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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

2710 articles published since 30 Nov 2023

Author's articles

DSS urged to probe Ugochinyere, 60 lawmakers over alleged $50,000 inducement

DSS urged to probe Ugochinyere, 60 lawmakers over alleged $50,000 inducement

Politics

3 hours ago

UK Student Visa: Key requirements, costs and new post-study stay rules

UK Student Visa: Key requirements, costs and new post-study stay rules

Education

4 hours ago

JAMB 2026: Ebonyi Boy who scored 356 in UTME gets university scholarship as Umahi steps in

JAMB 2026: Ebonyi Boy who scored 356 in UTME gets university scholarship as Umahi steps in

Education

7 hours ago

Agbese denies backing Ugochinyere's leadership bid, explains viral CCTV footage

Agbese denies backing Ugochinyere's leadership bid, explains viral CCTV footage

Politics

9 hours ago

US publishes 32 names, photos of "worst of the worst" Ghanian criminals to be deported

US publishes 32 names, photos of "worst of the worst" Ghanian criminals to be deported

Africa

10 hours ago

Beautiful Caribbean country lifts visa requirement for Nigerians, to begin direct flight

Beautiful Caribbean country lifts visa requirement for Nigerians, to begin direct flight

Nigeria

10 hours ago

Gunmen open fire on Accord Party chairman in Osogbo, police take action

Gunmen open fire on Accord Party chairman in Osogbo, police take action

Politics

a day ago

Osun Accord Party chairman Asimiyu Ajibola was hospitalised after surviving a late-night gun attack in Osogbo as police launched a hunt for suspects.

Alake: Opponents of mining marshals are economic saboteurs

Alake: Opponents of mining marshals are economic saboteurs

Nigeria

a day ago

The federal government has backed Mining Marshals, deployed new gun trucks and warned illegal mining operators and their supporters of prosecution.

Nigeria listed among 60 countries facing fresh US trade sanctions

Nigeria listed among 60 countries facing fresh US trade sanctions

Nigeria

a day ago

Nigeria was listed among 60 economies facing possible US trade penalties after an investigation into alleged failures to curb forced labour imports.

Sunday Igboho threatens to expose politicians allegedly backing Oyo school kidnappers

Sunday Igboho threatens to expose politicians allegedly backing Oyo school kidnappers

Nigeria

a day ago

Sunday Igboho alleged that politicians backed kidnappers in Oyo State and threatened to reveal their identities amid efforts to rescue abductees.

NAHCON lists prohibited items for Nigerian pilgrims returning from Hajj

NAHCON lists prohibited items for Nigerian pilgrims returning from Hajj

Nigeria

a day ago

NAHCON has warned returning Nigerian pilgrims against carrying Zamzam water and other prohibited items as the 2026 Hajj return airlift began from Saudi.

Hijrah 1448: UAE announces fresh holiday for private and public workers

Hijrah 1448: UAE announces fresh holiday for private and public workers

Asia

a day ago

The United Arab Emirates declared June 15 a public holiday for the Islamic New Year, giving public and private sector employees a three-day weekend break.

Ireland issues new visa guidelines for Nigerians, other international students

Ireland issues new visa guidelines for Nigerians, other international students

Education

2 days ago

Ireland's Immigration Service Delivery has issued a new international student visa guidelines requiring long term study visas for courses longer than 90 days.

US pauses visa operations at American embassies in 6 countries, gives reason

US pauses visa operations at American embassies in 6 countries, gives reason

US

2 days ago

The United States of America has paused visa operations at American embassies in South Sudan, Congo and Uganda due to the reported Ebola outbreak.

Court sentences four men to death over Owo church attack

Court sentences four men to death over Owo church attack

Nigeria

2 days ago

An Abuja Federal High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the 2022 Owo church attack that killed over 40 worshippers in cold blood

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha