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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

2824 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Powerful former governor ditches PDP, joins ADC coalition

Powerful former governor ditches PDP, joins ADC coalition

Nigeria

9 months ago

European-American university denounces “fraudulent doctorate” conferred on famous Tinubu’s singer, Rarara

European-American university denounces “fraudulent doctorate” conferred on famous Tinubu’s singer, Rarara

Nigeria

9 months ago

Prominent lawmaker rejects state police, mentions better alternative

Prominent lawmaker rejects state police, mentions better alternative

Nigeria

9 months ago

YOWICAN celebrates first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at 65

YOWICAN celebrates first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at 65

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kwara north stakeholders demand 2027 governorship ticket from all parties

Kwara north stakeholders demand 2027 governorship ticket from all parties

Nigeria

9 months ago

Tinubu to attend Ladoja’s coronation as 44th Olubadan

Tinubu to attend Ladoja’s coronation as 44th Olubadan

Nigeria

9 months ago

Tears as newly sworn-in Lagos council vice chairman suddenly dies

Tears as newly sworn-in Lagos council vice chairman suddenly dies

Nigeria

9 months ago

Badagry West LCDA Vice Chairman Princess Oluremi Ajose dies two months after taking office, leaving the Lagos political community and her royal family in grief.

Police nab armed robbery kingpin allegedly behind Allen Avenue gold heist

Police nab armed robbery kingpin allegedly behind Allen Avenue gold heist

Nigeria

9 months ago

Lagos police arrest notorious ex-convict John Samuel in Epe after a violent Allen Avenue gold robbery, recovering leads to his gang and stolen valuables.

2025 governorship: How Anambra community dumps kinsman, endorsed another candidate

2025 governorship: How Anambra community dumps kinsman, endorsed another candidate

Nigeria

9 months ago

Umueri community leaders endorse Governor Charles Soludo for a second term, praising projects and pledging overwhelming votes in the November 8 Anambra election.

Igbo youths make crucial demands from Tinubu’s FG over SEDC funds

Igbo youths make crucial demands from Tinubu’s FG over SEDC funds

Nigeria

9 months ago

The South East youths have urged FG to release SEDC funds, warning that delay threatens development, reconciliation and peace efforts in the region.

Nigeria immigration targets one-week passport delivery with new centralised system

Nigeria immigration targets one-week passport delivery with new centralised system

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigeria Immigration unveils a centralised system to issue passports in one week, increasing daily production capacity to up to 5,000 for faster service nationwide.

Police arrest self-proclaimed Islamic cleric with suspected human flesh

Police arrest self-proclaimed Islamic cleric with suspected human flesh

Nigeria

9 months ago

Oyo police detain Alfa Bashiru after suspected human flesh was found during a highway patrol. Forensic tests underway as investigation into possible ritual begins.

FG warns as Niger and Benue Rivers hit dangerous levels

FG warns as Niger and Benue Rivers hit dangerous levels

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigeria issues urgent flood warning as Rivers Niger and Benue reach peak levels and major dams spill excess water, threatening communities across several states.

US court jails Nigerian for $1.6m romance scam, orders deportation

US court jails Nigerian for $1.6m romance scam, orders deportation

Nigeria

9 months ago

US court sentences Nigerian Adetomiwa Akindele to nearly six years for defrauding an elderly woman of $1.6m in a crypto scam and orders deportation.

Court sends man to Kuje prison over alleged $500,000 fraud scheme

Court sends man to Kuje prison over alleged $500,000 fraud scheme

Nigeria

9 months ago

EFCC arraigns Ndubisi Ugonna in Abuja for allegedly defrauding a victim of $500,000 through a fake investment scheme. Bail hearing is fixed for September 25.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha