Plans for old age...

*Copied from an OAU forum*

Nature is not kind to men *who* did not *cater* for their *old* ages when they were *young* .

 *Build* your own *house* where you will *live* in your *old* *age* . 

 *BUILD* BUSINESSES THAT WILL *FEED* YOU IN *YOUR* *OLD* *AGE* . 

 *Create* *conveniences* that will *engage* you in your *old* *age* .

 *Build* *friendship* and *goodwill* that will *serve* you in your *old* *age* . 

 *Right* *now* , *start* to be *relevant* in your *Church* or *your own* *place of worship* and *community* so you could be *reckoned* with in your old age.

* *Old* age could be very *lonely* and *agonising* for *men* who did not *plan* for it.

* *May* you not *become* a *liability* on your *children* in your *old* *age* .

* *May* your *children* not *wish* you an *early* *death* when they *can't* *manage* you again in your *old* *age* .

AN *OLD* *AGE* WITHOUT *PENNY* IN YOUR *POCKET* IS A SLOW, *AGONIZING* *DEATH* *SENTENCE* !

Be *warned* now...!

There are *three* categories of *people* you cannot do *without* as we are *growing* *older* , your *family* , *people* in your place of *worship* and your *childhood* *friends* , who include your *Old* *School* *mates* .

 *Friends* , *take* it or leave it, at *60* and *above* , *loneliness* kills because the  *children* you are *working* *hard* for now will *go* their *ways* to *raise* their *own* immediate *families* and *pursue* their own *destinies* , *just* as *we* did *now* . At that time it's *these* *people* in these *3* - *categories* that *take* away *loneliness* and *keep* your *company* .

Pls, out of your *busy* *schedule* , *set* time out to *say* *HI* ! to your *real* - *old* - *age* - *cure* - *against* - *loneliness* . In the 3- *categories* , the only *one* that *knows* you *better* and can *relate* with you *down* to *heart* are your *childhood* *friends* . 

So *why* are you *feeling* too *big* or *inferior* to come *along* ? It's not *possible* we'll all be at the *same* *level* . *Some* will be *very* *rich* , *moderate* and some *poor* - that is the *beauty* and *misery* of life. *Some* will be so *educated* , while *some* will *still* be *Secondary* *school* *certificate* *holders* .

 *If* you are *up* , *bring* others that are *willing* *up* , and *if* you are *down* , never *bring* those that are *up* *down* with your *mouth* or *attitude* .

 At close to *50* years and *above* , you have *10* to *15* years of *active* *working* life. 

 *Stop* saying *I* *am* this, I *am* *that* . *Flow* into other *people's* *lives* and *let* then *flow* into *yours* .

 *Respect* *friendship* and *value* *relationship* . 

 Let us *pass* this to  all *friends* on our *contacts* , *Rich* or *Poor* . 

 *You* *can't* *exhibit* *pride* . *Live* *simple* .

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keep your leg strong during your old age....

*-KEEP YOUR LEGS STRONG-DURING YOUR OLD AGE*

 *When we are old, our feet must always remain strong.*

*When a man ages, he should not be afraid of his hair turning white (or) his skin sagging (or) wrinkles*

*Among the signs of longevity, as summarized by the US magazine "Prevention", *strong leg muscles are listed on the top of the list.*

When you do not move your legs for two weeks  your leg strength will decrease by 10 years*

 *A study from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that both old and young, during two weeks of inactivity, leg muscle strength got weakened by a third, which is equivalent to 20-30 years of ageing.*

  *As your leg muscles weaken, it will take a long time to recover, even if you do rehabilitation exercises later.*

  *Therefore, regular exercise like walking, is very important.*

*The whole body pressure is on your legs.*

  *1.The foot is the pillar bearing the burden of the human body.  50% of a person's bones and 50% of the muscles, are in the two legs.*

*The largest and strongest joints and bones of the human body are also in the legs*.

 *"Strong bones, strong muscles, and flexible joints form the "Iron Triangle" that carries the most important load on the human body."*

 *70% of human activity and burning of energy in one's life, is done by the two feet.*

*Did you know this ??*

 *When a person is young, his thighs have enough strength to lift a small car !!*

 *2. The foot is the center of body locomotion.*

 

*Both the legs together have 50% of the nerves of the human body, 50% of the blood vessels and 50% of the blood flowing through them.  It is the large circulatory network that connects the body.*

*Only when the feet are healthy then the convention current of blood runs smoothly, so people who have strong leg muscles will definitely have a strong heart.*

 *3. Aging starts from the feet upwards.*

*As a person gets older, the accuracy and speed of  transmission of instructions between the  the brain and the legs decreases, unlike when a person is young.*

*In addition, the so-called *Bone-fertilizer Calcium*will sooner or later be lost with the passage of time, making the elderly more prone to Bone fractures*

  *Fractures in the elderly easily trigger a series of diseases, especially fatal diseases such as brain thrombosis.*

 *Do you know that 15% of elderly patients will die within a year of a thigh-bone fracture* !!

  *Exercising the legs, is never too late, even after the age of 60 years*

 *Although our feet will gradually age with time, exercising our feet is a life-long task.  Only by strengthening the legs, can one prevent further aging*

*Please walk for at least 30-40 minutes a day, to ensure that your legs receive sufficient exercise and to ensure that your leg muscles remain Healthy*

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empire of wilderness and terror...

*Empire Of Wilderness And Terror: Inside Rugu Forest Where Hundreds Of Schoolboys Are Being Held*

 *By Habibu Umar Aminu* 

 *December 15, 2020* 

 _Following the abductions of hundreds of Katsina schoolboys on Friday by bandits in Kankara Local Government, attention has turned to Rugu Forest, an expanse of woods, hills and caves where bandits terrorising the northwest have found a safe haven. Our sources tell us the nature of the forest and reveal, for the first time, the name of one of the bandit kings who have carved an empire in the wilderness of Katsina._ 

The dreaded Rugu Forest that serves as hideout for bandits terrorising, Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna states is estimated to span over 220km, stretching from the Niger Republic and spreading into a substantial part of Katsina State of Nigeria.

In Katsina, the forest cuts across the seven local governments of Jibia, Safana, Batsari, Danmusa, Sabuwa, Dandume, Faskari. In each of the place it passes, it is called by a different name but generally, it is called Rugu, after a community in Safana LGA.

An elderly man who knows the terrain very well told our reporter that the forest has been partitioned by bandits who control different segments.

“The forest has six ranges, four of which are in our domain. The forest boasts of several water outlets and streams. There are 18 dams that were established since the late Sardauna’s time,” he said.

“Our side of the forest is controlled by one Ado Sarki. He rules like a ‘god’ and just recently married a 14th wife,” he said.

The said Sarki lives on a hill from where he governs his empire of wilderness and directs his boys as he pleases. Recently, he released some abducted persons who had stayed with him for two months.

“The Dutsen Rugu is a rocky hill that when you climb it, you can spot its peer, Dutsen Kwatarkwashi, in far away Gusau, Zamfara State. That is where he camped kidnapped persons,” the source said.

One abductee, Alhaji Abu Jakarare, who recently regained freedom after ransom was paid, said he left behind up to 100 people in different holding areas on the hill.

“They have guns, different types. Every day, they slaughter about seven cows for their upkeep, he told us. They have disturbed us for long. From here to Zamfara, we are all victims of his activities,” he said.

“There are different camps, with different leaderships each controlling areas of jurisdiction that they shared among themselves. They sometimes fight among themselves as well,” he added

On the possibility of such significant numbers of people being abducted and kept therein, the source said, “The forest has several hills and caves and several water outlets and they farm and do everything like normal human beings.”

“The thing is that they share kidnapped people among themselves, they don’t keep them in one place. Many hideouts, places along water routes, they have settlements all there,” he said.

“The time they took 20 of our people, they kept them there for over 80 days. They told us they lived along River Zobe water outlets, Zurmi water also. These are places they stay along streams in the forest and the hills. I assure you, even if you strike at this Rugu Hill, there are people there waiting to be released being kept there,” he said.

“But we cannot categorically say if the children have been taken there now or not but if you check, definitely others will be there. The authorities should use technology and everything on the ground to visit such places and return our people,” he said.

Another hunter said in the past six years that he had frequented the forest around Kankara LGA, he had found it to be a deep, dry forest with rocky hills and caves that serve as hideouts.

Another source from Dinya village in Danmusa LGA, which borders the forest, said it is not such a thick forest like those in the eastern part of the country.

“There are many shrubs and thorns alongside some tall trees that they usually dig underneath them to create rooms that they stick people in,” he said. ‎

With reports that hundreds of students from GSSS Kankara have been taken into the forest by bandits, it is not clear what strategy the government will use to get them back.

But unlike the Chibok abductions by Boko Haram, the bandits in Rugu Forest are motivated by their need for ransom money. They have made demands already. The ball is now firmly in the government’s court.

A war of words

*A war ⚔ of words ��*

From early this year, the world has witnessed President Trump and Kim Jong Un taking a jab at each other, calling each other names and openly suggesting war. Here's a walk down memory lane, with excerpts from statements made by both presidents.

*Armada*

As tensions rose over North Korea's ongoing missile testing earlier this year, the president threatened that an armada would be sent to handle the situation. "We are sending an armada, very powerful," he said in an interview. But that turned out to be an empty threat. The following week, it was revealed that the strike carrier group Trump had referenced was actually 3,000 miles away from the Korean peninsula!

*Major Conflict*

On April 28, Trump suggested that a "major, major conflict" between the two countries was possible, because of North Korea's nuclear missile program. While Trump then said he would be willing to meet with Kim under the "right circumstances" and called the leader a "smart cookie," North Korea didn't mince words.

“Now that the U.S. is kicking up the overall racket for sanctions and pressure against the DPRK … the DPRK will speed up at the maximum pace the measure for bolstering its nuclear deterrence,” the country said on April 30.

*A jab here, a jab there*

After North Korea said it had launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile in early July, Trump bombarded twitter with some important questions. "North Korea has just launched another missile. Does this guy have anything better to do with his life? Hard to believe that South Korea.....and Japan will put up with this much longer. Perhaps China will put a heavy move on North Korea and end this nonsense once and for all!"

After the sanctions against North Korea were in place, the rhetoric heated up.

"The U.S.' villainous illegal actions against our country and people will be reciprocated by thousands-fold," the country said in a statement on August 7. "If it thinks that it will be safe because it is across an ocean, there is no bigger misunderstanding than that."

*Fire and fury*

The country then threatened the U.S. territory of Guam, which, of course, made Trump retort. "North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States." Kim "has been very threatening beyond a normal state, and as I said they will be met with fire and fury and frankly power, the likes of which this world has never seen before."

North Korea's army replied, again being rather 'on-the-face' about it. "Sound dialogue is not possible with such a guy bereft of reason and only absolute force can work on him," a statement from North Korean Gen. Kim Rak Gyom said on August 9.

Trump vowed in an August 11 tweet that the U.S. military was ready. "Military solutions are now fully in place,locked and loaded, should North Korea act unwisely. Hopefully Kim Jong Un will find another path!"

Throughout the following month, North Korea launched a missile over Japan and claimed they had tested a miniaturized hydrogen bomb.

*Rocket man*

Trump then coined a name for Kim Jong - Rocket man. First put out in a tweet this week, the president then used it in his speech on Tuesday before the United Nations General Assembly. He also threatened to wipe out the country.

"The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea," Trump said. "Rocket man is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime."

Kim replied to the president's threats, calling Trump a "frightened dog. I will surely and definitely tame the mentally deranged U.S. dotard with fire," Kim said in an official statement on Thursday. (Dotard, according to Merriam-Webster, means a person who is in a "state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness.")

"Kim Jong Un of North Korea, who is obviously a madman who doesn't mind starving or killing his people, will be tested like never before!" Trump responded on Friday morning.

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Jail Break Yourself

The Limitation of Sin
 

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14, NIV^“
 

The Bible encourages us to embrace holiness without which no man can see the Lord. It’s not only seeing the Lord when He returns in His second coming. An important reason why we should not sin here on earth is not because we want to go to heaven, but because sin blurs spiritual vision.

Every man is a product of his vision. The extent of your vision is the extent of your manifestation. It’s safe to say that a man’s progress is limited by what his vision of himself is. Since spiritual vision becomes blurry when you sin, then, sin puts a limit to a man’s progress in life.
Refuse to be limited by sin. Do away with whatever sin that easily besets you today. Get help if you’re having a struggling letting it go. Don’t waste away in silence. Your case is not out of the ordinary. The bible affirms that there is nothing new under the sun. And more importantly, that there is no sin that is beyond the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Accept His yoke-destroying work today.
TAKE ACTION
Get help in dealing with habitual sins.
Confession: Since Christ has redeemed me; I am free from sin.
Further Reading: Zechariah 3:1-7