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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 Managements Students, IMSU), National Finalist, 1st National Green Essay Competition (2014), Top Content Editor, Legit.ng (2021), Top Article of the Year Award, Legit.ng (2022)

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

9258 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Teacher who spoke with Ifunanya's uncle mentions creature found under ambulance carrying her body

Teacher who spoke with Ifunanya's uncle mentions creature found under ambulance carrying her body

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Video: Late singer Ifunanya's best friend tearfully admits she couldn't write RIP, shares their plan

Video: Late singer Ifunanya's best friend tearfully admits she couldn't write RIP, shares their plan

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Worried lady checks her house for holes, finds big scorpion, shares video: "I saw this"

Worried lady checks her house for holes, finds big scorpion, shares video: "I saw this"

People

3 months ago

Medical laboratory scientist displays best valve to use to prevent snakes from entering your toilet

Medical laboratory scientist displays best valve to use to prevent snakes from entering your toilet

People

3 months ago

"If you think I am lying, do your consultation": Spiritualist shares findings about Nanyah's death

"If you think I am lying, do your consultation": Spiritualist shares findings about Nanyah's death

People

3 months ago

Snake expert Dr Mark Ofua explains what you should do when you suddenly come face-to-face with snake

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Snake expert Dr Mark Ofua explains what you should do when you suddenly come face-to-face with snake

People

3 months ago

Snakebite: Doctor shares price of antivenom as he laments, amount he posted triggers Nigerians

Snakebite: Doctor shares price of antivenom as he laments, amount he posted triggers Nigerians

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian medical practitioner has caused a commotion on social media after sharing the price of a snake antivenom. The doctor decried how expensive it is.

Snakebite: Man's last WhatsApp chat with singer Ifunanya shortly before she died moves many to tears

Snakebite: Man's last WhatsApp chat with singer Ifunanya shortly before she died moves many to tears

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A man's final chat on WhatsApp with fast-rising singer Ifunanya Nwangene moments before she passed away has broken hearts. She was bitten by a snake.

Nanyah's death: Are snakes attracted to music? Snake expert Dr Mark Ofua reacts to claim

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Nanyah's death: Are snakes attracted to music? Snake expert Dr Mark Ofua reacts to claim

People

3 months ago

A snake expert, Dr Mark Ofua, has responded to a viral claim that Ifunanya Nwangene's death was because her singing attracted snakes to her Abuja house.

Snake expert Dr Mark Ofua mentions 4 important signs that snakes might be in your room or house

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Snake expert Dr Mark Ofua mentions 4 important signs that snakes might be in your room or house

People

3 months ago

Dr Mark Ofua, a veterinarian and conservationist, has identified four signs to tell if a snake is in your house or room, and explained their habits.

Snake expert explains 7 practical steps to keep snakes away from your house and compound

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Snake expert explains 7 practical steps to keep snakes away from your house and compound

People

3 months ago

A snake expert, Dr Mark Ofua, has pointed out practical ways to prevent snakes from entering one's house. He gave seven steps, which are very important.

Snake expert Dr Mark Ofua points out things that attract snakes to your house and compound

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Snake expert Dr Mark Ofua points out things that attract snakes to your house and compound

People

3 months ago

Wildlife veterinarian, conservationist, and educator, Dr Mark Ofua has identified reasons snakes are attracted to people's areas, houses and compounds.

Nanyah: Late singer's university roommate reacts, shares what many don't know about her character

Nanyah: Late singer's university roommate reacts, shares what many don't know about her character

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A former university roommate of the late singer Nanyah has publicly shared things that people might not know about her friend as she reacted to her demise.

Snake expert shares 7 quick steps to take when bitten by snake: "Remove anything tight"

Snake expert shares 7 quick steps to take when bitten by snake: "Remove anything tight"

People

3 months ago

A snake expert has shed light on seven steps people should take after being bitten by a snake. This came after the death of singer Nanyah from a snake bite.

UNILAG graduate bags bachelor's degree in Economics, says he was told he won't make it in life

UNILAG graduate bags bachelor's degree in Economics, says he was told he won't make it in life

People

3 months ago

A man has publicly celebrated his graduation from the University of Lagos, noting that he was told that he won't make it in life and was called a liability.

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