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

2577 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

US lawmakers list seven urgent measures to tackle alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria

US lawmakers list seven urgent measures to tackle alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria

US

12 days ago

Bandits storm Kano community at night, kill residents, burn homes

Bandits storm Kano community at night, kill residents, burn homes

Nigeria

12 days ago

Zulum approves N706m scholarship for orphans whose security parents died in combat, others

Zulum approves N706m scholarship for orphans whose security parents died in combat, others

Nigeria

12 days ago

Delegates arrive under heavy security as PDP holds Osun primary despite Adeleke's withdrawal

Delegates arrive under heavy security as PDP holds Osun primary despite Adeleke's withdrawal

Nigeria

13 days ago

Timi Frank alleges assassination plot against Atiku after Tinubu withdrew his security detail

Timi Frank alleges assassination plot against Atiku after Tinubu withdrew his security detail

Nigeria

13 days ago

Listen to critics and their criticisms, Sultan tells Bago, other Northern governors

Listen to critics and their criticisms, Sultan tells Bago, other Northern governors

Nigeria

13 days ago

Full list: Top 10 private universities in Nigeria according to latest ranking

Full list: Top 10 private universities in Nigeria according to latest ranking

Education

13 days ago

Nigeria’s top private universities posted stronger research performance in the 2026 AD Scientific Index, with Covenant University and MAAUN leading rankings.

“Pay our N20m demand or be killed," bandits issue fresh warning to northern community

“Pay our N20m demand or be killed," bandits issue fresh warning to northern community

Nigeria

14 days ago

Bakale residents were thrown into fear as armed groups demanded a ₦20m levy to prevent attacks, extending similar threats to multiple Sokoto communities.

Full list: Names of high-profile politicians whose Abuja properties Wike revoked

Nigeria

14 days ago

FCTA has begun enforcement on 1,095 revoked Abuja property titles after the grace period expired, with names of prominent Nigerians on the published list.

VC warns against cultism as LASU matriculates 14,893 new students

VC warns against cultism as LASU matriculates 14,893 new students

Nigeria

14 days ago

LASU matriculated 14,893 students and warned them to avoid cultism, misconduct and sexual harassment while reaffirming its commitment to discipline and safety.

Abia's Governor Otti lambasted for imposing “unjustifiable” levies on Aba traders: "This is tyranny"

Abia's Governor Otti lambasted for imposing “unjustifiable” levies on Aba traders: "This is tyranny"

Nigeria

14 days ago

Ikonne has accused Otti’s appointees of turning Aba markets into centres of intimidation as traders faced inflated levies, night raids, and sealed shops.

US delegation meets Tinubu's aide in Abuja, reasons emerge

US delegation meets Tinubu's aide in Abuja, reasons emerge

Nigeria

14 days ago

A US Embassy delegation met Tinubu’s SSA, Dr Abiodun Essiet, in Abuja to discuss Middle Belt tensions and explore stronger collaboration on peacebuilding efforts.

Police clarifies reports after army arrests officer in Taraba

Police clarifies reports after army arrests officer in Taraba

Nigeria

14 days ago

Taraba Police Command has clarified reports after a soldier detained a police officer during an army raid that killed four militia members amid renewed violence.

DSS invites Datti Baba-Ahmed over alleged inciting remarks

DSS invites Datti Baba-Ahmed over alleged inciting remarks

Nigeria

16 days ago

The DSS has invited Datti Baba-Ahmed over comments officials believed could stoke tension, citing his remarks about the judiciary, military and national stability.

Ganduje reacts strongly as Kano govt seeks his arrest over controversial remarks

Ganduje reacts strongly as Kano govt seeks his arrest over controversial remarks

Nigeria

16 days ago

Ganduje rejected the Kano government’s call for his arrest, accusing Governor Yusuf of incompetence and failing to address insecurity affecting several communities.

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