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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

Universities send directives as NUC discontinues HND to BSc conversion programmes

Universities send directives as NUC discontinues HND to BSc conversion programmes

Education

5 months ago

Fubara storms out of APC screening venue as re-election tension rises

Fubara storms out of APC screening venue as re-election tension rises

Nigeria

5 months ago

FG mandates drug tests for secondary school students nationwide

FG mandates drug tests for secondary school students nationwide

Education

5 months ago

Lagos announces emergency closure of key bridge for structural repairs

Lagos announces emergency closure of key bridge for structural repairs

Nigeria

5 months ago

Police begin disciplinary action against officer filmed rolling on ground in Ekiti

Police begin disciplinary action against officer filmed rolling on ground in Ekiti

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria Customs returns stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini fleet to Canadian government

Nigeria Customs returns stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini fleet to Canadian government

Nigeria

5 months ago

30-year-old Kaduna APC aspirant clears screening for House of Reps, video trends

30-year-old Kaduna APC aspirant clears screening for House of Reps, video trends

Politics

5 months ago

Mahmud Buba cleared the APC screening for the Sabon Gari seat. The 30-year-old aspirant gained attention for his youthful appearance and community-led ambition.

Disqualify Sharafadeen Alli now, Oyo APC faction demands, submits strong petition

Disqualify Sharafadeen Alli now, Oyo APC faction demands, submits strong petition

Politics

5 months ago

A law firm representing some APC youths has petitioned the APC over Senator Sharafadeen Alli’s 2027 eligibility. They argued hm being Oba disqualified his candidacy.

CSOs petition APC, INEC, ICPC over Bayelsa aspirant's eligibility

CSOs petition APC, INEC, ICPC over Bayelsa aspirant's eligibility

Politics

5 months ago

CSOs had petitioned APC, INEC, and ICPC over a Bayelsa aspirant’s eligibility, alleging dual public offices and calling for constitutional compliance review.

UTME 2026: JAMB cancels results after discovering massive examination malpractice

UTME 2026: JAMB cancels results after discovering massive examination malpractice

Education

5 months ago

The Nigeria Police and JAMB had uncovered a UTME malpractice syndicate in Delta, arrested three suspects, and withdrawn results from affected centres.

'Obidient group' expels Peter Obi from movement, announces new leadership structure

'Obidient group' expels Peter Obi from movement, announces new leadership structure

Politics

5 months ago

A faction of the Obidient Movement had expelled Peter Obi and Yunusa Tanko, rebranded the group, and announced a new leadership structure ahead of 2027.

Rhodes-Vivour begs Obidients for patience after refusing to leave ADC: "Till month's end"

Rhodes-Vivour begs Obidients for patience after refusing to leave ADC: "Till month's end"

Politics

5 months ago

Rhodes-Vivour had urged Obidients to be patient after refusing to join the NDC, insisting he remained committed to the ADC amid opposition realignments.

Atiku blasts Tinubu, demands suspension of controversial NNPC refinery deal

Atiku blasts Tinubu, demands suspension of controversial NNPC refinery deal

Nigeria

5 months ago

Atiku Abubakar has criticised the NNPC refinery partnership with two Chinese firms and demanded transparency, scrutiny, and suspension of the deal.

US to begin revoking passports, travel documents of certain citizens

US to begin revoking passports, travel documents of certain citizens

US

5 months ago

The United States government has warned that citizens owing over $2,500 in child support faced passport denial, revocation, and travel restrictions.

Just in: Nigerian billionaire arrested in Switzerland drug raid

Just in: Nigerian billionaire arrested in Switzerland drug raid

Nigeria

5 months ago

A Nigerian billionaire was arrested in Switzerland after NDLEA and international agencies uncovered an alleged multi-billion naira drug laundering ring.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha