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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

9757 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

UK lists 9 categories of people who can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in Britain in 2026

UK lists 9 categories of people who can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in Britain in 2026

People

21 days ago

Sweden ends permanent residency pathway for many migrants, announces major immigration changes

Sweden ends permanent residency pathway for many migrants, announces major immigration changes

People

21 days ago

New Zealand announces 2 new permanent residence routes for foreign workers in 2026, lists conditions

New Zealand announces 2 new permanent residence routes for foreign workers in 2026, lists conditions

People

21 days ago

US pauses controversial $100,000 H-1B fee for visa applicants, gives reason for the decision

US pauses controversial $100,000 H-1B fee for visa applicants, gives reason for the decision

People

21 days ago

Qatar unveils 2 new 10-year residence permits, lists foreigners who may qualify in 2026

Qatar unveils 2 new 10-year residence permits, lists foreigners who may qualify in 2026

People

21 days ago

US announces major asylum rule change, explains how future applications will be processed in 2026

US announces major asylum rule change, explains how future applications will be processed in 2026

People

21 days ago

Lady challenges divorced women to admit their faults, dares them in video: "If e sure for you"

Lady challenges divorced women to admit their faults, dares them in video: "If e sure for you"

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

A bold lady has dared divorced women to come clean and admit their faults instead of solely heaping the blames on their ex-husbands. Her video went viral.

Germany explains how long foreign workers must live in country before seeking permanent residency

Germany explains how long foreign workers must live in country before seeking permanent residency

People

22 days ago

Germany has explained how long foreign workers must live and work in the country before becoming eligible for permanent residency. Full details in this article.

Canada updates immigration measures, names groups that will receive special support until 2027

Canada updates immigration measures, names groups that will receive special support until 2027

Family and Relationships

22 days ago

Canada has updated its immigration measures and confirmed that specific groups will continue receiving special support until 2027. Full details in this article.

Sweden changes citizenship requirements, introduces 4 major rules for foreign applicants

Sweden changes citizenship requirements, introduces 4 major rules for foreign applicants

People

22 days ago

Sweden has introduced four major changes to its citizenship requirements for foreign applicants. The new rules could affect eligibility in 2026. Full details here.

US releases list of 10 West African countries whose citizens must pay $20,000 visa bond in 2026

US releases list of 10 West African countries whose citizens must pay $20,000 visa bond in 2026

People

22 days ago

The United States has published an official list of 10 West African countries whose citizens may be subject to a visa bond requirement of up to $20,000.

Australia raises income requirement for skilled work visas in 2026, shares new figures

Australia raises income requirement for skilled work visas in 2026, shares new figures

People

22 days ago

Australia has increased the income requirements for several skilled work visa categories. The government also released the updated figures and all you should know.

Nigerian man who earned $240k a year at Shell explains why he walked away from the job

Nigerian man who earned $240k a year at Shell explains why he walked away from the job

People

23 days ago

A Nigerian man who earned about $240,000 annually while working for Shell has shared why he decided to leave the lucrative role. His explanation has gone viral.

Bayelsa businessman gifts son new car as he graduates from secondary school, video generates buzz

Bayelsa businessman gifts son new car as he graduates from secondary school, video generates buzz

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

In a video trending on social media, a Bayelsa businessman rewarded his son for his academic excellence as he graduated from secondary school in style.

UNILORIN graduate who wrote JAMB exam 3 times signs out after years of rejections, shares her story

UNILORIN graduate who wrote JAMB exam 3 times signs out after years of rejections, shares her story

People

23 days ago

A Nigerian lady who faced multiple admission setbacks has finally graduated from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). She shared how persistence helped her overcome.

Victor Duru