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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

9763 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Nigerian man writes open letter to Apple, begs for Naira symbol to be added to iPhone keyboard

Nigerian man writes open letter to Apple, begs for Naira symbol to be added to iPhone keyboard

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Despite 24/7 electricity in UK, Nigerian man abroad shares why he has 9 solar panels on his roof

Despite 24/7 electricity in UK, Nigerian man abroad shares why he has 9 solar panels on his roof

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Saudi Arabia releases official dress code for male and female visitors in the country

Saudi Arabia releases official dress code for male and female visitors in the country

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a month ago

UAE releases list of only 2 African countries eligible for visa on arrival under new policy in 2026

UAE releases list of only 2 African countries eligible for visa on arrival under new policy in 2026

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Saudi Arabia releases official list of only 3 African countries eligible for eVisa in 2026

Saudi Arabia releases official list of only 3 African countries eligible for eVisa in 2026

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Japan releases official list of only 3 African countries eligible for visa-free entry

Japan releases official list of only 3 African countries eligible for visa-free entry

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a month ago

China releases list of 7 items Nigerians and others are banned from bringing into the country

China releases list of 7 items Nigerians and others are banned from bringing into the country

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a month ago

Chinese authorities have released an official list of seven items that travellers, including Nigerians, are prohibited from bringing into the country in 2026.

Nigerian lady who left UK in 2024 receives £1,599 tax refund a year later, shares evidence with joy

Nigerian lady who left UK in 2024 receives £1,599 tax refund a year later, shares evidence with joy

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a month ago

A Nigerian woman who left the UK in 2024 has shared how she received a £1,599 tax refund from HMRC a year later, sparking reactions on social media.

Nigerian preacher takes immediate action after woman mistakenly sent N120 million to his account

Nigerian preacher takes immediate action after woman mistakenly sent N120 million to his account

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a month ago

A preacher has sparked reactions after taking immediate action when a woman mistakenly transferred N120 million into his bank account. Here's what happened next.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Man who had correctly predicted 35 matches forecasts quarter-final results

2026 FIFA World Cup: Man who had correctly predicted 35 matches forecasts quarter-final results

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a month ago

A Sierra Leonean man who correctly predicted the outcome of 35 matches has shared his predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final round.

Qatar authorities release list of 6 items strictly not allowed when entering the country in 2026

Qatar authorities release list of 6 items strictly not allowed when entering the country in 2026

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a month ago

Qatar has published an official list of six items that travellers are strictly prohibited from bringing into the country in 2026. Check the full list here.

Saudi Arabia releases full list of 17 items not allowed when entering the country in 2026

Saudi Arabia releases full list of 17 items not allowed when entering the country in 2026

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a month ago

Saudi Arabia has released an official list of 17 prohibited items travellers are not allowed to bring into the country in 2026. See the full list before you travel.

Access Bank employee graduates from Ajayi Crowther University with first-class, displays his result

Access Bank employee graduates from Ajayi Crowther University with first-class, displays his result

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a month ago

A member of staff of Access Bank Plc has earned a bachelor's degree in statistics from Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State. He posted his result.

Outrage as tech platform blocks Nigerian residents from its faucet, co-founder explains why

Outrage as tech platform blocks Nigerian residents from its faucet, co-founder explains why

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a month ago

A tech platform has announced that its Nigerian users have been blocked from accesing its faucet feature. The co-founder of the platform released an apology.

5 things to know about NRC Ponzi scheme that recently crashed, leaving many Nigerians in tears

5 things to know about NRC Ponzi scheme that recently crashed, leaving many Nigerians in tears

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a month ago

Many Nigerians have taken to social media platforms to lament as another Ponzi scheme called NRC has crashed, trapping millions of naira on its platform.

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