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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

9889 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

Lead British International School: 5 facts about Abuja school trending over bullying of girl Namtira

Lead British International School: 5 facts about Abuja school trending over bullying of girl Namtira

People

2 years ago

Lead British International School: Cousin of girl bullied in Abuja school gives update on the matter

Lead British International School: Cousin of girl bullied in Abuja school gives update on the matter

People

2 years ago

"Redeemable at any hospital of her choosing": US-based doctor makes new offer to Anyim Veronica

"Redeemable at any hospital of her choosing": US-based doctor makes new offer to Anyim Veronica

People

2 years ago

Namtira Bwala: Nigerian man shares how he responded to UNIBEN bully who slapped him 10 times

Namtira Bwala: Nigerian man shares how he responded to UNIBEN bully who slapped him 10 times

People

2 years ago

"See as my mouth open": Baker laments after finding out her siblings ate out of her client's cake

"See as my mouth open": Baker laments after finding out her siblings ate out of her client's cake

People

2 years ago

"You deceived me": White man laments in video as his wife who is Nigerian makes him wash clothes

"You deceived me": White man laments in video as his wife who is Nigerian makes him wash clothes

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"You're just embarrassing yourself": Lady packs leftover stew of her N10K rice into water bottle

"You're just embarrassing yourself": Lady packs leftover stew of her N10K rice into water bottle

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has sparked reactions after she packed the leftover stew from a N10k rice she had bought at a restaurant. Some people found it embarrassing.

"Wonders shall never end": People react as wedding cake comes down from 'heaven' and opens 'wings'

"Wonders shall never end": People react as wedding cake comes down from 'heaven' and opens 'wings'

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

At a couple's wedding reception, the cake for the occasion appeared in an unusual manner. It descended from 'heaven' and spread its 'wings' like a bird.

"I was once a good girl": Viral bridesmaid Olivia Emmanuel shares her story in throwback video

"I was once a good girl": Viral bridesmaid Olivia Emmanuel shares her story in throwback video

People

2 years ago

The viral bridesmaid who was criticised for her dressing to a wedding has opened up about her life. Olivia Emmanuel said she was once a good girl.

"It is working perfectly": Man buys Elon Musk's Starlink, dumps MTN, GLO and Airtel happily

"It is working perfectly": Man buys Elon Musk's Starlink, dumps MTN, GLO and Airtel happily

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to celebrate buying Elon Musk's Starlink network. He happily bade goodbye to MTN, GLO and Airtel networks.

"I triple dare you guys to go after these ones": Man dares EFCC, shares video of men spraying naira

"I triple dare you guys to go after these ones": Man dares EFCC, shares video of men spraying naira

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian man has challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as he shared a video of some big men spraying naira at an occasion.

Charterhouse Lagos: Inside photos of the 'most expensive primary school' in Nigeria that charges N42m

Charterhouse Lagos: Inside photos of the 'most expensive primary school' in Nigeria that charges N42m

People

2 years ago

Charterhouse Lagos is a newly-commissioned primary school located in Lekki and is the 'most expensive school' in Nigeria at the moment. See photos of its interior.

"She's now a celebrity": New video shows NOUN law graduate Anyim Veronica addressing netizens

"She's now a celebrity": New video shows NOUN law graduate Anyim Veronica addressing netizens

People

2 years ago

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) law graduate Anyim Veronica Nnenna has got people talking after a new video showed her addressing netizens.

"Decided to sell a derica for just N1k": Smart man makes quick sales after selling his rice cheaply

"Decided to sell a derica for just N1k": Smart man makes quick sales after selling his rice cheaply

People

2 years ago

A Nigerian man has inspired people with his approach to making quick rice sales and fighting traders who have refused to bring down the prices of their goods.

Benue university graduate who celebrated graduation with bad grammar tenders apology online

Benue university graduate who celebrated graduation with bad grammar tenders apology online

People

2 years ago

A fresh graduate of Benue State university, who went viral for his terrible English when he celebrated his graduation from varsity, has tendered an apology online.

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