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 has been writing for the human interest desk since 2019 and is currently the head of the desk. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. 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.

6154 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Tenant who pays N8k rent installs AC in his house, his landlord gets angry, vows to eject him

Tenant who pays N8k rent installs AC in his house, his landlord gets angry, vows...

a year ago

Twin brothers marry on same day, build identical bungalows for wives in the village, photo surfaces

Twin brothers marry on same day, build identical bungalows for wives in the vill...

a year ago

"Stop placing people on salaries": Man living in US advises Nigerians sending money home

"Stop placing people on salaries": Man living in US advises Nigerians sending mo...

a year ago

House plan for 1 room: Lady buys cement blocks, builds portable home with her savings

House plan for 1 room: Lady buys cement blocks, builds portable home with her sa...

a year ago

Lady welcomes her oyinbo boyfriend to Nigeria, shows him love in front of many at airport

Lady welcomes her oyinbo boyfriend to Nigeria, shows him love in front of many a...

a year ago

"I changed my naira to dollar": Lady gets Canadian Visa after Submitting Passport for 2 Months

"I changed my naira to dollar": Lady gets Canadian Visa after Submitting Passpor...

a year ago

Lady installs solar system in her house, gets many panel with tubular batteries, enjoys 24/7 light

Lady installs solar system in her house, gets many panel with tubular batteries, enjoys 24/7 light

A Nigerian lady spent N3m on solar system so that she can have constant electricity in her house. She got many solar panels and two batteries for the setup.

"After 1 year in UK": Nigerian lady working as healthcare assistant narrates abroad experience

"After 1 year in UK": Nigerian lady working as healthcare assistant narrates abroad experience

A Nigerian lady staying in the UK has said that her expectations of what she would achieve abroad paled in comparison with what she saw in the foreign land.

"With sales tax": Woman buys tiny house for N121.4m, truck delivers mobile home to her land

"With sales tax": Woman buys tiny house for N121.4m, truck delivers mobile home to her land

A woman got a tiny mobile house, and she was so excited about it. She told people she spent $92,000 (N121.4m) on it. Many people were eager to see its interior.

Lady arranges her room with cool interior decor idea, places TV beside bed, installs kitchen cabinet

Lady arranges her room with cool interior decor idea, places TV beside bed, installs kitchen cabinet

A young woman took to a Facebook group chat to unveil her stunning single room. South Africans were impressed by the lady's home decorations and interior design.

"No agent": Lady rents shop in Lagos, uses her money to turn it into "palace", Nigerians react

"No agent": Lady rents shop in Lagos, uses her money to turn it into "palace", Nigerians react

A Nigerian lady who got a rented shop in Lagos state spent millions on it to renovate the place to a befitting spot for her makeup/makeover business.

"How can I maintain my solar panels and system to get 24/7 electricity in Nigeria?" Expert advises

"How can I maintain my solar panels and system to get 24/7 electricity in Nigeria?" Expert advises

A solar expert, David Osadebe, has spoken about power management and how a user can make their solar system give them longer hours by reducing loads.

Woman who married at age 54 shares video of her classy wedding ceremony, dances in white gown

Woman who married at age 54 shares video of her classy wedding ceremony, dances in white gown

A 54-year-old Black woman who tied the knot with her lover thrilled guests at their lavish wedding reception with dance moves. Their video has fans in awe.

Young man builds house, tipper brings cement, sand, granite, he uses Gerard stone coated roof

Young man builds house, tipper brings cement, sand, granite, he uses Gerard stone coated roof

A young man who worked as a bricklayer for some years later made it in life and he built a mansion for himself. Many people were wowed by the man's success.

Lady, 19, buys truck as smart investment, goes into logistics business, people praise her

Lady, 19, buys truck as smart investment, goes into logistics business, people praise her

A 19-year-old woman took to TikTok to showcase her truck. The video went viral and inspired many people on social media. South Africans loved the lady's truck.

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