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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

9919 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

"Should I go or not?" Yahoo boy confused as white client offers huge help after he confesses to her

"Should I go or not?" Yahoo boy confused as white client offers huge help after he confesses to her

People

3 years ago

"I felt the pain in her voice": Lady shocked as she arrives husband's wedding to see bride is her best friend

"I felt the pain in her voice": Lady shocked as she arrives husband's wedding to see bride is her best friend

Wedding

3 years ago

"He was nervous and scared of stepping out": 4 fun facts about man who spent over N10.7m to be 'turned to dog

"He was nervous and scared of stepping out": 4 fun facts about man who spent over N10.7m to be 'turned to dog

People

3 years ago

"This world is wicked": Man cries out as 'village people' attack him for drilling borehole in father's house

"This world is wicked": Man cries out as 'village people' attack him for drilling borehole in father's house

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"You guys should wait for me": Photos, videos emerge as bold youths travel to London by car, stop in desert

"You guys should wait for me": Photos, videos emerge as bold youths travel to London by car, stop in desert

People

3 years ago

"At her age?" Nigerian man cries out after seeing pill in younger sister's school bag, shares photos online

"At her age?" Nigerian man cries out after seeing pill in younger sister's school bag, shares photos online

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"Help me": Renowned Kenyan chef Maliha Mohammed begs for donations as she eyes Hilda Baci's record

"Help me": Renowned Kenyan chef Maliha Mohammed begs for donations as she eyes Hilda Baci's record

People

3 years ago

Popular Kenyan chef Maliha Mohammed has called for donations ahead of her cook-a-thon. She wants to break Hilda Baci's cooking record on Friday, August 11, 2023

"She pushed for my education": Nigerian man honours mum who helped him go abroad, takes her shopping in Sweden

"She pushed for my education": Nigerian man honours mum who helped him go abroad, takes her shopping in Sweden

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A grateful Nigerian man, Fatai, honoured his beloved mother who laboured for his education and assisted him to travel abroad. He took her shopping in Sweden

"I did this": Emotional moment man paid respect to parent at grave after completing NYSC moves many

"I did this": Emotional moment man paid respect to parent at grave after completing NYSC moves many

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Nigerian man paid his respect to his parent at the grave after the completion of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The moment was caught on camera.

"What do you want with my daughter?" Man discourages boy crushing on his daughter, video emerges

"What do you want with my daughter?" Man discourages boy crushing on his daughter, video emerges

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A hilarious video showed when a man discouraged a little boy who was crushing on his daughter. The boy was about to give his daughter a ring in his presence.

"Pls how do I get one?" Nigerian lady acquires Bitcoin machines that give her over $7 daily, people rush her

"Pls how do I get one?" Nigerian lady acquires Bitcoin machines that give her over $7 daily, people rush her

People

3 years ago

A smart Nigerian lady acquired many Bitcoin machines that give her over $7 daily and showcased them on social media. People showed interest in getting theirs.

"N550k self-con in Abuja": Video shows interior of dog's house with AC, Nigerians drag the pet's owner

"N550k self-con in Abuja": Video shows interior of dog's house with AC, Nigerians drag the pet's owner

People

3 years ago

An emerging video has shown the interior of a dog's house with two horse-power air conditioner. Many Nigerians criticised the owner of the pet for such a house.

"It's painful": Lady abroad cries after seeing how her kid looks despite sending money home monthly

"It's painful": Lady abroad cries after seeing how her kid looks despite sending money home monthly

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

An abroad-based lady has taken to social media to lament over the state of her kid despite that she sends money home for his upkeep every month. She shed tears.

"Can't hold my tears": Woman & her grandchildren shed tears as Lagos government demolishes house in video

"Can't hold my tears": Woman & her grandchildren shed tears as Lagos government demolishes house in video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A woman could not hold back her tears as Lagos state government reportedly demolished her house. People around the place tried to comfort her and her grandkids.

"I want to support her": SS3 hawker kneels & sheds tears in rain as customer gifts her cash in touching video

"I want to support her": SS3 hawker kneels & sheds tears in rain as customer gifts her cash in touching video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

An SS3 girl, who hawks for a living, was stunned as a male customer surprised her with cash gift. She knelt in the rain and shed tears as she showed gratitude.

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