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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 her year 4 exam while being 8 months pregnant bags second-class lower

UNILAG graduate who wrote her year 4 exam while being 8 months pregnant bags second-class lower

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6 months ago

University of Lagos graduate who won 3 scholarships bags first class honours degree in economics

University of Lagos graduate who won 3 scholarships bags first class honours degree in economics

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6 months ago

UNILAG graduate who quit OAU after her CGPA went below 1.0 bags first class in Education Economics

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UNILAG graduate who quit OAU after her CGPA went below 1.0 bags first class in Education Economics

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6 months ago

Covenant University first class graduate who now sells phone accessories at Alaba Market shares why

Covenant University first class graduate who now sells phone accessories at Alaba Market shares why

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6 months ago

University of Delta overall best graduating student gets N1m as she bags first class with 4.97 CGPA

University of Delta overall best graduating student gets N1m as she bags first class with 4.97 CGPA

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6 months ago

University of Ibadan 300 level student who swims shares how she became 7-time national medalist

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University of Ibadan 300 level student who swims shares how she became 7-time national medalist

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6 months ago

University of Ibadan first class graduate receives letter of commendation from vice chancellor

University of Ibadan first class graduate receives letter of commendation from vice chancellor

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6 months ago

A man has received a letter of commendation and an award plaque from the vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan after bagging a first-class degree.

Nigerian lady who applied for 825 jobs in Canada and was rejected for 250 awed as she gets employed

Nigerian lady who applied for 825 jobs in Canada and was rejected for 250 awed as she gets employed

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6 months ago

A Nigerian lady has celebrated finally getting a job in Canada after many unsuccessful attempts. She said she applied for 825 jobs, but got many times.

5 things you didn't know about Adeboye's wife as Caleb University appoints her its new chancellor

5 things you didn't know about Adeboye's wife as Caleb University appoints her its new chancellor

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6 months ago

Pastor Foluke Adeboye, the wife of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has been appointed as the new chancellor of Caleb University. Here are five things to know about her.

Covenant University economics graduate emerges department's best graduating student with 4.94 CGPA

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Covenant University economics graduate emerges department's best graduating student with 4.94 CGPA

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6 months ago

A student of Covenant University has emerged as the best graduating student of economics department. She said it is her second time emerging as such.

FUOYE student who wrote UTME 4 times and wanted to read law bags 2:1 in English and literary studies

FUOYE student who wrote UTME 4 times and wanted to read law bags 2:1 in English and literary studies

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6 months ago

A Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) fresh graduate has celebrated completing his studies at the university. He said he finished with a second-class upper.

Man deported to Nigeria after living in US for 10 years shares what he wanted to do in America

Man deported to Nigeria after living in US for 10 years shares what he wanted to do in America

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6 months ago

A man who was deported to Nigeria aftet 10 months in the detention of ICE has opened up about what he actually wanted to achieve in the United States.

Covenant University student sponsored by David Oyedepo Foundation bags first class in economics

Covenant University student sponsored by David Oyedepo Foundation bags first class in economics

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6 months ago

A Covenant University student has graduated with a first-class degree in economics, revealing that she was sponsored for four years by David Oyedepo Foundation.

Man blown away as Victor Osimhen follows him on X, displays unexpected message player sent him

Man blown away as Victor Osimhen follows him on X, displays unexpected message player sent him

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6 months ago

A Nigerian man has shared his chat with player Victor Osimhen on X after the player followed him on the social media platform. Reactions trailed the chat.

Covenant University student called 'olodo' graduates with flying colours, displays her CGPA

Covenant University student called 'olodo' graduates with flying colours, displays her CGPA

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6 months ago

A Covenant University student has completed her studies at the private institution in style after being called 'olodo' by many people. Her CGPA trends.

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