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

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Nigerian man shares chats of his friends after he asked for N1m loan, their replies stun the internet

Nigerian man shares chats of his friends after he asked for N1m loan, their replies stun the internet

People

4 years ago

Woman shows off her room full of plants, pictures send social media users into frenzy

Woman shows off her room full of plants, pictures send social media users into frenzy

Celebrities

4 years ago

Humans are money to me - Nigerian real estate mogul and business man Stephen Akintayo gives reasons

Humans are money to me - Nigerian real estate mogul and business man Stephen Akintayo gives reasons

People

4 years ago

I want to do this business for a lifetime and pass it on to my kids: 24-year-old roasted plantain seller says

I want to do this business for a lifetime and pass it on to my kids: 24-year-old roasted plantain seller says

Celebrities

4 years ago

Photos of 125-year-old school in Nigeria built on a mountain by British Colonial Masters, it is still strong

Photos of 125-year-old school in Nigeria built on a mountain by British Colonial Masters, it is still strong

Entertainment

4 years ago

Nigerian bride and groom make majestic entrance to their wedding venue, photos cause stir

Nigerian bride and groom make majestic entrance to their wedding venue, photos cause stir

People

4 years ago

Woman in wrapper shows impressive football skills, juggles ball with her legs, head and shoulder non-stop

Woman in wrapper shows impressive football skills, juggles ball with her legs, head and shoulder non-stop

People

4 years ago

A black woman has become an internet sensation owing to her footballing skills. The unidentified lady moved the ball with her legs, head and shoulders nicely.

I get orders for my shoes from UK: 38-year-old physically challenged shoemaker on his experience so far

I get orders for my shoes from UK: 38-year-old physically challenged shoemaker on his experience so far

Celebrities

4 years ago

A physically challenged has braved the odds to not only achieve marital success but is doing well in business. He said he was not originally born that way.

Lady transforms small room into beautiful office herself, photos go viral, leave many people surprised

Lady transforms small room into beautiful office herself, photos go viral, leave many people surprised

Celebrities

4 years ago

A lady has been hailed on social media over interior decoration skills. The woman. in pictures she shared transformed a room into a tasteful office herself.

Photos of what the first Nigerian floating school looked like before its collapse

Photos of what the first Nigerian floating school looked like before its collapse

People

4 years ago

When it was created in 2013, the first Nigerian floating school received much media attention until its fall which has still remained in the memory of many.

Young Nigerian man who captures beautiful lasting moments and memories with just his pen

Young Nigerian man who captures beautiful lasting moments and memories with just his pen

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian man has taken the artistic talents to a new level entirely with his unique artworks. Young Victor Obot makes beautiful moments using his blue pen.

Man remembers his extended family murdered 27 years ago, shares group photo of them, many react

Man remembers his extended family murdered 27 years ago, shares group photo of them, many react

Celebrities

4 years ago

A man has caused quite an emotional stir as he held a social media memorial in honour of his slain extended family members. He said it happened 27 years ago.

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg reacts to viral pictures that caught him covered in sunscreens

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg reacts to viral pictures that caught him covered in sunscreens

People

4 years ago

The CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has reacted to viral photos that caught the moments he disguised with sunscreens on his face to be undetected in Hawaii.

Woman who first met husband on their wedding day says he accepted her with her 10 children

Woman who first met husband on their wedding day says he accepted her with her 10 children

Celebrities

4 years ago

Janet said her husband Jackson, who was residing in the US got to know about her after a video of her narrating how she reformed to a Christian went viral.

6-year-old Nigerian boy gets dirty working as an auto mechanic, photos spark huge debate

6-year-old Nigerian boy gets dirty working as an auto mechanic, photos spark huge debate

People

4 years ago

Pictures of a 6-year-old primary two boy working as an auto mechanic has sparked huge reactions on social media. Many hailed him just as others condemned it.

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