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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

9869 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Nigerian lady applies to College of Nursing in Zaria that denied her admission 4 years in a row

Nigerian lady applies to College of Nursing in Zaria that denied her admission 4 years in a row

People

a year ago

Moment oyinbo bride ignored bridesmaid's advice, refused to kneel to give her Nigerian groom cake

Moment oyinbo bride ignored bridesmaid's advice, refused to kneel to give her Nigerian groom cake

Wedding

a year ago

Visa application: Nigerian lady sad as US denies her visa after being accepted to 18 schools abroad

Visa application: Nigerian lady sad as US denies her visa after being accepted to 18 schools abroad

People

a year ago

Lady who moved back to Nigeria from US seen driving danfo bus in Lagos

Lady who moved back to Nigeria from US seen driving danfo bus in Lagos

People

a year ago

Video shows inside Lagos house built upside down, its master's bedroom and dining room are upturned

Video shows inside Lagos house built upside down, its master's bedroom and dining room are upturned

People

a year ago

Lady amused as her father steals drinks at wedding for her, releases video of him in the act

Lady amused as her father steals drinks at wedding for her, releases video of him in the act

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Family emotional at airport as dad relocates abroad, leaves them behind in Nigeria

Family emotional at airport as dad relocates abroad, leaves them behind in Nigeria

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a Nigerian family seeing off their father to the airport has surfaced on social media. The man relocated overseas without his family members.

"Una no go hold them?" Reactions trail video of Lord's Chosen members vibing in mud-filled pothole

"Una no go hold them?" Reactions trail video of Lord's Chosen members vibing in mud-filled pothole

People

a year ago

Outrage and shock have trailed a video of members of the Lord's Chosen church vibing in a mud-filled pothole on a busy road. People stared at them.

"E be like secondary school graduation": Reactions trail viral video of Watchman church wedding

"E be like secondary school graduation": Reactions trail viral video of Watchman church wedding

Wedding

a year ago

A lady who attended a Watchman church wedding has released a clip from the occasion. She thought it was lovely. Many netizens were divided over the wedding.

Video of 2 Lord's Chosen ladies in aprons doing trendy dance steps generates buzz online

Video of 2 Lord's Chosen ladies in aprons doing trendy dance steps generates buzz online

People

a year ago

A video of two Lord's Chosen members dancing has generated mixed reactions online. The two young ladies celebrated that their church is trending online.

Lady marries man who was her little groom many years ago, releases their cute throwback photo

Lady marries man who was her little groom many years ago, releases their cute throwback photo

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady has celebrated her marriage to a man who she did little bride to many years ago. He was her childhood groom and years later they are now a couple.

Nigerian student abroad laments not understanding his white lecturer, shares clip from his class

Nigerian student abroad laments not understanding his white lecturer, shares clip from his class

People

a year ago

A young Nigerian man schooling overseas has shared a short clip from his class. He wondered how he would pass the course when he can't understand the lecturer.

Nigerian lady buys plenty foodstuffs that will last for 3 months, releases photos of items she got

Nigerian lady buys plenty foodstuffs that will last for 3 months, releases photos of items she got

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to display the plenty foodstuffs she got. She said they will last her for months. She released pictures of the items.

Video shows lady weeping at airport after her family of 6 relocated, leaving her in Nigeria

Video shows lady weeping at airport after her family of 6 relocated, leaving her in Nigeria

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady has raised questions online after she shared a video of her family members moving abroad without her. She could be seen weeping at the airport.

Lady says once a man introduces his girl to his mum, he will surely marry her, Nigerians react

Lady says once a man introduces his girl to his mum, he will surely marry her, Nigerians react

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady has shared how her gender would know that a man will marry them. She said a big sign is when he takes you to see his mother. Her post has gone viral.

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