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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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Businesswoman shares her observation about Tony Elumelu's first daughter's outfit, sparks reactions

Businesswoman shares her observation about Tony Elumelu's first daughter's outfit, sparks reactions

People

3 months ago

Ex-Students' Union president graduates from University of Ibadan with degree in veterinary medicine

Ex-Students' Union president graduates from University of Ibadan with degree in veterinary medicine

People

3 months ago

Lady flaunts her solar generator which powers her TV, laptop and other gadgets, people react

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Lady flaunts her solar generator which powers her TV, laptop and other gadgets, people react

People

3 months ago

Man who visited University of Ibadan bookstore shares what he noticed about prices of its books

Man who visited University of Ibadan bookstore shares what he noticed about prices of its books

People

3 months ago

Single mum of 5 using solar shares how much she made in one day from allowing people charge phones

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Single mum of 5 using solar shares how much she made in one day from allowing people charge phones

People

3 months ago

University of Ibadan publishes hostel fees for master's, PhD and other postgraduate students in 2026

University of Ibadan publishes hostel fees for master's, PhD and other postgraduate students in 2026

People

3 months ago

Years after people contributed for his visa fee, DELSU graduate bags degree from Rhodes University

Years after people contributed for his visa fee, DELSU graduate bags degree from Rhodes University

People

3 months ago

A young man has celebrated graduating from Rhodes University more than a year after Nigerians raised money to help him with his visa fee. He shared photos.

Man who did his IT at biscuit company in Ibadan shares how much he was paid every 2 weeks

Man who did his IT at biscuit company in Ibadan shares how much he was paid every 2 weeks

People

3 months ago

A man who did his industrial training (IT) at a biscuit company in Ibadan has opened up about how much he earned every two weeks and on a monthly basis.

UK to immediately stop approving study visas for applicants from 4 countries, gives reason

UK to immediately stop approving study visas for applicants from 4 countries, gives reason

People

3 months ago

With immediate effect, the UK government will stop issuing student visas for applicants from four countries. More details about this new decision has emerged.

University of Lagos graduate recounts how she rejected offer to move to UK in her 200 level, laments

University of Lagos graduate recounts how she rejected offer to move to UK in her 200 level, laments

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate has narrated how she missed out on an opportunity to relocate to the UK in her 200 level. She now regrets her decision.

Lady married to White man displays Nigerian foods her husband refuses to eat when she makes them

Lady married to White man displays Nigerian foods her husband refuses to eat when she makes them

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Nigerian lady who got married to a Dutch man has shared some Nigerian meals he refuses to eat whenever she prepares them. She mentions what he likes.

University of Ibadan graduate emerges best in faculty of veterinary medicine with 8 distinctions

University of Ibadan graduate emerges best in faculty of veterinary medicine with 8 distinctions

People

3 months ago

A lady has graduated from the University of Ibadan as the best graduating student in her faculty with eight distinctions. Her photos have gone viral online.

Woman who received COVID-19 loan of N250k cries out over amount taken from her account years later

Woman who received COVID-19 loan of N250k cries out over amount taken from her account years later

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to cry out about the deductions made to her bank accounts three years after she received the COVID-19 loan.

First class graduate breaks record in his family at 21, emerges best in department and faculty

First class graduate breaks record in his family at 21, emerges best in department and faculty

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A 21-year-old graduate has revealed that he broke a record in his family as he finished with a first-class honours degree. He was the best graduating student.

University of Ibadan best student in veterinary microbiology awarded $250 prize, photo emerges

University of Ibadan best student in veterinary microbiology awarded $250 prize, photo emerges

People

3 months ago

A student of the University of Ibadan has been awarded a cash prize of $250 for emerging as the best in veterinary microbiology. He won the Prof Lekan Oyejide prize.

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