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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

Gunmen kidnap INEC worker, demand N40m ransom in Anambra

Gunmen kidnap INEC worker, demand N40m ransom in Anambra

Nigeria

2 months ago

Germany deports 31 Afghan men to Kabul, vows more removals

Germany deports 31 Afghan men to Kabul, vows more removals

Europe

2 months ago

Oloolu masquerade: Olubadan announces dates, routes and safety warning

Oloolu masquerade: Olubadan announces dates, routes and safety warning

Nigeria

2 months ago

India orders demolition of Muslim-founded university as students protest

India orders demolition of Muslim-founded university as students protest

Asia

2 months ago

Nigerian students among foreign graduates most likely to remain in UK after studies

Nigerian students among foreign graduates most likely to remain in UK after studies

Nigeria

2 months ago

Chevening, Stanford, other fully funded foreign scholarships Nigerians can apply for in August

Chevening, Stanford, other fully funded foreign scholarships Nigerians can apply for in August

Education

2 months ago

NIS addresses portal compromise reports after online passport payment fraud allegations

NIS addresses portal compromise reports after online passport payment fraud allegations

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service refuted online claims of portal fraud and warned applicants against using unverified payment links for passport renewals.

UK asks successful international students to begin visa application, lists required documents

UK asks successful international students to begin visa application, lists required documents

Europe

2 months ago

The United Kingdom has asked admitted international students to begin Student visa applications online and listed the documents required before travelling.

Canada invites skilled Nigerians to apply for jobs, lists professionals in high demand

Canada invites skilled Nigerians to apply for jobs, lists professionals in high demand

US

2 months ago

Canada has invited skilled professionals to explore jobs and immigration pathways, listing STEM, healthcare, education and skilled trades as high-demand sectors.

Canada releases number of Nigerians who sought asylum after world cup

Canada releases number of Nigerians who sought asylum after world cup

Nigeria

2 months ago

Canada has said that 175 FIFA World Cup visitors sought asylum after the tournament, including 10 Nigerians, out of more than 26,000 visas issued.

FG releases photos, video of newly upgraded NTA studios

FG releases photos, video of newly upgraded NTA studios

Nigeria

2 months ago

The federal government unveiled the upgraded NTA headquarters studio and said similar renovations are underway at FRCN, VON, NAN and the National Press Centre.

Canada lists visa scam warning signs Nigerians should never ignore

Canada lists visa scam warning signs Nigerians should never ignore

US

2 months ago

Canadian authorities hav warned visa applicants to watch for fake immigration officials, payment scams and fraudulent recruiters when applying for visas.

Babcock University graduates 306 first class students

Babcock University graduates 306 first class students

Education

2 months ago

Babcock University has graduated 3,521 students, with 306 earning First Class honours as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged resilience and integrity.

Canada explains how Nigerians can become citizens, lists key eligibility requirements

Canada explains how Nigerians can become citizens, lists key eligibility requirements

US

2 months ago

Canada has outlined the eligibility requirements, application process, processing times and citizenship test for permanent residents seeking citizenship.

US visa interview: US embassy releases security rules for Nigerian applicants

US visa interview: US embassy releases security rules for Nigerian applicants

Nigeria

2 months ago

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has listed items visa applicants must not bring to interviews, including gadgets like phones, laptops, liquids and large bags.

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