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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

Alex Otti accused of flouting Tinubu’s directive and Supreme Court ruling

Alex Otti accused of flouting Tinubu’s directive and Supreme Court ruling

Nigeria

10 months ago

Makinde narrates how Wike undermined him during meeting with Tinubu

Makinde narrates how Wike undermined him during meeting with Tinubu

Nigeria

10 months ago

Panic as train crashes into bus in Oshodi, reckless driver blamed

Panic as train crashes into bus in Oshodi, reckless driver blamed

Nigeria

10 months ago

27-year-old Maimunat emerges best as UDUS inducts 122 medical doctors

27-year-old Maimunat emerges best as UDUS inducts 122 medical doctors

Nigeria

10 months ago

Visas issued before January 1, 2026 remain valid, US assures Nigerians after travel restrictions

Visas issued before January 1, 2026 remain valid, US assures Nigerians after travel restrictions

Nigeria

10 months ago

Gunmen kidnap 28 travellers including children in Plateau

Gunmen kidnap 28 travellers including children in Plateau

Nigeria

10 months ago

Dangote vs Farouk: Peter Obi explains new angle many Nigerians have not considered

Dangote vs Farouk: Peter Obi explains new angle many Nigerians have not considered

Nigeria

10 months ago

Peter Obi had weighed in on the Farouk allegation, arguing that the issue went beyond legality to moral responsibility and Nigeria’s deep education inequality.

2027: Northern group that aided Tinubu’s 2023 victory ends support

2027: Northern group that aided Tinubu’s 2023 victory ends support

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tinubu Vanguard has withdrawn its support for President Bola Tinubu and the APC, citing neglect and hardship despite its role in the 2023 elections.

Adamawa leaders gather as Fintiri hosts end-of-year unity and peace dinner

Adamawa leaders gather as Fintiri hosts end-of-year unity and peace dinner

Nigeria

10 months ago

Governor Fintiri hosted Adamawa’s 2025 Unity and Peace Dinner in Yola, bringing leaders together to celebrate harmony and review the year’s progress.

Tinubu commissions 3,620 electric vehicles, other major projects in Borno

Tinubu commissions 3,620 electric vehicles, other major projects in Borno

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned 3,620 electric vehicles and schools in Borno State, boosting transport access and education infrastructure.

US govt explains reason behind new visa limits on Nigeria

US govt explains reason behind new visa limits on Nigeria

Nigeria

10 months ago

US Ambassador Richard Mills said visa restrictions affecting Nigerians were security driven, not punitive, and outlined exemptions under the proclamation.

Female road sweeper killed by "reckless driver" reversing inside Lagos traffic

Female road sweeper killed by "reckless driver" reversing inside Lagos traffic

Nigeria

10 months ago

A LAWMA street sweeper died in a Meran Road crash after a commercial bus reversed into her. LASTMA arrested the fleeing driver and handed him to police.

Coastal road: Okengwu tackles Works minister, denies claim Winhomes paid N50m for Ajah land

Coastal road: Okengwu tackles Works minister, denies claim Winhomes paid N50m for Ajah land

Nigeria

10 months ago

Winhomes CEO Stella Okengwu has rejected claims of a N50m Ajah land deal, saying documented payments exceeded N2.8bn and warning of investor risk.

Unknown assailants open fire on herders, kill 13 cows in fresh Jos attack

Unknown assailants open fire on herders, kill 13 cows in fresh Jos attack

Nigeria

10 months ago

Gunmen attacked herders in Jos South, Plateau State, killing 13 cows. Miyetti Allah and community leaders condemned the attack and sought security action.

Full list of countries US suspends from green card applications

Full list of countries US suspends from green card applications

Nigeria

10 months ago

The US suspended green card and citizenship applications from Nigerians and other countries after expanding a travel ban over security and vetting concerns.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha