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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

9899 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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"Such a good man": Video of Herbert Wigwe chatting sweetly with schoolchildren emerges online

"Such a good man": Video of Herbert Wigwe chatting sweetly with schoolchildren emerges online

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Moment ABSU lecturer proposed to student in class on Valentine's Day, video goes viral

Moment ABSU lecturer proposed to student in class on Valentine's Day, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"I can feel the pain in their voices": Students go wild as lady returns to hostel with Val gifts

"I can feel the pain in their voices": Students go wild as lady returns to hostel with Val gifts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"You bought a bag not dollars": Businesswoman and buyer clash over who owns $1,000 found in bag

"You bought a bag not dollars": Businesswoman and buyer clash over who owns $1,000 found in bag

People

2 years ago

"My baby can't sleep without covering his face": Nigerian mum laments over her kid's sleeping habit

"My baby can't sleep without covering his face": Nigerian mum laments over her kid's sleeping habit

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Baker who spent all her savings on Valentine's Day packages in tears as no one buys from her

Baker who spent all her savings on Valentine's Day packages in tears as no one buys from her

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Nigerian lady releases old pictures of her boyfriend, says she picked him from the gutters

Nigerian lady releases old pictures of her boyfriend, says she picked him from the gutters

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A lady has caused quite a stir online after she released throwback pictures of her boyfriend and compared them with his present look. She said she changed his life.

"I honestly have not regretted my decision": Lady who moved to Nigeria after years in Germany speaks

"I honestly have not regretted my decision": Lady who moved to Nigeria after years in Germany speaks

People

2 years ago

A young Nigerian lady has opened up about how she felt about her decision to return to Nigeria after four years in Germany. She said she has no regrets.

"I was speechless": Driver opens up about heartbreaking encounter after picking up lady at Lekki

"I was speechless": Driver opens up about heartbreaking encounter after picking up lady at Lekki

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A driver has sent social media users into a frenzy after narrating his disappointing experience with a lady he picked up from Lekki. He said it left him speechless.

"Sadness": Nigerian man breaks hearts as he shares dream he had about Super Eagles

"Sadness": Nigerian man breaks hearts as he shares dream he had about Super Eagles

People

2 years ago

A man has stirred massive reactions online after his dream about the Super Eagles went viral. His dream detailed the outcome of February 11 final to an extent.

"This is so beautiful": Nigerian mum spoils her daughter's oyinbo husband in video, many gush

"This is so beautiful": Nigerian mum spoils her daughter's oyinbo husband in video, many gush

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a Nigerian mum having fun with her daughter's oyinbo boyfriend has sent social media into a frenzy. The woman petted him like he was her own.

Nigerian lady shares video of her female friend who always chews bottle covers, many react

Nigerian lady shares video of her female friend who always chews bottle covers, many react

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to funnily expose her female friend who is in the habit of chewing on bottle covers. She shared a video showing this.

"You are too cute": Video of handsome young man who can't talk trends, ladies profess love to him

"You are too cute": Video of handsome young man who can't talk trends, ladies profess love to him

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young man has taken social media by storm owing to his handsomeness despite his physical challenge. He can't talk but ladies can't stop gushing over him.

After AFCON, Super Eagles players rock matching green senators as they head for airport in video

After AFCON, Super Eagles players rock matching green senators as they head for airport in video

People

2 years ago

A video of Super Eagles players in green senators heading for the airport has surfaced on social media. The boys left their hotel together in style.

"I took my phone and called the CEO Wigwe": Man shares his last encounter with late Access Bank CEO

"I took my phone and called the CEO Wigwe": Man shares his last encounter with late Access Bank CEO

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to narrate how he spoke on the phone with the late CEO of Access Bank Herbert Wigwe. He said it was three weeks ago.

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