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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

I won’t allow defectors to destroy PDP, FCT Minister Wike vows

I won’t allow defectors to destroy PDP, FCT Minister Wike vows

Nigeria

10 months ago

Complete list of Nigerian state governors and their political parties as of December 2025

Complete list of Nigerian state governors and their political parties as of December 2025

Nigeria

10 months ago

Sanwo-Olu displays culinary skills at Lagos food festival

Sanwo-Olu displays culinary skills at Lagos food festival

Nigeria

10 months ago

Governor Diri cuts short official trip, hurries back to Bayelsa following deputy's death

Governor Diri cuts short official trip, hurries back to Bayelsa following deputy's death

Nigeria

10 months ago

RCCG shares foodstuffs, clothes, others with Abuja residents as christmas nears

RCCG shares foodstuffs, clothes, others with Abuja residents as christmas nears

Nigeria

10 months ago

Apply now: Another govt agency announces recruitment, shares application deadline

Apply now: Another govt agency announces recruitment, shares application deadline

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tinubu, EFCC, ICPC petitioned over alleged Benue governor financial misconduct

Tinubu, EFCC, ICPC petitioned over alleged Benue governor financial misconduct

Nigeria

10 months ago

A civil society group had petitioned Tinubu, EFCC, ICPC, and NHRC over alleged corruption, inflated contracts, and human rights violations in Benue.

BUK's N5.6bn solar power plant collapses two years after launch

BUK's N5.6bn solar power plant collapses two years after launch

Nigeria

10 months ago

The N5.6bn BUK solar plant had collapsed two years after launch, cutting savings, worsening power supply, and prompting a federal 6MW revival plan.

Kano gov't bans 'Hisbah' group, orders immediate halt to operations

Kano gov't bans 'Hisbah' group, orders immediate halt to operations

Nigeria

10 months ago

Kano state government had banned the Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi group, ordered security agencies to act, and warned residents against affiliation.

Matawalle welcomes Zamfara LG PDP chairman into APC

Matawalle welcomes Zamfara LG PDP chairman into APC

Nigeria

10 months ago

Matawalle received Kaura Namoda PDP chairman Sadiq Ciroma into the APC as the defector accused the PDP of neglect, while party leaders alleged long-term disloyalty.

Nigerian army slammed for allegedly gunning down 9 Adamawa women protesters

Nigerian army slammed for allegedly gunning down 9 Adamawa women protesters

Nigeria

10 months ago

Timi Frank condemned the killing of nine women in Adamawa, demanded prosecution of involved soldiers and urged global action to address rising military impunity.

APC youth leader rejects Soyinka’s attack on Seyi Tinubu’s security detail

APC youth leader rejects Soyinka’s attack on Seyi Tinubu’s security detail

Nigeria

10 months ago

APC’s Dayo Israel faulted Wole Soyinka’s criticism of Seyi Tinubu’s security, saying Seyi’s public engagements increased his risks and justified enhanced protection.

Bandits kill LG vice chairman after collecting ransom

Bandits kill LG vice chairman after collecting ransom

Nigeria

10 months ago

Zamfara’s Bukuyum LGA Vice Chairman was killed by bandits after ransom was paid, while five nursing mothers were abducted in a separate midnight attack.

Defence minister Musa visits family of fallen Brigadier in Borno

Defence minister Musa visits family of fallen Brigadier in Borno

Nigeria

10 months ago

Gen. Christopher Musa visited the family of late Brig. Gen. B. M. Uba in Borno and assured them of national support after the officer died in frontline combat.

Why EFCC has not released me, Malami speaks from detention

Why EFCC has not released me, Malami speaks from detention

Nigeria

10 months ago

Malami was detained by the EFCC after bail revocation, rejected terrorism and bank account claims, and clarified the use of recovered Abacha funds.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha