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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

9864 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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"He brought his helicopter": Lady narrates what transpired when Bishop Oyedepo came to her school

"He brought his helicopter": Lady narrates what transpired when Bishop Oyedepo came to her school

People

a year ago

BBNaija 2024: Female nurse who worked in Biggie's house on Sundays posts rare video, Nigerians react

BBNaija 2024: Female nurse who worked in Biggie's house on Sundays posts rare video, Nigerians react

People

a year ago

"We planned my sign-out 2geda": Lady heartbroken as boyfriend breaks leg days before her graduation

"We planned my sign-out 2geda": Lady heartbroken as boyfriend breaks leg days before her graduation

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Bobrisky: Cybersecurity expert highlights Verydarkman's mistake, advises him on what to do

Bobrisky: Cybersecurity expert highlights Verydarkman's mistake, advises him on what to do

People

a year ago

Speed Darlington: Pastor's prophecy about Nigerian singer resurfaces, worries many people

Speed Darlington: Pastor's prophecy about Nigerian singer resurfaces, worries many people

People

a year ago

Female corper posts emotional letter male student wrote to her, melts hearts online

Female corper posts emotional letter male student wrote to her, melts hearts online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Jubilation as Lord's Chosen church founder launches new T-shirt, video surfaces online

Jubilation as Lord's Chosen church founder launches new T-shirt, video surfaces online

People

a year ago

Mixed reactions have trailed the launch of a new T-shirt by the Lord's Chosen church. The founder, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, announced the new outfits on the pulpit.

Overseas-based preacher calls out Pastor Adeboye for "lying again", asks him where it is in Bible

Overseas-based preacher calls out Pastor Adeboye for "lying again", asks him where it is in Bible

People

a year ago

A cleric based overseas, Pastor Adelaja, has attacked the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Adeboye, accusing him of telling a lie.

Pastor slumps and dies during child dedication in Borno, church members mourn online

Pastor slumps and dies during child dedication in Borno, church members mourn online

People

a year ago

A pastor has passed away after slumping during a child dedication. Social media reports have given an insight into the heartbreaking development on Sunday.

Verydarkman drops another leaked audio Bobrisky allegedly made while he was in detention

Verydarkman drops another leaked audio Bobrisky allegedly made while he was in detention

People

a year ago

Verydarkman has caused a stir on social media as he released another call recording involving crossdresser Bobrisky and a barrister. The recording is trending.

Pastor Adeboye: Catholic priest reacts to RCCG general overseer's trending tithe apology

Pastor Adeboye: Catholic priest reacts to RCCG general overseer's trending tithe apology

People

a year ago

A Catholic priest has reacted to Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye's trending tithe apology. Pastor Adeboye apologised for saying tithe was a prerequisite for heaven.

Pastor Adeboye: Concerned lady shares her observation after watching RCCG GO's apology video

Pastor Adeboye: Concerned lady shares her observation after watching RCCG GO's apology video

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has shared something she observed after watching Pastor Adeboye's trending tithe apology video. She said what he did was not an apology.

Pastor Adeboye: Man mentions name of another famous Nigerian pastor who must apologise

Pastor Adeboye: Man mentions name of another famous Nigerian pastor who must apologise

People

a year ago

A man has taken to social media to name another Nigerian pastor who must tender an apology to Nigerians. He explained why he said so. People agreed.

Pastor Adeboye: Preacher who dragged RCCG general overseer years ago reacts, "I've been vindicated"

Pastor Adeboye: Preacher who dragged RCCG general overseer years ago reacts, "I've been vindicated"

People

a year ago

A Nigerian pastor Sunday Adelaja has reacted to Pastor Adeboye's tithe apology video. Years ago, Pastor Adelaja had called out Adeboye over his tithe teaching.

Pastor Adeboye: Man lists other "errors" of RCCG general overseer, demands he apologises for them

Pastor Adeboye: Man lists other "errors" of RCCG general overseer, demands he apologises for them

People

a year ago

A Nigerian man has highlighted some other "lies" of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye of RCCG, urging him to also tender an apology. His post has gone viral.

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