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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

2679 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian army slammed for allegedly gunning down 9 Adamawa women protesters

Nigerian army slammed for allegedly gunning down 9 Adamawa women protesters

Nigeria

6 months ago

APC youth leader rejects Soyinka’s attack on Seyi Tinubu’s security detail

APC youth leader rejects Soyinka’s attack on Seyi Tinubu’s security detail

Nigeria

6 months ago

Bandits kill LG vice chairman after collecting ransom

Bandits kill LG vice chairman after collecting ransom

Nigeria

6 months ago

Defence minister Musa visits family of fallen Brigadier in Borno

Defence minister Musa visits family of fallen Brigadier in Borno

Nigeria

6 months ago

Why EFCC has not released me, Malami speaks from detention

Why EFCC has not released me, Malami speaks from detention

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kwankwaso, Kano governor reportedly plot defection to APC as Ganduje, Barau camps take action

Kwankwaso, Kano governor reportedly plot defection to APC as Ganduje, Barau camps take action

Nigeria

6 months ago

Dog show in Nigeria: COBA holds national competition, annual awards, embraces global standard

Dog show in Nigeria: COBA holds national competition, annual awards, embraces global standard

Nigeria

6 months ago

COBA held its 5th National Dog Championship with breeders from Nigeria and other countries, marking its first FCI-recognised show and celebrating accreditation.

Video of "bandits prank" at Lagos State University LASU trends as students, management react

Video of "bandits prank" at Lagos State University LASU trends as students, management react

Nigeria

6 months ago

LASU condemned a viral prank video that mimicked a bandits invasion as creators apologised, while students complained that the stunt triggered stricter scrutiny.

Apply now: PSC, Police open portal, begin recruitment of 50,000 constables

Apply now: PSC, Police open portal, begin recruitment of 50,000 constables

Nigeria

6 months ago

The PSC opened the portal for recruiting 50,000 constables after President Tinubu ordered a nationwide intake to strengthen policing amid rising insecurity.

FG begins diplomatic push to secure release of detained aircraft, troops in Burkina Faso

FG begins diplomatic push to secure release of detained aircraft, troops in Burkina Faso

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria began diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso to secure the release of a detained C130 aircraft and its crew after the AES accused it of violating its airspace.

El-Zakzaky lambasts Buhari on Zaria killing's 10th anniversary: “We will meet on judgment day”

El-Zakzaky lambasts Buhari on Zaria killing's 10th anniversary: “We will meet on judgment day”

Nigeria

6 months ago

El Zakzaky marked ten years after the Zaria killings and said Buhari would answer before God as he criticised government silence on the judicial inquiry report.

"We won’t ignore killings in Nigeria": America issues fresh warning

"We won’t ignore killings in Nigeria": America issues fresh warning

US

6 months ago

The US House Appropriations Committee reaffirmed its commitment to addressing religious persecution in Nigeria after a fact-finding mission that intensified tensions

Kwara man hides under plane tyre to travel to America, security spots him

Kwara man hides under plane tyre to travel to America, security spots him

Nigeria

6 months ago

A suspected stowaway was arrested at Ilorin airport after attempting to hide beneath an Overland aircraft he believed was US-bound, officials confirmed.

Trending video shows ex-Lagos governor Fashola in court as he resumes law practice

Trending video shows ex-Lagos governor Fashola in court as he resumes law practice

Nigeria

6 months ago

A viral video captured former Lagos governor Babatunde Fashola returning to practice at the Supreme Court as public interest rose over his renewed courtroom role.

Three family members killed in Lagos road accident

Three family members killed in Lagos road accident

Nigeria

6 months ago

A speeding truck caused a fatal chain collision on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway. Three family members died while LASTMA rescued two survivors and cleared the scene.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha