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.

81 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

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

Nigeria

11 months ago

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

Politics

11 months ago

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

Politics

11 months ago

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

Nigeria

a year ago

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

Education

a year ago

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

Education

a year ago

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

Nigeria

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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 year 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.

Osun 2026 election: Christians makes strong case for next governor

Nigeria

a year 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 year 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 year 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 year 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.

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