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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

9947 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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150 hours: Ekiti computer science lecturer reportedly set to shatter Guinness World Record for lecturing

150 hours: Ekiti computer science lecturer reportedly set to shatter Guinness World Record for lecturing

People

3 years ago

"Everyone on the scholarship dropped out": Happie Boys spill more after OPM pastor placed curses on them

"Everyone on the scholarship dropped out": Happie Boys spill more after OPM pastor placed curses on them

People

3 years ago

"I cried": Drama as Nigerian woman climbs grandma's grave at burial, dances happily on it in trending video

"I cried": Drama as Nigerian woman climbs grandma's grave at burial, dances happily on it in trending video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Why we deducted almost 6 hours from Hilda Baci's time, Guinness World Records gives reason for action

Why we deducted almost 6 hours from Hilda Baci's time, Guinness World Records gives reason for action

People

3 years ago

"You can never achieve anything in life": Angry OPM pastor places curses on Happie Boys in leaked voice note

"You can never achieve anything in life": Angry OPM pastor places curses on Happie Boys in leaked voice note

People

3 years ago

"I worked hard for years": Finally, Hilda Baci reveals whopping amount she spent on cook-a-thon

"I worked hard for years": Finally, Hilda Baci reveals whopping amount she spent on cook-a-thon

People

3 years ago

N3m saga: Chef Hilda Baci defends herself in new video, shares receipts after event planner sued her

N3m saga: Chef Hilda Baci defends herself in new video, shares receipts after event planner sued her

People

3 years ago

Hilda Baci has reacted to the threat of lawsuit by an Abuja event planner after she denied knowledge of their N25k meet and greet event. She shared receipts.

Ekiti cook-a-thon: Doctor offers Chef Dammy N500k and 2 weeks cook tour in US, drums more support for her

Ekiti cook-a-thon: Doctor offers Chef Dammy N500k and 2 weeks cook tour in US, drums more support for her

People

3 years ago

Against discouragements from some sections of the media, Chef Damilola Adeparusi has continued to receive support and has gotten a two weeks cook tour in the US

"I've finally taken the step after 3 years": Guinness World Records reply as Nigerian man eyes coding feat

"I've finally taken the step after 3 years": Guinness World Records reply as Nigerian man eyes coding feat

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian man is set to break the Guinness World Record for the longest software coding time without a break. The prestigiuous global body has replied him.

"Wetin she dey do?" Video shows Chef Dammy dancing happily at cook-a-thon, many Nigerians drag her

"Wetin she dey do?" Video shows Chef Dammy dancing happily at cook-a-thon, many Nigerians drag her

People

3 years ago

A video of Chef Dammy showing off dance moves at her cook-a-thon has stirred reactions. Many people dragged the young lady as they knocked her for her attempt.

"He go sack you": Nigerian lady in long dress enters Oyinbo boss' office and starts dancing, video emerges

"He go sack you": Nigerian lady in long dress enters Oyinbo boss' office and starts dancing, video emerges

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian lady in a long dress caused a stir on social media as she entered her white boss' office and began to dance. The man was unmoved, but she continued.

"You're confusing me": Nigerian man sheds tears as little son demands to meet his real dad, video goes viral

"You're confusing me": Nigerian man sheds tears as little son demands to meet his real dad, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Nigerian man was confused as his little son tearfully begged to meet his father. The man burst into tears, saying he is his father and stated his confusion.

"He was ashamed of me": Nigerian lady whose marriage ended after 7 months calls out ex-hubby on Facebook

"He was ashamed of me": Nigerian lady whose marriage ended after 7 months calls out ex-hubby on Facebook

Wedding

3 years ago

A Nigerian lady, Hazel, whose marriage lasted only seven months has taken to Facebook to call out her ex-husband who she claimed was ashamed to show her off.

"Beautiful": Talented man spins blue BMW car around on Abuja road, pulls stunts in cool video

"Beautiful": Talented man spins blue BMW car around on Abuja road, pulls stunts in cool video

People

3 years ago

A man pulled a series of eye-catching stunts with a blue BMW car on a road in Abuja. He spun around several times as he entertained people who gathered around.

"You deserve it": Hilda Baci signs huge deal 28 days after cooking for 100 hours, Nigerians celebrate her

"You deserve it": Hilda Baci signs huge deal 28 days after cooking for 100 hours, Nigerians celebrate her

People

3 years ago

Nigerian chef and YouTuber Hilda Baci has given an interesting update about a personal feat she achieved 28 days after cooking for 100 hours in Lagos state.

Victor Duru