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Victor Duru

Education: B.Sc in Management Studies, Imo State University, 2020, 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 Management Students, IMSU), National Finalist, 1st National Green Essay Competition (2014), Legit.ng Top Content Editor (2021), Legit.ng Best Human Interest Editor (2021, 2022 & 2025)

Victor Duru is a Reuters-trained, award-winning journalist with over 5 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 the US news media Faith It. He can be reached via victor.duru@corp.legit.ng

9783 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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UNILAG graduate who wrote UTME 3 times bags second class upper in computer science, posts her photos

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UNILAG graduate who wrote UTME 3 times bags second class upper in computer science, posts her photos

People

5 months ago

Woman who relocated to UK explains how leaving Nigeria has affected her children's future

Woman who relocated to UK explains how leaving Nigeria has affected her children's future

People

5 months ago

UNIZIK final year student abandons her studies and relocates abroad to study nursing, releases video

UNIZIK final year student abandons her studies and relocates abroad to study nursing, releases video

People

5 months ago

Lady shares unexpected note she received from Delta food vendor, Nigerians react: "Her kind is rare"

Lady shares unexpected note she received from Delta food vendor, Nigerians react: "Her kind is rare"

People

5 months ago

University of Ibadan graduate whose childhood crying photo became popular meme shows himself

University of Ibadan graduate whose childhood crying photo became popular meme shows himself

People

5 months ago

University of Ibadan graduate who left in 2009 returns 17 years later to present his research

University of Ibadan graduate who left in 2009 returns 17 years later to present his research

People

5 months ago

UK releases 4 things you cannot do as student visa holder in the country in 2026

UK releases 4 things you cannot do as student visa holder in the country in 2026

People

5 months ago

Despite holding a student's visa in the United Kingdom, there are four things you are not permitted to do there. The UK has listed those four things you can't do.

Imo schoolboy wins primary category of South East Mathematics Olympiad 2026 with 13 points, gets N2m prize

Imo schoolboy wins primary category of South East Mathematics Olympiad 2026 with 13 points, gets N2m prize

People

5 months ago

A pupil from Imo state has emerged as the winnner of the 2026 South East Mathematics Olympiad, primary category. The boy scored 13 points over 15 available.

Man who lost his mum and brother sends epic message to Nigerians as he relocates abroad

Man who lost his mum and brother sends epic message to Nigerians as he relocates abroad

People

5 months ago

A man has announced his relocation overseas and left an epic message for Nigerians. He revealed that he lost his mother and younger brother in Nigeria.

Man who relocated to UK lists 14 reasons he left Nigeria: "I can't pray for NEPA to bring light"

Man who relocated to UK lists 14 reasons he left Nigeria: "I can't pray for NEPA to bring light"

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian man who currently resides in the United Kingdom has opened up about why he left Nigeria. He gave 14 reasons, triggering mixed reactions.

Barrister refuses to buy fuel over its new price as NNPC, Dangote Refinery increase petrol prices

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Barrister refuses to buy fuel over its new price as NNPC, Dangote Refinery increase petrol prices

People

5 months ago

A barrister has shared her recent experience at a filling station following the increase in the fuel prices. She said she went home after she heard the fuel price.

Bishop David Abioye announces start of 2 Sunday services at new church location, shares more details

Bishop David Abioye announces start of 2 Sunday services at new church location, shares more details

People

5 months ago

Bishop David Abioye has stirred reactions on social media after announcing two services at the site of his new church location. He gave more details about it.

Man deported to Nigeria after 10 months in US detention sends new message to his wife abroad

Man deported to Nigeria after 10 months in US detention sends new message to his wife abroad

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A man has taken advantage of social media to send a touching message to his wife still abroad following his deportation to Nigeria by the US government.

Nurse leaves his nursing profession, sends message to those studying it in university

Nurse leaves his nursing profession, sends message to those studying it in university

People

5 months ago

A nurse has taken to social media to announce that he has left his nursing profession. The dissatisifed Nigerian nurse sent a message to those studying it.

Photographer narrates how he became Mercedes-Benz owner when he never planned for it, shares photos

Photographer narrates how he became Mercedes-Benz owner when he never planned for it, shares photos

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian photographer who rides a Mercedes-Benz has opened up about how he ended up owning the ride when he didn't initially plan for it. Many reacted.

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