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Joseph Omotayo

Education: Bachelor of Arts Literature-in-English, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife (2012-2016), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab Advance digital reporting workshop (2024)

Experience: Critical Literature Review (Head reviewer) 2010-2014, The234Project (Writer) 2016-2017, Coordinator of OAU The234Project Essay contest (2017), Afridiaspora (Chief Reviewer, 2016-2018), Dubawa Fact checking fellow (2022)

Awards: Best editor and writer (Legit.ng, 2020), My Favourite Nigerian Character in a Book Contest (2011), Unoma Azuah’s Edible Bones Book Review Prize (2013)

Joseph Omotayo is a journalist who has been writing on human interest topics since 2019. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. He is the head of Human Interest and Diaspora Desk at Legit. He once worked for Afridiaspora, OlisaTV & CLR. He is a 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking fellow. He can be reached via: joseph.omotayo@corp.legit.ng.

5440 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

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Students report chemistry lecturer for making subject too hard for them, New York University fires him

Students report chemistry lecturer for making subject too hard for them, New York University fires him

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3 years ago

Burna Boy's magic: Oyinbo kid loses control inside car, punches seat as mother plays Last Last song

Burna Boy's magic: Oyinbo kid loses control inside car, punches seat as mother plays Last Last song

People

3 years ago

She has courage: Beautiful Nigerian lady collects man's number inside bank, tells him his hand is soft

She has courage: Beautiful Nigerian lady collects man's number inside bank, tells him his hand is soft

People

3 years ago

"He's friendly": Lady sees Davido & Chioma in her church, quickly removes scarf to look beautiful in video

"He's friendly": Lady sees Davido & Chioma in her church, quickly removes scarf to look beautiful in video

People

3 years ago

"How much is Benz?" Man pays N19k for iPhone 14 case, many Nigerians react to his video

"How much is Benz?" Man pays N19k for iPhone 14 case, many Nigerians react to his video

People

3 years ago

"God bless you": Woman shares transformation photos of house girl who has lived with her for 4 years

"God bless you": Woman shares transformation photos of house girl who has lived with her for 4 years

People

3 years ago

"You did well": Lady lays foundation with blocks, turns container into beautiful shop, adds amazing decor

"You did well": Lady lays foundation with blocks, turns container into beautiful shop, adds amazing decor

People

3 years ago

A young Nigerian lady got many people praising her with the way she fashioned out her shop from a container. The chairs and interior decor inside were perfect.

"I need help": Nigerian man living in Dubai says he wants to be deported, asks for money in video

"I need help": Nigerian man living in Dubai says he wants to be deported, asks for money in video

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian man went online to narrate how he has been suffering in Dubai due to lack of job. He said that he wants to be deported but would need money to do so.

"E go reach house think": Emotional moment man saw his primary school teacher hawking, he recognises him

"E go reach house think": Emotional moment man saw his primary school teacher hawking, he recognises him

People

3 years ago

A video showing the moment a young man saw his primary school teacher hawking has stirred massive reactions online. Many hoped his situation changes very soon.

Young man wears what looks like NYSC khaki uniform, poses in Paris, Nigerians react to his photos

Young man wears what looks like NYSC khaki uniform, poses in Paris, Nigerians react to his photos

People

3 years ago

A young man attracted many comments from Nigerians online when he was spotted in what looks like an NYSC uniform. Many joked about why he is serving in Paris.

Free accommodation and books: 3 scholarship opportunities in Canada for Nigerians

Free accommodation and books: 3 scholarship opportunities in Canada for Nigerians

People

3 years ago

Opportunities abound for Nigerians wanting to relocate and study in Canada. University of Toronto is even willing to settle accommodation costs for applicants.

"May God bless you": Pastor changes woman's life in Lagos, gets her shop, fills it with provisions in video

"May God bless you": Pastor changes woman's life in Lagos, gets her shop, fills it with provisions in video

People

3 years ago

A video showing a woman break down in tears of joy after a Nigerian pastor opened a shop for her & stocked it with items for her to sell has gone viral online.

Nigerian lady shows her scrap metal business that gives her money, video stirs reactions

Nigerian lady shows her scrap metal business that gives her money, video stirs reactions

People

3 years ago

A young Nigerian lady has been praised for working hard for her money by selling condemned metals. People said that not many women can do what she is doing.

"Bread giveaway": Young Nigerian man makes customers happy, gives them loaves for free in video

"Bread giveaway": Young Nigerian man makes customers happy, gives them loaves for free in video

People

3 years ago

A young man got many people talking online as he shared free bread to people. He told them that it has been paid for. His customers were very happy about it.

"You did well": Young man paints Peter Obi's photo on the wall in Kaduna state, Nigerians react

"You did well": Young man paints Peter Obi's photo on the wall in Kaduna state, Nigerians react

People

3 years ago

A video of a Nigerian man painting Peter Obi on a wall in Kaduna has stirred massive reactions online. Many people said that he is very detailed with his work.

Joseph Omotayo