LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate the Daily Post Nigeria as Least Biased based on balanced political reporting. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to the absence of source citations.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Nigeria
MBFC’s Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Daily Post Nigeria is a newspaper based in Lagos State, Nigeria. Launched on July 1, 2011, it is published by Daily Post Media Ltd. The platform covers various topics, including local and national news, politics, business, entertainment, and sports. The website aims to provide timely and unique content, serving as a platform “to check societal oppression, injustice, and other ills.”
Read our profile on Nigerian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Daily Post Media Ltd publishes the website. The owner is James Bamisaye, as mentioned in an article celebrating the website’s 10th anniversary. The website generates revenue through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The first article reviewed, “Gunmen abduct two in Jalingo,” discusses the abduction of two individuals in Jalingo, Taraba State, by an unknown gunman. The article is factual and straightforward, quoting the spokesperson of the Taraba State Police Command for confirmation. It also includes anonymous residents’ opinions urging the governor to address the recurring attacks.
The second article, “100 days in office: Security experts pass verdict on Tinubu govt,” discusses President Bola Tinubu’s first 100 days in office and Nigeria’s security situation. The article presents divergent views from security experts on whether the security situation has improved under President Tinubu. It quotes both sides, maintaining a balanced perspective.
Lastly, “President election court: Atiku, Obi fight on as Tinubu, Buhari, Ganduje hail judgment” discusses the reactions of various political parties and figures to a court judgment on the presidential election. The article includes quotes from both sides, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Labour Party (LP), presenting a balanced view. While the article strives for balance by including quotes from both sides, the absence of external verification for these quotes raises questions about their credibility.
Based on the articles reviewed, Daily Post Nigeria maintains a neutral tone in its reporting. However, the lack of external hyperlinks for verification affects its factual reporting rating.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the last 5 years.
Overall, we rate the Daily Post Nigeria as Least Biased based on balanced political reporting. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to the absence of source citations. (M. Huitsing 09/11/2023)
Source: https://dailypost.ng/
Last Updated on September 11, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
Do you appreciate our work? Please consider one of the following ways to sustain us.
or
Left vs. Right Bias: How we rate the bias of media sources