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

8292 articles published since 07 Dec 2020

Author's articles

JAMB result 2025: Girl admitted to hospital 7 days before exam does well as her UTME score surfaces

JAMB result 2025: Girl admitted to hospital 7 days before exam does well as her UTME score surfaces

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Pope Leo XIV's oldest brother reacts to his election as head of Catholic Church, shares epic story

Pope Leo XIV's oldest brother reacts to his election as head of Catholic Church, shares epic story

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Man trends after his tweet where he accurately named next Pope 6 months ago resurfaced

Man trends after his tweet where he accurately named next Pope 6 months ago resurfaced

People

3 months ago

Pope Leo XIV's old tweet crticising US Vice President JD Vance resurfaces online, generates buzz

Pope Leo XIV's old tweet crticising US Vice President JD Vance resurfaces online, generates buzz

People

3 months ago

After 3 years of marrying her best friend, lady displays messages she received from ex-boyfriend

After 3 years of marrying her best friend, lady displays messages she received from ex-boyfriend

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Man's last WhatsApp chats with his girlfriend shortly before he passed away emerge, people lament

Man's last WhatsApp chats with his girlfriend shortly before he passed away emerge, people lament

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Pastor's post about Verydarkman sparks concern on social media: "Don't rejoice too soon"

Pastor's post about Verydarkman sparks concern on social media: "Don't rejoice too soon"

People

3 months ago

Verydarkman was recently released after days in the custody of the EFCC. A pastor has made a worrying post on social media about the online critic.

Pope Leo XIV: 4 things to know about Cardinal Robert Prevost, new Pope of Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV: 4 things to know about Cardinal Robert Prevost, new Pope of Catholic Church

People

3 months ago

Finally, the conclave has elected a new Catholic pope, who is of American descent. He is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.

Verydarkman: 3 epic reactions to online critic's arrest that got Nigerian internet space buzzing

Verydarkman: 3 epic reactions to online critic's arrest that got Nigerian internet space buzzing

People

3 months ago

Verydarkman's recent arrest took the internet by storm and got his fans angry as people demanded his release. Legit.ng compiled three unforgettable reactions.

Black smoke for 2nd time: Catholic priest explains what it means as cardinals vote to elect new pope

Black smoke for 2nd time: Catholic priest explains what it means as cardinals vote to elect new pope

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian Catholic priest has reacted to the failure of the cardinals to elect a new pope, following the death of Pope Francis. There was a second black smoke.

Former pastor narrates his bitter experience with Verydarkman and his lawyer: "He profiled me"

Former pastor narrates his bitter experience with Verydarkman and his lawyer: "He profiled me"

People

3 months ago

A former pastor has recounted his bitter experience with online critic Verydarkman. He said his daughter was taken advantage of and he sought for help.

Female "bishop" sends warning to gospel singer Mercy Chinwo in video: "God said I should tell you"

Female "bishop" sends warning to gospel singer Mercy Chinwo in video: "God said I should tell you"

People

3 months ago

A female "bishop," in a video, has sent a serious message to gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, saying God sent her. She asked Mercy Chinwo three important questions.

Hours to Arsenal vs PSG UCL match, pastor shares dream he had, mentions scoreline he saw: "Sorry"

Hours to Arsenal vs PSG UCL match, pastor shares dream he had, mentions scoreline he saw: "Sorry"

People

3 months ago

A pastor has made public the dream he had about Arsenal's semi-final clash versus PSG. He stated the scoreline he saw in his dream and apologised.

Trending video shows moment man dropped bundle of money as offering at former RCCG pastor's church

Trending video shows moment man dropped bundle of money as offering at former RCCG pastor's church

People

3 months ago

A viral video has shown the moment a man put a bundle of money as his offering during a thanksgiving service at the church of a former RCCG pastor.

Nigerian man in UK cries out, shows how he spends N3.9 million on expenses, shares amount he earns

Nigerian man in UK cries out, shows how he spends N3.9 million on expenses, shares amount he earns

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian man residing in the United Kingdom has given netizens a breakdown of his monthly salary. He showed people how he spends N3.9 million on expenses.

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