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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

Author's articles

"Fear catch the boy": Kid in Nigeria for the first time confused as he sees many people at airport

"Fear catch the boy": Kid in Nigeria for the first time confused as he sees many people at airport

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Them don carry village girl go abroad": Lady excited as she finally sees snow in UK, licks it

"Them don carry village girl go abroad": Lady excited as she finally sees snow in UK, licks it

People

2 years ago

Oyinbo lady stunned as her Nigerian husband whom she met on IG accepts her son like his own

Oyinbo lady stunned as her Nigerian husband whom she met on IG accepts her son like his own

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"The girl he blocked": Female farmer dumped over her appearance flaunts lovely transformation

"The girl he blocked": Female farmer dumped over her appearance flaunts lovely transformation

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"I opened my allawee box": Corps member excited as she shows cash saved throughout her NYSC year

"I opened my allawee box": Corps member excited as she shows cash saved throughout her NYSC year

People

2 years ago

Pre-wedding pictures emerge as Nigerian couple who met on 2go 12 years ago set to tie the knot

Pre-wedding pictures emerge as Nigerian couple who met on 2go 12 years ago set to tie the knot

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Someone's serious babe": Lady caught on camera stealing couple's money at wedding, video emerges

"Someone's serious babe": Lady caught on camera stealing couple's money at wedding, video emerges

Wedding

2 years ago

An emerging video has shown the moment a young lady was caught on camera stealing a couple's money at their wedding. She thought no one was watching her.

"See me see wahala": Video shows little boy 'fighting' his dad during photoshoot over his mum

"See me see wahala": Video shows little boy 'fighting' his dad during photoshoot over his mum

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mild drama ensued between a little boy and his father over his mum. The kid seemed jealous over how his dad held his mum during a photoshoot and reacted.

"I can't count how many snakes I have fought": Palm tree climber who emerged best-graduating student

"I can't count how many snakes I have fought": Palm tree climber who emerged best-graduating student

People

2 years ago

A palm tree climber who became his department's best-graduating has shared his touching story. He recalled how he fought many snakes while on palm trees.

"Imo state approved": Nigerian lady excited as she holds traditional wedding with oyinbo man online

"Imo state approved": Nigerian lady excited as she holds traditional wedding with oyinbo man online

Wedding

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has walked down the aisle with her oyinbo lover in an online traditional wedding. A video from the occasion and pictures have emerged online.

"I have entered aeroplane for the first time": Agbo seller overjoyed as she travels by air at 25

"I have entered aeroplane for the first time": Agbo seller overjoyed as she travels by air at 25

People

2 years ago

A lady who sells agbo for a living has taken to social media to celebrate flying an aeroplane for the first time. She told Legit.ng how it felt to fly by air.

"I used to be a beautiful dark-skinned girl": Lady who started bleaching at 15 regrets and gives up

"I used to be a beautiful dark-skinned girl": Lady who started bleaching at 15 regrets and gives up

People

2 years ago

A young lady with dark skin has expressed regret and given up on her quest for a fair skin. The lady shared her touching story and how her skin was affected.

After 9 years of living in Saudi Arabia, hardworking lady builds house for herself, video emerges

After 9 years of living in Saudi Arabia, hardworking lady builds house for herself, video emerges

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A lady has taken to social media to celebrate owning a house after years of working abroad. She shared a video of the fine house and melted hearts.

"They look alike": African men turn Amsterdam transport into club as they vibe to Davido's music

"They look alike": African men turn Amsterdam transport into club as they vibe to Davido's music

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A trending video of a group of Africans vibing hard to Davido's song on public transport abroad has stirred reactions online. The men used a speaker.

"The boy will change": Drama as teacher leads his pupils to carry student who always misses school

"The boy will change": Drama as teacher leads his pupils to carry student who always misses school

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A viral video has shown the moment a teacher mobilised his pupils to fetch a boy who was known for absenting himself from school. It was funny to watch.

Victor Duru