One of the most commonly used words in Nigeria these days and amongst Nigerians around the world is what you call "Japa".
Japa is slang derived from the Yoruba language, and it simply means to run swiftly', terminate, or retreat from a dangerous situation. Nigeria in recent months has witnessed a
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