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.

49 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

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

Nigeria

2 days ago

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

Education

11 days ago

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

Education

12 days ago

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

Nigeria

13 days ago

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

Nigeria

19 days ago

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

Nigeria

19 days ago

Oyo government debunks rumoured crude oil discovery in Ibadan

Nigeria

a month 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

a month 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.

“How AfCFTA’ll unlock prosperity, boost Oyo’s economy,” Secretary-general speaks

Nigeria

a month ago

Secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Wamkele Mene, has declared that the AfCFTA will unlock prosperity and boost the economy of the state.

Osun 2026 election: Christians makes strong case for next governor

Nigeria

a month ago

PFN has demanded a Christian governor for Osun in 2026, counters Muslim group’s claims, and warns against divisive politics ahead of succession race.

FUO students to represent Nigeria at NextGen Innovation Challenge grand finale in London

Education

a month ago

Fountain University graduate Muadh Adekunle Monsuru is headed to London's NextGen Innovation Challenge with PQ-AI, an AI-powered educational app.

Oyo govt announces week-long activities for Ladoja’s coronation as Olubadan

Nigeria

a month ago

Ibadan prepares for Oba Rashidi Ladoja’s coronation as 44th Olubadan with week-long cultural, religious, and academic events ahead of the Sept 26 ceremony.

ASUU threatens industrial action over FG’s failure to sign agreement

Education

a month ago

ASUU protests in Ibadan, demands FG sign agreement by August 28 or face nationwide strike as lecturers, NLC call out Tinubu govt over delay tactics.

MURIC tackles Yoruba traditionalists over Oro festivals' curfews, "No more infractions"

Nigeria

2 months ago

MURIC backs Isese Day holiday for Yoruba traditionalists but warns against curfews, ritual killings, and rights violations, urging FG to apply caution.

APC fumes over Adeleke’s "beer parlour" meeting, alleged N6bn on foreign trips

Politics

2 months ago

APC condemns Gov Adeleke's 'beer parlour' meeting & N6bn foreign trips spending in Osun State. Adeleke's loyalists defend gov's actions amid coalition tensions.

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