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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

2553 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

FG to pay mothers to send children to school under new reforms

FG to pay mothers to send children to school under new reforms

Nigeria

8 months ago

DNA crisis: One in four paternity tests in Nigeria disproves fatherhood, report shows

DNA crisis: One in four paternity tests in Nigeria disproves fatherhood, report shows

Nigeria

8 months ago

Davido's family paying Osun workers' salaries as FG withholds funds, reveals Bode George

Davido's family paying Osun workers' salaries as FG withholds funds, reveals Bode George

Nigeria

8 months ago

Soludo declares Labour Party, ADC 'dead' in Anambra after by-election wins

Soludo declares Labour Party, ADC 'dead' in Anambra after by-election wins

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu's top minister declares interest in future presidency, boasts of record

Tinubu's top minister declares interest in future presidency, boasts of record

Nigeria

8 months ago

2025 By-election: Tinubu sends strong message to opposition parties as APC wins 12 seats

2025 By-election: Tinubu sends strong message to opposition parties as APC wins 12 seats

Nigeria

8 months ago

MFM’s Olukoya ordains 5,000 ministers, cautions against rebellion

MFM’s Olukoya ordains 5,000 ministers, cautions against rebellion

Nigeria

8 months ago

MFM’s Dr Daniel Olukoya ordains 5,000 ministers at 2025 Global Ministers Conference, as he urged holiness, humility, and warned against rebellion.

Full list of state and federal constituencies APC won in Saturday’s by-election

Full list of state and federal constituencies APC won in Saturday’s by-election

Nigeria

8 months ago

All Progressive Congress (APC) wins 12 of 16 by-election seats across 13 states as INEC fills vacant legislative positions. Zamfara polls declared inconclusive.

President Tinubu sends birthday message to General Ibrahim Babangida

President Tinubu sends birthday message to General Ibrahim Babangida

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu congratulates former military president Ibrahim Babangida at 84, praising his reforms, infrastructure projects and founding of key security agencies.

Over 15,000 applicants jostle for 3,000 civil service jobs in Akwa Ibom

Over 15,000 applicants jostle for 3,000 civil service jobs in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria

8 months ago

Over 15,000 Akwa Ibom job seekers apply for 3,000 civil service roles as Gov Umo Eno pledges transparent CBT recruitment to fight high unemployment.

Outcome of APC vs PDP battle at defence minister's polling unit finally announced

Outcome of APC vs PDP battle at defence minister's polling unit finally announced

Politics

8 months ago

APC wins Defence Minister Badaru’s polling unit in Jigawa, secures Kano Ghari/Tsanyawa seat, while NNPP takes Bagwai/Shanono in heated by-elections.

Obi, Abure in war of words ahead of nationwide bye-elections

Obi, Abure in war of words ahead of nationwide bye-elections

Politics

8 months ago

Peter Obi backs ADC in August 16 bye-elections over Labour Party crisis, as Julius Abure insists LP has valid candidates and accuses Obi of sabotage.

Government takes action as heavy rainfall floods several communities in Yobe

Government takes action as heavy rainfall floods several communities in Yobe

Nigeria

8 months ago

Yobe Gov Buni orders urgent relief after heavy floods hit multiple wards; SEMA reports no deaths as assessment continues for swift life-saving aid.

Finland officials move to ban burqa and niqab in schools, Muslims react

Finland officials move to ban burqa and niqab in schools, Muslims react

Nigeria

8 months ago

Finnish minister sparks backlash over niqab school ban remarks as Muslim Forum warns of wider headscarf restrictions; Interior Ministry mulls legislation.

Video as Tambuwal receives massive reception in Sokoto after EFCC questioning

Video as Tambuwal receives massive reception in Sokoto after EFCC questioning

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tambuwal gets hero’s welcome in Sokoto after EFCC grilling over ₦189bn case as ADC accuses political targeting ahead of 2027 polls, EFCC denies bias.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha