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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

9884 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

"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

JAMB releases boy's withheld result after several days, Nigerians react to his UTME score

JAMB releases boy's withheld result after several days, Nigerians react to his UTME score

People

2 years ago

After getting UK visa, young man laments he is not excited to leave Nigeria, his video goes viral

After getting UK visa, young man laments he is not excited to leave Nigeria, his video goes viral

People

2 years ago

JAMB 2024: Young man laments bitterly as he shares his UTME result, sends netizens into frenzy

JAMB 2024: Young man laments bitterly as he shares his UTME result, sends netizens into frenzy

People

2 years ago

UTME score of Mountain of Fire church girl surfaces on social media

UTME score of Mountain of Fire church girl surfaces on social media

People

2 years ago

JAMB: Sad science student calls on God in disappointment over his UTME score, displays it

JAMB: Sad science student calls on God in disappointment over his UTME score, displays it

People

2 years ago

Male fashion designer shares his personal encounter with Obi Cubana, releases their chats online

Male fashion designer shares his personal encounter with Obi Cubana, releases their chats online

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A male fashion designer has got people talking after detailing his heartwarming encounter with businessman Obi Cubana. He said Obi Cubana took him home.

JAMB: Outrage as Nigerian lady shows how she dressed for her UTME, video goes viral

JAMB: Outrage as Nigerian lady shows how she dressed for her UTME, video goes viral

People

2 years ago

A young Nigerian lady has sent social media into a frenzy after showcasing her outfit for her UTME. Many people criticised her display and wondered what she scored.

'Tears' as bride's souvenirs land in Nigeria 3 weeks after her wedding, video makes people emotional

'Tears' as bride's souvenirs land in Nigeria 3 weeks after her wedding, video makes people emotional

Wedding

2 years ago

A bride has caused quite a stir on social media as she displayed her wedding souvenirs which came in pretty late. They arrived three weeks after her wedding.

Deadline out: Wigwe University announces full scholarship mascot competition, how to apply emerges

Deadline out: Wigwe University announces full scholarship mascot competition, how to apply emerges

People

2 years ago

Wigwe University has announced a mascot challenge competition aimed at getting an official mascot symbol for the school founded by late Access Bank CEO.

JAMB 2024: Science student scores 17 in physics, his UTME result goes viral, makes people laugh

JAMB 2024: Science student scores 17 in physics, his UTME result goes viral, makes people laugh

People

2 years ago

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score of a science student has surfaced on social media and left internet users in stitches.

N1 million per month: Wigwe University's accommodation set to become the most expensive in Nigeria

N1 million per month: Wigwe University's accommodation set to become the most expensive in Nigeria

People

2 years ago

The cost of accommodation at Wigwe University has been released by the school ahead of its opening. The fees meant it may be the costliest in the country.

"I bought 3 litres": Nigerian lady shares amount she bought fuel on black market, cries out

"I bought 3 litres": Nigerian lady shares amount she bought fuel on black market, cries out

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has stirred reactions on social media over the new price she got fuel on the black market. She said she couldn't get it at NNPC due to the queue.

JAMB result of current head boy of presidential award-winning Jos school emerges online

JAMB result of current head boy of presidential award-winning Jos school emerges online

People

2 years ago

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result of the head boy of a Jos school has been released on social media. The boy topped his colleagues.

"How to become rich in 24 hours": Awed lady shares her 13-year-old brother's browser search history

"How to become rich in 24 hours": Awed lady shares her 13-year-old brother's browser search history

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has sent social media users into a frenzy after she made public her younger brother's browser search history. She was amazed by what she saw.

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