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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

Kano govt announces who will lead Sallah Durbar between Emir Sanusi and Bayero

Kano govt announces who will lead Sallah Durbar between Emir Sanusi and Bayero

Nigeria

7 months ago

Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia gives update on Shawwal moon sighting, "weather is not clear"

Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia gives update on Shawwal moon sighting, "weather is not clear"

Asia

7 months ago

Kano governor sends delegation to meet Sanusi amid Durbar tension

Kano governor sends delegation to meet Sanusi amid Durbar tension

Nigeria

7 months ago

Seyi Tinubu receives episcopal blessing from Catholic Bishop

Seyi Tinubu receives episcopal blessing from Catholic Bishop

Nigeria

7 months ago

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency

Asia

7 months ago

When is Eid al-Fitr in 2026? When does Ramadan end? All to know

When is Eid al-Fitr in 2026? When does Ramadan end? All to know

Nigeria

7 months ago

All schools, banks and government offices to close for 48 hours as FG makes declaration

All schools, banks and government offices to close for 48 hours as FG makes declaration

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria have declared March 19 and 20 as public holidays for Eid al-Fitr, shutting schools, banks and offices nationwide.

Kyari presents airport video alleging NDLEA cover for drug traffickers

Kyari presents airport video alleging NDLEA cover for drug traffickers

Nigeria

7 months ago

DCP Abba Kyari tendered a video in an Abuja court alleging NDLEA operative aided drug traffickers at Nigerian airports, as a suspect admitted cocaine runs on camera.

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage to counter economic hardship

Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage to counter economic hardship

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian civil servants demanded a N154,000 minimum wage and 120 percent salary review to combat inflation and rising costs of living in a formal union proposal.

Kano govt officials clash over who will lead 2026 Sallah Durbar

Kano govt officials clash over who will lead 2026 Sallah Durbar

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tensions escalate in Kano as conflicting claims arise over the Sallah Durbar presider amid unresolved emirship disputes. Who will lead this historic event?

How much Nigerian doctors earn compared to UK counterparts

How much Nigerian doctors earn compared to UK counterparts

Nigeria

7 months ago

A new comparison showed Nigerian doctors earned far less than UK counterparts, exposing deep funding gaps and raising concerns over healthcare sustainability.

List of 8 countries that pay new residents to relocate

List of 8 countries that pay new residents to relocate

Europe

7 months ago

Remote work shifted global migration as countries offered cash, housing aid and incentives to attract digital nomads and revive declining communities.

President Tinubu begins historic state visit to UK after 37 years

President Tinubu begins historic state visit to UK after 37 years

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Tinubu began a historic UK state visit, meeting the British monarch and officials to advance cooperation on trade, investment, defence, and culture.

Zakat ul Fitr 2026: What is it, how is it calculated, and who receives it?

Zakat ul Fitr 2026: What is it, how is it calculated, and who receives it?

Nigeria

7 months ago

Zakat ul Fitr 2026 was explained as a compulsory end of Ramadan charity, covering its purpose, calculation, timing, and eligible recipients before Eid.

Imoru road: Jubilation as asphalt laying begins on critical project, Ogun govt shares update

Imoru road: Jubilation as asphalt laying begins on critical project, Ogun govt shares update

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ogun State began asphalt laying on Imoru Road in Ijebu-Ode, easing transport challenges and advancing a wider infrastructure drive across the state.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha