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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

9963 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

"Same colour": Two unrelated Nigerian men discover they have same looks, birthday and likes, photos emerge

"Same colour": Two unrelated Nigerian men discover they have same looks, birthday and likes, photos emerge

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"Chilling with Father Bernard": Daring burial attendee makes TikTok video with coffin in car, causes stir

"Chilling with Father Bernard": Daring burial attendee makes TikTok video with coffin in car, causes stir

People

3 years ago

"Dem go try the gods": Drama at Anambra wedding as bees attack guests, people run for their lives in video

"Dem go try the gods": Drama at Anambra wedding as bees attack guests, people run for their lives in video

Wedding

3 years ago

Tears as Nigerian man abroad returns home to discover mum squandered money he gave her to keep for him

Tears as Nigerian man abroad returns home to discover mum squandered money he gave her to keep for him

People

3 years ago

"She cursed me": Married Nigerian man begs his ex 6 years after he dumped her, goes on knees in video

"She cursed me": Married Nigerian man begs his ex 6 years after he dumped her, goes on knees in video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Hakimi: Nigerian man puts his mother's name on his document, video of him doing it stirs mixed reactions

Hakimi: Nigerian man puts his mother's name on his document, video of him doing it stirs mixed reactions

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"Build a better kitchen": Pretty Nigerian lady flaunts her family's humble home in viral video, many react

"Build a better kitchen": Pretty Nigerian lady flaunts her family's humble home in viral video, many react

People

3 years ago

A beautiful Nigerian lady has caused quite a stir after she showed off her family's humble abode without shame. She showcased where they prepare their food.

"Lord have mercy": Pretty curvy lady in black dress dances with her waist, raises her leg in sweet video

"Lord have mercy": Pretty curvy lady in black dress dances with her waist, raises her leg in sweet video

People

3 years ago

A video of a curvy lady dancing energetically has sent social media into a frenzy. The lady raised a leg and turned around as she danced with great confidence.

"She fed and accommodated him": Nigerian pastor gifts female church member Lexus 570 jeep, photos go viral

"She fed and accommodated him": Nigerian pastor gifts female church member Lexus 570 jeep, photos go viral

People

3 years ago

A thoughtful Nigerian pastor has rewarded a female church member for standing by him through tough times. He gifted her a new Lexus 570 jeep on her birthday.

"I asked for his number": Nigerian lady opens up on how she got her hard-to-get boss, says he couldn't resist

"I asked for his number": Nigerian lady opens up on how she got her hard-to-get boss, says he couldn't resist

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A fine Nigerian lady has narrated her beautiful love story about how she eventually tied the knot with her boss. From a job seeker, she became his heartthrob.

"He dey pay my transport to Ikeja": Nigerian lady shares how she fell in love in 2010 after bus encounter

"He dey pay my transport to Ikeja": Nigerian lady shares how she fell in love in 2010 after bus encounter

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Nigerian businesswoman has narrated how she found her life partner on a bus in Lagos. She said he paid her t-fare, and that's how their love story began.

"Come pick them up": 2 Nigerian passports with '10 years British visas' found on the ground, photo emerges

"Come pick them up": 2 Nigerian passports with '10 years British visas' found on the ground, photo emerges

People

3 years ago

Two passports belonging to two Nigerians have been found on the ground. The names of the passports' owners have also been revealed. They have British visas.

"I have been flogging her since then": Nigerian man speaks on marrying lady who hated him for his height

"I have been flogging her since then": Nigerian man speaks on marrying lady who hated him for his height

Wedding

3 years ago

A Nigerian man has shared his stunning love story on how a lady who hated him for his shortness ended up becoming his wife. She was his class captain in JSS1.

"The easiest I've ever encountered": Nigerian student shares cheap exam his university set, causes stir

"The easiest I've ever encountered": Nigerian student shares cheap exam his university set, causes stir

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian student took to social media to share a simple exam he recently wrote at his university in Akure, Ondo state, and many said it indeed looked easy.

"Chelsea don cut him ticket": Nigerian man looks sad and lost in thought at sports bet centre, video trends

"Chelsea don cut him ticket": Nigerian man looks sad and lost in thought at sports bet centre, video trends

People

3 years ago

Mixed reactions have trailed a trending video of man looking at his ticket with sadness at a betting centre. Many blamed Chelsea's Champions League loss for it.

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