Editorial policy
Who writes for us, how we check facts and how we keep opinion, prediction and sponsorship apart.
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Real bylines
Every name, biography and credential on Naija Playbook must be genuine. Where a desk byline is used, a named editor is still accountable for the piece.
Verification
We check names, dates, scores, quotes and injury status against primary sources: competitions, clubs, federations and direct interviews. We never invent quotes, statistics, results or fan reactions.
Sources
We link official sources first and credit images, data, interviews and social posts. Each article lists its sources at the end.
Opinion, analysis and prediction
We label what kind of piece you're reading. Reporting tells you what happened. Analysis explains why. Opinion argues a case. Predictions are always uncertain and never presented as guaranteed.
Use of AI tools
Writers may use AI tools to help with first drafts. A human writer and editor check every fact, judgement and line before publication and take responsibility for the published version.
Dates
We show a published date on every story and an updated date only when the content has materially changed.