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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FCT Boasts 31 Projects in 28 Days as Tinubu Boosts Wike’s Record

President Tinubu says the FCT is changing for the better under Minister Wike, 50 years after Nigeria created…

World Cup Final: FIFA Appoints Referee Vinčić as Spain Faces Argentina on Sunday

FIFA names Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at…

World Bank Warns: Poverty Threatens 79 Percent of Nigerians Despite Reforms

Nearly three years into President Bola Tinubu's sweeping economic overhaul, a new World Bank strategy document delivers a…

New NIMC Law Positions Nigeria’s Elections for Digital Identity Overhaul

INEC and NIMC pledge closer data sharing after a landmark act ends 19 years of identity reform stagnation.…

Nigeria’s Three Tiers Share N2.55 tn as FAAC Revenue Hits 2026 Peak

Nigeria shared N2.55 trillion from its June 2026 federation revenue on Thursday, a jump of N250 billion, or…

Surge Crisis: 5,000 Applicants Fight 50 OOU Nursing Slots

Five thousand candidates chased 50 slots. That is the blunt arithmetic of demand at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye,…

Falola Urges NASS to Add Sango, Ogun to Oath of Office

Renowned historian and professor of African studies Toyin Falola has called on the National Assembly to include invocations…

Sanwo-Olu Condoles Rhodes-Vivour Over Mother Nkechi’s Death

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent a formal condolence message to opposition politician Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour following the…

Macron to Visit Nigeria for State Trip This Year, French Ambassador

French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to Nigeria before the end of the year, the…

Singer Bella Shmurda Weeps on Instagram Over Alleged $4m Lagos Property Scam

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda alleges a $4 million Lagos property scam, saying he bought stolen real estate and…

Nigeria Closes South Africa Evacuation Chapter as 1,500 Return Home

Three hundred and eight Nigerians touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday,…

Nigeria’s Pension Assets Hit N31.48tn, Up 51% in Two Years, PenCom

Nigeria's pension assets have surged to N31.48 trillion, a 51 percent jump recorded over the past two years,…

Tuchel: Declan Rice Fit to Start vs Argentina

England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Declan Rice is fully fit and available to start Wednesday's 2026…

Cable Thief Electrocuted at Benin City BEDC Substation

A suspected cable vandal died Monday night after he was electrocuted inside the Etete Injection Substation operated by…

Sanwo-Olu Targets 20,000 Trees as Lagos Launches 2026 Planting Drive

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas to…