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.

77 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

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South Africa xenophobia tension: Expert reacts as Nigerians stranded ahead of June 30 deadline

Nigeria

a month ago

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Oyo 2027: Adelabu’s ambition faces fresh trouble as SDP candidate fires warning

Politics

a month ago

Take It Back Protesters vs NANS: Makinde's aide breaks silence over role in Ibadan protest clash

Nigeria

2 months ago

'Kidnappers aren't doing it for Islam': MURIC fires back at Oyo radio presenter, names real threat

Nigeria

2 months ago

ASUU raises fresh strike alarm over unpaid salaries: ‘We cannot predict what comes next’

Education

2 months ago

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Drama as angry mob mistakes victim’s SUV for kidnapper’s vehicle in Ibadan

Nigeria

2 months ago

Prominent Imam sends strong message to Hajj content creators, "You're just wasting your money"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Hajj is a sacred obligation, not a show, says Professor Ibrahim Uthman as he warns against skits and social media distractions during pilgrimage.

Expert cautions against Nigeria’s reliance on imported drugs, shares local game-changer for health

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria’s industrial and health progress is at risk from over-reliance on imported drugs, Professor Simiat Jimoh warns. Local microbes could offer key solutions.

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'Save Nigerians': Expert sends urgent message to Tinubu over Hormuz "water war"

Nigeria

4 months ago

President Bola Tinubu is urged by a development expert to address the ripple effects of the Hormuz war affecting Nigeria’s economy and its citizens.

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Thousands storm University of Ibadan for massive Eid celebration after Ramadan

Nigeria

4 months ago

Over 5,000 Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan at the 9th Ibadan Eidfest with family-friendly activities, which fostered community bonding and joy after fasting.

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Eid 2026: Cleric shares why constituted authorities should not be defied, sends message to leaders

Nigeria

4 months ago

On Eid al-Fitr 2026, Sheikh Ibrahim Olatunde Uthman warned against defying constituted authorities and urged leaders to uphold justice and responsibility.

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Media house, others affected as 2-hour rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ibadan, photos emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

A two-hour rainstorm wreaked havoc in Ibadan, Oyo state, displacing residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and Noble FM, according to eyewitnesses.

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UI lecturer assault: NRC takes action on station manager, halts N200 drop-off fee

Nigeria

4 months ago

Reorganisation at Obafemi Awolowo Train Station, Ibadan, follows assaults on passengers, including a lecturer. Key staff detained and manager suspended.

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How NRC officials tortured, threatened to kill me at Ibadan train station, UI lecturer speaks out

Nigeria

5 months ago

UI lecturer Dr Mikail Abdussalam recounts to Legit.ng his alleged beating and death threats by Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) officials in Ibadan.

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Terrorism challenge in Nigeria: Professor decries Muslim 'scapegoating'

Nigeria

5 months ago

Professor Akeem Akanni has condemned the alleged scapegoating of Muslims for terrorism in Nigeria, identifying what is driving insecurity in the country.

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