Victor Duru

Education: B.Sc in Management Studies, Imo State University, 2021, 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 4 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 US news media Faith It. He can be reached via victor.duru@corp.legit.ng

8485 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

Igbinedion University releases 25 dress code rules for students, Nigerians react: "Wetin be this?"

Igbinedion University releases 25 dress code rules for students, Nigerians react: "Wetin be this?"

People

25 days ago

"She made one simple mistake": Lady reportedly deported to Nigeria after she arrived in Italy

"She made one simple mistake": Lady reportedly deported to Nigeria after she arrived in Italy

People

25 days ago

"These people are confused or what?" Man shows what loan app displayed after he borrowed N37,800

"These people are confused or what?" Man shows what loan app displayed after he borrowed N37,800

People

25 days ago

Lady leaves Enugu, relocates to Lagos with no bed or furniture, shares video of her new apartment

Lady leaves Enugu, relocates to Lagos with no bed or furniture, shares video of her new apartment

People

26 days ago

Lady mentions important skill women should learn before moving to Italy: "It will help you a lot"

Lady mentions important skill women should learn before moving to Italy: "It will help you a lot"

People

26 days ago

"No toilet and bathroom?" Family build small house for their late daughter, bury her in it

"No toilet and bathroom?" Family build small house for their late daughter, bury her in it

Family and Relationships

26 days ago

Man shares his scary encounter during night shift in Canada, warns people: "Witchcraft is real"

Man shares his scary encounter during night shift in Canada, warns people: "Witchcraft is real"

People

26 days ago

A Nigerian man in Canada has opened up about his scary encounter during his night shift in Canada. He warned people that witchcraft is real in Canada.

Nigerian man shares how he lost $5k foreign job after mentioning his nationality, blames yahoo boys

Nigerian man shares how he lost $5k foreign job after mentioning his nationality, blames yahoo boys

People

26 days ago

A young man has cried out online after losing out on a foreign job he said was worth a salary of $5,000 (over N7.3 million). He shared what exactly happened.

"I was never discouraged": Lecturer who moved overseas mentions salary he was paid in Nigeria

"I was never discouraged": Lecturer who moved overseas mentions salary he was paid in Nigeria

People

26 days ago

A Nigerian full-time lecturer has shared his story after relocating overseas. He opened up about how much he earned when he was lecturing in Nigeria.

UK-based Nigerian man shares 4 reasons why he is not in any relationship: "It's my story"

UK-based Nigerian man shares 4 reasons why he is not in any relationship: "It's my story"

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

A Nigerian student schooling in the United Kingdom has opened up about why he is not in a romantic relationship. He gave four reasons, which got people talking.

17-year-old girl shows insulting text her mum sent her after she moved into new apartment: "Why?

17-year-old girl shows insulting text her mum sent her after she moved into new apartment: "Why?

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

A 17-year-old girl has taken to social media to show people the text she got from her mother, who reportedly kicked her out, after she moved into a new place.

Nigerian healthcare worker based in UK breaks down in tears after patient reportedly attacked her

Nigerian healthcare worker based in UK breaks down in tears after patient reportedly attacked her

People

27 days ago

A Nigerian healthcare worker in the United Kingdom broke down in tears, saying she was attacked by a patient. Her video triggered emotional reactions online.

"I came in here to pee": Nigerian lady in UK cries out in video after she was locked in toilet

"I came in here to pee": Nigerian lady in UK cries out in video after she was locked in toilet

People

27 days ago

A Nigerian lady based in the UK has shared her hilarious experience about being mistakenly locked in a toilet, where she had gone to pee. She shared a video.

"But how?" Photos of couple with their 2 daughters raise questions online as many notice same thing

"But how?" Photos of couple with their 2 daughters raise questions online as many notice same thing

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

Pictures of a couple with their two beautiful daughters have triggered mixed reactions on social media. People noticed the same thing about the pictures.

Lady angry after catching neighbour using her cooking gas to cook beans instead of noodles

Lady angry after catching neighbour using her cooking gas to cook beans instead of noodles

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

A Nigerian lady was enraged after she caught her neighbour using her cooking gas to cook beans. The neighbour had told her she needed it to cook noodles.

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