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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

2445 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Kwara north stakeholders demand 2027 governorship ticket from all parties

Kwara north stakeholders demand 2027 governorship ticket from all parties

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tinubu to attend Ladoja’s coronation as 44th Olubadan

Tinubu to attend Ladoja’s coronation as 44th Olubadan

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tears as newly sworn-in Lagos council vice chairman suddenly dies

Tears as newly sworn-in Lagos council vice chairman suddenly dies

Nigeria

6 months ago

Police nab armed robbery kingpin allegedly behind Allen Avenue gold heist

Police nab armed robbery kingpin allegedly behind Allen Avenue gold heist

Nigeria

6 months ago

2025 governorship: How Anambra community dumps kinsman, endorsed another candidate

2025 governorship: How Anambra community dumps kinsman, endorsed another candidate

Nigeria

6 months ago

Igbo youths make crucial demands from Tinubu’s FG over SEDC funds

Igbo youths make crucial demands from Tinubu’s FG over SEDC funds

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria immigration targets one-week passport delivery with new centralised system

Nigeria immigration targets one-week passport delivery with new centralised system

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria Immigration unveils a centralised system to issue passports in one week, increasing daily production capacity to up to 5,000 for faster service nationwide.

Police arrest self-proclaimed Islamic cleric with suspected human flesh

Police arrest self-proclaimed Islamic cleric with suspected human flesh

Nigeria

6 months ago

Oyo police detain Alfa Bashiru after suspected human flesh was found during a highway patrol. Forensic tests underway as investigation into possible ritual begins.

FG warns as Niger and Benue Rivers hit dangerous levels

FG warns as Niger and Benue Rivers hit dangerous levels

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria issues urgent flood warning as Rivers Niger and Benue reach peak levels and major dams spill excess water, threatening communities across several states.

US court jails Nigerian for $1.6m romance scam, orders deportation

US court jails Nigerian for $1.6m romance scam, orders deportation

Nigeria

6 months ago

US court sentences Nigerian Adetomiwa Akindele to nearly six years for defrauding an elderly woman of $1.6m in a crypto scam and orders deportation.

Court sends man to Kuje prison over alleged $500,000 fraud scheme

Court sends man to Kuje prison over alleged $500,000 fraud scheme

Nigeria

6 months ago

EFCC arraigns Ndubisi Ugonna in Abuja for allegedly defrauding a victim of $500,000 through a fake investment scheme. Bail hearing is fixed for September 25.

Supporters leave disappointed as Fubara fails to appear after Rivers emergency ends

Supporters leave disappointed as Fubara fails to appear after Rivers emergency ends

Nigeria

6 months ago

Thousands waited at Rivers Government House for Governor Fubara after emergency rule ended, but he failed to appear, leaving supporters frustrated and uncertain.

NAF airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists in Borno operation

NAF airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists in Borno operation

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian Air Force airstrikes kill dozens of terrorists and destroy a key hideout in Borno, disrupting insurgents’ ability to regroup and launch attacks.

Crowd besieges Rivers government house ahead of Fubara’s return

Crowd besieges Rivers government house ahead of Fubara’s return

Nigeria

6 months ago

Hundreds of Rivers residents storm Government House Port Harcourt with drums and songs as Governor Fubara returns to office after six months of emergency rule.

List of key history topics FG mandates for primary and JSS schools

List of key history topics FG mandates for primary and JSS schools

Education

6 months ago

History returned to Nigeria’s schools as the Federal Government makes it compulsory from Primary 1 to JSS3 under the 2025/26 national curriculum reform.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha