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

8089 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

"I opened my allawee box": Corps member excited as she shows cash saved throughout her NYSC year

"I opened my allawee box": Corps member excited as she shows cash saved throughout her NYSC year

People

a year ago

Pre-wedding pictures emerge as Nigerian couple who met on 2go 12 years ago set to tie the knot

Pre-wedding pictures emerge as Nigerian couple who met on 2go 12 years ago set to tie the knot

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Someone's serious babe": Lady caught on camera stealing couple's money at wedding, video emerges

"Someone's serious babe": Lady caught on camera stealing couple's money at wedding, video emerges

Wedding

a year ago

"See me see wahala": Video shows little boy 'fighting' his dad during photoshoot over his mum

"See me see wahala": Video shows little boy 'fighting' his dad during photoshoot over his mum

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I can't count how many snakes I have fought": Palm tree climber who emerged best-graduating student

"I can't count how many snakes I have fought": Palm tree climber who emerged best-graduating student

People

a year ago

"Imo state approved": Nigerian lady excited as she holds traditional wedding with oyinbo man online

"Imo state approved": Nigerian lady excited as she holds traditional wedding with oyinbo man online

Wedding

a year ago

"I have entered aeroplane for the first time": Agbo seller overjoyed as she travels by air at 25

"I have entered aeroplane for the first time": Agbo seller overjoyed as she travels by air at 25

People

a year ago

A lady who sells agbo for a living has taken to social media to celebrate flying an aeroplane for the first time. She told Legit.ng how it felt to fly by air.

"I used to be a beautiful dark-skinned girl": Lady who started bleaching at 15 regrets and gives up

"I used to be a beautiful dark-skinned girl": Lady who started bleaching at 15 regrets and gives up

People

a year ago

A young lady with dark skin has expressed regret and given up on her quest for a fair skin. The lady shared her touching story and how her skin was affected.

After 9 years of living in Saudi Arabia, hardworking lady builds house for herself, video emerges

After 9 years of living in Saudi Arabia, hardworking lady builds house for herself, video emerges

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady has taken to social media to celebrate owning a house after years of working abroad. She shared a video of the fine house and melted hearts.

"They look alike": African men turn Amsterdam transport into club as they vibe to Davido's music

"They look alike": African men turn Amsterdam transport into club as they vibe to Davido's music

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A trending video of a group of Africans vibing hard to Davido's song on public transport abroad has stirred reactions online. The men used a speaker.

"The boy will change": Drama as teacher leads his pupils to carry student who always misses school

"The boy will change": Drama as teacher leads his pupils to carry student who always misses school

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video has shown the moment a teacher mobilised his pupils to fetch a boy who was known for absenting himself from school. It was funny to watch.

"There is a mistake": Nigerians react to human-size sculpture of Pete Edochie Enugu lady moulded

"There is a mistake": Nigerians react to human-size sculpture of Pete Edochie Enugu lady moulded

People

a year ago

Mixed reactions have trailed an emerging picture of a sculpture of veteran actor, Pete Edochie, a lady moulded. Many argued it did not resemble him.

"It's disrespectful": Young man fights his father as he returns home to find him with his girlfriend

"It's disrespectful": Young man fights his father as he returns home to find him with his girlfriend

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A fight broke out after a young returned home only to find his father with his girlfriend all alone. He didn't take this lightly and videoed what he saw.

"Today is not good at all": Canada school cancels Nigerian lady's admission after she quit her job

"Today is not good at all": Canada school cancels Nigerian lady's admission after she quit her job

People

a year ago

A Canada school has reportedly revoked the admission of a Nigerian lady who was ready to 'japa.' She had already quit her job in Nigeria and paid for accommodation.

New mum cries out that her friend thinks her baby is hers, shares video proof online, many gush

New mum cries out that her friend thinks her baby is hers, shares video proof online, many gush

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady has caused a stir online after saying her female friend thinks her newborn daughter belongs to her. She shared a video of her friend with her cute baby.

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