denies forming committee to reintegrate BEA scholars into Nigerian universities

Nigeria

5 months ago

Massive manhunt launched after ten inmates escape from American prison: "Too easy"

Massive manhunt launched after ten inmates escape from American prison: "Too easy"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Hisbah seals hotel over alleged amoral operation, seizes 209 cartons of alcohol in Damaturu

Hisbah seals hotel over alleged amoral operation, seizes 209 cartons of alcohol in Damaturu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Yobe state Hisbah, NDLEA, and NSCDC shut Maina Lodge in Damaturu, seize 209 cartons of alcohol, and close a house over alleged prostitution activity.

Kwara fashion designer sentenced to one-year jail term for EFCC investigator impersonation

Kwara fashion designer sentenced to one-year jail term for EFCC investigator impersonation

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kwara tailor jailed 12 months for impersonating EFCC officer and defrauding ₦20k via cybercrime. Court orders refund, cheque forfeiture, and fine.

Scorching heat: Residents struggle as deodorant prices soar

Scorching heat: Residents struggle as deodorant prices soar

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kano residents battle deodorant price surge amid extreme heat; many now use lemon or skip antiperspirants as costs soar due to supply chain issues.

PDP group exposes prominent politician behind Fubara's defiance, says he fuelled rift against Wike

PDP group exposes prominent politician behind Fubara's defiance, says he fuelled rift against Wike

Nigeria

5 months ago

PDP youth group has slammed Ikenga Ugochinyere for misleading Gov. Fubara, worsening Rivers crisis, and undermining party unity ahead of NEC meeting.

Nigerian institution students to pay fine for staging powerful protest, details emerge

Nigerian institution students to pay fine for staging powerful protest, details emerge

Education

5 months ago

Adamawa Poly reopens May 19 after student protest over power, water. Students to pay ₦3,000 penalty as management restores electricity, water supply.

We can finally sleep in peace – Rivers locals back Tinubu’s emergency rule

We can finally sleep in peace – Rivers locals back Tinubu’s emergency rule

Nigeria

5 months ago

RPC backs Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers State, praises restored peace, improved governance, and urges support for Sole Administrator Ibok-Eket Ibas.

Full List: Six states where JAMB will conduct UTME retake for nearly 380,000 candidates

Full List: Six states where JAMB will conduct UTME retake for nearly 380,000 candidates

Nigeria

5 months ago

JAMB mandates UTME retake for 379,997 candidates in Lagos and South-East due to technical errors; affected states include Abia, Imo, Enugu, and more.

Anambra election: Powerful political movement sets criteria for supporting candidate, party

Anambra election: Powerful political movement sets criteria for supporting candidate, party

Nigeria

5 months ago

Anambra's 'Oga Ndi Oga Movement' sets strict criteria for 2025 poll support—power, sports, industries, and social amenities must top candidates' agendas.

Oyo: Bodija residents president speaks as govt approves ₦4.5 Billion for explosion victims

Oyo: Bodija residents president speaks as govt approves ₦4.5 Billion for explosion victims

Nigeria

5 months ago

Oyo approves ₦4.5bn relief for Bodija explosion victims after months of delay; residents cautiously welcome move, demand justice and transparency.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha