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

8307 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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Small chops vendor close to tears over very low sales, begs Nigerians on her knees in touching video

Small chops vendor close to tears over very low sales, begs Nigerians on her knees in touching video

People

8 months ago

Lady celebrates online as her uncle welcomes son after 27 years of waiting

Lady celebrates online as her uncle welcomes son after 27 years of waiting

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Man scared as unidentified creature destroys things in his kitchen when he travelled, shares video

Man scared as unidentified creature destroys things in his kitchen when he travelled, shares video

People

8 months ago

4 weeks after moving to Port Harcourt, 22-year-old lady laments being lonely, says she cries daily

4 weeks after moving to Port Harcourt, 22-year-old lady laments being lonely, says she cries daily

People

8 months ago

Few days to moving to US for her master's, Nigerian lady changes her mind, explains why

Few days to moving to US for her master's, Nigerian lady changes her mind, explains why

People

8 months ago

Man returns N5 million mistakenly sent to his Fidelity Bank account, displays transaction receipt

Man returns N5 million mistakenly sent to his Fidelity Bank account, displays transaction receipt

People

8 months ago

Lady who got job she applied for changes mind after finding out salary and her duties

Lady who got job she applied for changes mind after finding out salary and her duties

People

8 months ago

A Nigerian lady has shared why she turned down a job offer she had accepted. She mentioned the salary and job description, saying many are mad, few are roaming.

Man scores his ex-girlfriend's apology letter to him, leaves remarks on her papers like a teacher

Man scores his ex-girlfriend's apology letter to him, leaves remarks on her papers like a teacher

People

8 months ago

The handwritten apology letter from a lady to her former boyfriend has gone viral on social media. The lady's ex graded and left comments on the letter.

Man who mistakenly sent N94k to wrong OPay account posts chat as receiver demands his share

Man who mistakenly sent N94k to wrong OPay account posts chat as receiver demands his share

People

8 months ago

A man has taken to social media to share his WhatsApp chat with a fellow who he sent N94k by mistake. The person demanded that they share the money.

21-year-old lady welcomed home in grand style by her mum for graduating with first class

21-year-old lady welcomed home in grand style by her mum for graduating with first class

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A young lady was received home in grand style by her mum for bagging a first class degree at 21. The woman hired singers and drummers to welcome her.

Video shows Nigerian grandma's heartwarming reaction as granddaughter finally brought home her man

Video shows Nigerian grandma's heartwarming reaction as granddaughter finally brought home her man

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A lady has shared a video showing her grandmother's behaviour after she finally took her man home. She said her grandma had been disturbing her about it.

Nigerian lady displays Facebook message woman sent her on behalf of her son, elicits mixed reactions

Nigerian lady displays Facebook message woman sent her on behalf of her son, elicits mixed reactions

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to display the message a woman sent her for her son. The woman urged the lady to marry her son. Nigerians reacted.

Nigerian lady delivers baby in Brazil, gives 4 reasons for choosing South American country

Nigerian lady delivers baby in Brazil, gives 4 reasons for choosing South American country

People

8 months ago

A Nigerian new mum who recently had her baby in Brazil has opened up about why she chose to do it in the foreign country. She said hospital is free.

Nigerian lady visits Oshodi market in United Kingdom, its owners say everything they sell is cheap

Nigerian lady visits Oshodi market in United Kingdom, its owners say everything they sell is cheap

People

8 months ago

A video of an Oshodi market in the United Kingdom has sent social media users into a frenzy. A lady who visited the market was stunned and spoke with its owners.

Year in Review: 3 Nigerians who went viral after entering celebrities' DMs, one got N100k from Nikos

Year in Review: 3 Nigerians who went viral after entering celebrities' DMs, one got N100k from Nikos

People

8 months ago

In 2024, some young Nigerians became viral sensations thanks to their daring moves to send celebrities messages. One received N100k from Davido's cousin.

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