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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Dangote Raises Price in 22 Days as Petrol Price Hits N1,350

Nigerians buying petrol will pay more at the pump after Dangote Petroleum Refinery raised its gantry price from…

Why Palm Oil Imports Hit N68bn Despite Nigeria’s Top Producer Status

Nigeria spent N68 billion importing crude palm oil from Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana in the second quarter…

NNPC to Roll Out 70 Smart Filling Stations Across Nigeria

The first of those stations opened Thursday on Bill Clinton Drive along Airport Road in Abuja, marking what…

FG Will Give Nigerian Students 100MB Free Data Daily From Oct 1

Education Minister Tunji Alausa confirmed the start date Thursday at the launch of the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access…

Why I Didn’t Enjoy My Honeymoon With Peller—Jarvis 

Jarvis made the admission during a livestream, telling followers she had pictured a honeymoon built on freedom and…

Trump Promises $5,000 ‘Dividend’ to Americans if Republicans Win

The United States has roughly 240 million adult citizens, putting the proposal's total cost at approximately $1.2 trillion.…

FG Set to Clear N1.123 Trn Power Sector Debt 

NBET, which disclosed the development, said the latest issuance forms part of the Federal Government's N4 trillion Presidential…

112 Emergency Number Approved for Nationwide Crisis Response

Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the directive on Tuesday at a meeting on the 112 National Emergency Number…

Yayi Reveals Plan to Appoint Ogogo as Special Adviser if Elected Governor 

Adeola made the disclosure during a condolence visit to the late actor's family in Ilaro, Ogun State. The…

INEC Fixes September 19 By-Elections in 4 States

The polls comprise one House of Representatives election and four State House of Assembly contests. The federal constituency…

Peter Obi Arrives Jos Hours After Benue Convoy Blockade

The presidential candidate was stopped on his way to console families of massacre victims on Tuesday when youths,…

Peter Obi Slams Benue Convoy Obstruction as ‘Totally Unacceptable’

Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, left the Boko Road location after the blockade held. Whether his team…

INEC Approves Real-Time Tracker Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved a real-time election readiness tracker to monitor preparations for the 2027…

Portable Questions Zlatan’s ₦500m Balance Demands EFCC Probe

Portable, whose full name is Habeeb Okikiola, said on Sunday that no Nigerian artist could legitimately accumulate that…

2027 Campaign Threats Attract N5m Fine, Jail Term—INEC

The warning follows a rise in recorded incidents of politicians threatening voters, opponents, and residents who hold dissenting…