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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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Man wants to compensate viral laughing kid used in many Nigerian skits, begs people to find him

Man wants to compensate viral laughing kid used in many Nigerian skits, begs people to find him

People

a year ago

Nigerian lady shares hurtful messages woman sent her White husband about her, screenshots go viral

Nigerian lady shares hurtful messages woman sent her White husband about her, screenshots go viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Mum finally shares why she hid her female child from social media for 5 years, posts video of kid

Mum finally shares why she hid her female child from social media for 5 years, posts video of kid

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Baker who slept off while baking cake at 1am wakes up hours later to find it in good condition

Baker who slept off while baking cake at 1am wakes up hours later to find it in good condition

People

a year ago

After 5 years, young man finds his ex-classmate working in hotel, shares what he noticed about her

After 5 years, young man finds his ex-classmate working in hotel, shares what he noticed about her

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Nigerian single mum reacts as ex-husband begs for another chance, releases message he sent her

Nigerian single mum reacts as ex-husband begs for another chance, releases message he sent her

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Year one student breaks down in tears in video after failing course, vows to leave department

Year one student breaks down in tears in video after failing course, vows to leave department

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A year one student was displeased after failing one of her courses. In a touching video, the undergraduate broke down in tears and refused to be consoled.

Techie finds out Pastor Femi Lazarus charges N297k for mentorship, shares evidence from his website

Techie finds out Pastor Femi Lazarus charges N297k for mentorship, shares evidence from his website

People

a year ago

A techie has criticised Pastor Femi Lazarus following his recent campaign against gospel ministers that charge, proving that he was doing the same.

After spending 5 years in university, graduate shares her sad reality: "This country failed me"

After spending 5 years in university, graduate shares her sad reality: "This country failed me"

People

a year ago

After spending five years in the university, a female graduate has poured out her frustration on social media. She said university is a waste of time and shared why.

White girl whose mum is Nigerian funnily names 3 occupations she's allowed to become in future

White girl whose mum is Nigerian funnily names 3 occupations she's allowed to become in future

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A White girl has amused many people online after mentioning things she noticed about her Nigerian mum. She named three professions she's allowed to choose from.

Tired lady cuts off her father, blocks him for always begging for money, posts their WhatsApp chats

Tired lady cuts off her father, blocks him for always begging for money, posts their WhatsApp chats

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady has taken to social media to announce cutting off her father from her life. She cited his incessant begging of money for her decision and shared chats.

Single mum facing deportation to Nigeria gets help as Whites, others raise N63.8 million for her

Single mum facing deportation to Nigeria gets help as Whites, others raise N63.8 million for her

People

a year ago

A White man started a fundraising for a Nigerian woman, who is facing deportation to Nigeria, after she helped him. So far, people have contributed N63.8m.

Female student panics as lecturer pulls unexpected move while she was recording video in building

Female student panics as lecturer pulls unexpected move while she was recording video in building

People

a year ago

A lecturer did the unexpected as a female student was recording a video on campus. The lecturer acted had almost walked past the scene when he stopped.

Oyinbo woman goes gaga as she sees black lady's braids for first time, video of her reaction trends

Oyinbo woman goes gaga as she sees black lady's braids for first time, video of her reaction trends

People

a year ago

A trending video has shown an Oyinbo woman's reaction to seeing braids for the first time. She opened her mouth in surprise and kept screaming "wow."

Lady finds someone who looks like her in school, their video amazes many: "The resemblance too much"

Lady finds someone who looks like her in school, their video amazes many: "The resemblance too much"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady entered school and was in awe after seeing someone who looks exactly like her. She made a video with her lookalike and posted it online for people to see.

Victor Duru