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FASHION MEN’S STYLE KIDDIES WORLD CULINARY CORNER SOCIETY NEWS

Hadiza Yusuf Agabi Making a mark with accounting

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urgundy is classy and royaly colour. It is elegant and dramatic which is why it is a perfect choice of colour for a dress. Doubt not, as slaying in burgundy will be the perfect choice of clothing for any occasion.

On the men’s page, we’re talking about sneakers also called vans. The funky footwear looks stylish and it is the perfect shoe to give your causal outfit that perfect finishing touch.

You won’t go wrong rocking these vans.

In the kitchen this week, we’ve cooked up a healthier version of lasagne with eggplant, decadent bread pudding for dessert and a refreshing orange and basil drink. Also check out the dinner plan for this week all in the culinary corner.

Jewelry is an accessory that most ladies and girls alike can’t do without. It should be an essential piece of every little girl’s wardrobe. It adds a touch of glitz and glam be it earrings, bracelets or a necklace. Still on the kiddie’s page, we’ve touched on teaching your children good sitting and standing postures too.

On the cover this week is Hajiya Hadiza Yusuf Agabi, Assistant Director at the office of the Auditor General of the Federation. In her interview, she gives her reason for switching from architecture to accounting, how she has fared and an insight on who she is away from her career.

Enjoy her interview.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

Tambari is going bigger and better!

Something big is coming soon! Tambari is thrilled to present its new stand-alone glaze edition, filled with rich and interesting content to keep you glued till the very last page. With various articles ranging from human interest, business, banking and finance, entertainment, technology, latest scoop on cars, wellness, culinary, beauty, faith, health, sports and a whole lot of other interesting reads! It only gets more exciting.

The central purpose this new edition serves is celebrating women in a way that have never been done before. This is not to say men are left out as we have them covered.

Also included will be personality interviews

consult with your doctor

DIFFICULT TO DEFEACATE

I delivered two weeks ago, and I find it difficult to defeacate. My stool is usually hard and comes in pellets. Please what should I do. Kate, Karu Abuja.

First are you taking adequate water? Also are you taking enough fruits. Try and take fresh fruits including vegetables. Fruits like oranges, banana and watermelon. If despite this you are not passing stool still then liquid paraffin might be needed.

There are few cases in which intestinal obstruction is the cause. Surgically intervention is then necessary. Consult with your doctor if it persists.

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CONTENTS FASHION // 36

Fancy Burgundy Dresses MEN’S STYLE // 37

BEAUTY // 38

Step out stylishly in Vans CULINARY Mouthwatering CORNER eggplant Lasagna // 35

Suitable jewelry for kids PEARLS OF WISDOM BY UCHE EZE

with women and men in all fields, including go getters and high achievers who have made a name for themselves. There’ll be features of celebrity weddings, topnotch events and lots more. No one will be left out. Personalities will share their captivating stories, letting the readers see other facets of them. You’ll be intrigued!

With the best team on deck, it promises to be a bang! You’ll be fed with meaningful and highly creative content that will leave you feeling refreshed and excited. You are guaranteed to enjoy this compilation of fine articles and stories.

Look out as Tambari magazine will be coming soon to your nearest newspaper stand.

We appreciate your support and are so happy to have you as a reader.

Remain blessed! – Editor

CAN I MARRY AN ASTHMATIC LADY

Good day, Please Dr, I need your advice.

I proposed to a lady but she is asthmatic and I’m not. Can I marry? I’m afraid of her health condition her or forget about her?

I’m fearing her condition during delivery period. I. Buba Asthmatic condition is not contagious.

There is no medical implication if an asthmatic marries a non - asthmatic. During pregnanty, asthmatic attacks may remain the same, decrease or increased.

During delivery there is no cause for alarm. Ensure she is registered under an obstetrician and also supervised during delivery.

IS IT POSSIBLY TO DELIVER NORMALLY AFTER MYOPIC & C/S

I had myomectomy in 2014 and had elective Caesarean in January 2016” I am pregnant now and almost at term. The doctor said I will do Caesarean section.

Please advise me, can’t I deliver normally?

Hadiza Kano If you had myomectomy then after Caesarean section, do you know why the Caesarean Section was done? One possible reason why Caesarean section was done could be because breached endometrium.

I will suggest you listen to your obstetrician.

FLUID IN THE UTERUS

Just did the 20 days scan Uterus -normal size, diameter 3.5mm, Anteverted. No fluid in pouch of Douglass. Cavity contains free fluid echo. No cyesis Ovary - No cyst, no mass Adnexae /pod. No mass, No free fluid collected in the cul de sac Diagnosis -No follicle Remarks-Repeat scan at the end of the cycle. Doctor I’m confused. The Doc asked if a procedure was carried out on me previously. He is wondering why there is fluid in my uterus I don’t know what the problem is.

Was there any procedure like evacuation recently? If not it could be clots. Before any surgical treatment, treatment with antibiotics should be instituted. Antibiotics treatment alone may resolve the problem. But please

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Stylish in Ankara Palazzo

By ENIOLA EKUN

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alazzo pants are another retro style e 70s. bottom that will take you back to the d can Ankara Palazzo pants are stylish and ur be paired with practically anything in your azzo closet due to the basic colour pallete. Palazzo pants are the most comfortable pants to wear and making one out of the Ankara fabric would be great. an These pants are casual enough that you can dress them down with sandals, as well as ired cooperate enough to be worn to work, paired with a fancy blouse and some chic heels. No u will matter how you decide to wear them, you be that urban chic!

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STYLISH ACTRESS FOR GLAM AFRICA MAGAZINE

By ENIOLA EKUN

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motola Jolade Ekeinde is back with a smack. The movie star emanates style,class and elegance for her cover feature in Glam Africa Magzine. The ‘’Altar Ego’’ actress looked all shades of georgousness in her red figure hugging dress with details along her arms.

In this new edition of Glam Africa ,Omotola reveals her disputable part in ‘’Altar Ego’’, guiding her family life while pursuing a career and much more.

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PEARLS OF WISDOM “Style is not a size, it’s an attitude.” e.”

- Marina Rinaldi

HADIZA YUSUF AGABI Educational background I started my primary education at Islamiyya Primary School in Jos, where I was born. But the last time I was in Jos they changed the school’s name to Islamiyya Pilot Science Primary School.

I finished in 1981 before proceeding to Plateau College in Shiram, Plateau state but it was also changed to Yakubu Gowon College. I finished secondary school in 1987. I got two admission offers, one at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria and University of Jos but I ended up going to ABU where I did my SBS that year.

Because I was not used to leaving home and I was always home sick, I had to transfer back to Jos, but they had already started the school year so I had to take remedials which I didn’t mind because I was coming back home. After my remedials in 1988, I was offered architecture in both institutions but the six year study duration had me scared. 1994 seemed very far then. So I decided to switch to Accounting. We were the 3rd set. I graduated in 1993 before going for my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Warri, Delta state at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Afterwards, I pursued my masters degree in Business Administration but specialized in Finance at Nassarawa State University in 2014. Now, I’m a student at the same university where I am now pursuing my MSc. in Forensic Accounting and Auditing. Apart from that, I am also a member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and a registered member of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

Career background After finishing my NYSC in 1994, I got a job with Heritage Press as an accountant, which is where my career as an accountant began.

From there, I went to the Federal Capital Developmental Authority (FCDA) and became a civil servant. Then that same year, when the Ministry of Solid Minerals came to existence in 1996, I transferred there and it was around that time that I got married to my first husband.

After we got married, he asked me to run our private business so I resigned as a civil servant and focused on our company, Northern Commodities Nigeria Limited (NOCOM) in Kaduna and we were producing yogurt, water and juice more popularly known as Sifa table water and the rest. I ran the business till he died in 2007. He was a member of the National Assembly, Dr. Aminu Safana. I then moved to Abuja. During that period factory was not well managed so I closed it down. Then in 2011, I was appointed as a member of the Nassarawa State Revenue Board. I was then somehow advised by the then governor that I am still quite young and have a lot of potential so I applied to the Federal Civil Service and I was appointed as Chief Auditor, level 14 at the office of the Auditor General for the Federation. Then in 2015, I was promoted to the Assistant Director at the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation.

Growing up It was very interesting. My dad was a down to earth and humble man. Whenever he came home from work, he had this hobby of taking pictures. He would take us out and take us pictures in group so we had a lot of those. My mum was the disciplinarian, so she was the one who always did the punishing. Sometimes she would spank us so that we would take correction. We were normal family and a happy one. My dad was a civil servant who became the Auditor General of Plateau state.

Challenges Well at home, I haven’t really faced any major challenges but my first major challenge was when I lost my first husband because that had a major impact in my life. For a few months, I was sick, I couldn’t sleep and developed insomnia but

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Making a mark with accounting Interview by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU, EMMANUELLA AKWAYA & ENIOLA EKUN

Hadiza Yusuf Agabi is a chartered accountant from Nassarawa state and is currently the Assistant Director at the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation. She comes from the family of late Musa Ibrahim Azara who was a civil servant and the Emir of her hometown, Azara. The Sarauniyan Azara and Garkuwan Ugah is 4th born of 29 children.

somehow by the grace of God I was able to manage it in the end. My son came a few years after we got married and well, he was my only son for about 4 years before I got pregnant and lost the baby. But stuff like that happen and my son is doing just fine.

At work, it is usually different. You have to be careful with your work and once you are, you won’t encounter anything.

Life lessons To be patient. I always advise people to be patient because when you scream and fight, you don’t get what you want. So I’ve realized that patience is key.

Most rewarding part of my career The most rewarding part is seeing mistakes and making corrections and the person I correct takes the correction. My work is

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CO V E R // HADIZA YUSUF AGABI I WANTED TO BE AN ARCHITECT BUT THEN I CHANGED MY MIND BECAUSE OF THE DURATION OF STUDY. I BLAME IT ON CHILDISHNESS. basically auditing and of course it is trying to ensure that the government funds is judicially spent in the manner it is meant to be. So when I point out the correction and it is taken, I am making an impact to the society and Nigeria as a whole.

Aspirations growing up I wanted to be an architect but then I changed my mind because of the duration of study. I blame it on childishness. Back then we didn’t have counselors to guide you on your choices so it was completely my decision with no ones advice.

I didn’t even tell my dad that I was changing course.

Fond childhood memories When I was a child I loved to climb trees. I even climb the tree with my book in my pocket, sit in the tree and read it there.

My typical day Well just like any other civil servant, I wake up early, go to the office, come back home around 4:30 or 5pm or on days when I have more work 6pm. When I come back home I try to rehearse my Qur’an before the teacher comes later.

Joys of motherhood Motherhood is fun. There are some childish things you watch your kids do and it makes you laugh. It is also very rewarding.

Islamically, if you raise your child from a baby to an adult properly, it can take you to paradise so I try my best to take care of my son the best I can.

Most cherished gift It was a car from my late husband. He gave it to me on my birthday and he passed on 3 weeks later and that’s why I cherish it so much.

How I met my husband I met my present husband through a friend 5 years after I lost my first husband.

Most cherished attribute of his He is very patient.

Top 5 things on my wish list I wish for good health because without it, you can’t do anything then for my career to progress to the top. I also wish to be a hafiz

of the Qur’an. Fourthly, after my M.Sc. I’d like to do my Ph.D. and finally, for my son to finish his education without hitches. He just got admission to study medicine and I hope to alive to witness that.

Favourite music on replay I love Mariah Carey. I love all her songs.

First app I check in the morning/bedtime It’s WhatsApp. Favourite fashion item My jewelry.

Flats or heels?

I like wearingg flats but of course I wear heels on special occasions.

Most expensive fashion item My jewelry.

What I wouldn’t be caught wearing A short dress or anything that doesn’t cover my body.

Best travel destination been many I ha have ve b een ee n to m any places l tthat hat I love so much but the one that stands out the most is Miami, Florida in the United States.

Everybody minds their business and there are a lot of palm trees.

The environment overall attracts me.

How I relax I love to sleep when I’m not doing anything. Apart from that I love to read any book I come across.

Favourite quote When anybody makes a mistake I like to say, “I hope you know what you’re doing” and the person I tell always laughs.

Favourite food Tuwo with miyan kuka.

Definition of style Simplicity.

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Favourite fashion designer It’s Gucci. I love their designs.

Favourite perfume, designer Favo Fa vourit ite pe rfume, f desiigner bag and shoes For perfume I love Black Orchid

by Tom Ford and for bags and shoes I like Russell and Bromley.

Mum’s advice that stuck with me over the years She

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would always ask you to be carful and to be patient and learn to tolerate people no matter who they are because one day, you’ll never know if they can be in a position to help you.

Favourite sport, car, colour and weather I use the treadmill. I use it thrice a week at least when I’m not lazy.

My favourite car is Honda even though I have been driving a Toyota for years now. For colour I love chocolate brown and I love cool weather.

Favourite day of the week Saturdays because I get to rest and there’s no work to be done.

Beauty routine I use Clinique and a few products from Neutrogena for my beauty routine.

Role model(s) Rol Ro le m od del( l(s)) Ngozi Okonjo Iwaeala because when I was in school, when I

decided to study accounting, there wasn’t any female Minster of Finance so I always used to say one day I’ll be the first female Minister of Finance and my friends would laugh. So when she became the first minster, as a female I was happy.

My friends from school that I still keep in touch with tell me “there’s a new female minster and it’s not you!” But I’m still happy since it’s a woman.

Looking back, what I would tell a younger me It was so difficult for me to start fasting (laughs). When my mates as a kids where fasting, g, I wouldn’t. But apart from that I think that a younger me made all the right decisions and it is the reason that I am who I am today.

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Optimizing your home work space A

By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

way for the nine to five working hours, working at home tends to be as productive too. But the manner and style in which you structure and set up your work space at home is crucial for maximum efficiency and success. Here are few things to bear in mind to fully optimize your home work space.

Define your workspace: Using an already existing room in your house means that it was used for something else before. Therefore, decluttering and rearranging is important. Place the desk away from direct sunlight, seclude the room from unwanted distractions or by

the street and also, why not paint the room in a more relaxing shade like white or sky blue?

Make it comfortable: How you work and where you work are mutually exclusive. So just grabbing one of your dining room chairs won’t cut it. Choose a chair that will keep your posture vertical and your mind sharp and also a table with enough space and the right height too.

Light it up: Natural light is key for a home office. Your home office should have at least a window from where some natural light can stream in. Also invest in some lamps for enough illumination so you can fully concentrate and see well in the dark without straining your eyes.

Don’t pile it up: There is nothing more annoying than keeping a document nearby but having no idea where to find it due to the stacks on your desk. It is ideal to start with an empty desk and continue with the goal of keeping it as clear as possible. A cluttered desk is the beginning of stress.

Stay organized: Keep order in your home office. A filing cabinet or shelf should be enough to keep your papers and books orderly and neat.

As for your desktop, organize your documents, receipts, whatever it may be into files to keep your desktop neat and easy to navigate.

Keep a plant: Growing a plant in your home office will lighten it up greatly. When you need a break, watering the plant can be therapeutic and relaxing for you and a way to pass away time.

Making your entryway more welcoming B

By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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he entryway is the first place your guests get to make an impression of your home with. Whether that impression makes it or breaks it all depends on how you style your entryway. But don’t fret, as there are easy ways to make your entryway stylishly welcoming Family Photo Wall: Nothing makes a statement like a nicely framed family photo wall. Make it like a gallery to show your guests the lovely family you have in your home.

Non-traditional seating: Instead of your basic entryway seats, think outside of the box by perhaps going for a bench, or retro chairs. This will liven up your entryway.

Geometric patterns: Cubes, pyramids and other interesting geometric patterns are popping up everywhere so you might as well throw some in your entryway too for a jazzed up and unique look.

Display table: This serves as a focal point to your entryway. A nice eye catching one ought to do the trick.

Also, why not pile a few sweets on the table too to keep those with sweet teeth busy.

Florals: Whether it is actual, live fresh flowers or a floral design, it still helps uplift and wake up your entryway for all guests that come over. Brightly coloured ones are the best choice for that flair of boldness and colour.

With additional information from the internet

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The wrong mattress might be ruining your health Stories by UCHE EZE

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good night’s sleep is very essential for your wellbeing. The quality of your sleep depends a lot on the quality of your mattress. Yes! You heard right. Your matress plays a vital role when it comes to your health. The importance of a good mattress to the health has been discussed widely, yet few people actually do something to improve their mattresses.

An old mattress, or one that is not appropriate for your body type, can damage a lot more than your sleep. Tambari spoke to Dr. Ikechukwu Amadi of the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja on the effects of sleeping on a bad mattress, and here, he says, is how your mattress is ruining your health Increases stress level: Stress is caused by a lot of things, including a wrong mattress. Your mattress is directly related to your stress level, as the back pain you suffer from sleeping on an old mattress and the irritability linked to a poor sleep increases the levels of cortisol (a steroid hormone) in your body.

Leads to back pain: Another common problem of sleeping on an old or wrong mattress is back pain. Your mattress can actually promote back pain and prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. A good mattress should actually provide relief to back pain.

Snoring: One of the factors overlooked when trying to decipher the cause of snoring is the mattress. If your mattress is not supporting your body properly, your airways may be under tension or the tissues may to be sunken, which leads

snoring. Mattresses take the shape of your body, which makes your airways to block easier. Although snoring is not uncommon, few people understand the dangers of snoring, which actually have the potential to be fatal.

Lead to a weak immune system: Sleeping on an old mattress prevents you from getting a high quality sleep, which weakens your immune system.

This is how you will become more prone to colds, as well as other types of illnesses, even severe ones.

Memory impairment: Another side effect of a bad mattress is memory impairment. If you start suffering from poor memory, it could be due to your poor sleep, which, in turn, is due to your poor mattress. During deep sleep, your brain takes past information and transforms them to memories, if you do not get quality sleep, your brain is not going to form the memories the right way, which leads to memory impairment.

With additional information from the internet

SOCIETY NEWS Compiled by UCHE EZE

Kanu Nwankwo celebrates his birthday at orphanage home Nigerian Football legend, Kanu Nwankwo turned a year older on the 1st of August, and he choose to celebrate it at an orphanage.The retired footballer, together with his wife Amarachi, their kids and a few friends, took the celebrations to the kids at a motherless babies’ home.

This is no surprise as the Kanu family is known for their humanitarian acts.

He also used the opportunity to officially open the K Kanu Basketball Cl Clinic, which will he monitor the help h health of Basketball p players both home a abroad. and

Billionaire’s daughter weds in style Mogul and owner of Globacom, Milke Adenuga gives out his daughter in grand style. Oyindamola got married traditionally to Adeolu Olufeko sometime in July at a closed ceremony in Lagos, as guests were strictly notified not to take photos of the couple.

For the white wedding, looks like the rules have changed as pictures from the high class society wedding have flooded the internet. Photographs from the church wedding ceremony show the couple with friends and family. The reception was full of glitz and glamour as seen p g p in the photographs.

Why you shouldn’t hold in urine

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ometimes there’s no restroom in sight, or you’re not just comfortable using public restrooms and so you decide to hold in urine as long as you can. Doing this once or twice is not really an issue, but doing it frequently is causing more damage than you bargained for. When the bladder becomes full it sends a signal to the brain,

prompting us to urinate. When we ignore that signal it disrupts the excretion process.

Your pelvic floor weakens: The pelvic floor is the organ that allows you hold in urine and it contracts accordingly to hold in urine. According to Dr. Miriam Oreouwa a Gynecologist, if you frequently hold in your urine, this ability to contract can get weaker over time, increasing the risk of leaks; for women, the leaks become worse after childbirth.

You experience pain: Not only will it become painful to hold in your urine, but even after you ease yourself, you still feel the discomfort after a while.

This is because the muscles in the lower abdomen are unable to relax. For some, this pain may be temporary, but for others it may last for days.

Your bladder can become stretched out: Your bladder is a muscle and like any other muscle it can become stretched out and worn out. Frequently holding in your urine can make your bladder overextended and weak. When this occurs, the signals from the bladder to the brain are cut, and this is very dangerous.

You are prone to kidney stones: People who are prone to be diagnosed with kidney stones are those who frequently hold in urine. Kidney stones are tiny “stones” that form in the kidneys from excess sodium or calcium, and if they are not regularly expelled via urine, these stones will try to leave the body via the urinary tract. This is extremely painful.

With additional information from the internet

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Mrs. Rochas of Imo State Hosts August Meetings The annual gathering of women within the state and from across Nigeria, to encourage and foster a working relationship among women, which is popularly referred to as “August meeting” was held on the 3rd of August.

The event was hosted by the First lady of Imo State, Mrs. NkechiOkorocha.

The 2017 meeting was themed “Women building bridges of friendship across Nigeria. The event had the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Aisha Buhari as the mother of the day, and various First ladies of states, as well as dignitaries in attendance. According to the Adviser to Imo State Governor on Women Affairs Dr.Nnenna, the meeting is aimed at improving the bond of unity among women in Nigeria.

KIDDIES WORLD

SUITABLE JEWELRY FOR KIDS

By EMMANUELLA AKWAYA

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ewelries are for adornment and d children chi hild ldren appear more adorable wearing jewelry.

Jewelries come in different designs, igns, colours and styles. Getting a suitable one ne for your children will only increase their adorable orable look.

Jewelries come in different styles, for earrings; dangling earrings should be avoided as they might result in some form of accident. Screw back earrings are preferable. Go for rings that are designed for little fingers, bracelets crafted for small wrists, and necklaces designed with short or adjustable chains.

Jewelries should be picked according to occasions, very simple e yet stylish ones should be used to complement a casual outfit if necessary and the bold and highly designed ones should be left for appropriate occasions. Go for suitable yet stylish jewelries for your kids to ensure a glittering look.

With additional information from the internet

KIDDIES MORALS A guide to teaching the kids good posture with EMMANUELLA AKWAYA

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osture is the arrangement of the body parts in a good position. Good posture simply depicts sitting, standing in the right position to ensure that the body functions properly. Good postures are essential for kids to save the vertebrae from deteriorating over time.

When sitting, children should keep their heads straight; they should avoid titling up or down. Shoulders should be kept backwards and relaxed. They should not seat with their back straight or work with their arm without support. The knees should be slightly lower than the hips. The feet should be flat on the floor, avoid crossing your legs above your knees or tucking them under the chair.

When standing, the shoulders should be relaxed back and straight, the body should be positioned straight. The knees should be slightly bent to ease pressure on the hips. They should avoid sticking their chest out and stand in the same position for a long period of time.

When walking they should start by hitting their heel first then move to the toe. The

stomach area and buttocks should align in the same position with the rest of the body.

Looking down should be avoided When running the head should be raised upright and straight. The arms and elbow should be kept at a 90-degree angle. Start with hitting the ground with the midpoint of their foot then the toe follows, lift the knee high.

After running, they should always bend to rest on their knees to ease tension and allow normal flow of blood.

When sleeping, they should stretch before bed time to ease tense muscles, and sleep with a pillow to minimize spinal curves. They should sleep on their side with a pillow in between the legs on their back and under the knees for better support. They shouldn’t sleep on their stomach side as that can cause pressure on the cervical spine. Always go for soft pillows.

Parents should help their children to learn and adapt to these good postures to ensure a better, healthy body working system.

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C U L I N A R Y CO R N E R

Mouthwatering eggplant lasagna

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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asagna is a classic comfort food.

It is rich and delicious but then we also need to keep watch on what we eat. This twist to the original pasta lasagna recipe uses eggplants instead for a healthier yet ever tasty recipe. It’ll be hard to even realize the difference once it’s in your mouth.

Ingredients • 2 eggplants, thinly sliced • 4 tablespoons olive oil • Salt • Black pepper • Tomato sauce • 3 pounds of cooked minced meat • 1 package whole ricotta cheese • 3 large eggs

• cheese • cheese

1 cup grated parmesan 1½ cup grated mozzarella

Directions Preheat oven to 350º F and place the sliced eggplant on a baking sheet then brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until soft for about 10 minutes.

Combine the tomato sauce with the minced beef. Then mix the ricotta cheese with eggs and parmesan in a separate bowl.

Use a large baking diff brushed with olive oil and layer the lasagna starting with the sauce, cheese mixture, eggplant, cheese mixture and sauce and then finally top it with the grated mozzarella cheese. Bake until the top is bubbly and browned and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Decadent bread pudding

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read pudding is pretty much a foolproof dessert. Easy to pull off with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen without much hassle. There is also the option of adding either fresh fruit of chocolate chips to turn it into an even more decadent dessert that no one can resist.

Orange basil drink

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups milk • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • cup sugar • Pinch salt • ½ loaf sweet bread, cubed • 2 eggs, beaten

This is a drink filled with citrus flavour with a good dash of mild herb. It is a refreshing and satisfying beverage that all will love.

Ingredients • 1/2 orange, cut into wedges • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves • 4 tablespoon raw sugar • 5 ice cubes • 45ml sparkling water • Soda water • Ice cubes Directions Place the orange wedges, basil and sugar in a cocktail shaker and use the end of a rolling pin to crush it until the sugar dissolves completely.

Add the ice and sparking water and shake again to mix it all together. Pour into a serving class and add extra ice, orange wedges and basil to serve.

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, in a pot over low heat warm the milk, butter, vanilla, sugar and salt just until the butter melts.

In a baking dish, grease with butter and put the cubed bread.

Add the eggs to the cooled milk mixture and pour over the bread.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the custard is firm and set and the edges have browned nicely.

Serve warm with ice cream or maple syrup.

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FANCY BURGUNDY DRESSES

By EMMANUELLA AKAWAYA

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Rabesque latest collection ‘Rebirth’

By EMMANUELLA AKWAYA

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abesque women’s wear brand announces the release of its latest collection ‘rebirth’ which is inspired by new beginnings.

The collection has promised quality women wears. It takes a new design d approach. The new designs follow a themed colour pattern which highlights soft peach and bold black with structured fabrics.

Each piece is designed with clean cuts and layered attires living a draper twist to its cuts.The brand has given another chance to chic, stylish, unique silhouette women to express their fashion desire.

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Step out stylishly in Vans

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FA S H I O N N E W S

Jason porshe unveils its new 2017 collection

By EMMANUELLA AKWAYA

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ason porshe new collection twisted fiction includes shift dresses, jumpsuit, sweatshirts, suits and tuxedos. The collection also involves bespoke suits which his popularly known for. This ready to wear collection is a new line that kept Jason in the jolly mood for some time now.

The Nigerian designer has been excited about his 2017 spring/summer edit ‘twisted fiction’ for it comes with a few of the womenswear collection making a complete twist.

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ans are masculine fashionable sneakers.

These sneakers are casual and go well with a pair of stylish denim. These shoes are quite comfortable. If you’re in a dilemma as to what shoes to rock for a casual get-together or a simple date with bae, then the vans is just right.

Although these vans are casual shoes, they can pass off for semiformal footwear too, depending on how you style your outfit.

The vans is popularly known for its black and white colour, but a variety of colours exist. You could get these shoes in different colours to match the clothes in your closet.

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“People will stare, Make it worth their while.” - Harry Winston

TRENDS STYLE FASHION

Grow your own beauty and skincare garden

B E AU T Y

By UCHE EZE

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ith everyone going natural, it is important that you join the trend, as cosmetic products are not as effective as natural ones. Instead of spending hours at the beauty store trying to find the right beauty product for your skin, how about you grow your own beauty garden.

There are various plants and herbs that sooth the skin and moisturize it and you’ll be doing yourself some good to grow them in the comfort of your home. Here are a few of those plants that can survive the Nigerian climate: Calendula: Extracts from the golden petals of this flower soothe the skin, reduce inflammation, and heal burns, sunburns, acne, eczema, and skin abrasions. Mixing the extraction from this plant with coconut oil makes for great natural balms, creams, lotions, toners, and rinses.

Aloe Vera: The gel inside its leaves can be used to calm and repair skin damaged by sun and heat as well as reduce inflammation. Aloe can also be used as an oil-free moisturizer for dry skin. Aloe can be used on its own but also in creams and lotions.

Lavender: An ointment made from the leaves is soothing, healing and can be used to treat acne. The leaves and flowers of this plant also have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, so extracts from these parts can be used as a toner or in creams and lotions.

Rosemary: An extract of Rosemary leaves can be used as an aromatic astringent for all skin types. It also helps in promoting healing by stimulating blood flow to the skin. Use an oil or water extract of this herb in making massage oils, toners, creams, hair rinses, balms, and lotions.

With additional information from the internet

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FACIAL CARE

Easy remedies for ingrown toenails

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f you’ve had an issue with ingrown toenail before, you already know how discomforting and unsightly it is.

An ingrown toenail results when pressure from the growing nail edge begins to dig into the skin of the toe. Often, it starts out as a fairly minor discomfort, but as it progresses, it becomes much worse, and an infection can occur in the skin. Wearing shoes that don’t fit properly, repetitive pressure on the feet, poor foot hygiene and improper trimming of the nails are common causes of this problem.

Use Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties as

well as an acidic nature which come together to prevent infection. You can mix the vinegar with raw honey and make a foot scrub out of it; or just place a d in cotton wool soaked fected vinegar over the affected toe for 10 minutes. Do this thrice daily until the affected area heals.

Epsom Salt: Epsom salt is a drying agent that is known to help soothe and heal the skin. It offers a number of health benefits, and it can also serve as a disinfectant to help heal the ingrown nail. It

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will soften the skin around the affected area to make it easier to draw out the ingrown nail as well as reduce the inflammation.

Pour a tablespoon of th the salt in a foot tub filled with w warm water. Soak y your foot in the ssolution for 20 to 30 minutes.

Afterward, dry y your feet and the a area around the in ingrown toenail thor thoroughly with a clean towel. Rep Repeat three to four times a week until the area is healed.

Turmeric: Turmeric has a wide variety of benefits because of its components.

This herb has antiinflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties.

It’s great for relieving the

discomfort of an ingrown toenail, including decreasing the pain and swelling.

Mix a half teaspoon of turmeric powder with a little portion of mustard oil. Rub the paste over the affected area and then cover it up with a bandage. Repeat the process at least twice a day, switching the bandage with a clean one each time. Do this until it’s healed.

With additional information from the internet