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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Naira Set for Strongest Yearly Gain Since 2018

Four analysts surveyed by Bloomberg forecast the naira will end the year at ₦1,290 per dollar, from its…

Kenya Bans Foreigners From Operating Small Shops, Hawking Starting September 7

Ruto, on Wednesday, said the government would shut down foreigners engaged in small-scale trade, arguing that such businesses…

Why Uber Is Leaving Nigeria After 12 Years of Operations

“After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations…

JAMB and WAEC End Multiple O’Level Verification Fees, Fix New N4,000 Charge

Admission seekers in Nigeria have long been required to verify the same credentials multiple times across different institutions.…

NNPC Pays N7.9tn to Federation Account in Seven Months

The report, released Tuesday, showed that N3.087 trillion of that total came from revenue earned in July alone.…

200 US Troops Leaving Nigeria? Defence HQ Rejects Collapse of US-Nigeria Security Ties

Major General Samaila Uba, the Defense Headquarters spokesperson, described the move as a routine adjustment tied to specific…

Access Bank Finally Refunds Woman’s ₦3 Million After VeryDarkMan’s Intervention

The woman said she had saved the money since 2022, only to discover on her return that she…

APC Rally: Shocking Video Sparks Outrage as ‘Hired Crowd’ Laments ₦1,500 Pay

The recruits wore green shirts, a color commonly associated with APC mobilization drives, and were organized to publicly…

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: US Resumes Strikes on Iran as Oil Price Surge

Global oil prices rose at least two percent on Monday after the United States struck Iranian rocket launchers…

Fuel Subsidy Shock: Falana Reveals How Naira Devaluation ‘Swallowed’ Nigeria’s $10 Billion Savings

Falana questioned the benefits Nigerians have derived from the subsidy removal, raising the concerns during an appearance on…

Tinubu’s 52 Foreign Trips Cost N37.6bn in 3 Years, Record Reveals

Sunday marked trip number 52. President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja for Europe on a three-week annual vacation, with…

Tinubu’s 3-Week Europe Vacation Sparks Fresh Questions Over Power Handover

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, was silent on whether the president…

Petrol Price Shock: Nigerians Now Pay N1,310 Per Liter Despite Falling Crude Oil Prices.

Nigeria's petrol depot prices climbed sharply at the end of August, with Major Retailers (MRs) outlets raising pump…

Activist, Flag Boy Burns NDC Flag, Quits Peter Obi Support

Flag Boy, the activist widely recognized for waving flags at Peter Obi's Labour Party presidential rallies and his…

Why Tinubu Is Fighting to Block Release of US Drug Trafficking Records

President Bola Tinubu has filed a legal challenge in a US court to block the release of records…