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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

9465 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Nigerian man displays his high credit score on loan app, generates reactions: "It's a trap, bro"

Nigerian man displays his high credit score on loan app, generates reactions: "It's a trap, bro"

People

7 months ago

Man shares encounter with imam who saved over 260 Christians in Plateau by hiding them in mosque

Man shares encounter with imam who saved over 260 Christians in Plateau by hiding them in mosque

People

7 months ago

US-based lady who returned to Nigeria for her NYSC releases emotional video after one year

US-based lady who returned to Nigeria for her NYSC releases emotional video after one year

People

7 months ago

Man raised by single mother releases his emotional WhatsApp chat with her: "She wants my attention"

Man raised by single mother releases his emotional WhatsApp chat with her: "She wants my attention"

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Lady launches search for her mother who has been missing for 2 years, shares her picture

Lady launches search for her mother who has been missing for 2 years, shares her picture

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Lady shares last WhatsApp message her brother sent her before he died, breaks hearts

Lady shares last WhatsApp message her brother sent her before he died, breaks hearts

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Kwara church attack: Nigerian pastor stages solo protest on road, begs Tinubu to end terrorism

Kwara church attack: Nigerian pastor stages solo protest on road, begs Tinubu to end terrorism

People

7 months ago

In response to the Kwara church attack, Pastor Harrison staged a solo protest on the road, urging President Tinubu to take action and end terrorism in Nigeria.

Member of Kwara church attacked by gunmen shares what happened: "They entered through the fence"

Member of Kwara church attacked by gunmen shares what happened: "They entered through the fence"

People

7 months ago

A member of the CAC in Kwara recounted the terrifying attack by gunmen, who entered through the fence, shot at security, and kidnapped over 35 worshippers.

Kwara church attack: Lady asks thought-provoking question after watching video of viral incident

Kwara church attack: Lady asks thought-provoking question after watching video of viral incident

People

7 months ago

A lady asked a deep question after watching the video of the recent CAC church attack, questioning why God didn’t intervene during the tragic incident.

Lady displays unexpected rules she found at her friend's naming ceremony: "Number 5 weak me pass"

Lady displays unexpected rules she found at her friend's naming ceremony: "Number 5 weak me pass"

People

7 months ago

A lady shared the unexpected rules she encountered at her friend's naming ceremony, with one rule, particularly number five catching her attention.

"She's with her baby": Farmer whose cousin was abducted in Kwara church attack cries out

"She's with her baby": Farmer whose cousin was abducted in Kwara church attack cries out

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A farmer shared an emotional Facebook post revealing that her cousin was abducted during a gunmen attack at a Kwara church, sparking outrage and calls for action.

Lady reacts as Catholic church stops her from entering because of her dress: "Very unfortunate"

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Lady reacts as Catholic church stops her from entering because of her dress: "Very unfortunate"

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian lady was denied entry into a Catholic church due to her outfit, sparking reactions as she expressed her frustration and questioned the dress code.

"None of them are coming out to say anything": Christian lady blasts pastors and gospel singers

"None of them are coming out to say anything": Christian lady blasts pastors and gospel singers

People

7 months ago

A lady criticised pastors and gospel singers for their silence on critical issues, including early-child marriage and domestic violence, in a viral TikTok video.

Prophet explains why anyone who participated in Hallelujah Challenge needs deliverance: "The origin"

Prophet explains why anyone who participated in Hallelujah Challenge needs deliverance: "The origin"

People

7 months ago

Prophet Ustawi warned that anyone who participated in the Hallelujah Challenge needs deliverance, citing the challenge's alleged connection to a foreign goddess.

Doctor cries out about kidnap of his 2 aunties after gunmen attacked church in Kwara, video emerges

Doctor cries out about kidnap of his 2 aunties after gunmen attacked church in Kwara, video emerges

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Nigerian doctor has turned to social media for help, lamenting that his two aunties were kidnapped after gunmen attacked a Kwara church during service.

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