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

7643 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

Pastor Iren Emmanuel shares why he changes phone number every 2 years, his reason sparks debate

Pastor Iren Emmanuel shares why he changes phone number every 2 years, his reaso...

10 hours ago

Nigerian lady who ordered Uber in Canada displays things she found inside it, video generates buzz

Nigerian lady who ordered Uber in Canada displays things she found inside it, vi...

12 hours ago

Canada-based lady shares why she returned to Nigeria to undergo surgery despite her family's fears

Canada-based lady shares why she returned to Nigeria to undergo surgery despite...

15 hours ago

Reactions trail behaviour of White man after marrying Nigerian lady: "Looks like he's regretting"

Reactions trail behaviour of White man after marrying Nigerian lady: "Looks like...

18 hours ago

Madam displays unexpected text message she received from her house help who left without any notice

Madam displays unexpected text message she received from her house help who left...

19 hours ago

Lady who relocated abroad rants after finding out course she read in Nigeria is "useless" in America

Lady who relocated abroad rants after finding out course she read in Nigeria is...

19 hours ago

Man mistakenly sends N100k to someone else's sports bet account, begs for refund online

Man mistakenly sends N100k to someone else's sports bet account, begs for refund online

A Nigerian man has taken to social media to cry out after sending N100k to someone's betting account by mistake. He posted proof of the transaction.

Nigerian lady raises alarm, releases scary voice note man sent her after she rejected him

Nigerian lady raises alarm, releases scary voice note man sent her after she rejected him

A young Nigerian lady has turned to the internet for help over the scary voice note a man sent her after she turned him down. She tagged Verydarkman for help.

Lady loses interest in man after entering his kitchen and toilet, shares video of what she saw

Lady loses interest in man after entering his kitchen and toilet, shares video of what she saw

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to express her displeasure and announce the end of her interest in a man because of the state of his kitchen.

Nurse cries out, shares why she watched her patient die and did nothing about it: "No one knows"

Nurse cries out, shares why she watched her patient die and did nothing about it: "No one knows"

A nurse has taken to social media to recount one of her heartbreaking moments with her deceased patient. She said she watched the patient die and did nothing.

Lady who celebrated being first woman in her community to use flight catches Air Peace's attention

Lady who celebrated being first woman in her community to use flight catches Air Peace's attention

A Nigerian lady who had celebrated being the first woman in her community to enter an aeroplane has received an unexpected message from Air Peace.

Reverend father sends message to Catholics who join Pastor Jerry Eze's NSPPD but don't go for mass

Reverend father sends message to Catholics who join Pastor Jerry Eze's NSPPD but don't go for mass

A Catholic priest has knocked Catholic faithfuls who join Pastor Jerry Eze's New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) and ignore mass.

5 facts about Nigerian woman who became rich overnight after White man gave her N154 million

5 facts about Nigerian woman who became rich overnight after White man gave her N154 million

A Nigerian woman became rich overnight after a White stranger gave her $100,000 (N154 million). He also gifted her a car and flight ticket to go home.

Nurse shares her patient's final words before passing away in hospital, breaks down in tears

Nurse shares her patient's final words before passing away in hospital, breaks down in tears

A nurse has taken to social media to share the last words of her patient in a hospital. Her account triggered emotional reactions on social media.

Professor returns to Nigeria with nothing after 48 years in Canada, shares his story: "No child"

Professor returns to Nigeria with nothing after 48 years in Canada, shares his story: "No child"

A Nigerian professor returned home empty-handed after 48 years in Canada, with no wife, no children and no financial resources, sparking reactions online.

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