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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

9448 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Woman points out dangerous move Carter Efe made during boxing with Portable, calls for his life ban

Woman points out dangerous move Carter Efe made during boxing with Portable, calls for his life ban

People

2 months ago

"She is so beautiful": Video of Lord's Chosen church founder and his wife goes viral, generates buzz

"She is so beautiful": Video of Lord's Chosen church founder and his wife goes viral, generates buzz

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Pastor Adeboye of RCCG finally shares his real name, says many people call him his father's name

Pastor Adeboye of RCCG finally shares his real name, says many people call him his father's name

People

2 months ago

University of Ibadan student achieves first class degree in nursing, bags award of excellence

University of Ibadan student achieves first class degree in nursing, bags award of excellence

People

2 months ago

One month after becoming Canadian citizen, Nigerian man buys Toyota Grand Highlander 2026 XLE Hybrid

One month after becoming Canadian citizen, Nigerian man buys Toyota Grand Highlander 2026 XLE Hybrid

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Catholic priest reacts to Jerry Eze Foundation's $720,000 business grant, shares lesson for people

Catholic priest reacts to Jerry Eze Foundation's $720,000 business grant, shares lesson for people

People

2 months ago

Muslim man shares screenshot of millions Pastor Jerry Eze's foundation credited him, reacts online

Muslim man shares screenshot of millions Pastor Jerry Eze's foundation credited him, reacts online

People

2 months ago

A Muslim man has publicly reacted after the Jerry Eze Foundation credited his account with millions. The grateful man sent a message to the NSPPD convener.

50-year-old woman who looks younger than her age shares unusual secret to her youthful look

50-year-old woman who looks younger than her age shares unusual secret to her youthful look

People

2 months ago

A woman who clocked 50 has marvelled at how she looks like someone in her 30s. In a viral post, she gave an unexpected secret to her youthful look.

Lady shares disappointing message best friend sent her on WhatsApp after death of her mother

Lady shares disappointing message best friend sent her on WhatsApp after death of her mother

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A lady has gone public with the message that she received from her best friend when her mother died. She was disappointed by her best friend's text.

"Do men actually fear God?" Lady cries out, displays note man gave her in church during service

"Do men actually fear God?" Lady cries out, displays note man gave her in church during service

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A lady has taken to social media to display the note that she received from a man in the church while the service was ongoing. She did not expect such a note.

Popular Nigerian feminist mentions amount husband spent on her traditional marriage list 4 years ago

Popular Nigerian feminist mentions amount husband spent on her traditional marriage list 4 years ago

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Nkechi Bianze, a Nigerian feminist has recounted how much her husband spent on her traditional marriage list, noting that she contributed 45% to her wedding.

"Is this necessary?" Deeper Life church lady's transformation video trends, her dress raises concern

"Is this necessary?" Deeper Life church lady's transformation video trends, her dress raises concern

People

2 months ago

A Deeper Life church member has caused a commotion on social media after showcasing her transformation in a new dress. People criticised her outfit.

Student recounts being denied Canadian visa after rejecting UNILAG admission, story breaks hearts

Student recounts being denied Canadian visa after rejecting UNILAG admission, story breaks hearts

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian student has recounted how he was denied a Canadian visa after he had declined his admission to study at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

Brilliant University of Ibadan student bags degree in civil engineering, narrowly misses first class

Brilliant University of Ibadan student bags degree in civil engineering, narrowly misses first class

People

2 months ago

A University of Ibadan civil engineering graduate has flaunted his achievements and awards, noting that he narrowly missed bagging a first-class honours degree.

University of Ibadan student who almost gave up bags nursing degree with 3.48 CGPA, shares her story

University of Ibadan student who almost gave up bags nursing degree with 3.48 CGPA, shares her story

People

2 months ago

A University of Ibadan nursing student who almost gave up on her studies and failed a course has finally graduated from the university in a grand style.

Victor Duru