Ridwan Kolawole

Education: Ridwan Kolawole holds PhD in Journalism/Media Studies from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Experience: Ridwan has worked with several media organisations including Research Frontier (2019-2021) and OSBC (2010-2018).

Awards: A serial winner of the Next Generation Social Science in Africa programme Fellowship of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC, New York—2019, 2020 and 2022).

Oyo state's regional correspondent Ridwan Kolawole has over a decade of journalism practice, covering politics, crimes/conflict, education, and social issues. For passion and knowledge mobilisation, Ridwan practices journalism and teaches it at the University of Ibadan.

53 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

Author's articles

Activist slams Oyo govt for mandating teachers to pay N7,000 for appointment confirmation, promotion

Education

11 hours ago

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APC speaks out after ex-monarch Owa of Igbajo’s passing, claims Gov Adeleke is “inviting crisis”

Politics

8 days ago

Prominent skit maker faces backlash for ridiculing Muslim women’s veil, niqab in viral video

Nigeria

20 days ago

Exclusive

Group demands Oyo governorship slot for popular region in 2027: “Deputy slot is no longer enough”

Politics

a month ago

Osun 2026: APC tackles Adeleke’s solo guber screening as PDP sinks into crisis: “A waste paper”

Politics

a month ago

Oyo APC reacts as govt denies taxing weddings, birthdays, burials: "Trying to hide behind a finger"

Nigeria

a month ago

ASUU strike: UI students back lecturers, demand immediate action to save academic calendar

Education

a month ago

UI students have declared support for ASUU lecturers on day 2 of the strike, urging the federal government to resolve issues and protect the academic calendar.

“They treat lecturers like beggars”: ASUU members blast FG as 2-week strike begins nationwide

Education

a month ago

As Nigerian lecturers under ASUU begin a 2-week warning strike, they accused the federal government of neglecting and treating education workers with disrespect.

Nigerian scholar named among world’s top 2% scientists sends urgent message to Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

Recognised as one of the world’s top 2% scientists, Nigerian scholar Dr Akeem Dauda has sent a strong message to President Tinubu on how to secure Nigeria’s north.

Experts mention dangers ahead if social work council is not constituted in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

The association of social workers in Nigeria has raised an alarm over what they call the government's lack of interest in social work, warning that it is dangerous.

Worst governor Oyo state has ever had, APC blasts Seyi Makinde

Nigeria

2 months ago

Oyo state APC has blasted Governor Seyi Makinde as the worst governor the state has ever had, owing to his lack of a legacy project and alleged insincerity.

Oyo government debunks rumoured crude oil discovery in Ibadan

Nigeria

2 months ago

Oyo State has dismissed reports of a crude oil discovery in Ibadan after an investigation confirmed that a well in Yemetu was polluted with diesel.

Medicine, pharmacy, law, CLA top as UI releases admission cut-off marks

Education

2 months ago

The University of Ibadan has released 2025/2026 cut-off marks with Medicine topping at 78.875% and lowest set at 50% across several courses in different departments.