Policies and Standards at Ejes Gist Newspaper – Ejesgist.ng

Table of Contents

  1. Diversity Policy
  2. Editorial Standards and Ethics
  3. Hate Speech and Bullying
  4. Safety and Inappropriate Content
  5. Copyright
  6. Verification / Fact-Checking Policy
  7. Unnamed Sources Policy
  8. Corrections Policy
  9. Actionable Feedback Policy
  10. reCAPTCHA

Diversity Policy

At Ejes Gist News, our mission is to provide unbiased, impartial news while upholding the highest editorial standards. We are committed to acting in the public interest and delivering high-quality news that educates, informs, and entertains our readers.

As an independent news organization, we maintain our journalistic integrity and creative freedom by operating independently of any government or political organization. Our content is not influenced by external funding, ensuring that we deliver news with transparency and impartiality.

We continuously review our editorial guidelines to uphold our standards and integrity. By sharing our guidelines with our readers, we aim to provide full transparency in our editorial practices.

Editorial Standards and Ethics

Ejes Gist News is dedicated to maintaining the highest editorial standards. We consistently strive to improve the quality of our reporting to meet the expectations of our readers.

Our core objective is to operate in the public’s interest by reporting on stories that matter and providing fair and accurate coverage. We uphold unbiased reporting, reflecting a diverse range of opinions, and avoiding any compromise of our integrity through external interests.

We publish original content that informs, educates, and entertains our audience. Our commitment to journalistic integrity ensures that our readers are not misled by false statements or actions.

We are transparent about potential conflicts of interest and provide disclaimers when necessary. Our goal is to provide content that meets ethical, regulatory, and legal standards.

Hate Speech and Bullying

Ejes Gist News does not tolerate hate speech, discrimination, or bullying in any form. Our content does not incite hatred or discrimination based on factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We do not publish content that harasses, intimidates, or bullies individuals. Our commitment is to create a safe and respectful environment for all readers.

Safety and Inappropriate Content

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our readers. Ejes Gist News does not publish articles that advocate harm to individuals or promote violence.

We do not post content containing graphic sexual text, images, audio, videos, or games. Content featuring non-consensual sexual themes or promoting sexual acts in exchange for compensation is strictly prohibited.

We do not publish any content related to child sexual abuse or adult themes within family content. Malicious or unwanted software and content promoting illegal activities are also not allowed on our platform.

Copyright

Ejes Gist News respects copyright and the rights of third parties. Our articles do not contain content that infringes on copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other personal or proprietary rights.

We balance the right to broadcast public interest information with an individual’s privacy rights. Any infringement of privacy without consent is justified only by demonstrating a greater public interest.

Privacy and human dignity are considered when reporting on stories involving human suffering and distress. We use content from social media and other public platforms responsibly, considering the privacy expectations of individuals.

Verification / Fact-Checking Policy

We take pride in ensuring accurate reporting and understanding the truth at Ejes Gist News. Our fact-checking process includes:

  • Using first-hand sources when gathering information.
  • Verifying facts, statistics, and claims.
  • Checking material for authenticity.
  • Corroborating claims and allegations.
  • Weighing and interpreting claims, including statistical claims.

We differentiate between fact and rumor and attribute all material to their respective sources for unbiased scrutiny.

Unnamed Sources Policy

Whenever possible, Ejes Gist News includes the names of sources in our reporting. We provide attribution through names, links, and other means to inform readers about the sources of information.

While we prefer not to use confidential sources, we may do so if the information is credible, important, and could negatively impact the source’s livelihood. We protect the identity of confidential sources and adhere to legal requirements related to their rights.

When aggregating exclusive news, we provide links to the primary source of information in our articles.

Corrections Policy

If errors occur in our reporting, we correct them promptly. Corrections may include simple edits to articles or editor’s notes explaining the correction’s nature and reason.

In cases of significant errors, we may unpublish the article to ensure accuracy.

Actionable Feedback Policy

Ejes Gist News values feedback from our readers. We acknowledge and learn from our mistakes. If you have suggestions, criticism, complaints, compliments, or other feedback, please contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond within 30 minutes.

reCAPTCHA

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