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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

2456 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Adamawa: Thunderstorm kills one, leaves dozens homeless in flood aftermath

Adamawa: Thunderstorm kills one, leaves dozens homeless in flood aftermath

Nigeria

7 months ago

ASUU threatens industrial action over FG’s failure to sign agreement

ASUU threatens industrial action over FG’s failure to sign agreement

Education

7 months ago

Apply now: Nigeria Air Force begins nationwide recruitment for graduates, postgraduates

Apply now: Nigeria Air Force begins nationwide recruitment for graduates, postgraduates

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tragedy in Kwara: Farmer shot by terrorists dies in Benin hospital

Tragedy in Kwara: Farmer shot by terrorists dies in Benin hospital

Nigeria

7 months ago

FG launches digital platform to monitor teachers nationwide

FG launches digital platform to monitor teachers nationwide

Education

7 months ago

NRC suspends Abuja-Kaduna train service after derailment injures 6

NRC suspends Abuja-Kaduna train service after derailment injures 6

Nigeria

7 months ago

NSA reunites 128 kidnap victims with families in Abuja

NSA reunites 128 kidnap victims with families in Abuja

Nigeria

7 months ago

NSA Nuhu Ribadu has reunited 128 kidnapped victims with families in Abuja after Zamfara rescue while vowing justice as he urges end to politicising security.

Nigerian law school opens application for bar part II 2025/2026 admission

Nigerian law school opens application for bar part II 2025/2026 admission

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian Law School opens Bar Part II 2025/2026 applications Sept 11–Oct 31. Session begins Feb 2026 across all campuses. Strict eligibility applies.

Three farmers killed, 17 rescued in Borno boat accident

Three farmers killed, 17 rescued in Borno boat accident

Nigeria

7 months ago

Three farmers died and 17 were rescued in a boat accident on River Kubo in Borno State. NEMA confirmed overloading as the cause, while search efforts continued.

APC chieftain Isaac Balami urges youths to turn challenges into opportunities on birthday

APC chieftain Isaac Balami urges youths to turn challenges into opportunities on birthday

Nigeria

7 months ago

APC chieftain Isaac Balami marks 41st birthday, urges Nigerian youths to stay hopeful, believe in their dreams, and embrace challenges as opportunities.

Wike’s aide proposes mandatory NIN and ID for social media accounts

Wike’s aide proposes mandatory NIN and ID for social media accounts

Nigeria

7 months ago

Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka proposes mandatory NIN and ID for all social media accounts in Nigeria to curb misinformation and ensure digital accountability.

Scores of APC members defect to ADC in Sokoto State

Scores of APC members defect to ADC in Sokoto State

Nigeria

7 months ago

Scores of APC members defect to ADC in Sokoto as Senator Gada cites insecurity, poor governance, and vows coalition will restore peace and development.

ASUU rejects federal government’s loan scheme for university staff: "We're in debt"

ASUU rejects federal government’s loan scheme for university staff: "We're in debt"

Nigeria

7 months ago

ASUU rejects the FG’s interest-free loan scheme for university staff, demands signed agreement, salary payment, and warns of looming strike action.

MURIC tackles Yoruba traditionalists over Oro festivals' curfews, "No more infractions"

MURIC tackles Yoruba traditionalists over Oro festivals' curfews, "No more infractions"

Nigeria

7 months ago

MURIC backs Isese Day holiday for Yoruba traditionalists but warns against curfews, ritual killings, and rights violations, urging FG to apply caution.

Bandits re-abduct Zamfara trader one year after paying N2m ransom

Bandits re-abduct Zamfara trader one year after paying N2m ransom

Nigeria

7 months ago

Zamfara bandits re-abduct trader Muhammadu Lakada a year after N2m ransom, sparking mass displacement as targeted kidnappings for profit escalate.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha