Gambling and the false promise of instant riches among young people, by Martha Gwary As betting shops and online platforms spread across Nigeria, thousands of young people are being lured by false promises of quick wealth. Behind the bright adverts and jackpot claims lie stories of addiction, debt, broken dreams and, in some cases, death. Gambling: A Silent Terror Gambling has quietly become one of the most destructive habits among Nigeria’s youth, thriving on economic hardship, mass unemployment and desperation. From street-corner betting shops to mobile phone apps, gambling is now available 24...