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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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UI student who dropped out 3 weeks before exams graduates from Babcock University with first-class

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UI student who dropped out 3 weeks before exams graduates from Babcock University with first-class

People

6 months ago

Amputee buys his first car in US, says he worked as dishwasher on broken prosthetic for 6 months

Amputee buys his first car in US, says he worked as dishwasher on broken prosthetic for 6 months

People

6 months ago

Observant man shares what he noticed about Apostle Selman and Sandra Areh after seeing new photos

Observant man shares what he noticed about Apostle Selman and Sandra Areh after seeing new photos

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

US-based man asks thought-provoking question over new photos of Apostle Selman and Sandra in Canada

US-based man asks thought-provoking question over new photos of Apostle Selman and Sandra in Canada

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Concerned lady sends message to Apostle Selman as new photos of him and Sandra Areh in Canada emerge

Concerned lady sends message to Apostle Selman as new photos of him and Sandra Areh in Canada emerge

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Lady who relocated to Canada laments, says she's jobless and homeless: "They didn't warn me"

Lady who relocated to Canada laments, says she's jobless and homeless: "They didn't warn me"

People

6 months ago

Man deported to Nigeria by US after 10 months in detention sends touching message to wife

Man deported to Nigeria by US after 10 months in detention sends touching message to wife

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A man has sent a heartfelt message to his wife after he was deported to Nigeria by the United States government. He said he was in ICE detention for 10 months.

UI student who once hawked amala on streets of Lagos graduates with second-class upper in law

UI student who once hawked amala on streets of Lagos graduates with second-class upper in law

People

6 months ago

A Nigerian man who was formerly a hawker on the streets of Lagos is now a graduate. The man bagged a law degree from the University of Ibadan (UI).

UI law student denied admission despite 291 UTME score graduates with first-class years later

UI law student denied admission despite 291 UTME score graduates with first-class years later

People

6 months ago

A female student from the University of Ibadan (UI) has graduated with a first-class degree. She said she was first denied admission with a UTME score of 291.

University of Ibadan law graduate gifted $100 because of her interesting project topic

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University of Ibadan law graduate gifted $100 because of her interesting project topic

People

6 months ago

A fresh law graduate from the University of Ibadan has been rewarded with $100 (N134k) due to her project topic, which grabbed many people's attention.

American immigration lawyer offers N200k to UI law graduate over her bold project topic

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American immigration lawyer offers N200k to UI law graduate over her bold project topic

People

6 months ago

An immigration lawyer based in the United States has offered N200k to a University of Ibadan law graduate because of her interesting project topic.

Man born and brought up in Cameroon relocates to Nigeria, gives reason in video: "I realised"

Man born and brought up in Cameroon relocates to Nigeria, gives reason in video: "I realised"

People

6 months ago

A man who was born and brought up in Cameroon has relocated to Nigeria. In a video, he shed light on the circumstances surrounding his decision to migrate.

Man leaves Nigeria and relocates to Portugal to start life afresh, his video generates buzz

Man leaves Nigeria and relocates to Portugal to start life afresh, his video generates buzz

People

6 months ago

A Nigerian man has informed internet users of his decision to leave everything behind and relocate to Portugal to start life afresh. He shared a video.

Caleb University student who was head boy in primary and secondary school graduates with honours

Caleb University student who was head boy in primary and secondary school graduates with honours

People

6 months ago

A man who was Caleb University Business Administration Students Association (CUBASA) president has graduated with honours. He was the head boy in primary school.

University of Calabar law graduate breaks 10-year record, celebrates getting her school certificate

University of Calabar law graduate breaks 10-year record, celebrates getting her school certificate

People

6 months ago

A graduate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has celebrated receiving her first-class honours certificate. She flaunted it on social media with pride.

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