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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

9793 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

Nigerian man goes viral over his unusual name, people wonder why: "My mum was actually against it"

Nigerian man goes viral over his unusual name, people wonder why: "My mum was actually against it"

People

10 months ago

After dating for 18 years, couple who met in secondary school weds, poses in school uniforms

After dating for 18 years, couple who met in secondary school weds, poses in school uniforms

Wedding

10 months ago

Man messages father with second number to find out if he's cheating on his mum, their chats go viral

Man messages father with second number to find out if he's cheating on his mum, their chats go viral

People

10 months ago

Babcock University student flaunts her room located on main campus, generates buzz: "How come?"

Babcock University student flaunts her room located on main campus, generates buzz: "How come?"

People

10 months ago

Nigerian nurse buys 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE few weeks after relocating to US, video generates buzz

Nigerian nurse buys 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE few weeks after relocating to US, video generates buzz

People

10 months ago

"If e reach your turn, scam them": Young man says, flaunts White couple who sponsored his education

"If e reach your turn, scam them": Young man says, flaunts White couple who sponsored his education

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"I don't want to join": Lady who once joined Hallelujah Challenge and left immediately opens up

"I don't want to join": Lady who once joined Hallelujah Challenge and left immediately opens up

People

10 months ago

A young lady has gone public with her decision not to join the trending Hallelujah Challenge. She recalled how she once joined and left immediately.

"He's a very smart guy": Man who checked Blord's company's website shares intriguing observation

"He's a very smart guy": Man who checked Blord's company's website shares intriguing observation

People

10 months ago

A man has taken to social media to point out something he noticed after checking Blord's company's website. He said the website appeared to be a front.

"Call it whatever you like": Plus-size lady shares how her physique made her dump Christianity

"Call it whatever you like": Plus-size lady shares how her physique made her dump Christianity

People

10 months ago

A Nigerian lady who is plus-size opened up about how her physique made her to turn her back on the Christian religion. Her video trended online...

Despite being British citizens, couple sells their properties and moves to Nigeria with their kids

Despite being British citizens, couple sells their properties and moves to Nigeria with their kids

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Nigerian couple has relocated to Nigeria with their children after living in the United Kingdom for six years. They sold almost all their properties in the UK.

"You knew his journey more": Pastor writes emotional open letter to late Uma Ukpai's wife

"You knew his journey more": Pastor writes emotional open letter to late Uma Ukpai's wife

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Nigerian pastor has sent an open letter to the wife of the late Rev Dr Uma Ukpai identified as Philomina Ukpai. What he wrote touched people's hearts.

Woman finds something intriguing after using app to check number Blord sent N500k for VDM's photo

Woman finds something intriguing after using app to check number Blord sent N500k for VDM's photo

People

10 months ago

A hair vendor has taken to social media to show the public what she found after using an app to check the account number that Blord had sent N500k to.

US-based woman who once cooked for Uma Ukpai displays his card she found, vows to treasure it

US-based woman who once cooked for Uma Ukpai displays his card she found, vows to treasure it

People

10 months ago

A US-based Nigerian woman has recounted her memories of the late preacher Rev Dr Uma Ukpai. She displayed his complementary card, which she had found.

Nigerian woman boldly preaches gospel on train in UK, video elicits mixed reactions

Nigerian woman boldly preaches gospel on train in UK, video elicits mixed reactions

People

10 months ago

A Nigerian woman was seen preaching the gospel of Christ on a train in the United Kingdom. A video of her doing it has elicited different comments.

Evangelist who saw Rev Dr Uma Ukpai in her dream days after his death opens up

Evangelist who saw Rev Dr Uma Ukpai in her dream days after his death opens up

People

10 months ago

An evangelist has opened up after hearing about the death of Rev Dr Uma Ukpai. She said she saw him in her dream days after his death, before she knew of his demise.

Victor Duru