Media Outlet The Cable Date of first publication 05/12/2024 Date of Latest Change 26/11/2024

2. Editorial Mission

2.1. Editorial Mission Statement

The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.

Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

Independence: We are free of partisan and sectional interests

Impartiality: We shall always be fair-minded and even-handed to all sides

Integrity: We shall always be upright in our practice of journalism

Defence of the Public Interest: We believe nobody is bigger than Nigeria

Respect for Diversity: We shall always respect ethnic, religious and political diversity

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

https://www.thecable.ng/about-us/