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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Coastal Highway Guards Arrest First Vandals

The Coastal Highway Guards have made their first arrests of suspected vandals caught stealing and destroying fence sections…

Lagos Governor Approves Fresh Food Hub in Agege

Lagos State's governor has opened a 7,000-square-meter Fresh Food Hub at Pen Cinema in Agege, expanding the state's…

Funke Akindele Launches ‘The Four’ Movie With Star-Studded Nollywood Cast

Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has launched promotions for her upcoming film, "The Four: No One Fights…

Premier League Honors Six Ever-Present Clubs Since 1992 Launch

The Premier League has recognized six clubs that have competed in every one of its 35 seasons since…

Katsina United Defender Ozor Chinedu Rescues From Mortuary After Death Pronouncement

Katsina United defender Ozor Chinedu, 33, showed signs of life after being pronounced dead following a collapse during…

Omotola’s ‘Mother’s Love’ Wins N103m Gross, Donates Cinema Share to Charity

Nollywood film "Mother's Love," produced by Omotola, grossed N103.09 million in Nigerian cinemas in March 2026, but the…

I Will Restore Fuel subsidy if Elected – Sowore

Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress candidate for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election, has pledged to restore the country's…

Just In: Davido Appeals to Trump to Monitor Osun Governorship Election

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has written directly to U.S. President Donald Trump, urging close monitoring of the Osun…

Apply Now: American Theatre Wing Opens Jonathan Larson Grant Opportunity

The American Theatre Wing has opened applications for the Jonathan Larson Grants, a program providing unconditional financial support…

Zubimendi Commits to Arsenal, Rejects Real Madrid

Martin Zubimendi has committed his future to Arsenal, dismissing transfer speculation linking him to Real Madrid and Chelsea,…

South Africa Rejects Xenophobia Claims, Urges Nigerians to Visit

South Africa's consul-general to Nigeria has rejected widespread claims of xenophobia in his country, attributing tensions between foreign…

Happening Now: Adeleke Commissions Ile-Ife’s First Flyover Amid Single-Lane Design Debate

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke is commissioning Ile-Ife's first flyover bridge at Lagere junction on Monday, a N14.9…

U.S. Approves $537M Biggest Consulate in the World in Nigeria Amid Online Suspicion

A $537 million United States consulate project in Lagos has split online opinion sharply, with critics labeling the…

Flash: Works Minister Launches Coastal Highway Guards With 40 Officers

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, launched the Coastal Highway Guards, a new security unit assigned to…

Breaking: NDLEA Arrests Drug Smuggler Who Swallowed 98 Cocaine Wraps

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 30-year-old man who swallowed 98 wraps of cocaine weighing…