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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

9448 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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FUOYE reacts as its graduate bags role at Dangote Refinery as assistant quality assurance officer

FUOYE reacts as its graduate bags role at Dangote Refinery as assistant quality assurance officer

People

5 days ago

Business school founder shares 7 steps to escape loan app debt in Nigeria: "This is your weapon"

Business school founder shares 7 steps to escape loan app debt in Nigeria: "This is your weapon"

People

5 days ago

After CBN revoked his microfinance bank license, CEO releases statement, speaks about customer funds

After CBN revoked his microfinance bank license, CEO releases statement, speaks about customer funds

People

5 days ago

Lady denied fresh loan over debts she owes loan apps since 2024, total amount generates buzz

Lady denied fresh loan over debts she owes loan apps since 2024, total amount generates buzz

People

5 days ago

Man leaves properties behind in South Africa as he moves back to Nigeria with family, shares video

Man leaves properties behind in South Africa as he moves back to Nigeria with family, shares video

Family and Relationships

6 days ago

Nigerian CEO surprises his loyal employees with 15 brand-new cars, video of the vehicles goes viral

People

6 days ago

Nigerian Woman in Canada shows amount she got as housing benefit, people slam her for posting it

Nigerian Woman in Canada shows amount she got as housing benefit, people slam her for posting it

People

6 days ago

A Nigerian woman has publicly showcased how much she received from Ontario Works as a housing benefit. People criticised her for posting it on social media.

"It's a silent killer": Chef raises alarm over what he found in his Asaba hotel room, posts video

"It's a silent killer": Chef raises alarm over what he found in his Asaba hotel room, posts video

People

6 days ago

A Nigerian chef has raised an alarm on social media over something worrying he discovered in his hotel room in Asaba. He said it is a silent killer.

Canada-based single father of 3 seeks financial help to relocate family to Nigeria, shares his story

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Canada-based single father of 3 seeks financial help to relocate family to Nigeria, shares his story

Family and Relationships

6 days ago

A single father living in Canada with his three children is seeking help to relocate them to Nigeria, citing financial constraints and his lack of a job.

JAMB 2025 overall top scorer Okeke Chinedu Christian who got 375 awarded N5 million star prize

JAMB 2025 overall top scorer Okeke Chinedu Christian who got 375 awarded N5 million star prize

People

6 days ago

A man, Okeke Chinedu Christian, who scored the highest in the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam has been awarded N5 million.

Nigerian mum of 3 rejoices as she receives her first valid ID card in Canada, photo generates buzz

Nigerian mum of 3 rejoices as she receives her first valid ID card in Canada, photo generates buzz

People

7 days ago

A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to celebrate getting her first valid ID card in Canada and she believes the next would be her permanent residency card.

Nigerian doctor receives certificate signed by president of Guinness World Records for historic feat

Nigerian doctor receives certificate signed by president of Guinness World Records for historic feat

People

7 days ago

A Nigerian doctor has expressed delight after receiving a signed certificate from Alistair Richards, the global president of Guiness World Records (GWR).

UNN student who quit her department in year 2 and rewrote JAMB finally graduates, shares her story

UNN student who quit her department in year 2 and rewrote JAMB finally graduates, shares her story

People

7 days ago

A University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) fresh graduate has shared her story as she celebrated becoming a graduate. She had quit her department in her year two.

Loan apps: Lawyer explains 4 consequences of being chronic debtor, urges people to pay their debts

Loan apps: Lawyer explains 4 consequences of being chronic debtor, urges people to pay their debts

People

7 days ago

A lawyer has appealed to Nigerians to endeavour to pay up their debts and not become chronic debtors. She highlighted some consequences of being one.

Lady who borrowed N48,000 from loan app cries out over how much they told her to repay in 6 days

Lady who borrowed N48,000 from loan app cries out over how much they told her to repay in 6 days

People

7 days ago

A lady has taken to social media to call out a loan app for its outrageous interest after she was lent N48,000. She insists that she would not repay the interest.

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