Betting fever sweeps Abuja

• Youths sink into debts, frustration, depression
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
Harsh   economic conditions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have pushed many youths into sports betting and online gambling, leaving several trapped in debts, addiction and frustration.
In major districts in Abuja, betting shops now compete with supermarkets and pharmacies for visibility as thousands troop out daily in search of quick money.
Investigations by Daily Sun revealed that many young people now gamble with salaries, school fees and business capital, while others borrow money even after suffering repeated losses. For many residents, betting has become more than entertainment. ...