Fact-Checking Policy - Nokorpostnews.com

Effective Date: August 21, 2026
Last Updated: August 21, 2026

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Nokor Post News is committed to reporting information accurately, responsibly, fairly, and transparently.

Our newsroom recognizes that false, misleading, incomplete, or unverified information can cause significant harm to individuals, organizations, communities, and the public.

Our fact-checking process is therefore designed to help ensure that published information is supported by reliable evidence and that significant claims are evaluated using consistent editorial standards.

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Accurate Information, Timely News

Purpose of This Policy

This Fact-Checking Policy explains how Nokor Post News seeks to:

Verify important factual claims;
Identify reliable sources;
Prefer primary evidence where reasonably available;
Distinguish facts from allegations and opinions;
Evaluate information objectively;
Identify misleading or inaccurate information;
Give relevant parties an opportunity to provide evidence or a response;
Correct significant errors transparently;
Maintain public confidence in our journalism.

What We Fact-Check

Nokor Post News may fact-check claims that are:

Widely circulated;
Potentially misleading;
Relevant to public safety;
Significant to the public;
Made by public officials or institutions;
Made by organizations or public figures;
Published on social media;
Included in viral photographs or videos;
Related to important national or international events;
Relevant to a major news story;
Supported by evidence that can reasonably be investigated.

We prioritize claims according to factors such as public importance, potential harm, reach, prominence, and availability of evidence.

Not every statement can or should be fact-checked.

What We Do Not Normally Fact-Check

Some statements cannot reasonably be established as true or false through objective evidence.

These may include:

Personal opinions;
Political opinions;
Predictions about the future;
Satire;
Clearly subjective statements;
Personal preferences;
Statements that are purely rhetorical;
Claims for which there is no meaningful evidence available.

However, a statement presented as an opinion may still be examined when it contains specific factual claims that can be independently verified.

Non-Partisanship and Fairness

Nokor Post News seeks to apply the same fact-checking standards regardless of who makes a claim.

Our fact-checking process should not intentionally favor or target:

A political party;
A politician;
A government institution;
An opposition group;
A business;
A public figure;
A particular organization;
Any other individual or group.

The evidence should determine the conclusion.

The identity, political position, popularity, or status of the person making a claim should not change the evidentiary standard applied to that claim.

This approach is consistent with the IFCN principle that equivalent claims should be evaluated using the same standards regardless of who makes them.

Selecting Claims for Fact-Checking

We may select claims for fact-checking based on:

Public Interest

Claims that may significantly affect the public.

Potential Harm

Claims that could cause physical, financial, social, reputational, or other harm if widely believed.

Reach

Claims that have been widely circulated through social media, websites, messaging applications, or other channels.

Importance

Claims concerning significant events, public institutions, public safety, elections, health, law, government activity, or other major issues.

Verifiability

Claims for which credible evidence can reasonably be obtained and evaluated.

We do not select claims solely because they support or contradict a particular political, social, or ideological position.

Our Fact-Checking Process

Where appropriate, our fact-checking process generally follows these stages:

Step 1 – Identify the Claim

We clearly identify the specific factual claim being examined.

We seek to avoid changing the meaning of the original claim.

Step 2 – Locate the Original Source

We attempt to identify where the claim originated.

This may include:

Original social media posts;
Official statements;
Interviews;
Documents;
Videos;
Photographs;
Websites;
Public records.

Step 3 – Examine the Evidence

We search for evidence that supports or contradicts the claim.

Step 4 – Consult Reliable Sources

Where appropriate, we consult relevant:

Government documents;
Official records;
Laws and regulations;
Court documents;
Academic research;
Scientific sources;
Official statistics;
Direct statements;
Qualified experts;
Original photographs or videos;
Other credible sources.

Step 5 – Compare Evidence

We compare available evidence rather than relying on a single unsupported assertion whenever reasonably possible.

Step 6 – Contact Relevant Parties

Where appropriate and reasonably possible, we may contact the person, organization, institution, or authority responsible for the claim and request supporting evidence or clarification.

A lack of response does not automatically prevent publication when sufficient independent evidence exists.

Step 7 – Reach a Conclusion

We evaluate the available evidence and determine the most accurate conclusion supported by the evidence.

Step 8 – Publish Transparently

Where appropriate, we explain:

The claim;
What we found;
The evidence;
The sources;
The reasoning;
Any important limitations.

Sources and Evidence

Nokor Post News seeks to use the strongest available evidence.

Where appropriate, we prioritize primary sources over secondary reports.

Primary sources may include:

Official government documents;
Court records;
Original research;
Official statistics;
Direct interviews;
Original videos;
Original photographs;
Official statements;
Original recordings.

Secondary sources may be used when appropriate, particularly where primary evidence is unavailable or insufficient.

When a secondary source is important to our conclusion, we seek to identify it clearly.

The IFCN Code of Principles similarly emphasizes transparent sourcing and the use of primary evidence where suitable primary sources are available.

Multiple Sources

For significant claims, Nokor Post News seeks to examine more than one source whenever reasonably possible.

However, multiple sources do not automatically mean that information is accurate.

Several websites may repeat the same original claim without independently verifying it.

Therefore, we seek to identify the original evidence rather than simply counting the number of websites repeating a claim.

Evaluating Photographs

Photographs may be misleading even when the image itself is authentic.

When necessary, we may examine:

Original source;
Publication date;
Location;
Context;
Reverse-image information;
Metadata where available;
Signs, buildings, landscapes, or landmarks;
Weather and environmental conditions;
Other photographs of the same event;
Statements from relevant authorities.

An authentic photograph can still be presented with a false date, location, or description.

Evaluating Videos

When checking videos, we may examine:

Original uploader;
Upload date;
Location;
Audio;
Visual details;
Signs and landmarks;
Weather conditions;
Language;
Metadata where available;
Earlier versions of the video;
Other footage of the same event.

We may also investigate whether a video has been:

Cropped;
Edited;
Reposted out of context;
Taken from an older event;
Digitally manipulated;
Combined with unrelated audio or imagery.

Social Media Verification

Social media content is not automatically considered reliable merely because it appears on an official-looking account or has been widely shared.

Before relying on social media information, we may consider:

Whether the account is authentic;
Whether the account belongs to the claimed person or organization;
Whether the post is original;
Whether the content has been edited;
Whether the date and location are accurate;
Whether independent evidence supports the claim.

Viral popularity is not evidence of factual accuracy.

Official Statements

Official statements can be valuable sources of information.

However, an official statement is not automatically proof that every factual claim contained within it is true.

Where appropriate, we may compare official statements with:

Documents;
Independent evidence;
Other official records;
Eyewitness accounts;
Expert information;
Previous statements;
Other reliable sources.

Anonymous Sources

Nokor Post News may protect the identity of confidential sources when there is a legitimate editorial reason.

However, anonymous information should be evaluated carefully.

Where an anonymous source cannot be identified publicly, we may provide appropriate contextual information about the source’s relevance or proximity to the matter, provided that doing so does not compromise the source’s safety.

Confidentiality should not be used as a substitute for verification.

Giving the Claim-Maker an Opportunity to Respond

Where reasonably possible, we may contact the person or organization responsible for a claim and request:

Evidence;
Documents;
Clarification;
Additional context;
A response to contradictory evidence.

We may continue the fact-check if the person or organization does not respond within a reasonable period.

We may also proceed without contacting a source where doing so could create a safety risk, compromise an investigation, or otherwise interfere with legitimate journalism.

Evidence That Supports and Contradicts a Claim

A responsible fact-check should consider relevant evidence on both sides.

Where evidence supports a claim, we seek to consider it.

Where credible evidence contradicts the claim, we seek to consider that evidence as well.

The objective is not to prove a predetermined conclusion but to determine what conclusion is best supported by the available evidence.

This approach reflects established fact-checking methodology emphasizing evidence that both supports and undermines a claim.

Fact-Check Conclusions

Nokor Post News may use different descriptions depending on the evidence.

For example:

True

The available evidence strongly supports the claim.

Mostly True

The central claim is substantially accurate but may contain minor inaccuracies or missing context.

Misleading

The claim contains some accurate information but presents it in a way that creates a substantially misleading impression.

Unverified

There is insufficient reliable evidence to establish whether the claim is true or false.

False

Reliable evidence substantially contradicts the claim.

False Context

The material may be genuine, but it is presented with an incorrect date, location, event, or other context.

Manipulated

The material has been altered or manipulated in a way that materially changes its meaning or appearance.

Not every fact-check will use all of these classifications.

The classification should be based on the evidence available at the time of publication.

Context Matters

A statement may be technically accurate while still being misleading because important context has been omitted.

Therefore, our fact-checking process may examine:

Date;
Location;
Circumstances;
Original wording;
Previous statements;
Relevant statistics;
Historical context;
Changes over time.

We seek to avoid evaluating statements outside their original context.

Statistics and Numbers

Numerical claims require particular care.

When checking statistics, we may examine:

Original dataset;
Methodology;
Sample size;
Date range;
Geographic scope;
Definitions used;
Comparison period;
Source organization;
Calculation method.

We seek to avoid comparing numbers that are not directly comparable.

Health, Science and Technical Claims

Health, scientific, and technical claims may require specialized sources.

Where appropriate, we may consult:

Peer-reviewed research;
Government health agencies;
Universities;
Scientific institutions;
Recognized professional organizations;
Qualified experts.

We will distinguish between established scientific evidence, emerging research, expert opinion, and unsupported claims.

AI-Generated and Digitally Manipulated Content

Artificial intelligence and digital editing can create realistic but false photographs, videos, audio, and text.

Nokor Post News may investigate suspected AI-generated or manipulated material using available technical and editorial methods.

However, the absence of obvious signs of manipulation does not necessarily prove that material is authentic.

Where authenticity cannot be established with reasonable confidence, we may identify the material as unverified.

Corrections

We recognize that fact-checkers and journalists can make mistakes.

If credible evidence demonstrates that a published fact-check contains a significant error, Nokor Post News may:

Correct the relevant information;
Update the conclusion;
Add a correction notice;
Explain the nature of the correction;
Update the article date where appropriate;
Notify readers through appropriate channels when necessary.

Corrections should be made openly rather than silently when the error materially affects the meaning of the published content.

An open corrections process is a recognized component of responsible fact-checking practice.

Correction Requests

Readers, individuals, organizations, and institutions may request a review of a fact-check.

A correction request should provide:

Article title;
Article URL;
Specific statement being challenged;
Explanation of the alleged error;
Supporting evidence;
Relevant documents or links where available;
Contact information for follow-up.

A disagreement with our conclusion does not necessarily mean that an article contains an error.

We evaluate correction requests based on evidence rather than pressure or popularity.

Updating Fact-Checks

New evidence may become available after publication.

When new credible evidence materially changes our understanding of a claim, we may update the fact-check.

Where the update changes the original conclusion, we seek to explain the change clearly rather than simply replacing the previous conclusion without explanation.

Transparency of Sources

Whenever reasonably possible, fact-check articles should provide enough information about significant sources and evidence for readers to independently evaluate the conclusion.

Where online sources are available, we may provide links to those sources.

Exceptions may apply when revealing a source could:

Endanger a person;
Expose a confidential source;
Violate privacy;
Create a security risk;
Interfere with legitimate legal or journalistic activity.

The goal is to provide maximum transparency without compromising legitimate protections.

Conflicts of Interest

Fact-checking should be independent of personal, political, commercial, or other interests that could improperly influence the conclusion.

Relevant conflicts should be disclosed when they could reasonably affect the reader’s assessment of the fact-check.

Commercial relationships should not determine the factual conclusion.

No Guaranteed Outcome

Nokor Post News does not guarantee that a submitted claim will be fact-checked.

Claims may be declined because:

They cannot reasonably be verified;
They are primarily matters of opinion;
They lack sufficient evidence;
They are outside our editorial priorities;
The claim is not sufficiently significant;
The information is already adequately established;
Fact-checking would not provide meaningful public value.

Reader Participation

Readers are encouraged to submit potentially misleading or inaccurate claims for review.

When submitting a claim, please provide:

The original statement;
Source URL or screenshot;
Date of publication;
Explanation of why you believe it may be inaccurate;
Supporting evidence, if available.

Readers should understand that submission does not guarantee publication or fact-checking.

Editorial Independence

Fact-checking decisions should be based on evidence and public interest.

Nokor Post News will not intentionally alter a factual conclusion simply because a person, organization, advertiser, political actor, public figure, or other interested party disagrees with it.

At the same time, credible new evidence should always be considered.

Our Standard

Our central question is:

What does the available evidence actually show?

We seek to follow the evidence rather than begin with a predetermined conclusion.

Our fact-checking process is intended to help readers distinguish between:

Fact and allegation.
Evidence and assertion.
Authentic content and manipulated content.
Verified information and uncertainty.
News and opinion.

Contact the Fact-Checking Team

If you believe a Nokor Post News article or fact-check contains a significant factual error, please contact us.

Nokor Post News

Website: https://nokorpostnews.com/

Email: [INSERT OFFICIAL FACT-CHECKING / EDITORIAL EMAIL]

Telephone: [INSERT OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBER]

Address: [INSERT OFFICE / BUSINESS ADDRESS]

When contacting us, please provide the article URL and supporting evidence whenever possible.

Our Commitment

Nokor Post News is committed to continuous improvement in verification, transparency, accuracy, and accountability.

We understand that fact-checking is not simply about labeling information as true or false. It is a process of carefully examining evidence, understanding context, identifying uncertainty, and explaining our findings honestly to readers.

Nokor Post News

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