Victor Duru

Education: B.Sc in Management Studies, Imo State University, 2021, 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 Managements Students, IMSU), National Finalist, 1st National Green Essay Competition (2014), Top Content Editor, Legit.ng (2021), Top Article of the Year Award, Legit.ng (2022)

Victor Duru is a Reuters-trained award-winning journalist with over 4 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 US news media Faith It. He can be reached via victor.duru@corp.legit.ng

8219 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

Old woman in sandals causes stir on street, shows off sweet leg dance moves and twerks on man in video

Old woman in sandals causes stir on street, shows off sweet leg dance moves and twerks on man in video

People

3 years ago

I wan marry her: Female graduate makes colleagues lose focus with her hot legwork, video causes stir

I wan marry her: Female graduate makes colleagues lose focus with her hot legwork, video causes stir

People

3 years ago

10-year-old black boy battling brain cancer sworn into the FBI, becomes youngest member of the SWAT team

10-year-old black boy battling brain cancer sworn into the FBI, becomes youngest member of the SWAT team

People

3 years ago

34 minutes of madness: 'Big woman' stops bankers from doing anything, demands refund of her N100k in video

34 minutes of madness: 'Big woman' stops bankers from doing anything, demands refund of her N100k in video

People

3 years ago

They put a bag on my face: Another lady who entered 'one-chance' bus in Lagos shares horrific ordeal, pictures

They put a bag on my face: Another lady who entered 'one-chance' bus in Lagos shares horrific ordeal, pictures

People

3 years ago

Setting the standard for others: 3 unsung Nigerian heroes that really deserve to be celebrated

Setting the standard for others: 3 unsung Nigerian heroes that really deserve to be celebrated

People

3 years ago

She won N8.3m award in 2019: Brilliant Nigerian-American prof Tolu Oyesanya wins prestigious US award again

She won N8.3m award in 2019: Brilliant Nigerian-American prof Tolu Oyesanya wins prestigious US award again

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian-American female professor Tolu Oyesanya has made history in the US in style as she bagged the 2022 ACRM Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award.

Passengers usually refuse to enter my car: 39-year-old taxi driver with no legs says in video, Nigerians react

Passengers usually refuse to enter my car: 39-year-old taxi driver with no legs says in video, Nigerians react

People

3 years ago

A 39-year-old taxi driver without legs has shared his experience on the job, particularly with passengers. He said some passengers treat him with no respect.

Love is sweet: Husband in suit escorts bride in wedding dress to take her exams, video stirs reactions

Love is sweet: Husband in suit escorts bride in wedding dress to take her exams, video stirs reactions

People

3 years ago

A bride at Madina in the Greater Accra Region had to sit for her examination on the same day she had her wedding. Her groom accompanied her in the gown in video

Cute little boy in big dirty shorts shows off unique legwork as he dances, video melts hearts on social media

Cute little boy in big dirty shorts shows off unique legwork as he dances, video melts hearts on social media

People

3 years ago

A video of a child clearly living in poverty but dancing in joy is touching people's hearts online as they marvelled at the resilience of children in Africa.

I am tired of being lonely: 56-year-old virgin cries out, says she needs a husband, video sparks reactions

I am tired of being lonely: 56-year-old virgin cries out, says she needs a husband, video sparks reactions

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A 56-year-old virgin, Alvera, who has never had a boyfriend has lamented about being lonely. The woman said she is tired and wants someone to make her a wife.

Man steals N3.6m cameras during prayers in church after giving life to Christ, the church reacts

Man steals N3.6m cameras during prayers in church after giving life to Christ, the church reacts

People

3 years ago

A new convert is on the run after seatling N3.6m cameras in church during prayers. He committed the crime in the church where he had given his life to Christ.

Woman gifts her son 3 houses and N4.1m on his 16th birthday, videos stir huge reactions on social media

Woman gifts her son 3 houses and N4.1m on his 16th birthday, videos stir huge reactions on social media

People

3 years ago

A caring mother, Charlise Freeman, has set the foundation for his son with generational wealth to ensure his success in life as the boy clocked 16 years old.

Young Nigerian lady goes wild in bank, screams at banker to refund her money immediately, video goes viral

Young Nigerian lady goes wild in bank, screams at banker to refund her money immediately, video goes viral

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian lady made a scene at a bank to press home her demand and express displeasure at their services. She screamed for a refund of her money immediately.

Her home is now one of the best: Old woman living in mud house since 1988 wowed with new house in viral photos

Her home is now one of the best: Old woman living in mud house since 1988 wowed with new house in viral photos

People

3 years ago

A philanthropic foundation has stunned an old woman who has been living in a mud house since 1988 with a new house of her own. They also built her borehole.

Victor Duru