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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

9853 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

Lady heartbroken as her caring elder brother who moved to America is returned to Nigeria in coffin

Lady heartbroken as her caring elder brother who moved to America is returned to Nigeria in coffin

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Man regrets after cooking noodles and frying eggs in wife's absence, begs God about his marriage

Man regrets after cooking noodles and frying eggs in wife's absence, begs God about his marriage

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Man shares how dad helped him travel out after hearing he earns N30k as teacher in Nigeria

Man shares how dad helped him travel out after hearing he earns N30k as teacher in Nigeria

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Bishop Abioye invites people to join him as he is set to minister at program in USA

Bishop Abioye invites people to join him as he is set to minister at program in USA

People

a year ago

Graduate remembers shop owner who sold to him on credit while in school, makes him sign on his shirt

Graduate remembers shop owner who sold to him on credit while in school, makes him sign on his shirt

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Lady displays N2.5 million "random person" sent to her UBA account for being pretty

Lady displays N2.5 million "random person" sent to her UBA account for being pretty

People

a year ago

Wigwe University lecturer excited as school built by late Access Bank CEO holds maiden matriculation

Wigwe University lecturer excited as school built by late Access Bank CEO holds maiden matriculation

People

a year ago

A lecturer at Wigwe University has expressed joy on social media after the Rivers-based private institution successfully held its first matriculation ceremony.

Mum who entered oyinbo's house abroad amazed to see broom used for interior decoration, posts photo

Mum who entered oyinbo's house abroad amazed to see broom used for interior decoration, posts photo

People

a year ago

A Nigerian mum based abroad has taken to social media to show what she saw in an oyinbo fellow's house. She was amused that they used it for interior decoration.

Lady working as nurse in US says she makes her monthly salary in Nigeria in one day overseas

Lady working as nurse in US says she makes her monthly salary in Nigeria in one day overseas

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady working as a nurse in the United States has given an insight into her earnings. She said she makes her Nigerian monthly salary in a day.

After watching Bishop Abioye and Aremu's retirement service video, man posts touching observation

After watching Bishop Abioye and Aremu's retirement service video, man posts touching observation

People

a year ago

A man has made a touching observation after he watched the retirement service of Bishop Abioye and Aremu. He said a question popped into his mind.

Man with straight face says he looks like Wizkid, declares Davido his favourite artiste

Man with straight face says he looks like Wizkid, declares Davido his favourite artiste

People

a year ago

A video of a man in suit who claims he resembles singer Wizkid has left internet users in stitches. The man said Davido is his favourite artiste.

New York-based pastor shares why Bishop Abioye was retired from Oyedepo's Winners Chapel church

New York-based pastor shares why Bishop Abioye was retired from Oyedepo's Winners Chapel church

People

a year ago

A pastor based in New York, United States, has shared why Bishop Abioye was retired from Winners Chapel church. He said it was a well-planned move.

Benin pastor wants to volunteer for Bishop David Abioye's first crusade after leaving Winners Chapel

Benin pastor wants to volunteer for Bishop David Abioye's first crusade after leaving Winners Chapel

People

a year ago

A pastor based in Benin City, Edo state has indicated interest to volunteer for Bishop David Abioye's first Abuja crusade since leaving Winners Chapel church.

Facebook chat between SS3 girl and her male classmate amuses Nigerians

Facebook chat between SS3 girl and her male classmate amuses Nigerians

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady was amused by her younger sister's chat with her SS3 male classmate. She shared it on social media and left many people in stitches.

Ahead of Christmas, mum breaks her piggy bank, flaunts new naira notes she saved

Ahead of Christmas, mum breaks her piggy bank, flaunts new naira notes she saved

People

a year ago

A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to display the wads of cash she found after breaking her piggy bank. She broke it ahead of the 2024 Christmas.

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