GbeduHQ.com.ng Journalism Code of Ethics
Freedom of opinion, expression, and the press are fundamental human rights protected by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Freedom of the press empowers Nigerian society by ensuring public access to reliable information, encouraging accountability, and promoting democratic values.
GbeduHQ.com.ng is committed to using this freedom responsibly and professionally, while respecting national unity, cultural diversity, religious values, and the rule of law.
This code serves as our moral and ethical framework, helping us maintain public trust and uphold the dignity of journalism in Nigeria.
Our Editorial Principles:
1. Accuracy and Truth
We strive to report the facts as they are, verifying all information before publication. False or misleading content is not acceptable.
2. Fairness and Balance
All sides of a story are considered. We avoid biased, inflammatory, or one-sided reporting.
3. Independence
Our content is free from undue political, commercial, or personal influence. We do not accept bribes, favours, or coercion in any form.
4. Integrity and Accountability
We admit and correct mistakes promptly. We welcome constructive criticism and hold ourselves open to public scrutiny.
5. Respect for Human Dignity
We avoid language or imagery that promotes discrimination, hate speech, or stigmatization based on ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, or social status.
6. Privacy
We respect the privacy of individuals, especially during distressing events, unless public interest clearly justifies disclosure.
7. Protection of Sources
We protect the confidentiality of our sources where required, in line with ethical obligations and journalistic duty.
8. Public Interest
Every story we publish serves the broader interest of the Nigerian public — to inform, educate, and empower.
9. Conflict of Interest
We disclose any potential conflicts and avoid coverage that may compromise our editorial impartiality.
10. Ethical Use of Technology
In digital reporting, we avoid manipulation of images or multimedia in ways that distort reality or mislead our audience.
This code reflects our commitment to the Nigerian people, the journalism profession, and the democratic values we uphold.