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

Author's articles

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

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

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

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

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.

Young Nigerian lady takes many by surprise as she cooks and distributes food to 325 persons, many react

Young Nigerian lady takes many by surprise as she cooks and distributes food to 325 persons, many react

Celebrities

4 years ago

A young Nigerian lady left many awestruck over her act of selflessness. She recently cooked meal and packaged it in take-aways specifically for 325 persons.

Nigerian senators lead the pack as list of highest-paid lawmakers in Africa in 2021 emerges

Nigerian senators lead the pack as list of highest-paid lawmakers in Africa in 2021 emerges

People

4 years ago

Nigerian senators have ranked first in an emerging list of highest paid lawmakers on the African continent with mouth-watering salaries, allowances and bonuses.

Aliko Dangote, Folorunso Alakija make 2021 list of Nigeria's most generous people

Aliko Dangote, Folorunso Alakija make 2021 list of Nigeria's most generous people

People

4 years ago

It is one thing to be wealthy and another to have a heart of kindness. Legit.ng highlights the most generous Nigerian wealthy entrepreneurs and billionaires.

Man shows great artistic skills, makes incredible wall painting of beautiful ladies, many say it looks so real

Man shows great artistic skills, makes incredible wall painting of beautiful ladies, many say it looks so real

Celebrities

4 years ago

An artist has raised the bar on creativity with his amazing artistic talents. The artist made an impressive wall painting of ladies you would think were real.

Victor Duru