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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

9757 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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New Zealand announces visa fee waiver for 3 categories of foreigners

New Zealand announces visa fee waiver for 3 categories of foreigners

People

3 days ago

“The girl in the Elumelu video must be protected”: Man reacts to viral incident, explains why

“The girl in the Elumelu video must be protected”: Man reacts to viral incident, explains why

People

3 days ago

Old video of Stanford student addressing Tony Elumelu as “Hi Tony” resurfaces amid viral incident

Old video of Stanford student addressing Tony Elumelu as “Hi Tony” resurfaces amid viral incident

People

3 days ago

“This girl was not entirely wrong”: Ex-banker who completed UBA GMAP shares what they were taught

“This girl was not entirely wrong”: Ex-banker who completed UBA GMAP shares what they were taught

People

3 days ago

"She didn't make a grievous mistake": Ex-UBA banker on viral Tony Elumelu incident, advises lady

"She didn't make a grievous mistake": Ex-UBA banker on viral Tony Elumelu incident, advises lady

People

3 days ago

University of Ibadan law graduate interning at Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records opens up on her experience

University of Ibadan law graduate interning at Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records opens up on her experience

People

4 days ago

Cleric releases worrying prophecy about Jarvis’ marriage weeks after she married Peller

Cleric releases worrying prophecy about Jarvis’ marriage weeks after she married Peller

Wedding

4 days ago

A cleric has shared a worrying prophecy about Jarvis’ marriage to Peller just weeks after their wedding. The revelation has sparked reactions online.

Canada lists 5 requirements foreigners must meet to qualify for open work permit

Canada lists 5 requirements foreigners must meet to qualify for open work permit

People

4 days ago

Canada has outlined five key requirements foreigners must meet to be eligible for an open work permit. Here is what applicants need to know before applying.

South Africa names categories of foreigners who can get their visas processed faster

South Africa names categories of foreigners who can get their visas processed faster

People

4 days ago

South Africa has revealed the categories of foreigners eligible for faster visa processing. Find out who qualifies and what the latest immigration update means.

Canada extends open work permit deadline for foreigners who applied for permanent residency

Canada extends open work permit deadline for foreigners who applied for permanent residency

People

4 days ago

Canada has extended the work permit deadline for some foreigners waiting for permanent residency. Find out who qualifies for the extension. Details here.

New Zealand lists jobs foreigners can use to qualify for new permanent residency pathway

New Zealand lists jobs foreigners can use to qualify for new permanent residency pathway

People

4 days ago

New Zealand has listed the jobs foreigners can use to qualify for its new permanent residency pathway. Find out which occupations are eligible for this.

New Zealand announces new salary rules for foreigners seeking permanent residency

New Zealand announces new salary rules for foreigners seeking permanent residency

People

4 days ago

New Zealand has introduced changes to salary rules affecting foreigners seeking permanent residency. Here is what migrants need to know the new rules.

Man calls out uncle for ghosting him in 2018 after inviting him to America, shares invitation letter

Man calls out uncle for ghosting him in 2018 after inviting him to America, shares invitation letter

Family and Relationships

5 days ago

A man has called out his uncle for allegedly ghosting him after inviting him to America in 2018. He shared the invitation letter online as he lamented.

US citizen who lived in the UK shares why Nigerians should really pray for Poco Lee

US citizen who lived in the UK shares why Nigerians should really pray for Poco Lee

Family and Relationships

5 days ago

A US citizen who lived in the UK has shared why he believes Nigerians should pray for Poco Lee. He explained his concerns about the Nigerian dancer.

Man who left Christianity shares 4 things he hated doing as a Christian, video sparks debate

Man who left Christianity shares 4 things he hated doing as a Christian, video sparks debate

People

5 days ago

A man who left Christianity has shared four things he disliked doing while practising the faith. His comments have sparked debate online as his clip went viral.

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