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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

2826 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, Kwankwaso, others send messages to Nigerians

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, Kwankwaso, others send messages to Nigerians

Nigeria

8 months ago

69 confirmed dead after strong earthquake rocks island, many still missing

69 confirmed dead after strong earthquake rocks island, many still missing

Asia

8 months ago

10 key takeaways from Tinubu’s 65th Independence Day broadcast

10 key takeaways from Tinubu’s 65th Independence Day broadcast

Nigeria

8 months ago

Reps move to settle Dangote refinery, oil unions' dispute: "What is best for the nation"

Reps move to settle Dangote refinery, oil unions' dispute: "What is best for the nation"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: FCT Minister Wike blows hot, vows justice for killed Arise TV journalist

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: FCT Minister Wike blows hot, vows justice for killed Arise TV journalist

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu lands in Imo state for crucial national assignments

Tinubu lands in Imo state for crucial national assignments

Nigeria

8 months ago

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Police begin investigation as Arise News anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery attack

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Police begin investigation as Arise News anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery attack

Nigeria

8 months ago

FCT Police has begun a discreet probe after Arise TV journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu lost in a robbery incident at her Abuja home. CP Adewale vowed justice.

Nigerian who resisted deportation from US beaten, forced on plane, dumped in Togo

Nigerian who resisted deportation from US beaten, forced on plane, dumped in Togo

US

8 months ago

West Africans deported by the US were secretly moved through Ghana and left in Togo without documents, sparking UN concerns over safety and human rights.

Identity of former soldier who set fire to Christians inside church revealed

Identity of former soldier who set fire to Christians inside church revealed

US

8 months ago

Authorities have identified ex-Marine Thomas Sanford as the Michigan church attacker who killed four worshippers, injured many, and set the building on fire.

Worshippers flee as gunman sets major church on fire, one dead, many injured

Worshippers flee as gunman sets major church on fire, one dead, many injured

US

8 months ago

A gunman drove his car through the doors of a Michigan Mormon church on September 28, 2025, opening fire on congregants and setting the building on fire.

4 dead as trained ex-military man set fire to Christians inside church during service

4 dead as trained ex-military man set fire to Christians inside church during service

US

8 months ago

Four killed and eight injured as a gunman crashed into a Michigan church, opened fire and set the building on fire before being shot dead by police.

APC lambasts Atiku over comments on Madagali attack

APC lambasts Atiku over comments on Madagali attack

Nigeria

8 months ago

Adamawa APC criticizes Atiku Abubakar for politicizing the Madagali terror attack, accusing him of misinformation and neglecting the state during his tenure.

Seven dead, five injured in fiery Niger road crash

Seven dead, five injured in fiery Niger road crash

Nigeria

8 months ago

A trailer crash at Madalla junction in Niger State killed seven people and injured five others after brake failure caused a fiery collision with multiple vehicles.

DSS asked to probe alleged plot by PENGASSAN to sabotage Dangote refinery

DSS asked to probe alleged plot by PENGASSAN to sabotage Dangote refinery

Nigeria

8 months ago

Consumers group asks DSS and government to investigate alleged PENGASSAN threats to Dangote Refinery, warning of risks to Nigeria’s fuel supply and economy.

NDLEA arrests Lagos drug kingpins, seizes cocain and meth in major raid

NDLEA arrests Lagos drug kingpins, seizes cocain and meth in major raid

Nigeria

8 months ago

NDLEA arrests Lagos drug kingpins and dismantles trafficking rings nationwide, seizing cocaine, heroin, meth and cannabis in coordinated operations across Nigeria.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha