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

8238 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

Little girl 'faints' out of panic after seeing her screaming mum struggle while playing 3D game in viral video

Little girl 'faints' out of panic after seeing her screaming mum struggle while playing 3D game in viral video

People

3 years ago

I no go forgive you, Man cries out after 2 phones, money were pickpocketed from him while walking in Ibadan

I no go forgive you, Man cries out after 2 phones, money were pickpocketed from him while walking in Ibadan

People

3 years ago

Nigerian parents turn their child's naming ceremony to club as they do 'Dorime' with fog & masquerade in video

Nigerian parents turn their child's naming ceremony to club as they do 'Dorime' with fog & masquerade in video

People

3 years ago

Baby was surprised: Video shows funny moment cute baby stopped crying after seeing her Nigerian mum outcry her

Baby was surprised: Video shows funny moment cute baby stopped crying after seeing her Nigerian mum outcry her

People

3 years ago

Clip shows moment tall model almost fell on runway as she struggled in heels, an Oyinbo woman stopped clapping

Clip shows moment tall model almost fell on runway as she struggled in heels, an Oyinbo woman stopped clapping

People

3 years ago

Na to take her from God: Pretty rev sister whines waist like rubber as she dances hard in video, stuns many

Na to take her from God: Pretty rev sister whines waist like rubber as she dances hard in video, stuns many

People

3 years ago

Country where things work, Nigerian man says, shares video of 'moving filling station' in Dubai, causes stir

Country where things work, Nigerian man says, shares video of 'moving filling station' in Dubai, causes stir

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian man has shared a video as he expressed surprise at seeing a 'moving filling station' in Dubai, UAE. He took a swipe at his home country in the clip.

Elon Musk blushes in video as he chills with rappers Rick Ross & French Montana, people comment on their clothes

Elon Musk blushes in video as he chills with rappers Rick Ross & French Montana, people comment on their clothes

People

3 years ago

A video of the world's richest man Elon Musk, American rapper Rick Ross and Moroccan-American French Montana chilling together has sparked mixed reactions.

Embarrassing moment SUG presidential candidate of TASUED struggled to explain meaning of ASUU goes viral

Embarrassing moment SUG presidential candidate of TASUED struggled to explain meaning of ASUU goes viral

People

3 years ago

An emerging video has shown the stunning moment a Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) SUG presidential candidate struggled to say full meaning of ASUU.

We're not negotiating, we'll command the war in Ukraine to cease, Apostle Suleman on the Russian Invasion

We're not negotiating, we'll command the war in Ukraine to cease, Apostle Suleman on the Russian Invasion

People

3 years ago

Omega Fire Ministries International General Overseer Apostle Johnson Suleman has in a broadcast called for prayers as regards the ongoing Russian invasion.

I used to get him gifts when he was jobless, he works now & has never bought me anything, married lady laments

I used to get him gifts when he was jobless, he works now & has never bought me anything, married lady laments

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A young Ghanaian woman has opened up about the fact that she took care of her husband when he had nothing but after he got a job he has never given her a gift.

Mixed reactions trail video of disabled man on wheelchair directing traffic in hot sun

Mixed reactions trail video of disabled man on wheelchair directing traffic in hot sun

People

3 years ago

An emotional video has shown a disabled man on a wheelchair directing traffic under the scorching sun. The man has stunned many people owing to his dedication.

For a fine girl, I have very ugly handwriting: Nigerian lady shares photo of her note that challenges people

For a fine girl, I have very ugly handwriting: Nigerian lady shares photo of her note that challenges people

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian lady has stirred reactions on the net as she showed off her handwriting describing it as ugly. Her showcase unintentionally started a challenge.

My kid sister stopped us from using the TV, Nigerian laments, shares video of the stubborn girl seeing cartoon

My kid sister stopped us from using the TV, Nigerian laments, shares video of the stubborn girl seeing cartoon

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian has taken to social media to lament how his kid sister stopped them from watching TV. He shared a video of her sitting close to the TV majestically.

He's so shy: Moment man stopped young lady to woo her but didn't know what to say goes viral, she records him

He's so shy: Moment man stopped young lady to woo her but didn't know what to say goes viral, she records him

People

3 years ago

An emerging video has shown the moment a shy Nigerian man tried wooing a young lady on a street. After the lady stopped to listen to him, he lost his composure.

Victor Duru