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Victor Duru

Education: B.Sc in Management Studies, Imo State University, 2020, Digital Journalism Certification, Reuters News Agency, 2021, Google News Initiative Workshop, 2024

Experience: Editor, Infoscope Media (2018 to 2021), Chief Correspondent, IMSU Star Newspapers (2018-2019) and SUG Director Of Information, Imo State University (2018-2020),

Awards: Best Student Journalist 2018 (Nigeria University Association of Management Students, IMSU), National Finalist, 1st National Green Essay Competition (2014), Legit.ng Top Content Editor (2021), Legit.ng Best Human Interest Editor (2021, 2022 & 2025)

Victor Duru is a Reuters-trained, award-winning journalist with over 5 years of working experience in the media industry. He holds a B.Sc in Management Studies from Imo State University, where he was a Students' Union Government Director of Information. Victor is a human interest editor, strategic content creator, freelancer and a Google-certified digital marketer. His work has been featured on the US news media Faith It. He can be reached via victor.duru@corp.legit.ng

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Wicknell Chivayo: Chats late billionaire sent woman who predicted his death emerge after his passing

Wicknell Chivayo: Chats late billionaire sent woman who predicted his death emerge after his passing

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Armenia lists 3 categories of foreigners eligible for special residence passport valid for 10 years

Armenia lists 3 categories of foreigners eligible for special residence passport valid for 10 years

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an hour ago

Qatar lists only 3 African officials who can enter the country without a visa in advance

Qatar lists only 3 African officials who can enter the country without a visa in advance

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2 hours ago

Qatar announces 19 foreign officials who can enter the country without a visa in advance

Qatar announces 19 foreign officials who can enter the country without a visa in advance

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3 hours ago

Spain lists 9 conditions foreigners must meet to qualify for a second-chance residence permit

Spain lists 9 conditions foreigners must meet to qualify for a second-chance residence permit

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3 hours ago

Spain offers second-chance residency route to foreigners with expired permits, names those qualified

Spain offers second-chance residency route to foreigners with expired permits, names those qualified

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5 hours ago

UK announces new penalties for employers hiring illegal workers, lists 3 major punishments

UK announces new penalties for employers hiring illegal workers, lists 3 major punishments

People

22 hours ago

The UK has announced new penalties for employers caught hiring people who are not legally eligible to work. Businesses could face fines of up to £60,000.

UK names 2 family members who can enter the country without a visa or ETA, gives conditions

UK names 2 family members who can enter the country without a visa or ETA, gives conditions

People

23 hours ago

The UK has named two categories of family members who may enter the country without a visa or ETA. The rules include specific conditions they must meet.

UK announces 2 categories of people who can enter the country without a visa or ETA

UK announces 2 categories of people who can enter the country without a visa or ETA

People

23 hours ago

The UK has named two people who can enter the country without a visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The exemptions apply to specific travellers.

Germany releases list of 4 family members foreigners can bring to live with them in the country

Germany releases list of 4 family members foreigners can bring to live with them in the country

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a day ago

Germany has listed four categories of family members who may be able to join foreigners living in the country. The family reunification rules set out who qualifies.

UK lists 20 work visa holder categories whose family members can join them in Britain

UK lists 20 work visa holder categories whose family members can join them in Britain

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a day ago

The UK has listed 20 categories of work visa holders whose eligible family members may be able to join them in Britain. The rules set out who can bring dependants.

UK announces 5 categories of foreigners eligible to join loved ones in Britain via family visa route

UK announces 5 categories of foreigners eligible to join loved ones in Britain via family visa route

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a day ago

The UK has outlined five categories of foreigners who may qualify for a family visa to join loved ones in Britain. The route has specific eligibility requirements.

UK, Canada, Australia tighten immigration rules: What Nigeria can learn from the new changes

UK, Canada, Australia tighten immigration rules: What Nigeria can learn from the new changes

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a day ago

The UK, Canada and Australia have tightened immigration rules as they seek to control migration and reduce pressure on them. Here is what the changes mean for us.

UK updates visitor visa rules for foreigners travelling to Britain for training

UK updates visitor visa rules for foreigners travelling to Britain for training

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a day ago

The UK has changed its visitor visa rules for foreigners travelling to the country for training. The updated rules clarify when visitors can undertake training.

EU suspends visa agreements with 3 countries, gives details

EU suspends visa agreements with 3 countries, gives details

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2 days ago

The European Union has suspended visa agreements involving three countries. The decision of the EU could affect how citizens of the countries apply.

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