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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

2409 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Powerful former APC lawmaker dumps party, decamps to PDP, details emerge

Powerful former APC lawmaker dumps party, decamps to PDP, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Ivory Coast President Ouattara wins fourth term in landslide victory

Ivory Coast President Ouattara wins fourth term in landslide victory

Nigeria

5 months ago

FG directs works ministry to prioritise local contractors: "I am very proud"

FG directs works ministry to prioritise local contractors: "I am very proud"

Nigeria

5 months ago

INEC chairman Amupitan makes first big appointment, details emerge

INEC chairman Amupitan makes first big appointment, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Peter Obi lambasts "corrupt" NFF leaders, labels them as real Yahoo boys

Peter Obi lambasts "corrupt" NFF leaders, labels them as real Yahoo boys

Nigeria

5 months ago

Algeria president thanked for awarding 140 fully-funded scholarships to Nigerians

Algeria president thanked for awarding 140 fully-funded scholarships to Nigerians

Nigeria

5 months ago

Genocide: Senior Vatican cardinal gives official stand on alleged targeted Christian killings

Genocide: Senior Vatican cardinal gives official stand on alleged targeted Christian killings

Nigeria

5 months ago

Vatican’s Cardinal Parolin dismisses claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, saying Muslims also suffer from violence as Bishop Kukah calls for unity.

Grief as popular Lagos DPO dies after surgery, details emerge

Grief as popular Lagos DPO dies after surgery, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Lagos Police Command mourns Festac DPO CSP Matilda Ngbaronye, who passed away after surgery. CP Jimoh extends condolences to her grieving family.

Apply now: FG to train 10,000 Nigerian youths in high-paying, critical oil and gas skills

Apply now: FG to train 10,000 Nigerian youths in high-paying, critical oil and gas skills

Nigeria

5 months ago

NCDMB unveils a nationwide training scheme for over 10,000 Nigerians, focusing on high-demand oil and gas skills to boost local content and job readiness.

Fuel tanker overturns in Niger as firefighters swing into action

Fuel tanker overturns in Niger as firefighters swing into action

Nigeria

5 months ago

A petrol tanker overturned on the Lambata-Lapai-Agaie Road in Niger State. Firefighters and security officials swiftly intervened, preventing an explosion.

Over 400 civic groups endorse Tinubu for 2027, give reasons

Over 400 civic groups endorse Tinubu for 2027, give reasons

Nigeria

5 months ago

Over 400 civic groups endorse President Tinubu for 2027, praising his oil and gas reforms, transparency efforts, and push for regulatory efficiency.

Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection - Peter Obi

Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection - Peter Obi

Nigeria

5 months ago

Peter Obi says some Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation. He urges Nigerian youths to embrace integrity, hard work, and innovation.

Woman ordered to drink water used to bathe dead husband to prove innocence, gov't weighs in

Woman ordered to drink water used to bathe dead husband to prove innocence, gov't weighs in

Nigeria

5 months ago

Governor Uzodimma orders probe after Imo widow was nearly forced to drink corpse water. Officials rescue her and vow to end harmful widowhood rites.

Tinubu told to stop behaving like a military dictator over Sowore's arrest

Tinubu told to stop behaving like a military dictator over Sowore's arrest

Nigeria

5 months ago

Timi Frank condemns the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, calling it an assault on democracy and urging Tinubu to uphold human rights and release him immediately.

Wike speaks on Jonathan's presidential ambition, washes hands off PDP chairmanship saga

Wike speaks on Jonathan's presidential ambition, washes hands off PDP chairmanship saga

Nigeria

5 months ago

Wike says Jonathan has not told him about any 2027 presidential ambition, distances himself from PDP leadership tussle, and rejects the party’s convention.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha