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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

3094 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Jesutunmise: Covenant University finally breaks silence on student’s death, discloses cause

Jesutunmise: Covenant University finally breaks silence on student’s death, discloses cause

Education

6 months ago

Strait of Hormuz: Real reasons the Iranian waterway matters for global oil markets

Strait of Hormuz: Real reasons the Iranian waterway matters for global oil markets

Asia

6 months ago

"Last Day": Pastor Oyedepo explains when Jesus will return in scary video

"Last Day": Pastor Oyedepo explains when Jesus will return in scary video

Nigeria

6 months ago

Eid Al-Adha 2026: When and how Muslims will observe the festival in Nigeria

Eid Al-Adha 2026: When and how Muslims will observe the festival in Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

Dismissed military personnel Soja Boi presents evidence of poor treatment, challenges army

Dismissed military personnel Soja Boi presents evidence of poor treatment, challenges army

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kano cleric sentenced to death for blasphemy seeks transfer from Abuja prison, gives reasons

Kano cleric sentenced to death for blasphemy seeks transfer from Abuja prison, gives reasons

Nigeria

6 months ago

Man who helped Boko Haram terrorists to swap N750,000 currency notes sentenced to prison

Man who helped Boko Haram terrorists to swap N750,000 currency notes sentenced to prison

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Nigerian court sentenced Awal Bello and others for supporting Boko Haram, ordered prison terms with rehabilitation and deradicalisation for all offenders.

Jigawa gov't addresses claims of high-profile defections from APC

Nigeria

6 months ago

Jigawa government denied APC defections, said no loyal member resigned, and described reported exits as politically motivated and lacking party affiliation.

Nigeria listed among countries at risk of UK visa restrictions as official gives reason

Nigeria listed among countries at risk of UK visa restrictions as official gives reason

Nigeria

6 months ago

Reform UK warned Nigeria and other countries seeking slavery reparations that they risked UK visa restrictions, calling the claims “insulting” and excessive.

Artemis II crew head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before

Artemis II crew head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before

US

6 months ago

The Artemis II crew set a record for the furthest distance from Earth, observed a solar eclipse, and began their journey back to the Pacific splashdown

Pastor Tunde Bakare clears air on N4bn Wema bank loan repayment

Pastor Tunde Bakare clears air on N4bn Wema bank loan repayment

Nigeria

6 months ago

Citadel Church cleared its N4bn Wema Bank loan using property sale proceeds, as Pastor Bakare dismissed claims the ministry was overwhelmed by debt.

God-fearing petty trader returns N1m found in her goods to the rightful owner

God-fearing petty trader returns N1m found in her goods to the rightful owner

Nigeria

6 months ago

A Jos trader regained N1m after a customer returned cash hidden in purchased goods, in a rare act of honesty that drew praise across the community.

Terrorists storm churches during Easter Sunday, kill 7, abduct others

Terrorists storm churches during Easter Sunday, kill 7, abduct others

Nigeria

6 months ago

Terrorists attacked two churches in Ariko, Kaduna, killing seven and abducting others, renewing fears over rural community security in Southern Kaduna.

Breaking: Driver blown to death on major northern road by suspected terrorists

Breaking: Driver blown to death on major northern road by suspected terrorists

Nigeria

6 months ago

An IED explosion killed a driver in Niger State after his vehicle hit a bomb on Lumma road, raising fears over security and attacks on key transport routes.

Plateau violence: Residents rewarded with N1m for saving Christians, Muslims

Plateau violence: Residents rewarded with N1m for saving Christians, Muslims

Nigeria

6 months ago

Residents in Jos protected Christians and Muslims during attacks and received N1m reward, highlighting unity and peaceful coexistence amid Plateau crisis.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha