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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

9460 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Lady reacts as ChatGPT refuses to provide answers to her exam questions, shares response she got

Lady reacts as ChatGPT refuses to provide answers to her exam questions, shares response she got

People

3 months ago

Corps member posted to same state and LGA his mum served in 15 years ago rocks NYSC uniform with her

Corps member posted to same state and LGA his mum served in 15 years ago rocks NYSC uniform with her

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

University of Ibadan student who dreamt of becoming doctor when she was 10 bags degree years later

University of Ibadan student who dreamt of becoming doctor when she was 10 bags degree years later

People

3 months ago

US-based lady sends message to women attending OPM pastor's church, Nigerians react to her post

US-based lady sends message to women attending OPM pastor's church, Nigerians react to her post

People

3 months ago

OPM pastor gives touching update on actor Aguba, says church will handle his burial when he dies

OPM pastor gives touching update on actor Aguba, says church will handle his burial when he dies

People

3 months ago

Reverse japa trend: Why some Nigerians are surprisingly returning home

Reverse japa trend: Why some Nigerians are surprisingly returning home

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Catholic priest knocks OPM pastor, explains why he was wrong to marry off autistic man

Catholic priest knocks OPM pastor, explains why he was wrong to marry off autistic man

People

3 months ago

A Catholic priest has criticised OPM pastor for the marriage of his adopted son to a single mum, describing it as objectively wrong. His post sparked reactions.

Catholic priest backs OPM pastor's decision to wed autistic man and single mum, gives reasons

Catholic priest backs OPM pastor's decision to wed autistic man and single mum, gives reasons

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Catholic priest has backed the wedding of the autistic man with a single mum, which was organised and supported by Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere of OPM.

Brother of lady whose medical report was allegedly used by Blessing CEO releases statement

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Brother of lady whose medical report was allegedly used by Blessing CEO releases statement

People

3 months ago

The older brother of the lady whose medical report Blessing CEO allegedly used has released a statement, giving the relationship expert an ultimatum.

4 Nigerian traditions that are fast disappearing but were once a big deal

4 Nigerian traditions that are fast disappearing but were once a big deal

People

3 months ago

Legit.ng has highlighted four powerful Nigerian traditions that are fast dying out, but were once a big deal in different parts of the country. One is storytelling.

Lawyer shares 3 crimes Blessing CEO could face trial for if she lied: "This is a very serious case"

Lawyer shares 3 crimes Blessing CEO could face trial for if she lied: "This is a very serious case"

People

3 months ago

A barrister has reacted to the allegation of forgery against Blessing CEO and highlighted three crimes she could face trial for if it turns out that she lied.

Woman living in China shares video of Chinese church she attended, their song amuses people

Woman living in China shares video of Chinese church she attended, their song amuses people

People

3 months ago

A woman who attended a church in China has taken to social media to share a short video of the service. People reacted to how the congregation sang.

Kwara State University student wins N50 million Federal Government grant, shares plan for money

Kwara State University student wins N50 million Federal Government grant, shares plan for money

People

3 months ago

A 500 level student of Kwara State University has emerged as the winner of the Student Venture Capital Grant an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Education.

Nigerian lady narrates how she met her partner because of N500 wrong transfer, appreciates OPay

Nigerian lady narrates how she met her partner because of N500 wrong transfer, appreciates OPay

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Nigerian lady has opened up about how she found love due to a wrong transfer of N500. She appreciated OPay for helping her find love. Her story went viral.

Man who stopped going to church shares 2 heartbreaking experiences that caused it

Man who stopped going to church shares 2 heartbreaking experiences that caused it

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A man has taken to social media to share two personal experiences that made him decide to stop attending church. His story made many people emotional.

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