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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 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 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

9162 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Author who earlier backed Blord reacts to his remand in prison, shares why she supports VDM's action

Author who earlier backed Blord reacts to his remand in prison, shares why she supports VDM's action

People

16 days ago

Woman narrates how Blord helped her friend who was sacked from her banking job and was broke

Woman narrates how Blord helped her friend who was sacked from her banking job and was broke

People

16 days ago

VeryDarkMan: Eyewitness recounts what allegedly happened to Blord in court, releases rare video

VeryDarkMan: Eyewitness recounts what allegedly happened to Blord in court, releases rare video

People

16 days ago

Shoemaker becomes medical doctor, celebrates on social media with nice pictures

Shoemaker becomes medical doctor, celebrates on social media with nice pictures

People

16 days ago

Lady reacts as ChatGPT refuses to provide answers to her exam questions, shares response she got

Lady reacts as ChatGPT refuses to provide answers to her exam questions, shares response she got

People

17 days ago

Corps member posted to same state and LGA his mum served in 15 years ago rocks NYSC uniform with her

Corps member posted to same state and LGA his mum served in 15 years ago rocks NYSC uniform with her

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

University of Ibadan student who dreamt of becoming doctor when she was 10 bags degree years later

University of Ibadan student who dreamt of becoming doctor when she was 10 bags degree years later

People

17 days ago

A lady has celebrated graduating from the University of Ibadan (UI) years after she dreamt of becoming a doctor. She expressed joy at fulfilling her dream.

US-based lady sends message to women attending OPM pastor's church, Nigerians react to her post

US-based lady sends message to women attending OPM pastor's church, Nigerians react to her post

People

17 days ago

A US-based Nigerian lady has reacted to the marriage of Apostle Chibuzor's autistic adopted son. She had a message for women still attending OPM.

OPM pastor gives touching update on actor Aguba, says church will handle his burial when he dies

OPM pastor gives touching update on actor Aguba, says church will handle his burial when he dies

People

17 days ago

The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere has informed the public about the latest regarding actor Kenneth Aguba.

Reverse japa trend: Why some Nigerians are surprisingly returning home

Reverse japa trend: Why some Nigerians are surprisingly returning home

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

Against the odds, some Nigerians are choosing to return home, trading life overseas for a fresh start. Legit.ng has highlighted the testimonies of some returnees.

Catholic priest knocks OPM pastor, explains why he was wrong to marry off autistic man

Catholic priest knocks OPM pastor, explains why he was wrong to marry off autistic man

People

18 days ago

A Catholic priest has criticised OPM pastor for the marriage of his adopted son to a single mum, describing it as objectively wrong. His post sparked reactions.

Catholic priest backs OPM pastor's decision to wed autistic man and single mum, gives reasons

Catholic priest backs OPM pastor's decision to wed autistic man and single mum, gives reasons

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A Catholic priest has backed the wedding of the autistic man with a single mum, which was organised and supported by Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere of OPM.

Brother of lady whose medical report was allegedly used by Blessing CEO releases statement

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Brother of lady whose medical report was allegedly used by Blessing CEO releases statement

People

18 days ago

The older brother of the lady whose medical report Blessing CEO allegedly used has released a statement, giving the relationship expert an ultimatum.

4 Nigerian traditions that are fast disappearing but were once a big deal

4 Nigerian traditions that are fast disappearing but were once a big deal

People

18 days ago

Legit.ng has highlighted four powerful Nigerian traditions that are fast dying out, but were once a big deal in different parts of the country. One is storytelling.

Lawyer shares 3 crimes Blessing CEO could face trial for if she lied: "This is a very serious case"

Lawyer shares 3 crimes Blessing CEO could face trial for if she lied: "This is a very serious case"

People

18 days ago

A barrister has reacted to the allegation of forgery against Blessing CEO and highlighted three crimes she could face trial for if it turns out that she lied.

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