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).

Ridwan Kolawole has over a decade of journalism practice, covering politics, crimes/conflict, education, and social issues. He is a recipient of the Practical Action and UKaid travel grant for a tour of El Salvador on evidence-based crime prevention and control (2016). He is 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). For passion and knowledge mobilisation, Ridwan practices journalism and teaches it.

10 articles published since 24 Mar 2025

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Drama as Osun man arrested for stealing cooking pot, "I needed money for my baby...

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Oyo govt confirms Legit.ng's report on planned demolition, gives reason

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Demolition: Oyo govt gives 7-day ultimatum to IITA, FRCN, banks, filling station...

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Mixed reactions trail Oyo TESCOM's handling of new teachers

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Royal tussle in Oyo as controversy trails appointment of monarch, family sends m...

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"26% of people in active labour force in Nigeria live above poverty line,' world...

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“Oracle didn’t pick their candidate”: Governor Makinde taunts lobbyists at 46th Alaafin’s coronation

Oyo Governor Makinde affirmed due process in Alaafin's selection, backed Oba Owoade, urged unity, and promoted Oyo's cultural, historical significance.

Oyo illegal mining: Rights lawyer accuses government of abetting atrocity, details emerge

Oyo community battles illegal mining as firm operates for 25+ years without valid CDA or EIA. Rights lawyer calls out FG complicity, demands accountability.

Ibadan explosion: 1 year after, disappointed victims send strong message to Makinde-led Oyo govt

Ibadan residents decry government neglect after a deadly explosion. Over 400 houses affected, victims struggle, and concerns rise over explosive regulations.

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: University of Ibadan chief imam sends key message to Muslims, details surface

Amid the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr 2025, the chief imam of the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo state, has sent a key message to Nigerian Muslims.

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