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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

9793 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Woman flies out of US to meet her man deported by Trump government, says people called her crazy

Woman flies out of US to meet her man deported by Trump government, says people called her crazy

People

a year ago

Lady who uses OPay Safebox displays interest she was recently paid in July 2025, amazes people

Lady who uses OPay Safebox displays interest she was recently paid in July 2025, amazes people

People

a year ago

Air India: Doctor shares what plane crash survivor couldn't tell him: "He doesn't actually remember"

Air India: Doctor shares what plane crash survivor couldn't tell him: "He doesn't actually remember"

People

a year ago

Mum denied entry into US after flying for 10 hours to spend vacation there

Mum denied entry into US after flying for 10 hours to spend vacation there

People

a year ago

Lady shares what she spotted man doing with shaving stick on public bus, video generates buzz

Lady shares what she spotted man doing with shaving stick on public bus, video generates buzz

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a year ago

Video: Moment pastor unexpectedly gave 2 church members N500k each during service, many react

Video: Moment pastor unexpectedly gave 2 church members N500k each during service, many react

People

a year ago

Cash prize given to UNIBEN's best graduating nurse sparks outrage online: "I dey shame"

Cash prize given to UNIBEN's best graduating nurse sparks outrage online: "I dey shame"

People

a year ago

Disappointment and anger have trailed the cash prize given to the University of Benin (UNIBEN) best graduating nurse. People expected a better prize.

22 days after deadly plane crash, man sends serious warning to Air India: "Better wake up"

22 days after deadly plane crash, man sends serious warning to Air India: "Better wake up"

People

a year ago

A man has sent a warning message to Air India airline 22 days after the ill-fated plane crash, which claimed 241 lives on the plane and 29 people on the ground.

Friends storm lady's graveside with cake after she died hours to her birthday party, video emerges

Friends storm lady's graveside with cake after she died hours to her birthday party, video emerges

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Friends and loved ones mourned after a lady died hours to her birthday party. At her graveside, friends showed up with her birthday cake and sang for her.

Woman who changed seats five times on Air India plane cries out, shares her terrible flight experience

Woman who changed seats five times on Air India plane cries out, shares her terrible flight experience

People

a year ago

A woman who flew with Air India plane has narrated her saddening experience. She lamented the poor food, condition and disappointing service she received.

Lady shares video of Lagos restaurant where she was served food on shovel with dancing, many react

Lady shares video of Lagos restaurant where she was served food on shovel with dancing, many react

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady was amused after entering a restaurant where the waiters dance while serving people food on a shovel. She videoed them and posted it online.

Catholic priest captured interacting with masquerade, what he did generates buzz, video trends

Catholic priest captured interacting with masquerade, what he did generates buzz, video trends

People

a year ago

Social media users have reacted to a video of a Catholic priest talking to a masquerade. While many hailed the priest, some people had other thoughts.

Lady tells her father she loves him, gets disappointing response from him: "Still pains me"

Lady tells her father she loves him, gets disappointing response from him: "Still pains me"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady has elicited mixed reactions after sharing the disappointing reply she received from her father after telling him that she loves him. She didn't expect it.

Lady who flew on Air India plane 13 days after deadly crash shares worrying observation she made

Lady who flew on Air India plane 13 days after deadly crash shares worrying observation she made

People

a year ago

A lady has taken to social media to share what she noticed after travelling via another Air India aeroplane. This comes 13 days after the deadly crash.

Peter Rufai: Journalist releases rare video of Super Eagles goalkeeper before he died, people react

Peter Rufai: Journalist releases rare video of Super Eagles goalkeeper before he died, people react

People

a year ago

A journalist has shared a video of Peter Rufai, capturing a moment they shared together at Agege Stadium during a school's inter house sports competition.

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