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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Okonjo-Iweala Warns Nigeria on Debt; $34.65 Trillion Global Trade Hits Record High

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria to sustain economic reforms and manage debt cautiously at the 7th Africa…

INEC Warns Violence Won’t Decide Osun Poll, Extends PVC Deadline 3 Days

INEC has extended Osun PVC collection to July 31 and deployed 4,427 BVAS machines ahead of the August…

Crisis as Cross River LG Workers Protest 11 Months of Unpaid Salaries, 6 Dies

Newly employed Cross River local government workers protest 11 months of unpaid salaries in Calabar, urging Governor Bassey…

Abia Gov Rescues Nollywood Actress Ngozi Nwosu, Covers First of 3 Surgery Bills

Abia Governor Alex Otti has approved the first phase of Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu's medical bills as she…

Nigerian Stock Market Loses N77bn as Index Falls Monday

Nigeria's All-Share Index lost 118.66 points on Monday, falling 0.05 percent to 247,238.74 as market capitalization shed N77bn…

Welbeck Secures 2-Year Chelsea Deal, Joins Pre-Season Tour in Hong Kong

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has received medical permission to join Chelsea on a two-year contract, with a pre-season…

Nigeria Wins 3 Gold Medals, Breaks 6 Commonwealth Games Records in Glasgow

Nigeria's Rafiatu Lawal, Edidiong Umoafia, and Onome Didih won three gold medals and set six Commonwealth Games records…

Nigeria’s Maximum Lending Rate Falls to 33.16%; Borrowing Costs Still High

Nigerian banks' average maximum lending rate dropped to 33.16% in June 2026 from 34.78% in May, CBN money…

Sanwo-Olu Congratulates NBA President Who Wins 47 Percent of the Vote

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya on her election as the 33rd NBA president with 12,317…

Fake Agency Crisis: Reps Grill Accountant-General Over N1.32bn Stolen Budget Allocation

Nigeria's House of Representatives will question Accountant-General Shamseldeen Ogunjimi Monday over how the fake PFIPC secured a N1.32bn…

FG Boosts Nursing Admissions to 50,000, Targets Health Crisis

Nigeria's Federal Government has raised annual nursing school admissions from 20,000 to 50,000 students to address a persistent…

Algeria Wins WAFCON 2026 Opener, Secures 2-0 Victory Over Senegal

Algeria defeated Senegal 2-0 in the opening Group A game of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco…

See you on the Pitch: Okoronkwo Replies Racist As Stolen Cash Case Nets 1 Arrest

Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo has responded to racist abuse on Instagram after cash was stolen from players…

Arsenal Eyes Vinícius Jr. As His Contract Standoff Hits 18 Months

Arsenal is exploring a deal for Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior, 26, as Real Madrid pushes an £85.4m…

Real Madrid Wins Diomande Personal Terms Race, Hits Leipzig With €90m Bid

Real Madrid have agreed personal terms with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, 19, after submitting an opening bid…