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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

2894 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

Lawyers storm finance ministry to protest unpaid N4trn contractors debts

Lawyers storm finance ministry to protest unpaid N4trn contractors debts

Nigeria

a month ago

Kano deputy governor asked to resign immediately for refusing to join APC

Kano deputy governor asked to resign immediately for refusing to join APC

Nigeria

a month ago

Full list of all countries Tinubu has visited since taking office

Full list of all countries Tinubu has visited since taking office

Nigeria

a month ago

Activist slams NCC as Nigerians decry poor network service

Activist slams NCC as Nigerians decry poor network service

Nigeria

a month ago

North central youths launch support group for Tinubu 2027 bid

North central youths launch support group for Tinubu 2027 bid

Nigeria

a month ago

Video trends as Governor Eno challenges contractor for starting hospital with mortuary

Video trends as Governor Eno challenges contractor for starting hospital with mortuary

Nigeria

a month ago

Popular former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison

Popular former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison

Asia

a month ago

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was jailed for 20 months for accepting bribes and ordered to return gifts linked to the Unification Church.

Bribery trial: Ex-Oil minister Diezani spent N3.8bn at luxury store, UK court told

Bribery trial: Ex-Oil minister Diezani spent N3.8bn at luxury store, UK court told

Nigeria

a month ago

A London court has heard claims that £2m was spent at Harrods for former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, who denied bribery charges.

2026 UTME/DE: Is it an offence for undergraduate students to register? JAMB clarifies

2026 UTME/DE: Is it an offence for undergraduate students to register? JAMB clarifies

Nigeria

a month ago

JAMB clarified that enrolled students could register for the 2026 UTME but must disclose their matriculation status or risk losing both admissions.

UK PM Starmer lands in China after 8 years as global leaders turn to Beijing

UK PM Starmer lands in China after 8 years as global leaders turn to Beijing

Europe

a month ago

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing for his first China visit, seeking to rebuild ties and deepen business links amid global diplomatic tensions.

Ramadan 2026: Astronomy predicts start of holy month, fasting hours

Ramadan 2026: Astronomy predicts start of holy month, fasting hours

Nigeria

a month ago

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on 19 February, and bring shorter fasting hours and cooler conditions for many Muslim communities in Nigerian and worldwide.

Primary school teacher wins N50m, flat, car as overall best teacher in Nigeria

Primary school teacher wins N50m, flat, car as overall best teacher in Nigeria

Education

a month ago

Ogun teacher Solanke Francis Taiwo won N50m, a car, and a house as Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher at the 2025 National Teachers’ Summit in Abuja.

U.S. embassy launches visa navigator for applicants

U.S. embassy launches visa navigator for applicants

Nigeria

a month ago

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja introduced a Visa Navigator to answer common visa questions, guide applicants, and improve access to official consular information.

Africa must embrace realistic peace models, Timi Frank says

Africa must embrace realistic peace models, Timi Frank says

Nigeria

a month ago

Timi Frank had called on African leaders to adopt realistic and fair peace models, saying dialogue, trade and inclusion offered better outcomes than conflict.

UTME 2026: JAMB bars non-compliant CBT centres, issues fresh guidelines

UTME 2026: JAMB bars non-compliant CBT centres, issues fresh guidelines

Education

a month ago

JAMB barred some CBT centres from the 2026 UTME over lack of approved CCTV systems, insisting on strict monitoring to guarantee exam integrity nationwide.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha