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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

Apply: Germany invites Nigerian applicants for fully-funded scholarship

Apply: Germany invites Nigerian applicants for fully-funded scholarship

Nigeria

5 months ago

UTME 2026: JAMB announces strict requirements underage candidates must meet to qualify for admission

UTME 2026: JAMB announces strict requirements underage candidates must meet to qualify for admission

Education

5 months ago

“NELFUND made my success possible,” LAUTECH’s best grad praises Tinubu’s loan scheme

“NELFUND made my success possible,” LAUTECH’s best grad praises Tinubu’s loan scheme

Education

5 months ago

Cross River identifies 10 more COVID-19 contacts, moves to contain spread

Cross River identifies 10 more COVID-19 contacts, moves to contain spread

Nigeria

5 months ago

Investigation launched as 10 notable American scientists with sensitive information die, vanish

Investigation launched as 10 notable American scientists with sensitive information die, vanish

US

5 months ago

Apply now: Saudi Arabia opens fully-funded scholarship for Nigerians, others

Apply now: Saudi Arabia opens fully-funded scholarship for Nigerians, others

Education

5 months ago

Police AIG visits Ikeja air force base, calls for improved security coordination

Police AIG visits Ikeja air force base, calls for improved security coordination

Nigeria

6 months ago

AIG Jimoh visited Air Force Logistics Command in Ikeja, where both agencies agreed to strengthen cooperation on intelligence sharing and joint security operations.

Insiders disclose alleged reason Tinubu fired Wale Edun as finance minister

Insiders disclose alleged reason Tinubu fired Wale Edun as finance minister

Nigeria

6 months ago

Insiders privy to the events that made Tinubu’s firing of Edun as Finance Minister inevitable have explained his actions, offences, and unforgivable transgressions.

JAMB explains why some 2026 UTME results are withheld: "No result yet"

JAMB explains why some 2026 UTME results are withheld: "No result yet"

Education

6 months ago

JAMB explained why some UTME candidates saw “No Result Yet,” stating underage candidates’ results were withheld pending strict screening conditions.

Interpol arrests fugitive businessman over alleged Lagos killings

Interpol arrests fugitive businessman over alleged Lagos killings

Nigeria

6 months ago

INTERPOL has arrested a fugitive Nigerian businessman in the Benin Republic over alleged Lagos killings and handed him to police for prosecution.

Cross River records fresh COVID-19 case in Calabar

Cross River records fresh COVID-19 case in Calabar

Nigeria

6 months ago

Cross River confirmed a new COVID-19 case involving a foreign worker, activated response measures, and began contact tracing to prevent further spread.

Apply: NLNG launches 2026 scholarship for primary school pupils

Apply: NLNG launches 2026 scholarship for primary school pupils

Nigeria

6 months ago

NLNG opened applications for its 2026 Post Primary Scholarship Scheme for Rivers pupils, setting May 11 deadline and outlining eligibility requirements.

JAMB summons 43 institutions to important meeting, reasons emerge

JAMB summons 43 institutions to important meeting, reasons emerge

Education

6 months ago

JAMB has flagged 43 institutions over delays in verifying 2,638 Direct Entry (DE) applications and invited them to a meeting to resolve the backlog.

JAMB explains actual reasons candidates cannot print UTME results yet

JAMB explains actual reasons candidates cannot print UTME results yet

Education

6 months ago

JAMB has explained that UTME results could only be viewed via SMS and not printed yet. It added that candidates without their SIM must wait till after exam.

UTME 2026: JAMB announces release of Monday, April 20 results, explain how to check

UTME 2026: JAMB announces release of Monday, April 20 results, explain how to check

Education

6 months ago

JAMB released UTME results for April 20 candidates, allowing them to check scores through official channels as the 2026 exam continues nationwide.

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