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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

9813 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Nigerian lady who ordered Uber in Canada displays things she found inside it, video generates buzz

Nigerian lady who ordered Uber in Canada displays things she found inside it, video generates buzz

People

a year ago

Canada-based lady shares why she returned to Nigeria to undergo surgery despite her family's fears

Canada-based lady shares why she returned to Nigeria to undergo surgery despite her family's fears

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Reactions trail behaviour of White man after marrying Nigerian lady: "Looks like he's regretting"

Reactions trail behaviour of White man after marrying Nigerian lady: "Looks like he's regretting"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Man mistakenly sends N100k to someone else's sports bet account, begs for refund online

Man mistakenly sends N100k to someone else's sports bet account, begs for refund online

People

a year ago

Nigerian lady raises alarm, releases scary voice note man sent her after she rejected him

Nigerian lady raises alarm, releases scary voice note man sent her after she rejected him

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Lady loses interest in man after entering his kitchen and toilet, shares video of what she saw

Lady loses interest in man after entering his kitchen and toilet, shares video of what she saw

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Nurse cries out, shares why she watched her patient die and did nothing about it: "No one knows"

Nurse cries out, shares why she watched her patient die and did nothing about it: "No one knows"

People

a year ago

A nurse has taken to social media to recount one of her heartbreaking moments with her deceased patient. She said she watched the patient die and did nothing.

Reverend father sends message to Catholics who join Pastor Jerry Eze's NSPPD but don't go for mass

Reverend father sends message to Catholics who join Pastor Jerry Eze's NSPPD but don't go for mass

People

a year ago

A Catholic priest has knocked Catholic faithfuls who join Pastor Jerry Eze's New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) and ignore mass.

5 facts about Nigerian woman who became rich overnight after White man gave her N154 million

5 facts about Nigerian woman who became rich overnight after White man gave her N154 million

People

a year ago

A Nigerian woman became rich overnight after a White stranger gave her $100,000 (N154 million). He also gifted her a car and flight ticket to go home.

Nurse shares her patient's final words before passing away in hospital, breaks down in tears

Nurse shares her patient's final words before passing away in hospital, breaks down in tears

People

a year ago

A nurse has taken to social media to share the last words of her patient in a hospital. Her account triggered emotional reactions on social media.

Professor returns to Nigeria with nothing after 48 years in Canada, shares his story: "No child"

Professor returns to Nigeria with nothing after 48 years in Canada, shares his story: "No child"

People

a year ago

A Nigerian professor returned home empty-handed after 48 years in Canada, with no wife, no children and no financial resources, sparking reactions online.

3 former Christians share what they found out that made them dump Christianity

3 former Christians share what they found out that made them dump Christianity

People

a year ago

Christianity is one of the most popular religions in Nigeria, but those who unexpectedly quit the religion after years of devotion have explained why.

Female doctor displays unexpected messages she got after elderly patient collected her phone number

Female doctor displays unexpected messages she got after elderly patient collected her phone number

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An awed female doctor has shown internet users the message she received after an elderly patient collected her phone number in case of an emergency.

Lady who hoped to get clear skin abroad shares what happened to her face after 3 weeks in Canada

Lady who hoped to get clear skin abroad shares what happened to her face after 3 weeks in Canada

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to post her unexpected transformation after hoping she would get a clear skin in Canada. People marvelled at her skin.

Nigerian PhD student married to White woman says she brings her salary to him: "I know her bank pin"

Nigerian PhD student married to White woman says she brings her salary to him: "I know her bank pin"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian PhD student who recently tied the knot with an American woman has opened up about how they run their marital home. He said she gives him her salary.

Victor Duru