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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

Rivers lawmakers make U-turn, push for reconciliation between Fubara and Wike

Rivers lawmakers make U-turn, push for reconciliation between Fubara and Wike

Nigeria

9 months ago

Friend of a thief is a thief, Defence minister warns Gumi, other terror sympathisers

Friend of a thief is a thief, Defence minister warns Gumi, other terror sympathisers

Nigeria

9 months ago

75-year-old woman shot dead while fleeing from bandits in Niger

75-year-old woman shot dead while fleeing from bandits in Niger

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kano govt takes serious action against doctors who forgot scissors inside patient’s stomach

Kano govt takes serious action against doctors who forgot scissors inside patient’s stomach

Nigeria

9 months ago

Peter Obi no longer controls southeast, APC chieftain boasts

Peter Obi no longer controls southeast, APC chieftain boasts

Nigeria

9 months ago

Female judge shot by former husband inside courthouse during court proceedings

Breaking

Female judge shot by former husband inside courthouse during court proceedings

Europe

9 months ago

Real reasons Tinubu government abandoned BEA scholars, Arewa group alleges

Real reasons Tinubu government abandoned BEA scholars, Arewa group alleges

Nigeria

9 months ago

Arewa Defence League accused the Tinubu government of abandoning BEA scholars, citing unpaid stipends, broken assurances, and alleged political motives.

22 confirmed dead as heavy construction crane collapses on train carrying 195 passengers

22 confirmed dead as heavy construction crane collapses on train carrying 195 passengers

Asia

9 months ago

A crane collapse struck a passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 12 people, injuring dozens, and prompting an official investigation and rail disruptions.

JAMB announces commencement date for 2026 UTME, DE registration, fixes exam dates

JAMB announces commencement date for 2026 UTME, DE registration, fixes exam dates

Nigeria

9 months ago

JAMB began preparations for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry admissions as it fixed registration dates, age rules, fees, and examination timelines.

Fayose mentions who Tinubu will eventually dump between Fubara and Wike

Fayose mentions who Tinubu will eventually dump between Fubara and Wike

Nigeria

9 months ago

Fayose said President Tinubu would not sacrifice Wike for Fubara in the Rivers crisis, citing the FCT minister’s political value and performance.

FG unveils gold refinery, prepares $600m lithium plant

FG unveils gold refinery, prepares $600m lithium plant

Nigeria

9 months ago

The federal government had launched a gold refinery in Lagos and readied a $600m lithium plant in Nasarawa while expanding mining cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

Fayose tells Fubara one thing to do to end political confrontations with Wike

Fayose tells Fubara one thing to do to end political confrontations with Wike

Nigeria

9 months ago

Fayose had urged Governor Fubara to reconcile with Wike amid the Rivers crisis as impeachment threats and political tensions continued to deepen statewide.

Apply now: FG begins fresh recruitment across 774 LGAs nationwide

Apply now: FG begins fresh recruitment across 774 LGAs nationwide

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Federal Government had started recruiting National Health Fellows to boost rural healthcare delivery and improve primary health systems nationwide.

US revokes over 100,000 visas after criminal checks

US revokes over 100,000 visas after criminal checks

Nigeria

9 months ago

The US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas, including thousands of student and specialized permits, after reviews tied to criminal enforcement encounters.

Man narrates how he traced missing daughter to Abuja after two years

Man narrates how he traced missing daughter to Abuja after two years

Nigeria

9 months ago

A Jigawa farmer had located his missing daughter in Abuja after two years as a court ordered the arrest of a DSS officer accused of abduction and abuse

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha