Victor Duru

Education: B.Sc in Management Studies, Imo State University, 2021, 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 Managements Students, IMSU), National Finalist, 1st National Green Essay Competition (2014), Top Content Editor, Legit.ng (2021), Top Article of the Year Award, Legit.ng (2022)

Victor Duru is a Reuters-trained award-winning journalist with over 4 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 US news media Faith It. He can be reached via victor.duru@corp.legit.ng

8485 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Somtochukwu Maduagwu's friend says she was about to leave her Abuja home, shares chat

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's friend says she was about to leave her Abuja home, shares chat

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Lawyer shares what many people don't know about late ARISE News anchor

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Lawyer shares what many people don't know about late ARISE News anchor

People

a month ago

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's neighbour shares how she found her lying on ground faced down

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's neighbour shares how she found her lying on ground faced down

People

a month ago

Man recounts statement ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu made hours before her demise

Man recounts statement ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu made hours before her demise

People

a month ago

Last video of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu hours before her death emerges online

Last video of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu hours before her death emerges online

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Woman releases message late ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu sent her: "So sad"

Woman releases message late ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu sent her: "So sad"

People

a month ago

Touching tweet of ARISE News anchor weeks before her death trends online: "This breaks my heart"

Touching tweet of ARISE News anchor weeks before her death trends online: "This breaks my heart"

People

a month ago

Netizens have revisited a tweet made by the late ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu before her tragic demise on Monday, September 29.

Lady amazed after meeting woman who looks like her late mother, shares photos: "What a resemblance"

Lady amazed after meeting woman who looks like her late mother, shares photos: "What a resemblance"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A lady has cried out on social media after encountering a stranger who looks like her late mother. She shared pictures she took with the woman on social media.

Nigerian lady schooling abroad shows off various gifts UK church gave her as first-timer, many react

Nigerian lady schooling abroad shows off various gifts UK church gave her as first-timer, many react

People

a month ago

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to showcase the gifts she received after attending a UK church for the first time. People were impressed.

"Things dey sup": Nigerian lady who relocated lists 8 questions she was asked at UK border

"Things dey sup": Nigerian lady who relocated lists 8 questions she was asked at UK border

People

a month ago

A young lady who left Nigeria and moved overseas has highlighted eight questions she was asked at the United Kingdom border. Her post sparked reactions.

"Don't ever" Man posts embarrassing message he received from lady after visiting her in old Mercedes

"Don't ever" Man posts embarrassing message he received from lady after visiting her in old Mercedes

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A man has gone public with the unexpected message a lady sent him on WhatsApp after he visited her in his old Mercedes Benz car. Screenshot here.

"She supported me at my lowest": Man appreciates his wife who brought him to Canada, melts hearts

"She supported me at my lowest": Man appreciates his wife who brought him to Canada, melts hearts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A man has taken to social media to praise his wife, describing her as a virtuous woman. He said he met her at a time he was broke, but she supported him.

Lady displays unexpected amount she was recently sent via OPay: "I don't really understand"

Lady displays unexpected amount she was recently sent via OPay: "I don't really understand"

People

a month ago

A lady has taken to social media to show people the amount that was recently sent to her OPay account. She said she is confused and does not understand it.

Dismissed reverend sister raises alarm online, fears for her safety: "If anything happens to me"

Dismissed reverend sister raises alarm online, fears for her safety: "If anything happens to me"

People

a month ago

The reverend sister who was dismissed by her Catholic congregation has taken to social media to raise an alarm. She claimed her life is in danger.

Barrister shares simple step ladies should take when sued for not coming after receiving t-fare

Barrister shares simple step ladies should take when sued for not coming after receiving t-fare

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Nigerian barrister has opened up about the vital step ladies should take whenever a man drags them to court for collecting t-fare and not showing up.

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