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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

Ooni of Ife mentions what must be done as he confirms bandits moving toward S'West

Ooni of Ife mentions what must be done as he confirms bandits moving toward S'West

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tinubu hailed for naming Uzodimma renewed hope ambassador

Tinubu hailed for naming Uzodimma renewed hope ambassador

Nigeria

10 months ago

Court orders death by hanging for UNIPORT student who killed girlfriend

Court orders death by hanging for UNIPORT student who killed girlfriend

Nigeria

10 months ago

Wike orders revocation of 1,095 property titles across key districts in Abuja

Wike orders revocation of 1,095 property titles across key districts in Abuja

Nigeria

10 months ago

EFCC invites former AGF Abubakar Malami for mandatory questioning, reasons emerge

EFCC invites former AGF Abubakar Malami for mandatory questioning, reasons emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

West African countries take major decision on Guinea-Bissau after hostile military takeover

West African countries take major decision on Guinea-Bissau after hostile military takeover

Africa

10 months ago

Ndume: Nigeria could save billions if lawmakers sit part time

Ndume: Nigeria could save billions if lawmakers sit part time

Nigeria

10 months ago

Ndume said Nigeria would have saved billions with a part time legislature and criticised the continued use of VIP police escorts despite a presidential directive.

Tinubu announces creation of high-level strategic committee to engage US gov't

Tinubu announces creation of high-level strategic committee to engage US gov't

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tinubu has formed a high-level Nigerian delegation to engage the U.S. gov't on security, investment, and strategic reforms aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation.

Uniformed gunmen ambush police patrol team in Anambra, details emerge

Uniformed gunmen ambush police patrol team in Anambra, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Gunmen attacked a police patrol team in Anambra, injuring an officer and burning a vehicle in a fierce shootout before security operatives repelled the armed convoy.

Tinubu, Kwankwaso, other political heavyweights react to Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi's death

Tinubu, Kwankwaso, other political heavyweights react to Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi's death

Nigeria

10 months ago

Prominent Nigerian leaders have mourned the passing of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, honouring his century-long service in Islamic scholarship, peace, and spiritual guidance.

Nigeria reacts to Guinea-Bissau coup, makes serious demand to military leaders

Nigeria reacts to Guinea-Bissau coup, makes serious demand to military leaders

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigeria condemned the coup in Guinea Bissau, demanded the restoration of constitutional order and joined ECOWAS and AU in urging immediate steps to revive democracy.

Lawmakers condemn Tinubu for negotiating with bandits

Lawmakers condemn Tinubu for negotiating with bandits

Nigeria

10 months ago

Lawmakers revolted against Tinubu’s handling of bandits, rejected negotiations and demanded answers as the President declared a nationwide security emergency.

Trump bars South Africa from attending 2026 G20 summit, gives reasons

Trump bars South Africa from attending 2026 G20 summit, gives reasons

Africa

10 months ago

Trump has revoked South Africa’s 2026 G20 invitation and repeated disputed claims about Afrikaners, while Pretoria defended its record and reaffirmed its position.

Full List: 10 bold security decisions Tinubu took to turn situation around

Full List: 10 bold security decisions Tinubu took to turn situation around

Nigeria

11 months ago

President Tinubu has issued sweeping new security directives, approved mass recruitment for police and DSS in a bid to combat the worsening insecurity.

Police announce ban of planned Egungun festival in Lagos community, give reasons

Police announce ban of planned Egungun festival in Lagos community, give reasons

Nigeria

11 months ago

Lagos Police has halted an unapproved Egungun festival, arrested 12 suspects behind threat notices and declared the event must not hold to protect public peace.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha