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

8246 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

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17-year-old girl found alive on boat wandering at sea for over three weeks

17-year-old girl found alive on boat wandering at sea for over three weeks

4 years ago

Man writes tough cover letter to employer, says he attended burial of previous holder of the role

Man writes tough cover letter to employer, says he attended burial of previous holder of the role

4 years ago

Incredible photos of Dinka people of South Sudan reportedly the world's tallest people spark huge reactions

Incredible photos of Dinka people of South Sudan reportedly the world's tallest people spark huge reactions

4 years ago

Jackie Chan in church: Pastor punches, kicks female church member during 'deliverance,' video goes viral

Jackie Chan in church: Pastor punches, kicks female church member during 'deliverance,' video goes viral

4 years ago

Man organizes posh burial for his dead dog, creates condolence register, stunning photos cause huge stir

Man organizes posh burial for his dead dog, creates condolence register, stunning photos cause huge stir

4 years ago

Adorable photos as man shows off his Oyinbo lover, professes his love for her, social media reacts

Adorable photos as man shows off his Oyinbo lover, professes his love for her, social media reacts

4 years ago

Man shares beautiful wedding photos as he marries high school bae, the lady replies him on Twitter

Man shares beautiful wedding photos as he marries high school bae, the lady replies him on Twitter

4 years ago

A couple who have been in a relationship since secondary school have caused quite a stir on the internet as they recently tied the knot in a memorable fashion.

Man reveals how he met his father on a bus trip for the first time after 19 years

Man reveals how he met his father on a bus trip for the first time after 19 years

4 years ago

A mobile money trader has giving stunning insights as to how he met his dad after so many years. According to him, he met his dad on a bus trip 19 years later.

Surprise of a lifetime: Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth on a flight

Surprise of a lifetime: Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth on a flight

4 years ago

A woman surprised fellow passengers on a plane after going into labour and giving birth during a flight, yet she did not know she was pregnant the entire time

Highest paid African presidents in 2021: Buhari's position tears Nigerians apart

Highest paid African presidents in 2021: Buhari's position tears Nigerians apart

4 years ago

An emerging list of the highest paid African presidents in 2021 has sparked mixed reactions online with Nigerians stunned at the position of Buhari on the list.

Bride and groom arrange their wedding venue themselves, invite only 20 persons, pictures surprise many people

Bride and groom arrange their wedding venue themselves, invite only 20 persons, pictures surprise many people

4 years ago

A young couple have caused 'commotion' on social media as they tied the knot in an unpopular fashion. The lovebirds fixed the venue and invited only 20 persons.

From pallbearer, security man to bagging 7 award nominations: Rapper shares grass to grace story

From pallbearer, security man to bagging 7 award nominations: Rapper shares grass to grace story

4 years ago

Fast-rising rapper, Kofi Jamar has opened up about his journey to becoming a musician. He said he had worked as a pallbearer and security man to make ends meet.

Photos as 19-year-old student emerges Miss Burundi 2021

Photos as 19-year-old student emerges Miss Burundi 2021

4 years ago

A young lady has been celebrated on social media as she recorded a huge feat in her country. 19-year-old Lyvia Iteka, a student, was crowned Miss Burundi 2021.

900 applicants, 898 rejections: Young lady celebrates getting a new job in style, causes huge stir

900 applicants, 898 rejections: Young lady celebrates getting a new job in style, causes huge stir

4 years ago

A young lady has inspired many on social media after she landed a job in a company that rejected the applications of over 800 persons. Many celebrated with her.

Nigerian-born British achieves success, emerges finalist in big European contest, Bank of England reacts

Nigerian-born British achieves success, emerges finalist in big European contest, Bank of England reacts

4 years ago

Nigerian-born British Abel Aboh has survived stiff battle to emerge finalist in the British Data Awards. Bank of England and the FG have hailed his success.

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