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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

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

8 months ago

Three farmers killed, 17 rescued in Borno boat accident

Three farmers killed, 17 rescued in Borno boat accident

Nigeria

8 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

8 months ago

Scores of APC members defect to ADC in Sokoto State

Scores of APC members defect to ADC in Sokoto State

Nigeria

8 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

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

Nigeria

8 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

8 months ago

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

PDP can’t delay decision on Wike any longer, says Bode George

PDP can’t delay decision on Wike any longer, says Bode George

Nigeria

8 months ago

People's Democratic Party chieftain Bode George says party must act on Nyesom Wike’s defiance as southern leaders finalize zoning ahead of NEC meeting.

'Dead' Boko Haram leader denies dying, insists he's alive

'Dead' Boko Haram leader denies dying, insists he's alive

Africa

8 months ago

Boko Haram commander Ibrahim Bakoura denies death in Niger air strike, sparking doubts over military claims and fueling fears in Lake Chad region

ABU graduate writes emotional letter to Tinubu, begs for job: "I don't have food to eat"

ABU graduate writes emotional letter to Tinubu, begs for job: "I don't have food to eat"

Nigeria

8 months ago

ABU graduate has written President Bola Tinubu to plead for job, shelter, and support as unemployment and economic hardship deepen across Nigeria.

US suspends work visas for Nigerian truck drivers, others, gives reasons

US suspends work visas for Nigerian truck drivers, others, gives reasons

Nigeria

8 months ago

The United States suspends work visas for Nigerian, foreign truck drivers, citing safety and job concerns. New $15k visa bond, strict rules hit applicants.

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kano Hisbah is plannning a mass wedding for 1,000 repentant thugs to promote peace and reintegration. The move has sparked mixed reactions among residents.

Lagos Police arrest five over car snatching, buyer nabbed in Ibadan

Lagos Police arrest five over car snatching, buyer nabbed in Ibadan

Nigeria

8 months ago

Lagos Police arrest five suspects for snatching taxi driver’s car in Lekki, nab buyer in Ibadan as probe widens to recover weapons and stolen vehicles.

El-Rufai rejects statement disparaging Tinubu, says only verified accounts speak for him

El-Rufai rejects statement disparaging Tinubu, says only verified accounts speak for him

Nigeria

8 months ago

El-Rufai warns ADC Vanguard over fake quotes, says only his verified accounts reflect his views as group apologises for attributing remarks to him.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha