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Food for Living: Attract What You Desire
By Henry Ukazu
Dear Destiny Friends,
“What you focus on expands, and when you focus on the goodness in your life, you create more of it.” — Oprah Winfrey
As human beings, it is hard to stay focused when life hits you hard. Imagine having bills to pay, and there is no job. Imagine being faced with a major challenge and you can’t help yourself. As humans, we all desire to have money; we desire to have love; we desire to succeed in life; we all desire to have the good things of life, but the reality of life is sometimes if not most times we don’t get what we desire. There are many ways to attract what you desire, but the most secure way of attracting what you want is by giving it out.
The law of attraction teaches us if you want love, give out love, if you want money, be generous, if you want happiness give out happiness, somehow these acts have a way of coming to you. According to Charlie Munger “To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want. The world is not yet crazy enough place to reward a whole bunch of undeserving people”
As human beings, so many factors affect how our life is shaped; our parental upbringing, environment, level of education, exposure, friends, associations. All these factors play a role because sometimes, we have an entitlement mentality thinking the world owes us some favours or opportunity, which in reality, it’s not the case, you get what you deserve depending on far you are willing to put in the work.
According to Jim Rohm, “Success is something you attract by the person you become.” Do you know there’s a huge difference between attracting success and chasing success? When you’re focused on attracting to success, you basically say to yourself “If I work on myself and take the right steps, good things will happen.” You’re not desperate or overly needy for a certain result to happen at a certain time. When you chase success, you focus way too much on the results, on what you want, without doing the work it takes to be deserving of success and attract it.
People who chase success are the types to get into get rich quick schemes, cut corners, and dive into projects that they end up quitting shortly after. Since they don’t have intrinsic motivation, they lost momentum as soon as things get hard. Don’t try to make money from your business, focus on creating a great product that solves a problem. Don’t try to build an audience, focus on creating the best content possible. Instead of trying to get people to like you, focus on cultivating a positive and cheerful vibe for the sake of it.
Life can be challenging, you may do all you need to do, but don’t get the desired result you need. Such is life, all you need is to trust the process. Life is such an unpredictable place to be, nothing is guaranteed. You have to live each day to the best of your ability and hope the universe will align with you.
To attract what you desire, you must have the amount of belief tied around your waist and chest. Believe in yourself if nobody believes in you. Life may not be going well for you, that’s normal because nobody has it perfect, we all have secret frustrations, the only difference is that some people don’t allow the vicissitudes of life to weigh them down by not wearing it on their face.
To attract what you desire. You must practice the act of gratitude. You can’t like prosperity and hate those who are genuinely rich. How can you attract what you hate? It’s quite unfortunate to see poor people who see the genuine rich people as the cause of their problem. When you celebrate the good things of people, it has a way of rubbing off on you. Isn’t it true that you can’t spray perfume on others without leaving some trace of fragrance on your hand? Moral: When you practice gratitude, you have a way of attracting more favors into your life.
If you desire any good thing, you must work towards it. If you have the desire of writing a book, get to work by putting your thoughts down, if you have the desire of getting good grades in school, take time to study, if you want to be a happy marriage, play your role, if you desire promotion at work, do your work very well. The universe has a way of meeting people halfway when you do what you are supposed to do. This is because working towards your goals increases your chances of receiving what you desire.
To attract opportunities in your life, you must eliminate doubts, fears, anxiety, resentments, and worry. The universe does not respond to hatred, sorry, procrastination, frustrations, and all forms of resistance. Do you know that whenever you speak the ground stamps it, the walls hear and the air carries it out? That’s why we are encouraged to speak positive affirmations into our life. Therefore, don’t get stuck on the small things. Focus on what’s important and how you can get what you want out of life.
Manifesting Your Affirmations
Don’t be afraid to say the things you want to achieve. Instead, use these positive affirmations as your motivation. For instance, your affirmation is about health, you don’t have to say, I will be healthy; instead, you can say, I am healthy. This way, you are already affirming that you are healthy.
To do this, when you wake up every morning, go in front of your mirror and say, I am beautiful, I can forgive and ignore, I can change for the better, I am one with God, I am loved, I am recognized, I am happy, I am a good father, I am a good mother, I am a good son/daughter, I love my family, I am wealthy. As you do this, try to remember that you also must implement your positive affirmations. Meaning, don’t just say these affirmations in your mind but you also must take necessary actions and make a move to get what you desire.
Another great of achieving what you want is to follow your heart. Your heart can never deceive you. Your heart is like your conscience. It speaks to you at different times of the day and only you can understand and interprets the lessons, information, and lessons it gives you if you truly know yourself. To do this, you must follow your intuition. The more you use your intuition, the more you build trust in your intuitive insight. Successful people make quick decisions by following their intuition.
In conclusion, you can attract what you want in life with powerful imaginations and putting in the work and practicing the principles above.
Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He’s a mindset coach and public speaker. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator. He’s the author of the acclaimed book Design Your Destiny – Actualizing Your Birthright To Success and President of gloemi.com. He can be reached via info@gloemi.com
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‘He Died a Natural Death’ – Katsina Govt Announces Death of Gen Rabe Abubakar in Kidnappers’ Captivity
A Retired Major-General and former Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar, is dead.
According to the Katsina state government, Abubakar died in bandits’ captivity.
The retired major-general and his wife were abducted in May while travelling through Katsina.
On June 6, a video showing Abubakar and his wife appealing to the Katsina government for the release of detained bandits and livestock surfaced online.
A statement on Saturday by Nasiru Mu’azu, commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said Abubakar died from complications of diabetes and hypertension.
“It is with profound sadness that we confirm the General’s death while in bandits’ captivity,” the statement reads.
“Despite the relentless and concerted efforts of the State Government and various Security Agencies to secure his safe release, the situation ended in this tragedy.
“The deceased Retired General died a natural death from complications of diabetes and hypertension.
“His abduction and subsequent death are not only a loss to his family and Katsina State but a monumental loss to the entire country.
“His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Katsina State Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, extends his deepest condolences to the family of the late General and the country at-large.
“The Governor has described this incident as a “dark moment” and a reminder of the urgent need for a collective and intensified front against the criminal elements threatening the peace of our communities.”
The Katsina government added that it remains committed to working with the federal government and security forces to ensure that those responsible for the heinous act are brought to justice.
“We assure the citizens of Katsina State that our resolve to eliminate banditry and ensure the safety of all residents remains unshaken,” the statement added.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this difficult time. May the soul of the departed Retired Major General Rabe Abdulakdir rest in eternal peace.”
By Henry Ukazu
Dear Destiny Friends,
The power in a name, or inspiration and influence they come with, when properly triggered and applied, cannot be overestimated. Influence and name are powerful, and run pari passu. This is because in the journey of life, there are certain heights one can’t attain even with their resources. And that’s where ‘names’ and influence come in.
One might have all the grades, skills, and knowledge, but getting an opportunity might be difficult. Imagine having a good grade in school, but can’t find a commensurate job. As a matter of fact, someone with less qualification and experience might get the job simply because a man of influence endorsed their candidacy. That’s why the saying; ‘a good name is better than riches’ is tantamount to a man with access to power is more influential than a man with knowledge but no access.
For one to succeed in our contemporary society, they need a helper who could either be a mentor, benefactor, an inspiration, or someone with influence, or all in one. All these refer to one thing – name. Names are powerful and open doors. A name can serve as an inspiration which can open doors of opportunity for anyone. I remember the day one of my mentors said to me that for his name to be on my resumè, I must earn it. That’s how powerful names can be.
To further buttress how powerful a name can be, let’s consider the following – In 2018, as a budding author, I reached out to one of my mentors, Chief Dele Momodu to give me a column to write in his online newspaper which is considered one of the biggest, if not the biggest online newspaper in Nigeria. He graciously agreed, advising me to be consistent.
Guess what, since that date, I haven’t missed a week. One may be wondering how I have been consistent,; well the answer is not far fetched, I couldn’t imagine failing Chief Dele Momodu. I couldn’t imagine producing articles that are below standard. In all sincerity, assuming someone else without a big name gave me the opportunity, maybe, I wouldn’t have taken it very seriously like I did for Chief Dele Momodu. This goes to tell you names are powerful.
Can you imagine working for the President of the United States of America or Elon Musk? One will almost be perfect. The same energy and detailed attention one pays to President Trump or Elon Musk will be different if given an opportunity to work for an elected council man or a businessman. This is because one would not like to risk a lifetime opportunity to serve with a man of influence.
The importance of inspiration in the life of a progressive man cannot be overemphasized. Everyone needs inspiration. Inspiration can come from various angles. It can be from a benefactor, mentor, teacher, parent, friend, a Minister of the gospel, or even one’s child.
Let me share a personal experience I had with another of my mentors – Dr. Joe Abah. In 2025, he organized #fitseptember physical exercise where he advised his followers to do a 30 push for the month of September. Again, in January, he organized #fitjanuary and I actively participated in it, and since then I haven’t missed one single day without exercising for at least ten minutes. Why is this analysis important? The name Dr. Joe Abah is a household name in Nigeria social-political space. Assuming it was a regular person who made the announcement on X, the comment wouldn’t have attracted the kind of attention that made it go viral.
Furthermore, it is worthy of note that there are five kinds of authority when it comes to principle of power in a name. They are; Revealed knowledge, empirical knowledge, rational knowledge, intuitive knowledge and authoritative knowledge. The focus here is on authoritative knowledge.
One may be wondering what authoritative knowledge is. This is a kind of knowledge reserved for those who have expertise on a particular issue or subject matter expert. When such a person speaks, their words are like law.
Let’s talk about men of influence. Men of influence are priceless. According to Apostle Joshua Selman, there are four kinds of destiny helpers: Divine Connectors, Men of Influence, Gifted People, and Burden Bearers. For the sake of this article, I will focus on men of influence. These are gatekeepers, mentors, or established experts with high credibility. Their endorsement or advocacy can override limitations, grant you access to closed doors, and elevate your trajectory.
In summary, honor men, but fear God because men are vessels God uses to bless people and humanity.
Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator. He’s the founder of Gloemi. He’s a Transformative Human Capacity and Mindset coach. He is also a public speaker, youth advocate, creative writer and author of Design Your Destiny Design and Unleash Your Destiny . He can be reached via info@gloemi.com
The Senate, on Thursday, directed the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to intensify efforts to track, identify and arrest bandits and terrorists, who openly flaunt their activities and wealth on social media platforms.
The upper chamber said the growing trend of criminal groups operating openly online and displaying proceeds of crime without fear of arrest poses a serious threat to national security and undermines public confidence in the authority of the State.
The resolution followed a debate on a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West) on the worsening security situation in Kogi West Senatorial District and other parts of the country.
Contributing to the debate, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) expressed concern over what she described as the increasing boldness of bandits and terrorists, alleging that some criminal groups now use social media platforms to showcase their operations and distribute large sums of money.
According to her, suspected bandits recently conducted a giveaway on TikTok, allegedly distributing more than N100 million within 30 minutes through their social media accounts.
She argued that such activities provide security agencies with sufficient digital footprints and intelligence leads to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
“Bandits and terrorists who carry out these activities live on their social media handles,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said.
“Two days ago on TikTok, bandits conducted a giveaway, distributing over N100 million within the space of 30 minutes through their social media handles.
“I wonder why the Cybercrime Unit and the Police Force generally cannot track these activities and apprehend them since they are on social media.”
Her proposal that the Nigerian Police Force National Cybercrime Centre and other relevant agencies should intensify surveillance of social media platforms and prosecute criminals who openly advertise their activities online received overwhelming support from lawmakers and was seconded by Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West).
Responding, Senate President Godswill Akpabio condemned the public display of criminal exploits and huge sums of money on social media, describing it as a direct challenge to the authority of government and security institutions.
“The DSS should be able to track their movements and arrest them because this is a show of impunity, as if there is no law at all,” Akpabio said.
He noted that the online display of cash and criminal activities was designed to ridicule government efforts and create the impression that security agencies were powerless.
“I do not see why we should not have control over the social media space. That idea of showing themselves, showing the cash collected and displaying it is a way of challenging government,” he added.
Akpabio urged heads of security agencies to treat the issue as a major national security concern and take immediate action against those involved.
He further warned that the Senate would demand explanations from relevant authorities whenever individuals who openly reveal their identities and activities online are not apprehended.
The debate arose from Senator Karimi’s motion drawing attention to the escalating wave of terrorist attacks, kidnappings and killings across communities in Kogi West Senatorial District.
Karimi lamented that armed groups had turned several communities into theatres of violence, forcing residents to flee their homes while disrupting economic, social and educational activities.
He cited the recent attack on Iluke-Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, where gunmen reportedly invaded a secondary school and attempted to abduct students writing the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination.
According to him, the attack claimed the lives of the school’s vice principal, a teacher and another resident.
The senator also recounted a series of kidnappings and killings across Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, Yagba West, Lokoja and Kogi local government areas, warning that insecurity in the district was worsening and required urgent intervention.
Following deliberations, the Senate adopted a series of resolutions aimed at tackling the deteriorating security situation across the country.
The lawmakers called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police and the National Assembly to urgently work towards establishing an appropriate legal framework for the creation of state police.
The Senate also urged the Federal government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to strengthen the implementation of cashless transaction policies as part of efforts to curb ransom payments and other criminal financial activities.
It further called on the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigerian Immigration Service to tighten border security and surveillance to stem the influx of arms and the movement of terrorists and other criminal elements into the country.
The upper chamber equally advised State governments against negotiating or entering peace agreements with terrorists and armed bandits, maintaining that such arrangements have often failed to produce lasting solutions and, in some cases, emboldened criminal groups.
