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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

Egypt introduces electronic visa on arrival, explains how tourists can apply

Egypt introduces electronic visa on arrival, explains how tourists can apply

World

2 months ago

UAE announces two remaining public holidays for 2026

UAE announces two remaining public holidays for 2026

Asia

2 months ago

Makinde: Fuel subsidy removal and naira float hit Nigerians with double blow

Makinde: Fuel subsidy removal and naira float hit Nigerians with double blow

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kidnapped Kebbi judge freed after family paid N50m ransom

Kidnapped Kebbi judge freed after family paid N50m ransom

Nigeria

2 months ago

University of Ibadan (UI) announces release of 2026/2027 post-UTME screening results, explains how to check

University of Ibadan (UI) announces release of 2026/2027 post-UTME screening results, explains how to check

Education

2 months ago

US lists 5 things that lead to loss of American citizenship

US lists 5 things that lead to loss of American citizenship

US

2 months ago

US lists 4 common reasons travellers are denied entry into other countries

US lists 4 common reasons travellers are denied entry into other countries

US

2 months ago

The US has listed four common reasons travellers are denied entry abroad, including passport validity, missing visas, lost passports and banned items.

Woman rumoured dead after allegedly filming Oloolu masquerade speaks out: 'I am alive'

Woman rumoured dead after allegedly filming Oloolu masquerade speaks out: 'I am alive'

Nigeria

2 months ago

Wasila has dismissed reports of her death, denied filming the Olóòlù masquerade and explained what really happened after the viral TikTok controversy.

Step-by-Step: How to apply for UK's 2026 Chevening scholarship

Step-by-Step: How to apply for UK's 2026 Chevening scholarship

Nigeria

2 months ago

The UK has opened applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarship, offering fully funded master's degrees, flights and living costs to successful applicants.

Nigeria should scrap visa requirements for Africans, Prof Lumumba urges FG

Nigeria should scrap visa requirements for Africans, Prof Lumumba urges FG

Nigeria

2 months ago

PLO Lumumba urged Nigeria to remove visa requirements for Africans, saying unrestricted travel would boost trade, investment and continental integration.

Pacific nation Nauru officially changes its name to in 2026

Pacific nation Nauru officially changes its name to in 2026

Asia

2 months ago

Nauru officially became the Republic of Naoero, adopting its traditional name while changing its international code and restoring its pre-colonial identity.

US Mission in Nigeria issues fresh advisory to visa applicants

US Mission in Nigeria issues fresh advisory to visa applicants

US

2 months ago

The US Mission in Nigeria urged visa applicants to rely only on official government sources and directed travellers to Travel.State.Gov for accurate guidance.

Prophet Genesis urges Tinubu to stop Osun election violence before August 15

Prophet Genesis urges Tinubu to stop Osun election violence before August 15

Nigeria

2 months ago

Prophet Genesis condemned political violence ahead of the Osun governorship election and urged Tinubu and security agencies to restore peace before August 15.

Saudi Arabia announces new Red Sea security alliance with five African countries

Saudi Arabia announces new Red Sea security alliance with five African countries

Asia

2 months ago

Saudi Arabia government had formed a Red Sea security alliance with five African countries to protect key shipping routes amid rising maritime threats.

How Nigerians can apply for ECOWAS fully-funded graduate programme in 2027

How Nigerians can apply for ECOWAS fully-funded graduate programme in 2027

Africa

2 months ago

ECOWAS opened applications for its fully funded 2027 graduate programme, outlining eligibility requirements, application steps, deadline and participant benefits.

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