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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

US announces suspension of certain visa issuance to Nigerians

US announces suspension of certain visa issuance to Nigerians

Nigeria

9 months ago

Ogun gov't suspends Awujale selection process after KWAM 1's petition

Ogun gov't suspends Awujale selection process after KWAM 1's petition

Nigeria

9 months ago

Full list: Countries Trump invited to "Board of Peace for Gaza"

Full list: Countries Trump invited to "Board of Peace for Gaza"

Nigeria

9 months ago

Heartbreaking video shows only survivor of Vaal school crash speaking

Heartbreaking video shows only survivor of Vaal school crash speaking

Africa

9 months ago

NYSC issues fresh directives to PCMs travelling to camps nationwide

NYSC issues fresh directives to PCMs travelling to camps nationwide

Nigeria

9 months ago

China’s population falls to record low as youth shun marriage over living costs

China’s population falls to record low as youth shun marriage over living costs

Asia

9 months ago

Eyewitness recounts moments before Vaal crash killed 13 schoolchildren

Eyewitness recounts moments before Vaal crash killed 13 schoolchildren

Nigeria

9 months ago

An eyewitness described how reckless overtaking led to a deadly Vaal crash that killed 13 schoolchildren, as police opened culpable homicide cases.

NNPC dismisses bullying claims as Omotowa’s exit sparks speculation

NNPC dismisses bullying claims as Omotowa’s exit sparks speculation

Nigeria

9 months ago

NNPC Ltd officials and industry analysts dismissed claims of bullying linked to Engr. Seyi Omotowa’s resignation, describing his exit as a routine transition.

Father who lost daughter in crash that killed 14 children describes pain

Father who lost daughter in crash that killed 14 children describes pain

Africa

9 months ago

The Vaal crash in Guateng death toll has risen to 14 as police opened a culpable homicide case and a father mourned his daughter killed in the tragedy.

13 children die instantly as truck crashes into school bus

13 children die instantly as truck crashes into school bus

Nigeria

9 months ago

At least 13 children have died after a truck collided with a school minibus in Gauteng, South Africa, prompting investigations and renewed road safety calls.

Ondo judges protest as gov't slashes judiciary budget by 40 percent

Ondo judges protest as gov't slashes judiciary budget by 40 percent

Nigeria

9 months ago

Ondo state cut the judiciary budget by over 40 percent, raising welfare concerns, disrupting court operations and triggering an indefinite strike.

Gunshot heard as angry protesters block minister from entering finance ministry

Gunshot heard as angry protesters block minister from entering finance ministry

Nigeria

9 months ago

Protesting contractors have blocked the Finance Ministry in Abuja, halted the minister’s entry and a gunshot was heard amid demands for unpaid debts.

Tension as residents rush to scoop fuel from fallen tanker, gov't wades In

Tension as residents rush to scoop fuel from fallen tanker, gov't wades In

Nigeria

9 months ago

A diesel tanker has overturned at Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, spilling fuel, blocking traffic and prompting Lagos authorities to warn residents from approaching it.

NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members

NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members

Nigeria

9 months ago

NYSC has released 2026 Batch A deployment details, and announced it redirected some Lagos and FCT corps members to nearby states and issued travel warnings.

Security agents rearrest former AGF Malami’s son after bail

Security agents rearrest former AGF Malami’s son after bail

Nigeria

9 months ago

Security operatives rearrested Abdulaziz Malami at Kuje prison after bail was completed, as his family faced trial over alleged N8.7bn laundering.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha