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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How Peter Okoye Received $800,000 P-Square Royalties While Jude Got Nothing

None of it went to his elder brother, Jude. That disclosure, made under cross-examination in a Lagos court,…

Natasha Osawaru Drops 2Baba’s Surname as She Launches New Business, Fans React

Tuesday's launch was not the first time Natasha distanced herself from the Idibia name in a public setting.…

500km Apart: How a Nigerian Surgeon Performed Kidney Cancer Surgery Remotely

A kidney cancer patient in Abuja received a successful operation while the surgeon performing it sat at a…

UK Explains the Decision to Drop Nigeria and Ghana From “Qualified Teacher Status”

The UK's direct application route for Qualified Teacher Status in England is no longer available to teachers trained…

Dangote Unveils $10bn Power Expansion Across Nigeria, Africa

Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa's power…

Civil Servants Write Tinubu, Demand N500 Petrol Price and Wage Award

The nine-litre gap between what workers say they can afford and what they pay at the pump sits…

JAMB Fires Staff Member for Extorting Candidates, Issues Stern Warning

JAMB has sacked one of its staff members for extorting candidates, the examination body announced Monday, signalling that…

Chinese Firm Gets FG Nod to Launch Spare Parts Markets in Lagos, Kano

A Chinese firm has received federal government approval to establish dedicated spare parts markets in Lagos and Kano,…

UNGA Absence: Atiku Slams Tinubu’s 3-Year Absence

Nine million dollars spent lobbying Washington, and Nigeria still had no president in New York. That is the…

North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles, Escalates Pressure on US

Both launches, about three hours apart, originated from North Korea's eastern coastal Wonsan area. The first missile flew…

Flood Alert: Lagos, Delta, Imo, and 12 States Face High Flood Risk in 7 Days

NiHSA Director General Umar Mohammed confirmed Friday in a National Flood Advisory that rising river stages are already…

After 81 Years, Jehovah’s Witnesses Adjust Blood Transfusion Policy

Jehovah's Witnesses have announced the adjustment to allow members to decide based on personal conscience whether to accept…

Nigeria Wins $2.35bn Mambilla Case as Tinubu Hails ICC Ruling

A $6 billion power contract that has shadowed Nigeria's energy ambitions for more than two decades has ended…

VP Residence Still Empty 2 Years After N22bn Completion

Nearly two years after the FCTA completed and handed over an official residence built for Vice President Kashim…

Charly Boy Hits Back at Critics Over Daughter’s Marriage to Woman

Six children and a great-grandchild. That is what Charly Boy told a social media troll who questioned his…