Jayeola Olalekan

Jayeola Olalekan is a Senior Reporter at WestTrybe, where he covers Entertainments, politics, governance, public policy, elections, and major national developments across Nigeria. His reporting focuses on delivering accurate, balanced, and timely coverage that helps readers understand the decisions, events, and issues shaping the country's political landscape. With a keen interest in accountability, public affairs, and democratic governance, Jayeola is committed to producing well-researched stories that provide context beyond the headlines. When he's away from the newsroom, he enjoys reading political history, following policy debates, and exploring stories that highlight Nigeria's social and economic development.
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Footballer Emenike Condemned Nigerian Governors, Now His Hospital Faces Alleged Police Raid

Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike took to his Instagram page on October 21, 2026, to call out…

Arome Osayi Says He Will Stop Sharing Heaven Encounters After Weeks of Mockery

Apostle Arome Osayi, founder of the Remnant Christian Network, has declared that he will no longer discuss his…

Jailed for Evangelism? Outcry Grows Over Liyatu Dawa’s 14-Year Sentence in Borno

Liyatu Samuel Dawa was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Borno State after sharing her faith with…

Meet the Nigerian Twin Sisters Who Married Identical Twin Brothers

Identical twin sisters Roselyn and Joycelyn Bernard married twin brothers Victor and Vincent Obasi in a double wedding…

Why Sowore’s Party Writes Tinubu: Wants Food for 5,000 Supporters

The African Action Congress made the demand in a formal letter dated Wednesday, signed by its National Secretary,…

Lagos Airport Monorail: What Travellers Need to Know About the 5-Stop Link

Passengers travelling to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos will soon have a rail alternative to the road…

Wike’s Sudden Rush to Reconcile With Fubara Raises 2027 Questions

The reinstated lawmakers are Victor Oko-Jumbo of Bonny Constituency, Sokari Goodboy Sokari of Ahoada West Constituency, and Orubienimigha…

EKEDC Demands ₦112,606 ‘Loss of Revenue’ Bill From Lekki Man… Using Solar Power

Eko Electricity Distribution Company has handed a Lekki Phase 1 property owner a disconnection notice and a ₦112,606…

#EndSARS Memorial: Nigerians React as Police Teargas Rhodes-Vivour, Funso Doherty, at Lekki

Police fired teargas at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos on Tuesday, breaking up a #EndSARS memorial that drew…

Dangote IPO: Nigerian Woman Who Sells Dangote Cement Refuses to Buy the Shares, and Here Is Why

A Nigerian woman who sells Dangote Cement products has gone viral after calling retail investors in the Dangote…

Isaac Fayose Sends ₦1M Giveaway to Wike’s Aide Lere Olayinka, Mocks Him

Isaac Fayose has publicly called out Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to…

Honeymoon Tragedy: Bangladeshi Couple Executed in Saudi Arabia Over Alleged Kiss in Mecca Mosque

The Saudi Ministry of Interior identified the two as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, a woman,…

Peter Obi’s ‘Stop Sending Money Home’ Advice Splits Nigerians

Obi addressed diaspora Nigerians at a town hall meeting in Manchester, United Kingdom, on Sunday, October 18, at…

Happening Now: Tanker Catches Fire Under Otedola Bridge, LASEMA Deploys Tiger Team

A tanker burst into flames under the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday afternoon, sending residents…

Breaking: Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies Three Days Before 72nd Birthday 

Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan died Monday at the age of 71, his family confirmed, closing…