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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

9763 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

Alexx Ekubo's funeral: Lady points out behaviour of a particular woman around actor's wife

Alexx Ekubo's funeral: Lady points out behaviour of a particular woman around actor's wife

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Lady hails Alexx Ekubo's wife, highlights things she didn't do while he was sick and in hospital

Lady hails Alexx Ekubo's wife, highlights things she didn't do while he was sick and in hospital

People

2 months ago

FUTA lecturer honoured with 'best lecturer' award for third time in row, shares photo of it online

FUTA lecturer honoured with 'best lecturer' award for third time in row, shares photo of it online

People

2 months ago

"If you ask me": Lady mentions 2 things Alexx Ekubo's family shouldn't have alloewed at his funeral

"If you ask me": Lady mentions 2 things Alexx Ekubo's family shouldn't have alloewed at his funeral

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

LASU first-class graduate in biochemistry recounts lecturer's statement that inspired her success

LASU first-class graduate in biochemistry recounts lecturer's statement that inspired her success

People

2 months ago

"Let's pray for her": Teacher mentions 2 things Alexx Ekubo's wife did at his burial that stood out

"Let's pray for her": Teacher mentions 2 things Alexx Ekubo's wife did at his burial that stood out

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Lady shares sad observation about Vintage Interiors boss after death of Alexx Ekubo, his friend

Lady shares sad observation about Vintage Interiors boss after death of Alexx Ekubo, his friend

People

2 months ago

A lady has pointed out something saddening she observed about the CEO of Vintage Deluxe Interiors in Lagos, Francis Nwaogwugu Udochukwu, after Alexx's death.

Concerned woman shares why she won't post videos and pictures from Alexx Ekubo's burial

Concerned woman shares why she won't post videos and pictures from Alexx Ekubo's burial

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian woman has vowed not to share videos and photos from the burial ceremony of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo and hse gave a touching reason.

Spotlight on Kumbwada, the Niger district in Nigeria where only women rule

Spotlight on Kumbwada, the Niger district in Nigeria where only women rule

People

2 months ago

Legit.ng spotlights the story of Kumbwada, a district in Niger State, Nigeria, where women ascend the throne, making it one of the country's most unique communities.

US citizen shares interesting observation about Alexx Ekubo's family members at his funeral

US citizen shares interesting observation about Alexx Ekubo's family members at his funeral

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian-American man has publicly shared something he noticed about Alexx Ekubo's family members at his funeral. He said it is spiritual and sacred.

Lady blasts woman over her behaviour at Alexx Ekubo's wake-keep: "Why are you laughing?"

Lady blasts woman over her behaviour at Alexx Ekubo's wake-keep: "Why are you laughing?"

People

2 months ago

A lady has criticised a woman over her behaviour at Alexx Ekubo's wake-keep in his hometown. She shared a video of the woman laughing at the event.

"Everything is so perfect": Nigerians react to pictures of venue for Alexx Ekubo's burial ceremony

"Everything is so perfect": Nigerians react to pictures of venue for Alexx Ekubo's burial ceremony

People

2 months ago

Nigerians have reacted to emerging pictures of the venue for the burial ceremony of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo is in his hometown in Arochukwu, Abia State.

Lady heartbroken after visiting Alexx Ekubo's house for his wake-keep, shares how she now feels

Lady heartbroken after visiting Alexx Ekubo's house for his wake-keep, shares how she now feels

People

2 months ago

A lady has taken to social media to share her feelings after visiting Alexx Ekubo's house for his wake-keep, begging the late actor to resurrect.

Lady raises alarm over what man did to Alexx Ekubo's coffin, shares video: "Why did he?"

Lady raises alarm over what man did to Alexx Ekubo's coffin, shares video: "Why did he?"

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian lady has raised an alarm online over a suspicious move a man made to Alexx Ekubo's coffin at his hometown. She shared a video of the moment online.

JAMB 2027: UTME 2026 top scorer who got 372 sends strong message to candidates taking exam next year

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JAMB 2027: UTME 2026 top scorer who got 372 sends strong message to candidates taking exam next year

People

2 months ago

Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin, the girl that scored the highest in the 2026 JAMB exam has sent an important message to candidates who will write in 2027.

Victor Duru