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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NANS Demands Scholarships for 56-Day Oyo Captivity Victims

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West Zone D, has called on the Federal Government to set up…

Eniola Badmus Shares How She Drops 87kg in 5 Years, Blasts Body-Shamers

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has spoken publicly about her weight loss journey, revealing she shed close to 87…

Peter Obi Backs Adeboye: Tinubu Has Tried His Best

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate now running under the National Democratic Party, has endorsed the…

Mbappé Equals Messi With 20 World Cup Goals After France Beat Morocco

Kylian Mbappé now stands level with Lionel Messi as the highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history after…

Tinubu Sends 2026 Criminal Justice Bill to Reps, Scraps Trial-Within-Trial

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a sweeping criminal justice bill to the House of Representatives. The bill seeks…

Brymo: 2Baba Once Asked Annie If She Slept With Me in 2019

Nigerian singer Brymo has revealed that 2Baba once confronted his ex-wife Annie Macaulay-Idibia in front of him, asking…

Nigeria Adopts 112 As Emergency Telephone Number as FG Sets Implementation Roadmap

The federal government has moved to make 112 Nigeria's single emergency telephone number, directing the Nigerian Communications Commission…

Lagos, Osun Blackouts Worsen as 3 Transmission Lines Go Down

Residents across Lagos and Osun states woke to extended blackouts this week after separate failures knocked out three…

Saibari Out of World Cup Quarterfinal as Morocco Face France

Ismael Saibari will not play for Morocco in their World Cup quarterfinal against France on Thursday, head coach…

Shell Engineer Gifts Nigerian STEM Olympiad Gold Winners ₦1m

A US-based Nigerian chemical engineer has paid ₦1 million to three Nigerian students who won gold medals at…

Egypt File FIFA Complaint Over Referee After 3-2 World Cup Exit

Egypt's football federation has filed a formal complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier…

Peter Obi: I May Not Be Alive for 2027 Election

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress for the 2027 general election, has raised alarm…

Guinness World Records Certifies Lagos Afrobeats Orchestra With 85 Musicians, Including Saheed Osupa and Malaika

Guinness World Records has officially confirmed that a Lagos concert holds the record for the largest orchestra ever…

France vs Morocco 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Preview: Mbappe Faces Hakimi Test

France takes on Morocco in a 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Boston, with…

FG Suspends Digital Regulations, Sets Up 3-Agency Committee

The Federal Government has placed an immediate hold on the rollout of new digital regulations covering internet platforms,…