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

8230 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Nigerian man donates N1m to renovate cell days after leaving detention, rolls out plans for other inmates

Nigerian man donates N1m to renovate cell days after leaving detention, rolls out plans for other inmates

People

4 years ago

NYSC Corp member cries out over poor condition of Bayelsa orientation camp in emotional video, causes stir

NYSC Corp member cries out over poor condition of Bayelsa orientation camp in emotional video, causes stir

People

4 years ago

From Mushin to Oxford: Man shares inspiring career success, photos trailed by massive reactions

From Mushin to Oxford: Man shares inspiring career success, photos trailed by massive reactions

Celebrities

4 years ago

Lady stuns the internet with her 'humble' room transformation, photos inspire many people

Lady stuns the internet with her 'humble' room transformation, photos inspire many people

People

4 years ago

Lady with disability celebrates as she graduates from university against all odds, photos break the internet

Lady with disability celebrates as she graduates from university against all odds, photos break the internet

Celebrities

4 years ago

Angry landlord shuts NEPA office, says they owe 6 months rent, sits in front of the locked place

Angry landlord shuts NEPA office, says they owe 6 months rent, sits in front of the locked place

People

4 years ago

Nigerian governor registers to learn shoemaking, opens up on reason for his action, photos spark reactions

Nigerian governor registers to learn shoemaking, opens up on reason for his action, photos spark reactions

People

4 years ago

A sitting governor has recently been captured on apprentice apron as he registered to learn shoemaking. He went on to give reason that informed his action.

5 mysterious underground cities you won't believe exist, their locations and the stunning stories behind them

5 mysterious underground cities you won't believe exist, their locations and the stunning stories behind them

Celebrities

4 years ago

As shocking as it may sound, there still are in existence cities that are built under the ground. In this read, Legit.ng pinpoints their locations and facts.

Nigerians prefer to identify as Ghanaians abroad, man in Europe makes shocking revelations about life overseas

Nigerians prefer to identify as Ghanaians abroad, man in Europe makes shocking revelations about life overseas

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian man in Europe has made shocking revelations about persons who leave the country for life abroad. He said they prefer to be addressed as Ghanaians.

Man flaunts his newly furnished 'relaxation' apartment in beautiful pictures, its interior wows many people

Man flaunts his newly furnished 'relaxation' apartment in beautiful pictures, its interior wows many people

Celebrities

4 years ago

An excited man recently took to social media to flaunt the look of his newly furnished and luxurious apartment. He went on to tag the place his 'man cave.'

Lady who was convicted four times and suspended twice bags double degrees, inspires many people

Lady who was convicted four times and suspended twice bags double degrees, inspires many people

People

4 years ago

A young woman recently shared a heartfelt post about how she was convicted four times and suspended twice from school, but still went on to graduate twice.

Woman builds village that helps people 'prolong their lives,' photos of the habitation amazes many

Woman builds village that helps people 'prolong their lives,' photos of the habitation amazes many

People

4 years ago

Mixed reactions trailed a woman's construction of a village that helps individuals prolong their time on earth. The village, according to the lady, is a gift.

Nigerian students create Jeep prototype with local materials, seek support to help them complete its design

Nigerian students create Jeep prototype with local materials, seek support to help them complete its design

People

4 years ago

A group of young Nigerian students have showcased amazing creative abilities as they showcased a Jeep prototype they had made using locally-sourced materials.

Laziness being encouraged, Nigerians react to video of fridge that listens and drives to its owner when called

Laziness being encouraged, Nigerians react to video of fridge that listens and drives to its owner when called

Celebrities

4 years ago

Nigerians have reacted to a video and photos of a special fridge that responds when called by driving towards its owner. Many thought it encourages laziness.

Elon Musk of Africa: Young man invents car that runs on solar energy from waste materials

Elon Musk of Africa: Young man invents car that runs on solar energy from waste materials

People

4 years ago

Emmanuel is an African bundle of talent that created and designed a car that runs on sun rays. He said he made use of waste materials in making the vehicle.

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