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

2370 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Anambra: Igbos in diaspora take notable action amid prolonged challenges in Nigeria's health sector

Anambra: Igbos in diaspora take notable action amid prolonged challenges in Nigeria's health sector

Nigeria

6 months ago

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis in his casket as funeral plans bgin

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis in his casket as funeral plans bgin

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian university students groan over power rationing amid country's electricity challenges

Nigerian university students groan over power rationing amid country's electricity challenges

Education

6 months ago

Herdsmen invade cashew farm in Oyo, vandalise fruit-bearing trees

Herdsmen invade cashew farm in Oyo, vandalise fruit-bearing trees

Nigeria

6 months ago

Adamawa man who grew up poor and hardly eats thrives in aviation work, "a testimony"

Adamawa man who grew up poor and hardly eats thrives in aviation work, "a testimony"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Pope Francis: Fiery Catholic Priest, Fr. Ebube Muonso, tells church how to immortalise late leader

Pope Francis: Fiery Catholic Priest, Fr. Ebube Muonso, tells church how to immortalise late leader

Nigeria

6 months ago

Just In: Suspected terrorists kill six in fresh attack on Kwara community

Just In: Suspected terrorists kill six in fresh attack on Kwara community

Nigeria

6 months ago

Terrorists in soldier uniforms kill six in Kwara's Ilesha Baruba; fears grow over Mahmuda group's reign as residents flee, and police stay silent.

US Vice President JD Vance who met Pope Francis day before his death shares his observation

US Vice President JD Vance who met Pope Francis day before his death shares his observation

Nigeria

6 months ago

US Vice President JD Vance who met Pope Francis a day before his death, noted his frail condition. Vance recalls COVID-era homily in tribute to the late pontiff.

Nigerians react as catholic leader Pope Francis dies at 88

Nigerians react as catholic leader Pope Francis dies at 88

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerians have reacted to the heartbreaking news of the death of world's parish priest, Pope Francis, who has served in the topmost position since 2013.

Full list of new English tests for visa, citizenship applicants to UK

Full list of new English tests for visa, citizenship applicants to UK

Nigeria

6 months ago

The UK Home Office updates SELT requirements for visa, citizenship applicants with new test formats, approved providers, and clearer global guidelines.

IVF: Egg donation is not a side hustle – UI cautions female students

IVF: Egg donation is not a side hustle – UI cautions female students

Education

6 months ago

UI warns female students against the growing trend of egg donation for income, citing health risks and urging them to prioritize safety over financial incentives.

Quadri Alabi: Why we arrested Peter Obi's "poster boy", police speak, lawyer disagrees

Quadri Alabi: Why we arrested Peter Obi's "poster boy", police speak, lawyer disagrees

Nigeria

6 months ago

Human rights lawyer accuses Lagos police of fabricating charges against Quadri Alabi, 17, after unlawful arrest despite DPP’s legal advice clearing him.

2025 UTME rescheduled as JAMB adjusts exam start date

2025 UTME rescheduled as JAMB adjusts exam start date

Education

6 months ago

JAMB reschedules 2025 UTME to April 24. Candidates urged to print slips early, confirm exam centres, and prepare ahead for a smooth testing experience.

Photos: Peter Obi meets Alabi Quadri after release from prison, makes key promise to him

Photos: Peter Obi meets Alabi Quadri after release from prison, makes key promise to him

Nigeria

6 months ago

Peter Obi meets Quadri Alabi, teenager wrongly jailed for robbery, pledges educational support after release following police collusion exposed in Lagos.

CBEX obtained CAC, EFCC clearances to convince thousands of Nigerians, findings show

CBEX obtained CAC, EFCC clearances to convince thousands of Nigerians, findings show

Nigeria

6 months ago

N1.3tn lost in CBEX Ponzi scheme as EFCC, SEC probe ST Technologies' fake AI trading scam that duped 600,000+ Nigerians with false investment promises.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha