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

8011 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

"They want to wound me with light": Aba resident 'laments' 24/7 light for straight 5 days

"They want to wound me with light": Aba resident 'laments' 24/7 light for...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're the problem": Reactions as man leaks message ungrateful follower he gave N20k sent him

"You're the problem": Reactions as man leaks message ungrateful follower he gave...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Downgrade their opinion": Cybersecurity expert tells Israel DMW what to do about estranged wife

"Downgrade their opinion": Cybersecurity expert tells Israel DMW what to do...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Video shows Hausa boy using iPhone 12 Pro Max to cut birthday cake, sends people into a frenzy

Video shows Hausa boy using iPhone 12 Pro Max to cut birthday cake, sends people...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Nigerian lady rejoices as she builds second house in France, shares video of the property

Nigerian lady rejoices as she builds second house in France, shares video of the...

People

a year ago

"Went up to him": Late Herbert Wigwe's PA Olusola Faleye reveals his last words before the accident

"Went up to him": Late Herbert Wigwe's PA Olusola Faleye reveals his last...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"He is a professional": Nigerian boss honours security man who stopped him from entering his factory

"He is a professional": Nigerian boss honours security man who stopped him from entering his factory

People

a year ago

A security man's professionalism and diligence has earned him the respect of his boss. The security man had unknowningly denied his boss entry into his company.

"More than 10 years like dis": Man shares video of empty abandoned estate in Abuja, amazes Nigerians

"More than 10 years like dis": Man shares video of empty abandoned estate in Abuja, amazes Nigerians

People

a year ago

A Nigerian man has sent social media into a frenzy over an abandoned estate of houses he found in Abuja. He said it has been so for more than 10 years.

"How to withdraw on Binance": Crypto trader explains how to do it in naira, says it is very simple

"How to withdraw on Binance": Crypto trader explains how to do it in naira, says it is very simple

People

a year ago

A crypto trader has explained how crypto traders or USDT holders can still pull out their money from Binance in naira. He said the process is very simple.

Video as university student gets punished in church by VC, made to kneel and raise her hands up

Video as university student gets punished in church by VC, made to kneel and raise her hands up

People

a year ago

There was a drama in a church as a female university student was dealt with by her vice chancellor. The VC made her kneel and raise up her hands before everyone.

"We saw a need": Nigerian farmer Samson Ogbole gives 8 men tricycles, opens up on his motivation

"We saw a need": Nigerian farmer Samson Ogbole gives 8 men tricycles, opens up on his motivation

People

a year ago

A Nigerian farmer Samson Ogbole has given eight men new tricycles. Speaking with Legit.ng, the soilless farmer explained the reason behind the gesture.

"Leave my house": Nigerian man laments in video as wife he spent over N47m sends him packing abroad

"Leave my house": Nigerian man laments in video as wife he spent over N47m sends him packing abroad

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian man abroad is heartbroken after his wife sent him packing. He said he spent heavily in sponsoring her education and sold his lands to that effect.

"They gave me heavy seeds": Pastor shares how yahoo boys helped him to leave Nigeria

"They gave me heavy seeds": Pastor shares how yahoo boys helped him to leave Nigeria

People

a year ago

A Nigerian pastor has narrated how yahoo boys aided in his relocation. The pastor, who left the country in 2023, shared how they gave him heavy seeds.

"Impressive and unbelievable": Video of lady moulding blocks and arranging them herself trends

"Impressive and unbelievable": Video of lady moulding blocks and arranging them herself trends

People

a year ago

Mixed reactions have trailed a video of a lady moulding blocks herself. She carried the moulded block herself and moved it to where others were arranged.

Reactions as lady flaunts bag of rice, other gifts Nigerian church in Canada gave her as first-timer

Reactions as lady flaunts bag of rice, other gifts Nigerian church in Canada gave her as first-timer

People

a year ago

A lady has caused quite a stir online as she showed off the huge gifts a Nigerian church in Canada she had attended gave to her. The gifts include a bag of rice.

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