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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

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"See as them happy": Reactions as over 10 ladies mount bikes in viral video, ride in convoy

"See as them happy": Reactions as over 10 ladies mount bikes in viral video, ride in convoy

People

2 years ago

"His family heard last from him in 2008": Family looking for son who left Nigeria 15 years ago

"His family heard last from him in 2008": Family looking for son who left Nigeria 15 years ago

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

iPhone 8 saga: Man offers iPhone 6 to girl insulted by parents for demanding phone as birthday gift

iPhone 8 saga: Man offers iPhone 6 to girl insulted by parents for demanding phone as birthday gift

People

2 years ago

Nigerian girl,18, shares dad's reaction after she told him about her relationship woe on WhatsApp

Nigerian girl,18, shares dad's reaction after she told him about her relationship woe on WhatsApp

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

NSPPD's pastor Jerry Eze spotted on street in rare video, women 'rush' him and kneel before him

NSPPD's pastor Jerry Eze spotted on street in rare video, women 'rush' him and kneel before him

People

2 years ago

"She's now slimmer, no energy": Old vs current pictures of Nigerian lady who fasted 30 days emerge

"She's now slimmer, no energy": Old vs current pictures of Nigerian lady who fasted 30 days emerge

People

2 years ago

"It's cheap": Nigerian lady displays Imo bride price list used for marriage in 2013, surprises many

"It's cheap": Nigerian lady displays Imo bride price list used for marriage in 2013, surprises many

Wedding

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady has displayed a bride price list used for an Imo state bride in 2013. Her list stirred massive reactions online as it surprised many people.

"See how class quiet": Nigerians react to video of military man teaching teenagers mathematics

"See how class quiet": Nigerians react to video of military man teaching teenagers mathematics

People

2 years ago

Nigerians have reacted to a trending video of a military man teaching teenagers mathematics. People were in stitches over the behaviour of the students.

"Wicked school": Result of Nigerian man who spent 14 years for a 4-year course stirs huge reactions

"Wicked school": Result of Nigerian man who spent 14 years for a 4-year course stirs huge reactions

People

2 years ago

Social media users have expressed mixed thoughts after seeing the degree result of a young man who spent 14 years at the university for a 4-year course.

"Be patient": Nigerian man who dealt with his ex of 8 years pens 'epistle' about wife on Facebook

"Be patient": Nigerian man who dealt with his ex of 8 years pens 'epistle' about wife on Facebook

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

The viral Nigerian man who had shared how he dealt with his ex-girlfriend of eight years has penned an epistle about his wife. His Facebook post got many talking.

Nigerian man laments as girlfriend seeks his permission to see another man in Abuja, leaks chats

Nigerian man laments as girlfriend seeks his permission to see another man in Abuja, leaks chats

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian man has cried out on social media after his girlfriend took his permission to fly to Abuja to meet another man, The Abuja man booked a flight for her.

"So beautiful": Video shows lady's dramatic reaction as boyfriend makes surprise return from UK

"So beautiful": Video shows lady's dramatic reaction as boyfriend makes surprise return from UK

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A Nigerian lady was overwhelmed with emotions as her boyfriend made a surprise return from the United Kingdom. She was overjoyed to see him again.

"God forbid": Nigerians stunned as 2 Twitter users claim ownership of same burial, their posts trend

"God forbid": Nigerians stunned as 2 Twitter users claim ownership of same burial, their posts trend

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Many Nigerians have been thrown into confusion and disbelief as two Twitter users claimed ownership of the same burial. People tried to pick out the genuine one.

"How you go get boyfriend you no collect permission": 3 neighbours storm lady's house in video

"How you go get boyfriend you no collect permission": 3 neighbours storm lady's house in video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

In a video, three neighbours stormed a lady's abode after learning she now has a boyfriend. They criticised her for entering a relationship without their knowledge.

"Don't starve her": Bride's father issues groom warning at wedding, returns the bride price in video

"Don't starve her": Bride's father issues groom warning at wedding, returns the bride price in video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

During his daughter's wedding, the bride's father returned the bride price to the groom. The man went on to issue the groom warning ahead of their life as a couple.

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