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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

9879 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Nigerian graduate becomes akara seller after 4 years in university, shares video of his hustle

Nigerian graduate becomes akara seller after 4 years in university, shares video of his hustle

People

2 years ago

NYSC: Female corper dances energetically to Davido's song after being locked up in camp hostel

NYSC: Female corper dances energetically to Davido's song after being locked up in camp hostel

People

2 years ago

Air Peace: Man funnily 'calls out' Nigerian airline over type of food served to its pilots

Air Peace: Man funnily 'calls out' Nigerian airline over type of food served to its pilots

People

2 years ago

"Please, vacancy dey your workplace?" Waitress trends as she displays N200k tip customer gave her

"Please, vacancy dey your workplace?" Waitress trends as she displays N200k tip customer gave her

People

2 years ago

Man who used all his money to set up block industry makes no sales, sheds tears in touching video

Man who used all his money to set up block industry makes no sales, sheds tears in touching video

People

2 years ago

Nigerian lady shades Lekki boys after lonely White man she met online paid her rent in full

Nigerian lady shades Lekki boys after lonely White man she met online paid her rent in full

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"I can't believe this": Nigerian woman amazed as she enters free train in Luxembourg, shares video

"I can't believe this": Nigerian woman amazed as she enters free train in Luxembourg, shares video

People

2 years ago

Media personality Maria Ude Nwachi was shocked to find out the train transport in Luxembourg was free. She wondered when Nigeria would get to that level.

Notcoin: Nigerian man who participated in crypto game displays new iPhone and mic he bought

Notcoin: Nigerian man who participated in crypto game displays new iPhone and mic he bought

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian man who profited from the newly launched Notcoin has taken to social media to display the iPhone and mic he got with his earnings. Photos here.

"Igbo tradition doesn't support us to kneel for woman": Lady kneels as her man proposes on his feet

"Igbo tradition doesn't support us to kneel for woman": Lady kneels as her man proposes on his feet

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An Igbo man has hailed himself as the first male to command respect from a woman after years of mistake. He remained on his feet as he proposed to his lady.

Mum who checked on her twin boys after they suddenly went quiet cries out, shares what she saw

Mum who checked on her twin boys after they suddenly went quiet cries out, shares what she saw

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian woman has elicited hilarious reactions on social media after she shared what she found her twin children doing. They had suddenly gone quiet.

Electricity: Nigerian man installs higher solar-powered inverter in his house, reduces 'NEPA' bill

Electricity: Nigerian man installs higher solar-powered inverter in his house, reduces 'NEPA' bill

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian man who initially doubted solar power is now enjoying its benefits. A solar energy installer shared how the man cut down his electricity bill.

Notcoin: Man who didn't sell his coin celebrates as its value goes up, flaunts his crypto wallet

Notcoin: Man who didn't sell his coin celebrates as its value goes up, flaunts his crypto wallet

People

2 years ago

A young Nigerian man has taken to social media to display his crypto wallet as he celebrates not selling his Notcoin. He urged people not to sleep on Tapswap.

Akwa Ibom lady explains why she slapped her ex-boyfriend's mother, Nigerian ladies hail her

Akwa Ibom lady explains why she slapped her ex-boyfriend's mother, Nigerian ladies hail her

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has become a viral sensation for revealing why she slapped her former boyfriend's mother. She said the woman was against her relationship.

Electricity: Proud Nigerian lady displays her 'cheap' solar inverter which lasts overnight

Electricity: Proud Nigerian lady displays her 'cheap' solar inverter which lasts overnight

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has expressed delight after buying a solar inverter that is serving her well. She said it can last night till morning if well charged.

Oyinbos react as woman abroad builds wall for her house, mixes cement in video

Oyinbos react as woman abroad builds wall for her house, mixes cement in video

People

2 years ago

A woman has sent social media users into a frenzy after she shared a video in which she built the wall of her house. She mixed cement and did the rendering herself.

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