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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

9888 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

JAMB 2024: UTME results emerge as 174 students of Deeper Life High School score 300 and above

JAMB 2024: UTME results emerge as 174 students of Deeper Life High School score 300 and above

People

2 years ago

Electricity tariff: Businessman displays huge bill he was charged for April, cries out

Electricity tariff: Businessman displays huge bill he was charged for April, cries out

People

2 years ago

JAMB 2024: Lady who scored 264 in 2023 retakes UTME, shares her result: "I became very scared"

JAMB 2024: Lady who scored 264 in 2023 retakes UTME, shares her result: "I became very scared"

People

2 years ago

"Everyone turned their backs on me": Man laments, shares his UTME result that made people avoid him

"Everyone turned their backs on me": Man laments, shares his UTME result that made people avoid him

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Sorry for raising your hope": Groom heartbroken as Nigerian bride cancels wedding prior to D-day

"Sorry for raising your hope": Groom heartbroken as Nigerian bride cancels wedding prior to D-day

Wedding

2 years ago

JAMB 2024: Reactions trail UTME result of Christian school head boy as It surfaces online

JAMB 2024: Reactions trail UTME result of Christian school head boy as It surfaces online

People

2 years ago

"Living abroad with no help": Nigerian mum of 3 toddlers shows her crying kids in touching video

"Living abroad with no help": Nigerian mum of 3 toddlers shows her crying kids in touching video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian mum of three toddlers has given netizens a sneak peek into her life as a toddler mum. She noted that she literally sheds tears at times as it isn't easy.

After burying himself for 24 hours, Nigerian man, Young C, breaks silence in new video

After burying himself for 24 hours, Nigerian man, Young C, breaks silence in new video

People

2 years ago

The Nigerian man who buried himself for 24 hours has broken silence 24 hours after completing his challenge. He said TikTok took down his account.

JAMB 2024: 10 brainy students of same Lagos school score 303 and above in UTME, photos emerge

JAMB 2024: 10 brainy students of same Lagos school score 303 and above in UTME, photos emerge

People

2 years ago

Ten students of the same Lagos school aced the UTME, scoring 303 and above. A representative of the school opened up about the secret of their academic success.

Jubilation as Catholic priest installs solar-powered boreholes in 9 Imo villages, photos emerge

Jubilation as Catholic priest installs solar-powered boreholes in 9 Imo villages, photos emerge

People

2 years ago

Residents of nine villages in Imo state now have access to clean water as a Catholic priest came to their rescue. He installed nine solar-powered boreholes for them.

JAMB 2024: Result of blind student who sat for UTME emerges online, seeks scholarship

JAMB 2024: Result of blind student who sat for UTME emerges online, seeks scholarship

People

2 years ago

The UTME result of a visually impaired student who took the 2024 JAMB examination has surfaced online. The blind student has no hope of a scholarship.

"I no understand, na provision store?" Man stocks his house with plenty foodstuffs and provisions

"I no understand, na provision store?" Man stocks his house with plenty foodstuffs and provisions

People

2 years ago

A video of a Nigerian man stocking up his house with plenty of foodstuffs and provisions has sent social media users into a frenzy. People wondered why.

JAMB 2024: Man releases UTME results of 7 kids who "prayed too much" during exam, generates buzz

JAMB 2024: Man releases UTME results of 7 kids who "prayed too much" during exam, generates buzz

People

2 years ago

A man has sent social media users into a frenzy as he shared the UTME results of seven JAMB candidates who "prayed too much". He said they prayed daily.

"Very intelligent twins": UTME results of Nigerian twins emerge online, their scores amaze people

"Very intelligent twins": UTME results of Nigerian twins emerge online, their scores amaze people

People

2 years ago

Nigerians have reacted to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of twin siblings. The twins performed differently, though scoring high.

JAMB: Man graduates with first class after scoring 191 in UTME, sends heartwarming message to people

JAMB: Man graduates with first class after scoring 191 in UTME, sends heartwarming message to people

People

2 years ago

A young man has taken to social media to celebrate making first class. He had scored 191 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) years ago.

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