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

Author's articles

Lady heartbroken, shows last message her boyfriend sent her before he passed away: "It hurts"

Lady heartbroken, shows last message her boyfriend sent her before he passed away: "It hurts"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"I was scared": Dismissed reverend sister panics as vehicle she boarded develops problem on road

"I was scared": Dismissed reverend sister panics as vehicle she boarded develops problem on road

People

a month ago

Video: Man seen praying fervently in hospital after his pregnant wife's labour stopped progressing

Video: Man seen praying fervently in hospital after his pregnant wife's labour stopped progressing

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Nigerian lady in regret after moving to Canada to study, highlights her struggles as student abroad

Nigerian lady in regret after moving to Canada to study, highlights her struggles as student abroad

People

a month ago

Lady emotional as she praises her lecturer, shares her experiences with him: "He calls me Nne"

Lady emotional as she praises her lecturer, shares her experiences with him: "He calls me Nne"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Lady narrates how she was rushed to hospital on her wedding day: "The devil tried and failed"

Lady narrates how she was rushed to hospital on her wedding day: "The devil tried and failed"

Wedding

a month ago

Man remembers matron kind to him during his NYSC, sends her N350k, opens up his plan for her

Man remembers matron kind to him during his NYSC, sends her N350k, opens up his plan for her

People

a month ago

A man remembered a matron who was so kind to him during his NYSC days and appreciated her with a token of N350k. He made a touching vow she didn't know.

German man cancels date with lady over her lateness, she reacts online but gets unexpected responses

German man cancels date with lady over her lateness, she reacts online but gets unexpected responses

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A lady has taken to social media to share her date experience. She said her German date cancelled their date because of her lateness. People reacted.

Man gets N37 billion for wrongful conviction after 38 years in prison, describes it as 'welcome end'

Man gets N37 billion for wrongful conviction after 38 years in prison, describes it as 'welcome end'

People

a month ago

A man has been compensated with N37 billion for wrongful conviction after spending 38 years in prison. He was charged with the murder of someone.

Catholic congregation dismisses reverend sister weeks after her controversial Facebook post

Catholic congregation dismisses reverend sister weeks after her controversial Facebook post

People

a month ago

An outspoken reverend sister, Kinse Shako Annastasia, has been dismissed by her Catholic congregation. This comes weeks after she made a post against priests.

Lady spotted in video dancing in her flooded Lekki apartment, Nigerians show concern: "Sorry dear"

Lady spotted in video dancing in her flooded Lekki apartment, Nigerians show concern: "Sorry dear"

People

a month ago

Reactions have trailed a video of a lady dancing happily inside her flooded Lekki apartment. The lady burst into laughter while dancing, further worrying people.

Man shares chat as woman who thought rapture would happen September 23 begs him to pet-sit her dog

Man shares chat as woman who thought rapture would happen September 23 begs him to pet-sit her dog

People

a month ago

A man has released his conversation with a woman who thought that rapture would take place on September 23 and wanted him to pet-sit her dog when she is raptured.

Lady displays unexpected warning message married man sent her after she gave him chance

Lady displays unexpected warning message married man sent her after she gave him chance

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A lady has taken to social media to display the warning she received from a married man after giving him a chance. He said he is married and has big kids.

Afriland Tower fire survivor opens up days after incident, shares sad experience: "I lost sisters"

Afriland Tower fire survivor opens up days after incident, shares sad experience: "I lost sisters"

People

a month ago

A survivor of the Afriland Tower fire has broken silence about that fateful day. The fire disaster claimed 10 lives and the lady said she lost sisters that day.

"Never going back": Lady shares what God showed her about her pastor that made her stop church

"Never going back": Lady shares what God showed her about her pastor that made her stop church

People

a month ago

A lady has disclosed on social media that she no longer attends church. She said she stopped going because of what God showed her about her pastor.

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