Yes, I am familiar with food chemistry! 🍽 Chemistry is often associated with harmful pesticides, but in reality, we consume various chemicals every day through food. These substances can be essential and beneficial to our health, neutral, or potentially harmful. To manage this, a classification system for food additives was developed in the early 1960s to provide clarity on which additives are safe to use, their assigned numbers, and their acceptable daily intake limits. This classification helps ensure that the chemicals in our food are regulated for safety and health purposes.

Yes, I am familiar with food chemistry! 🍽 Chemistry is often associated with harmful pesticides, but in reality, we consume various chemicals every day through food. These substances can be essential and beneficial to our health, neutral, or potentially harmful. To manage this, a classification system for food additives was developed in the early 1960s to provide clarity on which additives are safe to use, their assigned numbers, and their acceptable daily intake limits. This classification helps ensure that the chemicals in our food are regulated for safety and health purposes.

LOVE AND BULLET PART 10 The revelation burned through Ava’s veins like acid. She stood in the dimly lit basement of Obinna’s mansion, Emeka’s words still ringing in her ears. Your NDLEA planned for you to die. The walls seemed to close in around her, the air thick with the scent of damp concrete and betrayal. Obinna’s hand was warm on her lower back, steadying her. “Breathe,” he murmured. But how could she? Every case she’d worked, every criminal she’d put away—had it all been a lie? Ava turned to Emeka, her voice deadly calm. “Names. I want names." The files spread across Obinna’s war room told a story more twisted than Ava could have imagined. Bank statements. Secret meetings. Coded messages. The NDLEA wasn’t just corrupt—it was controlled. “Commissioner Dike,” Ava whispered, staring at a photo of her former boss shaking hands with a known cartel leader. “He was the one who assigned me to this case.” Obinna’s fingers tightened around his whiskey glass. “He sent you to your death.” Ava’s nails dug into her palms. She had trusted them. Fought for them. Almost died for them. And they had thrown her away like garbage. Midnight found Ava and Obinna hunched over blueprints of NDLEA headquarters, their faces illuminated by the glow of a laptop. “We hit them where it hurts,” Ava said, tracing a route through the building’s security grid. “Their evidence room. All their dirty secrets are stored there.” Obinna studied her, his gaze intense. “You know this will make you an enemy of the state.” Ava didn’t blink. “I stopped being theirs the moment they betrayed me.” A slow, proud smile curved Obinna’s lips. “Then let’s burn it all down.” Before dawn, Ava stood on the mansion’s rooftop terrace, the first hints of sunlight painting the Lagos skyline in gold and pink. Obinna joined her, pressing a steaming cup of coffee into her hands. “Can’t sleep?” She shook her head, watching the city wake below them. “Just remembering who I used to be.” He turned her to face him, his thumb brushing her cheek. “You’re still you. Just stronger now. Wiser.” Ava leaned into his touch. “And if this goes wrong?” Obinna’s smile was all teeth. “Then we’ll take as many of them with us as we can.” Dressed in stolen NDLEA uniforms, they moved through headquarters like ghosts. Ava’s pulse pounded in her ears as she swiped her old keycard—still active, they hadn’t even deactivated it—and the evidence room door hissed open. What they found inside made her blood run cold. Row after row of seized drugs... except most weren’t seized at all. They were staged. NDLEA-branded packages ready to be planted on targets. “This is how they control the market,” Obinna realized. “They decide who rises and who falls.” Ava’s hands shook as she filmed everything with a hidden camera. **“Not anymore.” Then— The click of a safety being released. “Freeze! NDLEA!” Ava spun to see four armed agents blocking the exit, their guns trained on her chest. And leading them? Commissioner Dike himself. Dike’s smile was oily, triumphant. “Ava Carter. I knew you’d come crawling back eventually.” Ava didn’t flinch. “I’m not crawling. I’m here to end you.” Dike laughed. “With what? Your little camera? Do you really think anyone will believe a disgraced agent and a drug lord over the word of Nigeria’s top anti-narcotics official?” Obinna stepped forward, his voice a lethal purr. “They will when it’s broadcast on every news station in the country.” Dike’s smile faltered. Because behind him, on every computer screen in the room, the footage was already uploading. Live. TO BE CONTINUED...

*I shut my office door and wept. I couldn’t hold back the tears, especially after stepping into the female hostel, now overcrowded*. *Every single girl under our care this session is under 25 years old. Some are just 12. And here’s what breaks my heart even more-none of these girls were rescued from the streets*. *Every one of them was brought in by their own parents. While checking in bags at both the girls’ and boys’ hostels, we found paraphernalia - evidence of addiction, rebellion, deep-rooted pain…* *This is not just a problem. This is a pandemic*. *Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop covering our eyes*. *Things are NOT right with our Youths*. *Today, I read about a young man expelled from Babcock University - a teenager with a ₦100,000 ritual soap from a herbalist.* *He borrowed ₦500,000. He became a drug peddler.* *Not from a poor home. Not a street child. But a well-groomed boy from a comfortable background. Wetin him dey find? KILO NWA KIRI !!!* *What is going on with our YOUTHS? Why this desperation for quick wealth*? *What has happened to HARD WORK, INTEGRITY, and DIGNITY*? *Last week, we struggled to find a tiler for one of our projects. We had to bring in one from Togo. Why*? *Because our own YOUTH do not want to learn any skill*. *They don’t want SCHOOL.* * *They want “HOOKUP*” * *They want “YAHOO*.” * *They want to do nothing but SCROLL, LIE, PARTY and they want MONEY FAST*. *And let’s be real. You cannot do Yahoo or Hookup without drugs or Alcohol. They go hand in hand*. *My heart is heavy. Are we just going to fold our hands and watch this generation waste away*? *PARENTS! Wake up*! *Where are you*? *Why the silence*? *Why the complacency*? *Why are some of us condoning and funding this destructive lifestyle*? *Your child doesn’t need a new Phone - they need PURPOSE*. *They don’t need more Data - they need DISCIPLINE*. *They don’t need “FREEDOM” - they need BOUNDARIES*. *We cannot keep blaming SOCIETIES, FRIENDS, INFLUENCERS. It starts from the HOME*. *Please, let’s start talking again*. *Let’s check their bags*. *Let’s check their hearts*. *Let’s check ourselves*. *To every Parent reading this please be present*. *Your child doesn’t just need your MONEY; they need your TIME and VOICE*. *Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to dig deeper, even if it’s uncomfortable*. *Teach values. Wealth is GOOD, but WISDOM, CHARACTER, and CONTENTMENT are better*. *Be their safe space. If you don’t listen, the world will and it will feed them lies*. *Let’s rise up and fight for the souls of our children. We may not be able to save all, but we must not give up on the ones we can reach* *They are not just the future - they are our now*. _*Let’s not lose them...*_ *WHEN PARENTS FAIL – HOW LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS CREATING A GENERATION OF LOST SOULS* There was a time when parents raised warriors. Now, they raise weaklings. A time when children feared their fathers’ discipline. Now, children insult their fathers online. A time when a slap from your mother could reset your entire future. Now, mothers watch their children twerk for clout. The world changed — not because evil became more powerful, but because parents became weaker. Children no longer have boundaries. No fear. No respect. No discipline. And the result? A generation that mocks God, worships vanity, and embraces sin with pride. *BRUTAL THREAD:* 1. *CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCIPLINE BECOME ADULTS WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL* A child who never hears “NO” at home will hear “NO” from life when it’s too late. The boy who was never told to control his desires will become a man addicted to sex, gambling, and laziness. The girl who was never told to respect herself would become a woman who exposes her body for money and attention. The child who was never corrected for lying will become an adult who deceives, manipulates, and steals. If parents don’t discipline their children, the world will punish them later. 2. *THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF MORAL DECAY* What happened to parenting? Mothers used to teach daughters how to be women of dignity. Now, they encourage them to _“secure the bag”_ by any means. Fathers used to teach sons how to be responsible men. Now, they are absent — either too weak, too distracted, or too scared to lead. So children are now learning from TikTok instead of at home, and the internet is raising a generation with no fear of God and no sense of direction. 3. *PARENTS WHO SPOIL THEIR CHILDREN ARE DESTROYING THEM* Giving your child everything they want is the fastest way to ruin them. A child who never worked for anything will grow up lazy and entitled. A child who was never disciplined will grow up thinking life has no consequences. A child who was never corrected will grow up believing they can do anything and get away with it. Now, we have a world full of adults who can’t handle rejection, can’t handle failure, and can’t handle life. 4. *WHEN PARENTS CHOOSE FRIENDSHIP OVER LEADERSHIP, CHAOS FOLLOWS* Many parents today want to be their child’s friend instead of their leader. So instead of saying: ❌ _"This behaviour is wrong!"_ They say, _"She’s just expressing herself."_ ❌ _"You must work for what you want!"¢ They say, ¢"Let me buy it for you."_ ❌ _"This is not acceptable!"_ They say, _"I don't want to hurt their feelings."_ And just like that, we have a generation of weak people who cry over small problems and break down when life gets tough. 5. *THE NEW GENERATION LOVES PLEASURE BUT HATES RESPONSIBILITY* Discipline used to be normal. Now, a child calls it _"abuse"_ when a parent corrects them. Now, teachers can’t discipline students because _"it’s too harsh."_ Now, young people demand freedom but reject accountability. Everyone wants to enjoy, but no one wants to work. And this is why: The streets are full of lazy men chasing quick money. Social media is full of young girls selling their bodies for attention. Homes are full of broken families because nobody was raised to be a good partner or parent. 6. *WHEN CHILDREN LOSE DISCIPLINE, THEY LOSE THEIR FUTURE.* Many young men today are addicted to masturbation, pornography, and cheap pleasure — because nobody taught them self-control. Many young women today expose their bodies for social media likes — because nobody taught them self-respect. Many young people today are broke, weak, and mentally unstable — because nobody taught them how to survive hardship. The devil is not the problem. The parents failed. 7. *IF WE DON’T FIX PARENTING, THE WORLD WILL GET WORSE.* If we continue like this, the next generation will: ⚠️ Have no morals. ⚠️ Have no work ethic. ⚠️ Have no fear of God. Society will collapse — not because of demons, but because of poor parenting. *BOTTOM LINE:* If you are a parent, discipline your children. If you are young, discipline yourself. Because the world will not be kind to those who were raised without discipline. *Let’s raise warriors, not weaklings.* *Pls forward this to family and friends, especially to those with young and teenage children* May Almighty GOD help us all, Ameen

Don't ever regret doing the right thing, Doing the right thing has a wway of coming back to us. Have a great and lovely weekend ahead and STAY SAFE.

*The Harsh Truths About MEN Nobody Wants to Admit* (I found this interesting.) 1. Men are only loved based on what they provide. A man without money, status, or value is invisible to society—even to his own family. 2. Men don’t get sympathy, only expectations. A struggling man is mocked, not helped. The world doesn’t care about his pain—only his productivity. 3. If a man fails, he is on his own. No safety net, no pity. A failed man is seen as useless, even by those who once praised him. 4. Men are only as good as their last achievement. Your past success means nothing if you can’t maintain it. The moment you fall, you become irrelevant. 5. Nobody teaches men how to deal with emotions. Society says “Be a man,” but never explains how to handle pain, stress, or heartbreak. 6. Men are judged by results, not effort. Nobody cares how hard you try—if you don’t succeed, you’re just making excuses. 7. Men must build themselves from scratch. No handouts, no shortcuts. A man must create his own value or be ignored. 8. Men’s problems are seen as complaints. If a man speaks about his struggles, he’s called weak. If he stays silent, he suffers alone. 9. Men are replaceable. In relationships, jobs, and even families—if a man can’t provide, he’s discarded like an old tool. 10. A man’s worth is always conditional. No matter how much he loves, gives, or sacrifices, his value is always tied to what he can do. This is the brutal reality. A man must level up, stay strong, and never expect handouts. Because in the end… Nobody is coming to save you.

Dear Lord may your unfailing love and divine favour surround my friends and family. Grant them good health and strong spirit. Protect them from illness and keep them safe from harm .May they experience joy and peace,knowing that you are watching over them.✨✨🙏🙏🙏✨✨..Amen🛐✝️🛐✨.Good Morning...Have a blessed Thursday.

LOVE AND BULLET PART 7 Dawn crept through the curtains like a thief, painting gold stripes across tangled limbs and rumpled sheets. Ava woke to the weight of Obinna’s arm draped possessively over her waist, his breath warm against her bare shoulder. For one hazy moment, she forgot—forgot she was a detective, forgot he was a criminal, forgot the world outside these four walls existed at all. Then reality crashed back in. The safe house was quiet except for the steady drip-drip of last night’s rain from the gutters outside. Obinna’s phone buzzed insistently on the nightstand, the screen lighting up with a message that made his arm tense around her. “We need to move.” His voice was rough with sleep, sending shivers down her spine. Ava turned in his arms, their noses almost brushing. “Who was that?” Obinna’s thumb traced idle circles on her hip. “My brother’s making his move.” The bathroom mirror reflected a version of herself Ava barely recognized—smudged mascara, kiss-bruised lips, the ghost of Obinna’s fingers still branding her skin. She turned the shower knob too hard, letting the scalding water punish her for last night’s weakness. But when she stepped out, steam curling around her, Obinna was leaning against the doorframe—shirtless, a fresh scar she hadn’t noticed before slashing across his ribs. “You stare like you’ve never seen me before,” he murmured, taking the towel from her hands. Ava swallowed as he dried her shoulders with agonizing slowness. “I haven’t. Not like this.” His lips quirked. “And how do you see me now, detective?" Dangerous. Addictive. Impossible to walk away from. She didn’t answer. Breakfast was a tense affair—fresh mango, warm puff-puff, bitter coffee. Obinna spread a map across the table, his fingers tapping Lagos Island. “My brother controls the docks now,” he said. “But he’s vulnerable here.” Ava studied the markings—warehouses, patrol routes, escape points. “This is a full-scale assault.” “It’s war.” Obinna’s gaze burned into hers. “And you’re going to help me win it.” Ava laughed incredulously. “Why would I do that?” He leaned forward, catching her wrist and pressing her palm flat against his chest. His heartbeat thundered under her fingers. “Because last night wasn’t just sex.” His voice dropped to a whisper. “And we both know it.” The Intimacy of Conspiracy Obinna dressed her himself—black tactical pants, a fitted bulletproof vest, knives strapped to her thighs. His hands lingered at every buckle, every strap, as if memorizing her. “This isn’t a disguise,” Ava realized as he braided her hair back with surprising tenderness. “It’s armor.” Obinna’s lips brushed the shell of her ear. “Today, I need you to be a weapon.” When he stepped back, Ava saw the change in his eyes—the softness from this morning hardened into something lethal. The Lion was back. At the door, Obinna caught her face between his hands. His kiss tasted like coffee and goodbye. “When this is over,” he vowed, “I’ll peel this armor off you one piece at a time.” Ava’s breath caught. “If we survive.” His smile was all teeth. “When we survive.” Then he was gone, leaving Ava with the ghost of his touch and a terrible realization— She no longer knew whose side she was on. TO BE CONTINUED...

Breaking News a🤦‍♂️💔💔💔 Sean Kingston and his mother have been sentenced to 5 years in Federal prison for a $1 million dollars Fraud . Sean Kingston had a great career , entertained so many of us years ago . He had a bad record deal that led him into depression and he became broke . According to the mum , she had to do fraud to safe her son . This is bad , another talent is about to be wasted . Stay away from crime of ANY FORM . Moral lesson : Speechless

Loving a woman. Loving a woman isn’t about grand gestures or trying to impress her with materialistic things. It’s about the quiet, consistent, daily effort. It’s about making her feel seen, safe, and deeply valued. To love a woman means to respect her not just as a partner, but as a person. To honor her thoughts, her feelings, her boundaries, and her strength. It’s understanding that love isn’t control. It’s freedom, trust, and mutual growth. It means protecting her not just physically, but emotionally. Creating a space where she can be vulnerable without fear. Where she never has to question her worth or her place in someone’s life. Loving her means choosing her every day. Not just in words, but in actions. Not just when it’s easy, but especially when it’s not. It means putting her above distractions, temptations, and pride. There’s no room for lies in real love. No half-truths, no silent treatments, no emotional games. A woman deserves honesty, she deserves to be loved with clarity, not confusion. And it’s the little things that truly matter most. The way she’s spoken to. The way she’s listened to. The small acts of kindness that remind her she’s special. Because real love doesn’t wait for a vacation to show up. When a woman is genuinely loved, she thrives. She becomes softer, stronger, more at peace. And in return, she loves with a depth that transforms everything around her. She becomes a source of calm, of purpose, of unwavering loyalty. Because when a woman feels truly loved… she will give back a kind of love that no money, no status, no outside validation could ever replace in this lifetime. ~ Cody Bret

How to Build a Healthy Relationship A healthy relationship is one where love, trust, and mutual respect thrive. Whether romantic, familial, or platonic, building and maintaining a strong relationship takes intentional effort. Below are key principles to help you nurture a healthy and lasting connection: 1. Communicate Openly and Honestly: Clear, honest communication is the foundation of any strong relationship. Express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns respectfully, and be willing to listen without judgment. 2. Cultivate Trust: Trust is earned over time through consistent actions. Be reliable, keep promises, and avoid secrecy. When trust is broken, take responsibility and work together to rebuild it. 3. Show Appreciation and Affection: Little acts of kindness, compliments, and thoughtful gestures keep the connection alive. Regularly express gratitude for one another and don’t take each other for granted. 4. Respect Differences: Every individual has their own values, preferences, and quirks. Instead of trying to change the other person, embrace differences and find ways to grow together. 5. Support Each Other’s Growth: Encourage one another’s goals, dreams, and self-improvement journeys. A healthy relationship allows both individuals to thrive, not shrink. 6. Resolve Conflicts Peacefully: Disagreements are normal, but how you handle them matters. Avoid blame, insults, or silent treatment. Instead, focus on finding solutions and understanding each other’s perspectives. 7. Spend Quality Time Together: Strong relationships require shared experiences. Make time for meaningful activities, conversations, and laughter. It's not always about quantity, but the quality of your time together. 8. Set Healthy Boundaries: Respect each other’s space, independence, and limits. Boundaries help prevent resentment and ensure both people feel safe and valued. 9. Forgive and Move Forward: Everyone makes mistakes. Learn to forgive and let go of grudges. Holding on to past hurts poisons the present and stunts future happiness. 10. Keep Growing Together: A healthy relationship evolves. Keep learning about each other, adapt to life’s changes together, and renew your commitment regularly. In conclusion, a healthy relationship is built on love, respect, communication, and effort from both sides. It’s a space where two people feel seen, heard, supported, and free to be themselves.

NASA explained how astronauts stuck on orbit will return aboard the Boeing Starliner NASA representatives shared at a special briefing that two astronauts, who were delivered to the International Space Station in June aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, are likely to return on SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft in February 2025. This possibility is being considered if the Starliner's return to Earth is still deemed unsafe. Tests showed that four of Starliner's engines failed due to overheating and automatic shutdown, and other engines, when restarted during tests, were weaker than planned due to fuel limitations. Ground tests conducted in late July at the White Sands rocket test site in New Mexico revealed that engine overheating led to the deformation of Teflon seals, which caused fuel lines to clog, weakening the engines' thrust. 🚀