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"I refused to disclose the source because protecting sources is one of the cardinal principles of journalism."

— Jaafar Jaafar

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"Nigeria's democratic institutions have expanded, but the outcomes remain poor."

"Nobody can compel me to reveal the identity of my source."

"As long as I am alive and I have the videos, I promise that I will publish them."

"I cannot betray the trust of my readers."

"Even if the governor would give me his seat to become governor and ask me not to publish them to betray my readers' trust, I will not do that."

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