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

2139 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

1996 Coup: Ohanaeze Ndigbo demands apology, N10t compensation from Tinubu after IBB's memoir

1996 Coup: Ohanaeze Ndigbo demands apology, N10t compensation from Tinubu after IBB's memoir

Nigeria

6 months ago

Cooperative CEO defrauds members of N2bn, lands in jail

Cooperative CEO defrauds members of N2bn, lands in jail

Nigeria

6 months ago

“IBB lied”: Media personality dismisses Babangida’s defense on Giwa’s murder

“IBB lied”: Media personality dismisses Babangida’s defense on Giwa’s murder

Nigeria

6 months ago

"Ticking time bomb": Akpabio warned, told to halt controversial national assembly bill

"Ticking time bomb": Akpabio warned, told to halt controversial national assembly bill

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tinubu's minister addresses rumors of exiting APC amid defection speculation

Tinubu's minister addresses rumors of exiting APC amid defection speculation

Nigeria

6 months ago

Peter Obi would have implemented similar policies as Tinubu - Cosmas Maduka

Peter Obi would have implemented similar policies as Tinubu - Cosmas Maduka

Nigeria

6 months ago

Gunmen storm church during night vigil, shoot pastor, abduct six worshippers

Gunmen storm church during night vigil, shoot pastor, abduct six worshippers

Nigeria

6 months ago

Gunmen stormed a Delta State church, shooting the pastor and kidnapping six worshippers, raising concerns over religious center security in Nigeria.

"Height of heartlessness": MURIC calls out IBB for trying to "rewrite history" in latest memoir

"Height of heartlessness": MURIC calls out IBB for trying to "rewrite history" in latest memoir

Nigeria

6 months ago

MURIC condemns Babangida’s memoir for absolving him of the June 12 annulment, insisting he remains accountable for Nigeria’s political instability.

NNPP senator shuns party leaders, invites APC's Ganduje, others to event

NNPP senator shuns party leaders, invites APC's Ganduje, others to event

Nigeria

6 months ago

NNPP Senator Kawu Sumaila invites APC leaders to key events, fueling defection rumors. Party tensions rise as Kano's political landscape faces uncertainty.

Tinubu hosts major Nigerian tech startup in Abuja, details emerge

Tinubu hosts major Nigerian tech startup in Abuja, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tinubu backs Flutterwave’s Nigerian Exchange listing, supporting fintech growth, job creation, and local infrastructure development in Nigeria’s digital economy.

Passenger caught stealing on mid-flight on Air Peace, airline takes action

Passenger caught stealing on mid-flight on Air Peace, airline takes action

Nigeria

6 months ago

Air Peace blacklists a passenger caught stealing mid-flight. The airline strengthens security measures and urges vigilance to prevent in-flight theft.

Student killed, others injured as school building collapses in Yobe

Student killed, others injured as school building collapses in Yobe

Nigeria

6 months ago

A student dies, and several are injured in a Yobe school building collapse. Authorities investigate as calls grow for better infrastructure safety in schools.

Convicted notorious kidnapper Evans now prison teacher, makes major proposal to court

Convicted notorious kidnapper Evans now prison teacher, makes major proposal to court

Nigeria

6 months ago

Convicted kidnapper Evans seeks a plea bargain, citing prison rehabilitation, education, and asset forfeiture to aid victims. Court ruling set for April 2025.

Jonathan lauds Babangida’s contributions at memoir and library launch

Jonathan lauds Babangida’s contributions at memoir and library launch

Nigeria

6 months ago

Goodluck Jonathan hails Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir launch and library, urging FG support for Nigeria’s history preservation. Leadership legacy shines.

Total amount Nigeria stands to lose if Trump cuts USAID funding

Total amount Nigeria stands to lose if Trump cuts USAID funding

Nigeria

6 months ago

USAID’s $602.95M aid to Nigeria is frozen under Trump’s executive order, threatening health, security, and economic programs. Nigeria seeks alternatives.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha