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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

Popular former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison

Popular former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison

Asia

8 months ago

Bribery trial: Ex-Oil minister Diezani spent N3.8bn at luxury store, UK court told

Bribery trial: Ex-Oil minister Diezani spent N3.8bn at luxury store, UK court told

Nigeria

8 months ago

2026 UTME/DE: Is it an offence for undergraduate students to register? JAMB clarifies

2026 UTME/DE: Is it an offence for undergraduate students to register? JAMB clarifies

Nigeria

8 months ago

UK PM Starmer lands in China after 8 years as global leaders turn to Beijing

UK PM Starmer lands in China after 8 years as global leaders turn to Beijing

Europe

8 months ago

Ramadan 2026: Astronomy predicts start of holy month, fasting hours

Ramadan 2026: Astronomy predicts start of holy month, fasting hours

Nigeria

8 months ago

Primary school teacher wins N50m, flat, car as overall best teacher in Nigeria

Primary school teacher wins N50m, flat, car as overall best teacher in Nigeria

Education

8 months ago

U.S. embassy launches visa navigator for applicants

U.S. embassy launches visa navigator for applicants

Nigeria

8 months ago

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja introduced a Visa Navigator to answer common visa questions, guide applicants, and improve access to official consular information.

Africa must embrace realistic peace models, Timi Frank says

Africa must embrace realistic peace models, Timi Frank says

Nigeria

8 months ago

Timi Frank had called on African leaders to adopt realistic and fair peace models, saying dialogue, trade and inclusion offered better outcomes than conflict.

UTME 2026: JAMB bars non-compliant CBT centres, issues fresh guidelines

UTME 2026: JAMB bars non-compliant CBT centres, issues fresh guidelines

Education

8 months ago

JAMB barred some CBT centres from the 2026 UTME over lack of approved CCTV systems, insisting on strict monitoring to guarantee exam integrity nationwide.

National grid collapses again for second time in 2026

National grid collapses again for second time in 2026

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria’s national grid has collapsed for the second time in 2026, causing widespread power outages and renewing concerns over the stability of electricity system.

2026 UTME: JAMB releases registration fees, timelines, other key guidelines

2026 UTME: JAMB releases registration fees, timelines, other key guidelines

Nigeria

8 months ago

JAMB has commenced 2026 UTME registration and announced fees, timelines, exam dates and strict guidelines for candidates and CBT centres nationwide.

Sunday Igboho returns to Nigeria as supporters storm Ibadan home

Sunday Igboho returns to Nigeria as supporters storm Ibadan home

Nigeria

8 months ago

Sunday Igboho returned to Nigeria after royal intervention cleared him, as security was reinforced and supporters gathered at his Ibadan residence.

2026 UTME: 9 rules all candidates must observe to avoid disqualification

2026 UTME: 9 rules all candidates must observe to avoid disqualification

Education

8 months ago

JAMB has released nine rules candidates are required to follow throughout the 2026 UTME registration and examination to avoid unnecessary disqualification.

2026 UTME registration: List of 7 crucial things all candidates must get ready

2026 UTME registration: List of 7 crucial things all candidates must get ready

Nigeria

8 months ago

JAMB released early guidelines for the 2026 UTME, listing key documents, course decisions and new requirements candidates needed to prepare before registration.

We pack dead babies, ritual items on roads, LAWMA sweepers cry out

We pack dead babies, ritual items on roads, LAWMA sweepers cry out

Nigeria

8 months ago

LAWMA sweepers spoke about harassment, danger and discrimination on Lagos roads as the agency announced health insurance and tougher enforcement.

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha