At NewsNGR.com, we are committed to delivering fair and objective coverage of Nigerian politics, current affairs, and global issues. Our mission is to serve both Nigerian and international audiences with timely, original, and unbiased journalism. We are an independent newsroom dedicated to inclusivity, accuracy, and integrity in all we do.
Editorial Standards & Ethics
Our editorial code is built on a foundation of accuracy, fairness, and completeness. All contributors are expected to uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and independence free from political, corporate, or cultural influence.
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Truth & Accuracy: Our reporters are expected to rigorously verify facts using credible sources. Accuracy is the cornerstone of our journalism.
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Independence: NewsNGR.com operates independently and does not act on behalf of special interests. Every article undergoes editorial review and independent fact checking.
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Fairness & Impartiality: We aim to present balanced perspectives and provide context, even when not every side can be represented in every story.
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Humanity: We are mindful of the impact of our reporting. While we may cover difficult or sensitive topics, we respect individual privacy and weigh the public’s right to know.
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Accountability: We take responsibility for our work. When errors are identified, we correct them promptly and transparently.
Hate Speech & Bullying
Content on NewsNGR.com must never incite hatred, violence, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We strictly prohibit harassment, intimidation, or bullying in our reporting.
Safety & Inappropriate Content
We will not publish content that threatens or advocates harm to individuals or groups. We do not post explicit sexual material, non consensual sexual content, child exploitation, or any content promoting illegal activity or malware. Articles addressing adult topics will be clearly labeled and responsibly handled.
Verification / Fact Checking Policy
We follow strict guidelines for verification and fact checking:
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Anonymous sources are used only when the information is vital, factual, and cannot be obtained otherwise.
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We assess the reliability and motives of anonymous sources before granting anonymity.
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Reporters must obtain approval from the editorial team before using anonymous sources.
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Whenever possible, we identify sources by name or provide attribution through links or references.
Unnamed Sources Policy
While we aim to identify all sources, we may use confidential sources when the information is critical to the public and revealing the source could cause harm. Editors will protect the identities of confidential sources and follow legal and ethical obligations. When we aggregate exclusive reports, we will always link to the original source.
Corrections Policy
NewsNGR.com values transparency and promptly corrects errors. If we make a mistake, we:
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Provide the correct information.
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Clearly state what was incorrect in the original version.
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Note when the correction was made.
We make it easy for readers to report errors by providing a contact email and feedback form at the top of each article.
Actionable Feedback Policy
We welcome reader feedback and use it to improve our work.
For suggestions, complaints, corrections, or compliments, please contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
We are committed to responding as quickly as possible.