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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

2554 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Adamawa police take action over mob killing of woman over alleged witchcraft

Adamawa police take action over mob killing of woman over alleged witchcraft

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kano man blinds stepmother in violent assault over 'Awara'

Kano man blinds stepmother in violent assault over 'Awara'

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lagos police ban Egungun public procession, issue serious warnings

Lagos police ban Egungun public procession, issue serious warnings

Nigeria

7 months ago

NAFDAC seals Lagos skincare company over unsafe bleaching products

NAFDAC seals Lagos skincare company over unsafe bleaching products

Nigeria

7 months ago

Rivers LG Poll: Fubara loses grip as APC wins in suspended governor's council

Rivers LG Poll: Fubara loses grip as APC wins in suspended governor's council

Nigeria

7 months ago

Is Akwa Ibom gov’t deducting ‘15% tithes’ from workers’ salaries? commissioner reacts

Is Akwa Ibom gov’t deducting ‘15% tithes’ from workers’ salaries? commissioner reacts

Nigeria

7 months ago

37-year-old Nigerian man faces deportation from US as Immigration arrests him, his offence disclosed

37-year-old Nigerian man faces deportation from US as Immigration arrests him, his offence disclosed

US

7 months ago

ERO Baltimore arrests Nigerian convicted of sex crimes against Maryland minor. He faces immigration court as U.S. authorities move for his removal.

ADC disowns El-Rufai’s alleged inauguration as police launch probe

ADC disowns El-Rufai’s alleged inauguration as police launch probe

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kaduna ADC has rejected El-Rufai’s alleged inauguration, calling it illegal as police probe violence and gunfire linked to the controversial gathering.

Muslims working on Fridays is unfair while Sunday is work-free, Reno Omokri argues

Muslims working on Fridays is unfair while Sunday is work-free, Reno Omokri argues

Nigeria

8 months ago

Reno Omokri has called for Friday half-day in Nigeria to allow Muslims attend Jumu’ah prayers, proposing work-hour shifts to maintain productivity.

Kwankwaso condemns demolition of northerners market in Lagos

Kwankwaso condemns demolition of northerners market in Lagos

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kwankwaso and ACF have condemned Lagos demolition of Alaba Rago market as traders count billions in losses and call for urgent government intervention.

Nigerians react as Peter Obi threatens to sue Deji Adeyanju, gives reason

Nigerians react as Peter Obi threatens to sue Deji Adeyanju, gives reason

Nigeria

8 months ago

Peter Obi threatens legal action against Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamatory social media posts as activist dares him to proceed with court case.

Man cries out as IBEDC staff allegedly scams customers of ₦5 million

Man cries out as IBEDC staff allegedly scams customers of ₦5 million

Nigeria

8 months ago

Ilorin residents Have accused IBEDC staff of ₦5m prepaid meter fraud as victims demand justice and call for Kwara State Government investigation.

Osun Governor Adeleke offers street puff puff seller role as chef after public encounter

Osun Governor Adeleke offers street puff puff seller role as chef after public encounter

Nigeria

8 months ago

Governor Ademola Adeleke gifts Osun puff puff seller cash and appoints her as Government House chef in a dramatic life-changing public encounter.

Police arrest two famous TikTok influencers, give reasons

Police arrest two famous TikTok influencers, give reasons

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kano police arrest thugs using TikTok to glorify violence as parents warn of harmful influence on youths and call for community-driven solutions.

South African court upholds 18-year jail term for Nigerian human trafficker

South African court upholds 18-year jail term for Nigerian human trafficker

Africa

8 months ago

South African court has upheld a 18-year sentence of Nigerian man convicted of human trafficking and exploitation of women in Pretoria, South Africa.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha