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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

2806 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

New NAJUC chairman urges accurate court reporting ahead of 2027 polls

New NAJUC chairman urges accurate court reporting ahead of 2027 polls

Nigeria

23 days ago

FCCPC addresses report on approvals of fresh digital loan apps

FCCPC addresses report on approvals of fresh digital loan apps

Money

23 days ago

Hackers found new way to penetrate Microsoft accounts without passwords, FBI warns

Hackers found new way to penetrate Microsoft accounts without passwords, FBI warns

Nigeria

23 days ago

JAMB to reward 7 outstanding undergraduates with N5m each at maiden award ceremony

JAMB to reward 7 outstanding undergraduates with N5m each at maiden award ceremony

Education

23 days ago

Bandits storm Sokoto, kill Imam, three others, abduct 12

Bandits storm Sokoto, kill Imam, three others, abduct 12

Nigeria

23 days ago

Full list of countries eligible for visa-free entry to United Arab Emirates

Full list of countries eligible for visa-free entry to United Arab Emirates

Asia

23 days ago

Tinubu remains best option for Nigeria, oil mogul Obidike says

Tinubu remains best option for Nigeria, oil mogul Obidike says

Politics

25 days ago

APC chieftain Obidike Chukwuebuka said President Bola Tinubu has remained Nigeria's best option and cited reforms and projects ahead of 2027 elections.

Peter Obi's camp reacts to NDC court ruling: "Temporary setback"

Peter Obi's camp reacts to NDC court ruling: "Temporary setback"

Politics

25 days ago

Peter Obi's media office described the Lokoja court ruling on the NDC as a temporary setback and said the judgment would be challenged on appeal.

Popular northern governor's son calls out father, asks him to clear retirees' gratuities

Popular northern governor's son calls out father, asks him to clear retirees' gratuities

Nigeria

25 days ago

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed's son, Shamsuddeen, urged the state government to pay retirees' gratuities and expand youth empowerment to tackle hardship.

Nigerian journalists win top African knowledge reporting awards

Nigerian journalists win top African knowledge reporting awards

Nigeria

25 days ago

Nigerian journalist Rakiya Muhammad won the prestigious 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Award as ICFJ and Wikimedia honoured African reporters.

Tears as final year UNIOSUN student dies, Osun governor reacts

Tears as final year UNIOSUN student dies, Osun governor reacts

Education

25 days ago

A final year UNIOSUN student died, prompting NANS to allege healthcare failures as Governor Adeleke ordered a review of medical services across campuses.

State police bill: List of 10 things to know about newly passed legislation

State police bill: List of 10 things to know about newly passed legislation

Nigeria

25 days ago

The Nigerian Senate has passed the historic State Police Bill into law. This essentially decentralises law enforcement to tackle rising nationwide insecurity.

US announces fresh mandatory requirement for passport applicants

US announces fresh mandatory requirement for passport applicants

US

26 days ago

The United States has warned that citizens owing more than $2,500 in child support could be denied passports or have existing travel documents revoked.

Abia APC condemns planned transport levies, urges Otti to reverse policy

Abia APC condemns planned transport levies, urges Otti to reverse policy

Politics

26 days ago

Abia APC has urged Governor Alex Chioma Otti to reverse proposed transport levies, warning they could increase fares and worsen economic hardship.

Nigeria announces degrees from UAE-based Midocean University no longer valid, gives reason

Nigeria announces degrees from UAE-based Midocean University no longer valid, gives reason

Education

26 days ago

Nigeria's National Universities Commission has withdrawn recognition of qualifications from Midocean University in the UAE following a notification from authorities

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha