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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

9757 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Lawyer recounts how she went to EFCC HQ for rejection letter but walked out with her first job

Lawyer recounts how she went to EFCC HQ for rejection letter but walked out with her first job

People

5 days ago

Lady matriculates into University of Ibadan as she starts afresh, shares why she isn’t embarrassed

Lady matriculates into University of Ibadan as she starts afresh, shares why she isn’t embarrassed

People

5 days ago

University of Ibadan civil engineering student explains why he chose the course

University of Ibadan civil engineering student explains why he chose the course

People

5 days ago

Young lady denied US visa in 2025 bags Mastercard Foundation Scholarship and relocates to Canada

Young lady denied US visa in 2025 bags Mastercard Foundation Scholarship and relocates to Canada

People

5 days ago

UNILAG graduate lands HR role at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals, shares his excitement online

UNILAG graduate lands HR role at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals, shares his excitement online

People

5 days ago

"I was already interested": Man deletes lady's phone number over unexpected encounter at gas station

"I was already interested": Man deletes lady's phone number over unexpected encounter at gas station

Family and Relationships

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UNILAG graduate lands job at Bank of America as fixed income analyst, opens up about her experience

UNILAG graduate lands job at Bank of America as fixed income analyst, opens up about her experience

People

5 days ago

A UNILAG graduate has landed a job with Bank of America and shared her experience so far. She opened up about her career journey in a post online.

UK announces 24-week target for certain foreigners challenging immigration decisions

UK announces 24-week target for certain foreigners challenging immigration decisions

People

6 days ago

The UK has announced a 24-week target for handling certain challenges against immigration decisions. Find out which cases are covered and other details.

Australia names 3 countries whose citizens must enter ballot before seeking work and holiday visa

Australia names 3 countries whose citizens must enter ballot before seeking work and holiday visa

People

6 days ago

Australia has named three countries whose citizens must enter a ballot before applying for a work and holiday visa. Find out which countries are affected.

Australia introduces new ballot system for foreigners seeking work and holiday visas, explains rules

Australia introduces new ballot system for foreigners seeking work and holiday visas, explains rules

People

6 days ago

Australia has introduced a new ballot system for foreigners seeking a work and holiday visa. Find out how the new process works and who will be affected.

UAE announces amount foreigners need to earn yearly to qualify for self-employed residency permit

UAE announces amount foreigners need to earn yearly to qualify for self-employed residency permit

People

6 days ago

The UAE has announced the income requirement foreigners must meet to qualify for self-employed residency permit. Find out how much applicants need to earn.

UAE explains when deported foreigners can legally return to the country

UAE explains when deported foreigners can legally return to the country

People

6 days ago

The UAE has explained when foreigners who have been deported may be allowed to return to the country. Find out the condition and rule that apply.

Denmark bans 2 African preachers from entering the country, releases their full names and pictures

Denmark bans 2 African preachers from entering the country, releases their full names and pictures

People

6 days ago

Denmark has banned two African preachers from entering the country and released their pictures and details. Find out who they are and the reasons behind it.

Denmark publishes list of 17 foreigners banned from entering country, releases full names and photos

Denmark publishes list of 17 foreigners banned from entering country, releases full names and photos

People

6 days ago

Denmark has published a list of 17 foreigners banned from entering the country, including their names and photos. Find out who is on the list and why.

UK revokes university’s licence to sponsor foreign students, explains why

UK revokes university’s licence to sponsor foreign students, explains why

People

6 days ago

The UK has revoked a university’s licence to sponsor foreign students and explained the reasons behind the decision. Find out what led to this decision.

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