Polity Nigeria is committed to responsible, independent and public-interest journalism.
Accuracy
We make reasonable efforts to verify information before publication and distinguish confirmed facts from allegations, analysis and opinion.
Fairness
Where serious allegations are made against an individual or organisation, we will, where reasonably practicable, seek an opportunity for the affected party to respond.
Sources
We use identifiable sources wherever possible. Anonymous or confidential sources may be used when there is a legitimate editorial or public-interest reason to protect their identity.
Independence
Editorial decisions should not be improperly influenced by advertisers, political interests, commercial relationships or personal interests.
Conflicts of Interest
Journalists and contributors should disclose relevant conflicts of interest to editors and avoid situations that could compromise editorial independence.
Political Coverage
Polity Nigeria aims to report political matters factually and fairly. We may publish competing claims and viewpoints while distinguishing them from independently verified facts.
Privacy
We respect individual privacy while recognising that matters of legitimate public interest may justify publication.
User-Generated Material
Material submitted by readers may be published after appropriate editorial review and verification.
Corrections
When we identify a significant factual error, we will correct or clarify it appropriately in accordance with our Corrections Policy.
Public Interest
We consider accuracy, relevance, public interest and potential harm when deciding whether and how to publish sensitive information.
CORRECTIONS POLICY
Polity Nigeria takes accuracy seriously.
When we identify a significant factual error, we will correct it as soon as reasonably practicable. Where appropriate, we may add a correction note to the original article.
Minor spelling, formatting or typographical errors may be corrected without a separate notice where they do not alter the meaning of the report.
Readers who believe an article contains a significant factual error may contact our editorial team with:
– The article title or link.
– The specific error.
– Supporting evidence or documentation.
– Contact details for follow-up where possible.
A correction request does not automatically mean that an article will be changed. Our editorial team will review the available evidence before making a decision.
ANONYMOUS SOURCES & INVESTIGATIVE SUBMISSIONS
Polity Nigeria welcomes credible information and evidence relating to matters of legitimate public interest, including investigative stories.
You may submit:
– Documents and records.
– Photographs and videos.
– Audio recordings.
– Correspondence.
– Evidence of alleged wrongdoing.
– News tips and other relevant information.
Anonymous Sources
If you do not want your identity published, clearly state that when contacting us.
We will take reasonable steps to protect the identity of an anonymous or confidential source. However, absolute anonymity cannot be guaranteed, particularly where information or communications create technical records outside our control or where disclosure is legally required.
Confidential Sources
A confidential source may be known to authorised members of our editorial team while their identity remains unpublished.
Access to source-identifying information will be limited where reasonably practicable.
Verification
Anonymous information is not automatically treated as fact. Before publishing serious allegations, we may verify documents, seek independent confirmation and give affected persons or organisations an opportunity to respond.
Source Safety
If your information is highly sensitive, contact our editorial team before sending the material so that an appropriate submission method can be discussed.
Do not knowingly submit fabricated documents, deliberately false allegations or material intended to unlawfully harm another person.
Polity Nigeria may decline to publish material that cannot be sufficiently verified or that presents unacceptable legal, ethical or safety concerns.
DISCLAIMER
Polity Nigeria is a news and information platform. We publish news reports, analysis, opinion, commentary and other content based on information available to us at the time of publication.
We make reasonable efforts to verify information and correct significant errors when identified. However, we do not guarantee that every piece of information will always be complete, current or error-free.
Opinions expressed by contributors, commentators or quoted individuals belong to their respective authors or speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Polity Nigeria.
Information obtained from third parties is attributed where appropriate. Links to external websites do not constitute endorsement of their content.
Polity Nigeria reserves the right to update, correct, remove or amend content when circumstances warrant.
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