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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

"There is a mistake": Nigerians react to human-size sculpture of Pete Edochie Enugu lady moulded

"There is a mistake": Nigerians react to human-size sculpture of Pete Edochie Enugu lady moulded

People

2 years ago

"It's disrespectful": Young man fights his father as he returns home to find him with his girlfriend

"It's disrespectful": Young man fights his father as he returns home to find him with his girlfriend

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Today is not good at all": Canada school cancels Nigerian lady's admission after she quit her job

"Today is not good at all": Canada school cancels Nigerian lady's admission after she quit her job

People

2 years ago

New mum cries out that her friend thinks her baby is hers, shares video proof online, many gush

New mum cries out that her friend thinks her baby is hers, shares video proof online, many gush

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Because of my dreadlocks": Reactions as Nigerian man leaks warning letter his Lagos church gave him

"Because of my dreadlocks": Reactions as Nigerian man leaks warning letter his Lagos church gave him

People

2 years ago

Guinness World Record: Nigerian lady set to cook agbo for 300 hours in Ibadan, says it'd cost N150k

Guinness World Record: Nigerian lady set to cook agbo for 300 hours in Ibadan, says it'd cost N150k

People

2 years ago

"Go dey form sense": Man teaches uncooperative roommate lesson in video, locks his gas cooker

"Go dey form sense": Man teaches uncooperative roommate lesson in video, locks his gas cooker

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian man left people stunned as he taught his roommate a lesson in an unusual manner. The young man created lock on his gas cooker and locked it.

"Na Anambra I still dey": Corps member who paid N60k weeps in video after seeing his posting letter

"Na Anambra I still dey": Corps member who paid N60k weeps in video after seeing his posting letter

People

2 years ago

A male corps member burst into tears before his colleagues after receiving his posting letter. He was disappointed to see Anambra after paying N60k for it.

"I don't want you anymore": Drama as tailor rejects girlfriend's apology and money bouquet in video

"I don't want you anymore": Drama as tailor rejects girlfriend's apology and money bouquet in video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a Nigerian tailor rejecting his girlfriend's apology has surfaced on social media and generated a buzz. She was on her knees with a money bouquet.

Couple catch hotel cleaner stealing from them after setting secret cameras in room, video emerges

Couple catch hotel cleaner stealing from them after setting secret cameras in room, video emerges

People

2 years ago

Luck ran out on a hotel cleaner after she fell into the trap of a couple. The couple set up a secret camera in their room and were shocked by what they saw.

Mum of 3 advises women to run away from Urhobo men, gives sarcastic reasons with her husband

Mum of 3 advises women to run away from Urhobo men, gives sarcastic reasons with her husband

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A married woman has taken to social media to sarcastically advise people to flee from Urhobo men. Using her husband as an example, she shared why.

"What is wrong?" Reactions as groom makes wedding entrance with his mother in video

"What is wrong?" Reactions as groom makes wedding entrance with his mother in video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A groom decided to enter his wedding venue with his mother. A trending video showed the moment mother and son arrived at the place in grand style.

"I just pity understanding boyfriend": Lady seen 'having fun' with 'school son' in elevator in video

"I just pity understanding boyfriend": Lady seen 'having fun' with 'school son' in elevator in video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a lady and her 'school son' having a good time together in an elevator has sent social media into a frenzy. Many argued that they may be lovers.

"Very annoying people": Video emerges as man storms church with 3 dogs to warn them over their noise

"Very annoying people": Video emerges as man storms church with 3 dogs to warn them over their noise

People

2 years ago

A displeased man caused a commotion in a church as he showed up with his dogs to register his displeasure about their activities. The incident has gone viral.

Touching pictures as Nigerian woman changes her housemaid's story, sponsors her to Canada

Touching pictures as Nigerian woman changes her housemaid's story, sponsors her to Canada

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian woman rewarded her young housemaid by sponsoring her to Canada. She narrated how the maid cared for her son while she was in the United Kingdom.

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