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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Burna Boy to Headline NFL’s First Paris Game Halftime Show in 2026

African music will occupy the center of an NFL halftime stage for the first time when Burna Boy…

Nicki Minaj’s Repost of Peter Obi’s Post Sparks Reactions

American rapper Nicki Minaj drew reactions online after reposting a message from Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter…

NYSC Members to Receive N20,000 Monthly Stipend From LG

Chief Uno Etim, chairman of Urue-Offong/Oruko Local Government Area, approved the N20,000 monthly stipend for each National Youth…

Cooking Gas Prices Surge 8.3% to N1,300/kg, Hit Millions of Households

Accredited gas stations in Lagos were selling one kilogram at N1,300, while smaller gas plants sold at N1,350…

Improved Electricity Supply: Nigerians Are Begging Me to Slow Down — Power Minister

Communities that had no electricity for three straight months are now receiving 18 hours of power daily, according…

Bolt Driver Registrations Surge 92% After Uber Exits Nigeria

Bolt disclosed the figure in an email to PUNCH Online on Wednesday, roughly two weeks after Uber ended…

Meet Olubunmi Fabanwo, the Nigerian Powering Africa’s Blockchain Revolution

A University of Lagos graduate who holds degrees in cell biology, genetics, and environmental biology, Olubunmi Fabanwo is…

Olu Jacobs Dies at 84, Nollywood Loses a Legendary Icon

Nollywood has lost one of its defining figures. Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, known to the world as Olu Jacobs,…

Get Paid to Sleep: Japan Offers ¥2.22 Million (₦19.6 Million) Prize in Sleep Tournament

A Japanese mattress company is paying people to sleep, but winning the world's most unusual competition takes more…

Why Petrol Prices Keep Rising Despite Dangote Refinery

The retail price of petrol crossed N1,400 per liter in major commercial hubs across Nigeria, with independent and…

Nigerian Banks Shut 476 Branches in 3 Years, CBN Data Shows

That 8.8 percent decline happened even as the number of licensed banks in Nigeria grew during part of…

Real Warri Pikin Apologizes After Timaya Lifts Her on Stage at AFRIMMA

The ceremony took place in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, September 12, bringing together African musicians, comedians, and entertainment…

Police Warn of Planned Attacks on Worship Centers, Schools, and NYSC Camps

The Nigeria Police Force issued the warning in a wireless message dated September 13, from the Force Department…

An Average Nigerian Can Survive on N3,000 Daily—Reno Omokri

Omokri, appearing on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, said he based his position on a personal market survey. He…

Peter Obi Arrives Jos Hours After Benue Convoy Blockade

The presidential candidate was stopped on his way to console families of massacre victims on Tuesday when youths,…