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 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

8667 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

"He's a very smart guy": Man who checked Blord's company's website shares intriguing observation

"He's a very smart guy": Man who checked Blord's company's website shares intriguing observation

People

a month ago

"Call it whatever you like": Plus-size lady shares how her physique made her dump Christianity

"Call it whatever you like": Plus-size lady shares how her physique made her dump Christianity

People

a month ago

Despite being British citizens, couple sells their properties and moves to Nigeria with their kids

Despite being British citizens, couple sells their properties and moves to Nigeria with their kids

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"You knew his journey more": Pastor writes emotional open letter to late Uma Ukpai's wife

"You knew his journey more": Pastor writes emotional open letter to late Uma Ukpai's wife

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Woman finds something intriguing after using app to check number Blord sent N500k for VDM's photo

Woman finds something intriguing after using app to check number Blord sent N500k for VDM's photo

People

a month ago

US-based woman who once cooked for Uma Ukpai displays his card she found, vows to treasure it

US-based woman who once cooked for Uma Ukpai displays his card she found, vows to treasure it

People

a month ago

Nigerian woman boldly preaches gospel on train in UK, video elicits mixed reactions

Nigerian woman boldly preaches gospel on train in UK, video elicits mixed reactions

People

a month ago

A Nigerian woman was seen preaching the gospel of Christ on a train in the United Kingdom. A video of her doing it has elicited different comments.

Evangelist who saw Rev Dr Uma Ukpai in her dream days after his death opens up

Evangelist who saw Rev Dr Uma Ukpai in her dream days after his death opens up

People

2 months ago

An evangelist has opened up after hearing about the death of Rev Dr Uma Ukpai. She said she saw him in her dream days after his death, before she knew of his demise.

"Rev Dr Uma Ukpai was actually a force": Catholic priest reacts to late preacher's death

"Rev Dr Uma Ukpai was actually a force": Catholic priest reacts to late preacher's death

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian Catholic priest's comment about the death of late preacher Rev Dr Uma Ukpai has triggered mixed reactions on social media. Details here.

Man points out mistakes late Uma Ukpai made, warns other church general overseers: "Beware"

Man points out mistakes late Uma Ukpai made, warns other church general overseers: "Beware"

People

2 months ago

A man has called people's attention to certain mistakes that the late Rev Uma Ukpai had made during his ministry on earth. He also warned other pastors.

Man shares why late Uma Ukpai should not be told to rest in peace: "In all honesty"

Man shares why late Uma Ukpai should not be told to rest in peace: "In all honesty"

People

2 months ago

A man has opened up about why he feels that the late Rev Dr Uma Ukpai should not be told t rest in peace. His explanation elicited emotional reactions.

Woman posts assignment Uma Ukpai gave her over 12 years ago, says she couldn't do it

Woman posts assignment Uma Ukpai gave her over 12 years ago, says she couldn't do it

People

2 months ago

A woman has gone public with the assignment that the late Rev Uma Ukpai had given her over 12 years ago. She shared why she has not done it till now.

Uma Ukpai: Man shares his chats with late preacher years ago, screenshots trigger reactions

Uma Ukpai: Man shares his chats with late preacher years ago, screenshots trigger reactions

People

2 months ago

A man has gone public with his Facebook chats with the late preacher Rev Dr Uma Ukpai. He said Ukpai prayed for him at the time. He mourned Ukpai's death.

Man recounts his visit to Rev Dr Uma Ukpai's house with his father, shares what he saw

Man recounts his visit to Rev Dr Uma Ukpai's house with his father, shares what he saw

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Nigerian youth who had visited Rev Dr Uma Ukpai's house with his father has narrated his experience. He said he was quite young during the visit.

Uma Ukpai: Pastor mentions 2 promises late preacher made to him while alive as he mourns

Uma Ukpai: Pastor mentions 2 promises late preacher made to him while alive as he mourns

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Nigerian pastor has expressed deep sadness about the demise of Rev Dr Uma Ukpai. The pastor shared two promises that the late preacher made to him.

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