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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

2818 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

2025 By-election: Tinubu sends strong message to opposition parties as APC wins 12 seats

2025 By-election: Tinubu sends strong message to opposition parties as APC wins 12 seats

Nigeria

10 months ago

MFM’s Olukoya ordains 5,000 ministers, cautions against rebellion

MFM’s Olukoya ordains 5,000 ministers, cautions against rebellion

Nigeria

10 months ago

Full list of state and federal constituencies APC won in Saturday’s by-election

Full list of state and federal constituencies APC won in Saturday’s by-election

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Tinubu sends birthday message to General Ibrahim Babangida

President Tinubu sends birthday message to General Ibrahim Babangida

Nigeria

10 months ago

Over 15,000 applicants jostle for 3,000 civil service jobs in Akwa Ibom

Over 15,000 applicants jostle for 3,000 civil service jobs in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria

10 months ago

Outcome of APC vs PDP battle at defence minister's polling unit finally announced

Outcome of APC vs PDP battle at defence minister's polling unit finally announced

Politics

10 months ago

Obi, Abure in war of words ahead of nationwide bye-elections

Obi, Abure in war of words ahead of nationwide bye-elections

Politics

10 months ago

Peter Obi backs ADC in August 16 bye-elections over Labour Party crisis, as Julius Abure insists LP has valid candidates and accuses Obi of sabotage.

Government takes action as heavy rainfall floods several communities in Yobe

Government takes action as heavy rainfall floods several communities in Yobe

Nigeria

10 months ago

Yobe Gov Buni orders urgent relief after heavy floods hit multiple wards; SEMA reports no deaths as assessment continues for swift life-saving aid.

Finland officials move to ban burqa and niqab in schools, Muslims react

Finland officials move to ban burqa and niqab in schools, Muslims react

Nigeria

10 months ago

Finnish minister sparks backlash over niqab school ban remarks as Muslim Forum warns of wider headscarf restrictions; Interior Ministry mulls legislation.

Video as Tambuwal receives massive reception in Sokoto after EFCC questioning

Video as Tambuwal receives massive reception in Sokoto after EFCC questioning

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tambuwal gets hero’s welcome in Sokoto after EFCC grilling over ₦189bn case as ADC accuses political targeting ahead of 2027 polls, EFCC denies bias.

Explosion damages army storage facility in Ogun, details emerge

Explosion damages army storage facility in Ogun, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Explosion hits Nigerian Army storage facility in Ogun state, causing damage but no casualties, as investigation begins into cause and safety measures.

Kano court sends woman to prison over alleged witchcraft on children

Kano court sends woman to prison over alleged witchcraft on children

Nigeria

10 months ago

A Kano woman has been remanded over an alleged witchcraft causing strange illnesses in girls, with case adjourned to Sept 15 as court denies bail.

FG to recruit up to 180,000 Nigerians as forest guards nationwide

FG to recruit up to 180,000 Nigerians as forest guards nationwide

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigeria begins National Forest Guards recruitment to protect reserves, curb crime in forests, and boost security through coordinated anti-drug measures.

Apply: FG rolls out interest-free loan scheme for tertiary institution Staff

Apply: FG rolls out interest-free loan scheme for tertiary institution Staff

Nigeria

10 months ago

The federal government has launched interest-free loan for tertiary staff, offering up to N10m for welfare, business, and training under the TISSF scheme.

JUST IN: Tinubu hosts WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala in closed-door meeting in Abuja

JUST IN: Tinubu hosts WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala in closed-door meeting in Abuja

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tinubu meets WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala in Abuja ahead of her second term, discussing trade issues impacting Nigeria, Africa, and the global economy.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha