Community Guidelines
Last Updated: May 22, 2026
At Statepost, we encourage healthy, respectful, and constructive conversations in our comment sections. These guidelines help maintain a safe and productive environment for all readers.
Our Expectations
We welcome comments that:
- Are respectful and civil
- Add value to the discussion
- Are based on facts or reasonable opinions
- Focus on issues rather than attacking individuals
Prohibited Behaviors
The following will not be tolerated and may result in comment deletion, blocking, or banning:
- Hate Speech & Discrimination: Comments attacking people based on ethnicity, religion, gender, tribe, or nationality
- Insults & Personal Attacks: Abusive language, name-calling, or harassment
- Tribalism & Religious Incitement: Content designed to promote division or violence
- Defamation & False Accusations: Spreading unverified claims that damage reputations
- Spam & Promotion: Advertising, links to external sites for promotion, or repetitive content
- Off-Topic Comments: Irrelevant or deliberately disruptive posts
- Vulgar or Obscene Language: Profanity, threats, or sexually explicit content
Moderation Policy
- All comments are subject to review and moderation.
- We reserve the right to delete, edit, or hide any comment that violates these guidelines.
- Repeated offenders may have their commenting privileges suspended or permanently revoked.
- Decisions made by our moderation team are final.
Reporting Violations
If you see any comment that violates our guidelines, please report it using the “Report” button or send us an email at editor@statepostng.com
Important Notice
- Commenting is a privilege, not a right.
- Statepost is not responsible for the opinions expressed by readers in the comment section.
- Comments do not necessarily reflect the views of Statepost or its editorial team.
By commenting on Statepost, you agree to abide by these Community Guidelines.
