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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

9883 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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JAMB result of arts student who switched to science generates buzz online, says it's his first exam

JAMB result of arts student who switched to science generates buzz online, says it's his first exam

People

2 years ago

"I want this type of vanity": Secondary school students arrive their graduation in expensive cars

"I want this type of vanity": Secondary school students arrive their graduation in expensive cars

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"One piece sold for N600": Lagosians rush man who posted okpa online, he makes N2.1 million in hours

"One piece sold for N600": Lagosians rush man who posted okpa online, he makes N2.1 million in hours

People

2 years ago

Nigerian lady forced to untie man she 'caged' with charm, people gather around her in trending video

Nigerian lady forced to untie man she 'caged' with charm, people gather around her in trending video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Arsenal or Man City? Nigerian lady's dream released in 2023 about club winning 2024 EPL resurfaces

Arsenal or Man City? Nigerian lady's dream released in 2023 about club winning 2024 EPL resurfaces

People

2 years ago

Electricity: "What kind of solar can I set up for 24 hours electricity?" Solar installer explains

Electricity: "What kind of solar can I set up for 24 hours electricity?" Solar installer explains

Opinion

2 years ago

AAUA student storms her matriculation wearing 'wedding dress,' video generates buzz online

AAUA student storms her matriculation wearing 'wedding dress,' video generates buzz online

People

2 years ago

A student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko has become a viral sensation after she was spotted at her matriculation in a 'wedding dress.'

Man seeks advice as he wins American lottery after moving to UK, sends netizens into frenzy

Man seeks advice as he wins American lottery after moving to UK, sends netizens into frenzy

People

2 years ago

A man has taken to social media to seek advice on what to do. He won the American lottery after he moved to the United Kingdom and is now confused.

Nigerian man saves his wife £100 in UK, video shows him braiding her hair himself, melts hearts

Nigerian man saves his wife £100 in UK, video shows him braiding her hair himself, melts hearts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An excited Nigerian woman has shown how her husband saved her from spending £100 (over N186k) in a saloon. The skilled man braided his wife's hair.

"She looks up to Charles Okocha, Mr Macaroni": Meet 6-year-old Nigerian girl who makes funny skits

"She looks up to Charles Okocha, Mr Macaroni": Meet 6-year-old Nigerian girl who makes funny skits

People

2 years ago

At six, Rihannat is already a content creator and a skit maker. The Nigerian girl is making waves with her entertaining skits. She looks up to Mr Macaroni.

"I switched off": Man shares how he dealt with lady who didn't show up after collecting N85k t-fare

"I switched off": Man shares how he dealt with lady who didn't show up after collecting N85k t-fare

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian man has caused a stir online as he narrated how he took revenge on a lady who collected transport money from him two times but failed to show up.

JAMB: Intelligent boy scores 365 in UTME, wishes to work with Akwa Ibom State's airline in future

JAMB: Intelligent boy scores 365 in UTME, wishes to work with Akwa Ibom State's airline in future

People

2 years ago

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score of a boy who desires to work with the Akwa Ibom State airline in future has excited many people.

UTME result of brilliant Air Force Base schoolboy impresses Nigerians, his JAMB score goes viral

UTME result of brilliant Air Force Base schoolboy impresses Nigerians, his JAMB score goes viral

People

2 years ago

Nigerians have hailed the performance of a boy who attends an Air Force Base secondary school in Kaduna. The boy smashed UTME with an impressive score.

"Do it for Declan Rice": Hundreds of Arsenal fans storm West Ham's Facebook page with 'funny' offers

"Do it for Declan Rice": Hundreds of Arsenal fans storm West Ham's Facebook page with 'funny' offers

People

2 years ago

Ahead of Sunday's title deciding matches, Arsenal fans have turned to West Ham United FC for help. They flooded the club's Facebook pages, making promises.

"So beautiful": Soldier mum shows up at son's graduation in teary reunion video, makes people cry

"So beautiful": Soldier mum shows up at son's graduation in teary reunion video, makes people cry

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman who is a soldier made her son emotional as she pulled a surprise on him during his graduation. The mother-son reunion clip made people emotional.

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