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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October 1 Bombshell: Tinubu, Governors Approve Nationwide Transport Fare Cuts, Nigerians React

President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria's 36 state governors have agreed to reduce transport fares across the country starting…

Family Announces 8th-Day Fidau, 40-Day Artists’ Day for Ogogo

The family of late veteran Nollywood actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has announced two remaining…

2027 Shocker: Moses Adebisi Vows to Become Nigeria’s Youngest President at 35

Moses Adebisi, the Democratic Leadership Alliance candidate for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election, has declared his intention to become…

Fuel Subsidy War Explodes: Sowore Accuses Atiku and Opposition Leaders of Political Opportunism Ahead of 2027

Nigerian opposition figures have clashed over the fuel subsidy question, with accusations of political opportunism flying between party…

Single Brothers to Pay Up to N700,000 as Nigerian Pastor Launches Matchmaking Platform for Christians

Kingsley Okonkwo, lead pastor of David Christian Centre, has launched a Christian matchmaking platform called Mentor To Marry,…

“30,000 Naira From Airport to Ikeja”: Lagos Airport Lifts Uber, Bolt Ban After Fare Backlash

Lagos Airport has lifted a ban on Uber and Bolt ride-hailing pickups after passengers protested fares as high…

Peter Obi Launches 2027 Campaign Photos, Confirms NDC Candidacy

Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and confirmed National Democratic Coalition candidate for the 2027 presidential election, has…

Okin Biscuits Resumes Production After 17-Year Shutdown

Okin Biscuits has restarted production at its factory in Offa, Kwara State, marking the first time biscuits have…

Trump Orders US Flags Lowered to Mourn Dolly Parton

Trump announced the flag order on Tuesday through a post on his Truth Social account, which the White…

Breaking: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N1,200 Despite Falling Crude

Dangote Petroleum Refinery's latest petrol price increase to N1,200 per liter, the second within a single week, arrives…

Breaking: Dolly Parton Dies at 80 in Nashville

The country music icon, born Dolly Rebecca Parton, died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports,…

Tinubu Orders Urgent Repairs on Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out urgent intervention on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba…

Stranded Travelers Patch Potholes on Nigeria’s Crumbling Federal Roads

Hundreds of travelers stranded on Nigeria's federal roads took matters into their own hands, patching potholes themselves as…

Woman Watched Husband Get Shot in the Head by DPO Bamidele in Osun

An Osun State divisional police officer, John Olatona Bamidele, has been identified by witnesses as the person who…

Lagos Agency Removes 50 NDC Banners, Blocks Opposition Campaign

Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency staff removed more than 50 campaign banners belonging to NDC House candidate…