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

Kwara demolishes shops, chases street traders as govt enforces strict rules, marketers react

Kwara demolishes shops, chases street traders as govt enforces strict rules, marketers react

Nigeria

6 months ago

Oyo govt confirms Legit.ng's report on planned demolition, gives reason

Oyo govt confirms Legit.ng's report on planned demolition, gives reason

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian governor’s aide beaten to death in cold blood by unknown assailants

Nigerian governor’s aide beaten to death in cold blood by unknown assailants

Nigeria

6 months ago

JP2025: Osun governor performs live at Iyabo Ojo’s daughter's lavish wedding

JP2025: Osun governor performs live at Iyabo Ojo’s daughter's lavish wedding

Nigeria

6 months ago

List of African Countries that may be affected as Trump mulls shutting down US embassies

List of African Countries that may be affected as Trump mulls shutting down US embassies

Africa

6 months ago

Quadri Alabi: N3 million raised within two hours as lawyer leads crowdfunding for freed boy

Quadri Alabi: N3 million raised within two hours as lawyer leads crowdfunding for freed boy

Nigeria

6 months ago

Quadri Alabi: Lawyer demands apology, N100m compensation from police after boy is freed

Quadri Alabi: Lawyer demands apology, N100m compensation from police after boy is freed

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lawyer seeks ₦100m compensation for 17-year-old Peter Obi supporter wrongly jailed for robbery; Lagos court clears him after DPP finds no evidence.

Kano man arrested for lewd act with goat after disturbing video goes viral

Kano man arrested for lewd act with goat after disturbing video goes viral

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kano Hisbah have arrested a man for an obscene act with goat in viral TikTok video; suspect claims stunt was for social media fame. Mental test underway.

We won’t pay loans directly into students’ accounts, NELFUND clears air

We won’t pay loans directly into students’ accounts, NELFUND clears air

Nigeria

6 months ago

NELFUND debunks claims of bypassing universities as students in UDUS, Modibbo Adama lament loan delays ahead of exams, fueling academic uncertainty.

Kwara: Football fans lament constant theft of motorcycles during NPFL matches at Ilorin stadium

Kwara: Football fans lament constant theft of motorcycles during NPFL matches at Ilorin stadium

Nigeria

6 months ago

Football fans in Ilorin decry rising motorcycle theft at Kwara United matches, urge stadium authorities and police to improve security and raise awareness.

Kano film censorship board cracks down on tricycle operators over "indecent" posters, inscription

Kano film censorship board cracks down on tricycle operators over "indecent" posters, inscription

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kano Film Board cracks down on tricycle operators over indecent stickers, citing public morality, sparking mixed reactions and concerns on rights, livelihood.

Police identify officers receiving money from Chinese in viral video, promise sanctions

Police identify officers receiving money from Chinese in viral video, promise sanctions

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria Police slams officers in viral video taking cash from Chinese national, begins disciplinary action, urges public to uphold integrity in engagement.

Tinubu asked to caution "power drunk" sole administrator in Rivers

Tinubu asked to caution "power drunk" sole administrator in Rivers

Nigeria

6 months ago

NPC urges Tinubu to rein in Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas over illegal probe of Fubara, warning his actions threaten democracy and deepen state crisis.

We warned Nigerians - EFCC speaks on crashed ponzi scheme CBEX

We warned Nigerians - EFCC speaks on crashed ponzi scheme CBEX

Nigeria

6 months ago

EFCC said it warned Nigerians before ₦1.3T CBEX Ponzi scam. CBEX had no physical office, violated laws. Agency urges caution with digital investments.

Kano: 20-year-old serial killer surrenders to Police, confesses to multiple murders, robberies

Kano: 20-year-old serial killer surrenders to Police, confesses to multiple murders, robberies

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kano's 20-year-old serial killer, Umar Auwalu, confesses to 12 years of murders and robberies across states; surrenders amid guilt and nightmares.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha