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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

9875 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

"The day I started chopping my tithe, I began to add weight": Influencer Danny generates buzz online

"The day I started chopping my tithe, I began to add weight": Influencer Danny generates buzz online

People

2 years ago

Video as Nigerian man represents his brother at his traditional wedding, acts as the groom

Video as Nigerian man represents his brother at his traditional wedding, acts as the groom

Wedding

2 years ago

Lady disappointed after picking "$100" on the ground, shows what she found at the back of the note

Lady disappointed after picking "$100" on the ground, shows what she found at the back of the note

People

2 years ago

Nigerian lady who relocated to UK buys tiny car, celebrates online with video, generates buzz

Nigerian lady who relocated to UK buys tiny car, celebrates online with video, generates buzz

People

2 years ago

After saving for 1 year and 6 months, young man breaks his 3 piggy banks, packs out N5.3 million

After saving for 1 year and 6 months, young man breaks his 3 piggy banks, packs out N5.3 million

People

2 years ago

Man causes stir as goes on knees in public to beg lady for her phone number, video generates buzz

Man causes stir as goes on knees in public to beg lady for her phone number, video generates buzz

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Boy sits for rescheduled JAMB exam in Benin City, clears UTME with very high score

Boy sits for rescheduled JAMB exam in Benin City, clears UTME with very high score

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian boy sat for the rescheduled JAMB examination in Benin City and had a stellar performance. His UTME score emerged online and amazed people.

"How old was Emmanuella in 2015?" Man quizzes, releases old pictures of the teen comedian

"How old was Emmanuella in 2015?" Man quizzes, releases old pictures of the teen comedian

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to share old pictures of teen comedian Emmanuella as he reminisced on that particular event he shot her at.

"White rice without stew": Nigerian lady funnily laments food sister-in-law gave her, shares video

"White rice without stew": Nigerian lady funnily laments food sister-in-law gave her, shares video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to showcase the meal her sister-in-law gave her when she visited the family for dinner. She shared a video and lamented.

"Throw her away pls": Nigerians react as man who gave girlfriend N15k shows food she cooked

"Throw her away pls": Nigerians react as man who gave girlfriend N15k shows food she cooked

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian man has sparked reactions on social media after showcasing the food his girlfriend cooked. He said he had given her N15k to prepare it.

"My dispatch rider fell in love": Nigerian lady releases unexpected WhatsApp messages she got

"My dispatch rider fell in love": Nigerian lady releases unexpected WhatsApp messages she got

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has sent social media users into a frenzy as she shared the messages he sent her on WhatsApp. She said the dispatch rider fell in love with her.

Video of pretty female banker's hustle by night and her side job sends people into a frenzy

Video of pretty female banker's hustle by night and her side job sends people into a frenzy

People

2 years ago

A female banker has gone viral on social media after she showcased her side hustles. While she works as a banker during the day, she does something else at night.

Cute video as Nigerian couple come back together 30 years after separation, excite their daughter

Cute video as Nigerian couple come back together 30 years after separation, excite their daughter

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young lady has celebrate the reunion of her parents who cut ties 30 years ago. She shared a cute video from their reunion photo shoot together.

"I am tired of singleness, I am 39 years old": Lady cries for a husband, vows to sponsor him

"I am tired of singleness, I am 39 years old": Lady cries for a husband, vows to sponsor him

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A single 39-year-old lady has tearfully appealed to Nigerians to come to her aid, saying she needs a husband to settle down with. She is willing to sponsor him.

Car wash attendant who met singer Chike shares her experience

Car wash attendant who met singer Chike shares her experience

People

2 years ago

A car wash attendant who recently met singer Chike has opened up about the experience. She described his looks and voice and said she didn't take photos with him.

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