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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

Young boy resumes at Wigwe University after being admitted into school built by late Access Bank CEO

Young boy resumes at Wigwe University after being admitted into school built by late Access Bank CEO

People

a year ago

Man to relocate to another state after Lagos Bolt driver charged him N36,500 for trip to Surulere

Man to relocate to another state after Lagos Bolt driver charged him N36,500 for trip to Surulere

People

a year ago

"When it's their time, I always show up": Lady sad as none of her friends attend her father's burial

"When it's their time, I always show up": Lady sad as none of her friends attend her father's burial

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Ballon d'Or: Barrister names 4 players who were unfairly robbed of the award over the years

Ballon d'Or: Barrister names 4 players who were unfairly robbed of the award over the years

Football

a year ago

Lady writes "open letter" to her future husband, promises to help pay children's school fees, others

Lady writes "open letter" to her future husband, promises to help pay children's school fees, others

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Ballon d'Or: Man recounts his unforgettable childhood encounter with Ademola Lookman

Ballon d'Or: Man recounts his unforgettable childhood encounter with Ademola Lookman

Football

a year ago

Nigerian university vice chancellor captured assisting in examination hall

Nigerian university vice chancellor captured assisting in examination hall

People

a year ago

A video of a northern university vice chancellor helping out in an examination hall has stirred mixed reactions on social media. People wondered why.

Businessman begins installing solar lights in Abia communities, targets 17 villages with 1,000 poles

Businessman begins installing solar lights in Abia communities, targets 17 villages with 1,000 poles

People

a year ago

A kindhearted businessman, Steven Ukpabi, has begun installing solar street lights in some Abia communities. He is targeting 17 villages with 1,000 poles.

Beautiful Air Peace hostess marks her company's 10 years anniversary with lovely video

Beautiful Air Peace hostess marks her company's 10 years anniversary with lovely video

People

a year ago

An Air Peace hostess has gone viral over a video she posted in which she celebrated her company. People gushed over the pretty lady's post on TikTok.

"She resemble you like mad": Nigerian lady awed after finding lady online who looks like her

"She resemble you like mad": Nigerian lady awed after finding lady online who looks like her

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady was puzzled after she saw a lady who looks exactly like her on social media. The lady had posted her childhood picture and her current one.

Wigwe University: Dad speaks after dropping daughter off at school owned by late Access Bank CEO

Wigwe University: Dad speaks after dropping daughter off at school owned by late Access Bank CEO

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man who sent his daughter to Wigwe University has opened up about it. He appreciated God for making it possible. Wigwe University is owned by late Access Bank CEO.

Viral hawker Dr H20 helped by Aquafina crashes lady's car after losing his business, risks arrest

Viral hawker Dr H20 helped by Aquafina crashes lady's car after losing his business, risks arrest

People

a year ago

Dr H20, the viral hawker helped by Aquafina company, is in trouble after crashing a woman's car. He had earlier revealed his water business crashed.

Lady makes unexpected return to Nigeria after years abroad, hides in car boot in lovely video

Lady makes unexpected return to Nigeria after years abroad, hides in car boot in lovely video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady returned home after years of living abroad and surprised her family members. She hid in a car boot and blew them a kiss after being discovered.

CNG: University professor who said he won't convert his car to run on cheap gas shares 5 worries

CNG: University professor who said he won't convert his car to run on cheap gas shares 5 worries

People

a year ago

A Nigerian professor who had said he would not convert his petrol-powered vehicle to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) has elaborated on his concern.

Nigerian lady with rich boyfriend shares financial request he begged her for, generates buzz

Nigerian lady with rich boyfriend shares financial request he begged her for, generates buzz

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has shared a WhatsApp text message she received from her boyfriend who is well-to-do financially. He made a shocking financial request.

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