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

Ahead of his London event, US man issues warning to Odumeje, lists 3 things the prophet should avoid

Ahead of his London event, US man issues warning to Odumeje, lists 3 things...

People

a year ago

Pretty white lady professes her love for Nigerians, requests to be taken to Nigeria, video trends

Pretty white lady professes her love for Nigerians, requests to be taken to...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The tree chose me": Ugandan activist says after hugging tree for 16 hours to break Guinness Record

"The tree chose me": Ugandan activist says after hugging tree for 16 hours to...

People

a year ago

UK-based lady, 28, takes to social media in search of love, highlights 9 things she needs in a man

UK-based lady, 28, takes to social media in search of love, highlights 9...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Which kind punishment be this?" Video of bride delivering cake to in-laws on her knees trends

"Which kind punishment be this?" Video of bride delivering cake to in-laws on...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Baba no dey even look face": Igbo man spotted sharing thousands of naira to Yoruba and Hausa people

"Baba no dey even look face": Igbo man spotted sharing thousands of naira to...

People

a year ago

"Send her dark tweets": Man narrates how he would have taught lady who danced with Omah Lay a lesson

"Send her dark tweets": Man narrates how he would have taught lady who danced with Omah Lay a lesson

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man has sent social media into a frenzy as he shared what he would have done if he was the boyfriend of the lady who had a steamy dance with singer Omah Lay.

"God abeg o": Male corper faints at NYSC orientation camp, video from the incident generates buzz

"God abeg o": Male corper faints at NYSC orientation camp, video from the incident generates buzz

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A male corper has fainted at one of the NYSC orientation camps. An emerging video showed the moment he was carried away by medical personnel at the site.

"Bye bye Nigeria": Reactions as grandma dances happily on getting UK visa, video goes viral

"Bye bye Nigeria": Reactions as grandma dances happily on getting UK visa, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian grandma was overjoyed as her visa to move to the United kingdom got approved. The happy woman danced around, showcasing funny dance steps.

"God I thank you I escaped from Tinubu's hands": Man praises God at airport as he relocates to UK

"God I thank you I escaped from Tinubu's hands": Man praises God at airport as he relocates to UK

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian man appreciated God as soon as he arrived in the United Kingdom. The youth expressed joy that he finally 'escaped from the hands of Tinubu.'

"Congratulations to me": Nigerian youth overjoyed as he opens new gas station, photos go viral

"Congratulations to me": Nigerian youth overjoyed as he opens new gas station, photos go viral

People

a year ago

A Nigerian man has excitedly celebrated opening a gas station in the country. The youth shared pictures online as he tagged it his first investment.

"Two years after serving my oga, he chased me away": Igbo man flaunts transformation in new photos

"Two years after serving my oga, he chased me away": Igbo man flaunts transformation in new photos

People

a year ago

An Igbo man who was chased away by his boss has taken to social media to showcase his transformation. He said he served his employer for two years.

"Why is she hiding like that?" Female student hides under desk to eat, gets caught in video

"Why is she hiding like that?" Female student hides under desk to eat, gets caught in video

People

a year ago

During a lecture, a female student was caught hiding under a desk to enjoy her meal. She seemed so focused on the act while trying not to get caught.

"I have tried over the last 10 years": 28-year-old lady laments over not achieving anything in life

"I have tried over the last 10 years": 28-year-old lady laments over not achieving anything in life

People

a year ago

At 28, a young lady feels she is not doing well in life. The displeased youth said she has no career, car or relationship and lives at the mercy of her friends.

Nigerian lady shares video of her friend's confusing act every midnight, sends netizens into frenzy

Nigerian lady shares video of her friend's confusing act every midnight, sends netizens into frenzy

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to show what her friend does every midnight. She found it amusing. Her video of her friend has stirred reactions.

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