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March 29, 2015

For the woman of style

Covered with lovely veils

] ] Beautiful Brides’ Makeover

GRACE ONGELI

‘We can’t afford to let one gender remain behind in development’

Hello Readers,

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hat is in a trend? If you searched your wardrobe over the last few seasons you might find it difficult not to stumble on a trend you bought into and couldn’t let go, even though the rush might have been over. It is a classic example of many ladies who can’t seem to get enough of a particular fad. It might be in jewellery, shoes or personal clothing. I remember that since the now popular sixpieces-cut skirt made its debut years ago, I have been guilty of indulging in it at the risk of my wrappers going into extinction.

Again, I love peplum blouses to affinity.

This, for sure, is a trend that will last long in the wardrobe. The good thing is that its versatility makes it a choice for many who know how to pair it up with other outfits for a great look. So if you find an interesting fad and you buy into it, you can enjoy it. It is your choice to keep it alive by creating inventive ways.

These days, great attention is being paid to facial looks in terms of makeup and overall finish. Getting professional help to enhance the way you appear in terms of makeup isn’t a bad idea as long as you know what you want. But you might need to know a few things before you key into this idea. A few guidelines will arm you to set your standard. Have fun.

Our featured personality is United Nations Representative for Women, Grace Ongeli.

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ON THE COVER:

Grace Ongeli ‘We can’t afford to let one gender remain behind in development’

Have a great weekend.

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Team Editor AISHA UMAR-HALILU Deputy Editor VICTORIA ONEHI Writers MULIKATU MUKAILA PUPWAYA TIMOTHY DIBAL Designer BALLIE KAFRAN Email: tambari@dailytrust.com Telephone: 0803 701 3302

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How to Reduce Risk of Cancer

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Beauty:

Beautiful Brides’ Make-over

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Covered with Lovely Veils

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Halima Buba

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veil doesn’t just cover your whole body, it also has the capacity of adding beauty to your dress sense. Mostly light in texture, it brings out the hidden beauty of a fabric, especially when you have to play around

colours of whatever kind of fabric you are putting on. Putting on a veil can also make you appear simple and outstanding as your being covered makes you unique and beautiful.

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INTERVIEW BY Victoria Onehi & Pupwaya Timothy Dibal r. Grace Ongeli is the UN and ECOWAS Women Representative to Nigeria. Having stayed in Nigeria for four years, she spoke on what she loves about Nigeria and the progress made by Nigeria in the issues related to women’s health, school enrollment for children, violence against women and empowerment of women as the world marked another International Women’s Day.

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‘We can’t afford to let one gender remain behind in development’

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Impact of the International Women’s Day celebration on the lives of women

The whole idea about the International women’s day is to create awareness. But this year is a special year because we are looking at the Beijing + 20, a platform of action that was committed to 189 countries with over 4000 civil societies in 1995. So the celebration this year is to take stock of what has worked and what has not worked.

We are also talking about the end of the Millennium Development Goals (MGDs), that is, the post2015 development agenda. Again, it is to take lessons on what has worked and what has not worked.

Stopping violence against women

It is based on what I just said - we need to change our mindset.

Women are violated even in their household. But women must be aware of their rights. Are you just to sit somewhere and not speak up, even when you are being violated at your household level? We know that women are violated sometimes and they just keep quiet. A husband may slap his wife and when she goes to the office she will not speak up because she wants to protect her home. If someone touches your daughter, how would you feel? Put yourself in the women’s shoes. If someone rapes your sister, daughter or mother, how would you feel? We need to act and say that this is bad for the society.

How women can help themselves

Women need to be aware of their rights, women need to be educated. They need to speak up in confidence and appreciate themselves. I don’t think God created the woman to look down on herself. If you look at the biological role of the woman, have you heard of a man being pregnant?

No. That role has been given to a woman - a mother, a child bearer, someone taking care of everyone in the home. So the women need to appreciate themselves and not be silent about what is happening today.

Women empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria

Going to empowerment, it is looking at the human right issue. It is looking at how the woman can be empowered in the society to help the man. We cannot afford to let one gender remain behind without participating in development. It shouldn’t be misunderstood that

if you empower the woman, you are making her more of a man; no.

There are some cultural practices which may not be suitable now.

she needs a voice and needs to be heard. How do women who are

“It shouldn’t be misunderstood that if you empower the woman, you are making her more of a man; no. These are two different genders, created differently, but are meant to work together.”

These are two different genders, created differently, but are meant to work together. They are created differently to work together in leadership.

Beyond this, we also have to look at our cultural norms and values.

We know that changing culture takes time. We need to change our mindset. It is the recognition of a woman for her role in the society, her human rights; the fact that she is different from the man, yet she has to help the man, the fact that

peace negotiators come up to the table where decisions are being made? If they are not there who will talk on behalf of the women?

A woman is able to articulate these issues than the men.

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What I like most about Nigeria Oh, it is a great country. I have been here for four years, so I know much about Nigeria.

There are good things about Nigeria, but we have to be proud of who we are and build on the positives, be ambassadors of Nigeria. When you open your mouth to talk about Nigeria, say some good things. What makes me like Nigeria the more is her diversity. I have been to different parts of the country - the North, East, South and West. The diversity is rich. I have been to Adamawa, Plateau, Gombe, Ekiti, Edo, Osun, Enugu and Cross River, which is my state because I was adopted there.

My favourite meal

I love Nigerian meals because they are very creative. I love Egusi soup with pounded yam, I also like pepper soup and goat meat. In terms of variety I like bitter leaf soup.

Relaxation

I am always on the move. When I am at home I am always reading to gain more because knowledge is very important. Professionally, I was a lecturer. I taught in the university. I taught young girls and boys how to work hard and make an impact in the society.

How UN helps to strengthen women’s participation in democratic governance

Our role is to work closely with those stakeholders, including government. It is left for the people of Nigeria to take the leadership in their hands. We are none partisan, but we can guide through our programmes. We can also create that awareness to see how best some

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“What makes me like Nigeria the more is her diversity. I have been to different parts of the country - the North, East, South and West. The diversity is rich.” of these issues can be addressed. Narrowing it down to leadership, we are aware that we have very few women in parliament all over the world, but in the region and the continent, Nigeria has just 7 per cent, compared to Rwanda that is 50 per cent. South Africa has a lot of women in the parliament. Nigeria is not doing very well. In terms of executive offices we applaud the government for appointing women in key positions. We really need women to stand for elective positions. How many governors do we have?

Hope of having a female president in Nigeria someday

If you ask me about my country, Kenya, I can answer; but for Nigeria, the next 10 years might be too soon. Why I say this is because we need to start building capacity for women from the grassroots, then we move systematically.

How many women leaders are there at the local government level? How can we encourage them to move forward in the next level? Change takes time; it’s a process. We have to be honest to see that there is a lot that needs to be done. We need leaders at all levels, not just at the highest level.

What is happening at the grassroots? Are there

women who are local government chairmen? In my own country we also face different challenges, but we had our constitution debated on and the issues of women were articulated in one chapter of the constitution. Women agreed to hold hands and work together as if their mothers and fathers were one. We need one voice to see that these issues are urgent and must be addressed.

This year’s International Women’s Day was really great and still being celebrated by many people, civil societies and the private sector. We were at the Nigeria Stock Exchange in Lagos for an event and really discussed these issues. We closed the day’s event by ringing the bell.

We must work and make sure we are moving forward. We must remain hopeful and focused on priority areas, which are leadership, condemning violence against women, empowerment of women and many more.

My sense of style

I go for something that fits me. This is because Africa has a great fashion and we need to promote it. It is nice to be comfortable in what you wear.

And because of how the weather is here, I go for heat friendly fabrics.

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Gorgeous wedding dress from Bouderie apparel

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ode of Bouderie Apparel is one creative designer who has made a mark in fashion industry.

Known for designing exquisite wedding dresses, the designer based in Kaduna has his clientele cut across different parts

Amina’s wedding dress designed by Bouderie Apparel

of Nigeria.

He has brought his creativity and talent to bear by making gorgeous bridal outfits made from lace fabrics, ruffles, plain tulle fabrics, satin and silk in various colours. Some of his designs speak for him.

STORIES BY Victoria Onehi

Falke by Aisha -An ingenious designer

Models for Teslo Fashion

Teslo Concepts unveils The Wolf of High Street

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alke by Aisha is one fashion brand known for its ingenuity and style. It provides ready-towear clothing and bridal services for its clients.

Its founder, Aisha Abubakar said her brand was aimed at providing affordable fashion wears for residents of Abuja.

Her outfits are perfect for brides and bridesmaids, as well as aso ebi styles.

They are a combination of luscious lace, adorable ankara and lace, chiffon and velvet, amongst others.

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Winners emerge at WAFA Awards

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inners have emerged at this year’s West African Fashion Awards (WAFA). A top celebrity fashion designer, Mai Atafo emerged the Red Carpet Designer of the Year.

Also, Nigerian fashion brand, King Hakbal won the Designer of the Year (men’s wear) while another Nigerian brand, Christie Brown won Designer

of the Year (women’s wear).

This year’s event, which held at Oriental Hotel, Lagos, featured representatives from different countries. A fashion brand based in Ghana: 101 Clothing, won the Emerging Designer of the Year while Daniel Graca from Cape Verde won the Male Model of the Year award.

WAFA, which holds in different cities across West Africa each year, aims at

n preparation for the maiden Africa Fashion Week Dubai (AFWD), scheduled to hold from April 22 to 24, 2015 at the JW Marriot Hotel, Dubai, UK-trained Nigerian fashion designer and creative director of Teslo Concepts, Tessy Oliseh-Amaize, who is also a younger sister to ex-Nigerian national footballer, Sunday Oliseh, has unveiled a new collection labeled, “The Wolf of High Street.”

In the new collection, her husband, Ohimai Amaize, also known as Mr. Fix Nigeria, is seen modelling her designs and sporting a wolf-inspired haircut to match.

The Africa Fashion Week Dubai has been designed to provide a platform for designers to promote and market their businesses to approximately 250,000 audiences across all our media platforms and 150 to 200 VIPs that will be coming from the Middle East, Africa and across the globe.

The event will also raise money for the Ebola Fund in Sierra Leone, the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Abuja, Dubai Red Crescent, Richard Solove Research Centre at the Ohio State University and Camp Netaim, a camp for children with special needs.

recognising, inspiring and promoting the wealth of fashion talent within the continent.

The event is aimed at recognising excellence in the industry as well as providing a competitive fashion arena through networking and guidance for emerging designers.

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Organising your

wardrobe

BY Mulikatu Mukaila

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hen your wardrobe is well arranged, it also makes your whole being well organised as you will probably always not have difficulties in accessing whatever item you want to lay your hand on. A well organised wardrobe provides you with extra space and comfort when you arrange your cloths and other accessories logically as it also adds beauty to your room as a whole.

Here are some general tips you need to follow when organising your wardrobe in an appropriate manner: 1. Use every available space in the wardrobe,

making sure you leave it well organised.

2. Keep seasonal cloths out of the way and leave behind what is important for you to use.

3. Create space for other fashion accessories such as shoe shelves, bags and even jewellery boxes.

4. Each arrangement of outfits should be categorised and organised in a parallel form in order to have an idea of where to get whatever you are looking for.

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THE SEQUIN HEADGEAR

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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s 2015 ticks on, new fashion trends keep emerging - from velvet and buba to the knottie wrapper, the headgear knot, and now, the sequin headgear (gele). These headgears come in so many fanciful colours and designs suitable for any occasion. Whether it’s a wedding ceremony or anniversary celebration, all you have to do is pick

the right colour for your event. Some of the sequin headgears come in two different colours. It can be combined with several other fashionable trends like the Ankara, lace, and other fabrics. Thumbs up to our beautiful Nigerian women .They are always looking gorgeous and adorable.

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Going the peplum way P

BY Mulikatu Mukaila

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eplum styles are very unique and lovely in nature. They give your fashion sense a higher esteem. It also fits most body sizes and shapes. Whether you are on the big or slimmer side, peplum has a way of working alongside your body frame, making you look flamboyant and gorgeous.

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Kaftan Tunic

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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en’s traditional wears are taking a modern twist, with designers coming up with mouthwatering collections to tempt even the most conservative male to take up traditional attires. They can be embroidered or left plain, depending on the choice of the wearer.

The length may either be long or right on the knee. There is no better way to add glamour to your wardrobe than having a kaftan tunic.

The tunic has a round neck collar. These clothing are versatile and incredibly effective at creating an authentic look. You can look suave in kaftans that feature embroidered stripe styles. Complete your look with matching trousers or chino trousers with loafers.

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Model for Kimono Kollection

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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HIGH CHOLESTEROL I was diagnosed of high blood pressure two months ago. I was also asked to do a test which showed a high cholesterol level. What do I do?

Kure, Lokoja.

Hypertension is a common medical problem globally, and it is rising even in our own environment. Most of the time, it is essential hypertension; that is no known cause. Obesity can increase the chance of developing hypertension.

Investigations usually done for newly diagnosed hypertension include liver function tests, renal function tests, lipid profiles because it can have effect on all the organs or systems of the body.

In your case, it is the lipid profile that was done which revealed high cholesterol. High cholesterol and high blood pressure can have a negative synergistic effect in the heart. You will need to continue to see the physician for appropriate anti-hypertensive, which can be influenced by your age, level of the blood pressure, and your general body adjustments to the drugs. Also, dietary advice will be given. Avoid junk foods. Drugs that lower blood cholesterol may be prescribed. Also, cardio protective drugs like vasoprin will be given.

The major secret of leading a good life despite hypertension and high cholesterol level is to comply with your medications, regular check-up, diet and exercise.

Take steps not to become obese if you are not, and try to reduce your weight if you are.

IS IT AN OVULATION? I have been treated when I was having painful intercourse and painful nipple before menstruation. I also have irregular cycle. After the treatment it got better, but now the menses is still irregular and getting darker. More so, the normal mucous-like material that normally comes before, during and after ovulation is no longer coming, and I am having this pain by the side of my stomach like I am

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Dr. Nathaniel Adewole

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com

ovulating. Please, what is wrong with me and what can I do?

Aisha from Kogi State How old are you? What is your body mass index (BMI)? Any discharge from the breast? From the question, infertility seems to be part, if not the primary problem. You are likely to be having anovulatory cycles. Trying to regularise the menses may not be the way out, but wholistic treatment, which will be focused on pregnancy, and if possible, restoration of normal menstrual flow and sings of ovulation.

See your family physician for investigations.

Ovulation induction with timed intercourse might be a solution.

SERIOUS DISCHARGE AFTER MENSTRUATION I am 45 years old. Each month when I finish my period it will follow with very serious discharge as if I were menstruating again. What do I do?

From Adamawa State Is the discharge blood and having foul smell?

However, from what you described it is likely to be blood since it flows as if you are menstruating again. I will suggest you see a gynaecologist. First, you may need to do endometrial biopsy for histology. This will enable us to rule out endometrial pathology that may be cancerous. Avoid trying to take drugs straightaway to control the bleeding without this endometrial pathology.

Women who are over 40 years old and have irregular vaginal bleeding are advised to do this endometrial biopsy.

See your gynaecologist. In case you have completed your family size, and there is need for

“Hypertension is a common medical problem globally, and it is rising even in our own environment.

Most of the time, it is essential hypertension; that is no known cause. Obesity can increase the chance of developing hypertension.” you to do total abdominal hysterectomy after investigations, please do not delay.

SEVERE PAIN IN THE RIBS I have a sharp pain in my left upper abdomen, now the pain has moved up to the chest (ribs). The pain gets severe when I want to go to the toilet. Please, what is the cause and possible remedy?

Mohammed, Minna Any associated cough? Any loss of weight? Any history of trauma in the past? Which medication have you taken? You need to see a physician for thorough history and examination.

Chest X-ray is one of the basic investigations that need to be done. See a physician or your family doctor.

Please, always include name and address when sending your health enquiries to us. Thank you

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Why I am shooting a multimillion naira Hausa traditional movie - Bifa

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e is one of the leading directors in the Hausa movie industry. Known as Bifa in the industry, Muhammad Adamu Idris has earned himself a lot of respect and adoration. His innovative skills have earned him accolades, both within and outside the screen business. His name is associated with many blockbusters.

In this interview, Bifa talked about his mult-million naira movie and many more.

BY Ibrahim Musa Giginyu

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t was reported that you are directing one of the best movies in the history of Kannywood.

Can you tell us what this movie entails?

Actually, you can’t tell whether a movie is the best or not until it has been released and viewed by fans.

However, may be it is because of the composition of the cast and the storyline that makes people to refer to the movie as one of the best.

The movie, Sarki Abdallah, is fictional. It has to do with palace betrayal. We have spent a lot in making researches on history of places and their conduct of activities to make it more real than fictional. We have also engaged the services of people who are directly linked with these palaces to be able to project the message we want to send effectively and accordingly.

It is a story of a highly respected traditional monarch in the typical Hausa setting, whose popularity has endeared him to his subjects. It is a story of betrayal from the people the monarch trusted most, and who were very close to him.

What really made you conceive the idea of producing and directing such a movie?

After the success of my movies such as Siyama, Keta, Haddi, Almuru, Ruhi, Mua’milat and Badiba Rai, I realised that the movie industry is a dynamic setting and we happen to be drifting from movies that project our true identity, to movies that tell virtually

nothing about our huge heritage and rich cultural background. Therefore, we sat down with other stakeholders in the industry to discuss ways that we can reintroduce stories that will protect and promote our cultural heritage.

That was how the idea was conceived, and we went into action without wasting time.

Similarly, going by history, we are what we are today because we have an institution that defined us, and that institution seems to be getting less attention. That is why we decided to go on with this project even though it costs us much.

What made this movie exceptional from what you were known for?

First, it is the cast. This is because we intend to use over 250 casts in this particular movie. Second is the budget.

This movie has one of the highest budgets in Kannywood. We have so far committed over N5million into it; and that is not all, we still have some other miscellaneous commitments to make.

However, we have tried to introduce new innovations into this movie. Such innovations include real time lapsing, where a viewer would be able to differentiate noon from afternoon. We have also tried to let our lights talk and our scenes speak.

Another issue is that, this time around, we are not targeting our local market alone; we intend to target the international market. We wish to send our movies to different world festivals.

What are the challenges you have encountered in this movie?

Truly, the traditional institution is not an institution where one would just assume how things happen and project them to the public as such. It is an organised institution with defined characteristics that one needs to be acquainted with before doing anything.

We have really encountered challenges in making researches on how things are done in terms of speeches and actions. We have also encountered challenges in acquiring the desired costumes needed in such movies. That is why we hired the services of a renowned personality who grew up within the royal system for effective results.

Actually, it is not easy, but I am glad to tell you that we have successfully overcome most of those challenges now.

Do you think this movie has met international standard?

I wouldn’t be telling you where we are targeting if we had not done our homework. For the fact that we have a projected target, we are into cinematic movie. We have pushed our movie production, specifically in this Sarki Abdallah, into the next level.

Actually, we have committed a lot in terms of finance, intellectual innovative attributions and other relevant aspects to make this movie

“Truly, the traditional institution is not an institution where one would just assume how things happen and project them to the public as such.

It is an organised institution with defined characteristics that one needs to be acquainted with before doing anything.” a complete success, internally and externally.

What would you say to your fans on the movie, Sarki Abdallah?

My fans should expect nothing but the best. The movie is surely one of its kind in the history of Kannywood. We hope that it would get the necessary attention it deserves from the fans. I do not want to blow my trumpet, but the movie will surely come with difference.

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The Ankara Jacket: A Must-have for Ladies Jackie Appiah

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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igerian ladies never seem to go out of fashion. The Ankara fabric has taken a new dimension in the fashion world and even beyond Africa.

And it is trending.

The Ankara fabric comes in different colours and designs. What ladies are using it for now is to sew a jacket or peplum top. It’s easy to style (once it’s a good fit). From casuals, to chic, to corporate, it’s fun, vibrant and adds a really lovely touch of style to your outfit. Be adventurous. It’s a staple style item to own, add Ankara jackets or peplum top to your collection.

Congratulations Model for Falke by Aisha

Muktar Ahmad & Samira Abdulrahman got married on March 14th, 2015 in Kaduna.

Happy Married Life

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HEALTHY LIVING

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How to E reduce risk of cancer

BY Victoria Onehi

vidence has shown decreased incidents of breast cancer in women who breastfeed their children. The research on prevention through breastfeeding practices involved women who had breastfed their children for a longer period of time.

Dr Ramatu Hassan, co-coordinator of the National Cancer Control and head of Nuclear Medicine Programme at the Ministry of Health corroborates this. “When women breastfeed their children for a long time, cancer cells cannot grow in their breasts.”

Keep a healthy body weight Being overweight or obese (a BMI of 25 or greater) is strongly associated with specific types of cancer, including breast cancer. So keep a healthy body weight.

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Increase physical activity By exercising and getting yourself moving you can reduce the risk of cancer, including breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer.

Recommendations for a physically active lifestyle include both increasing daily activity as well as limiting sedentary time. Adults should aim at moderate activity like brisk-walking or jogging four times a week. Going for a daily 30-minute brisk-walk and limiting sedentary lifestyle can help to maintain a healthy weight and reduce cancer risk.

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THINGS TO KNOW Symptoms of ovarian cancer • A heavy feeling in the pelvis • Pain in the lower abdomen • Bleeding from the vagina • Weight gain or loss • Abnormal periods • Unexplained back pain that gets worse Symptoms of breast cancer • A lump in the breast or underarm that persists after your menstrual cycle

• Pain or tenderness in the breast. Although lumps are usually painless, pain or tenderness can be a sign of breast cancer.

• Any change in the size, contour, texture, or temperature of the breast.

• A change in the nipple, such as a nipple retraction, dimpling, itching, a burning sensation, or ulceration.

• Unusual discharge from the nipple that may be clear, bloody, or another colour.

RECIPE: Ingredients • 4 tilapia fish (or fish of choice) • 1 cup oil • vinegar • 1 lemon, juiced • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 tbsp thyme • 1 tbsp basil • 1 tsp black pepper • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 tbsp salt • 2 seasoning of choice • spices Instructions 1. Mix marinade ingredients together.

Place fish in a shallow baking dish or bowl.

Pour marinade on the fish and turn them to ensure the fish are evenly coated.

2. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour.

3. Start smoker with wood of choice and set it for 225F. 4. Place fish on racks and put in the smoker.

5. Smoke the fish for 2⅓ hours.

6. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, green pepper and lime.

Eat fruits and vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables contain potential anticancer benefits, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. The current recommendations from experts for cancer prevention are to eat at least two-and-a-half cups of fruits and vegetables every day. Incorporating a daily fresh fruit and vegetable juice or smoothie can be an easy way to increase your micronutrient intake and hit the recommended servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Meeting the recommendations for fresh produce may help with weight loss and healthy weight maintenance, another major cancer-prevention recommendation. To increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, aim to fill half your plate with these choices at each meal.

Mrs. Sarah Abagai, head of Dietetics Department, National Hospital, Abuja, said flavoniods, antioxidant, phytonutrients, which give the fruits their pigment of colours (like red,

blue, yellow green are), are anti-cancer nutrients which make fruits and vegetables rich.

A cancer survivor, Madam Gloria Emmanuel, spoke about how she was healed of cancer by eating fruits and vegetables.

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000.

It was devastating for me. When the diagnosis came that I had breast cancer, I began to seek what to do. I remember I had a dream that I saw some fruits and vegetables by the right and all the junks and cookies by the left, and I heard a voice say, ‘turn to the right,’ so I was led to eat that way. I changed my diet completely. I stopped eating all the junks that I was eating and changed my lifestyle. I was not used to drinking water, so I began to eat healthy. Soon after, I began to eat the things that the body needed for self heal, and my body began to respond and I began to eat healthy. Soon after, I saw the cancer shrink by the day. After about six months, I was declared cancer-free,” she said.

Include whole-grains and legumes daily Like fresh fruits and vegetables, minimally processed grains like wheat and barley contain cancer-preventing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre, and are also low in caloric content than most other heavily processed products that may have added sugar or oils.

Abagai further said, “The fibre content in legumes and whole-grains are anticancer agents as well. The anti-oxidant content found in some beans, especially the red-kidney beans, inhibits the growth of cancer.”

The recommendation to include whole-grain choices is as important as the recommendation to limit processed or refined grain sources. To accomplish this prevention guideline, be sure that the grains you eat are unprocessed or in their most basic state and include a variety of sources daily.

In all, Dr Hassan highlights other ways to prevent cancers. “One way to prevent cancers is to go for screening as part of your annual health care routine. If it can be detected when it’s small, then they can easily chop it off or treat it and melt it. If not, it can grow so fast and become more difficult to treat. People can go to their nearest hospital to be screened, and if they are not able to offer the service near you, they will tell you where to go to.”

Smoked fish with herbs and spices

Smoked fish with herbs and spices

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Remember to drink water when you exercise. Drink before, during, and after your walk (1-2 cups of water for a 20 minute walk) because every system in your body depends on water!

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oke Makinwa’s makeup was just simple, lovely and beautiful. She told her make-up artist to use a nude colour for her lips. For her eye shadow, she used a light colour.

BY Pupwaya Timothy Dibal

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igeria is full of great make-up artists. And the chart is rising everyday as more people are getting better in make-up artistry.

Every bride in Nigeria now knows how to look awesome on her wedding day.

Do you ever sit down to wonder how they get such amazing looks on their wedding days? These beautiful brides were transformed by the right make-up artists. Just follow the simple tips and you will love your the make-over.

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lifetime. Plan early, know what you want and stick to it, hire those who really work as a team.

Pick a make-up artist who is genuinely in love with make-up and understands how to work and blend colours.

Every girl is a beautiful woman. So when you meet your make-up artist, be confident to tell her/him what look you wish to have.

Some people prefer heavy make-up while others would go for a mild one. Trust your make-up artist most times by allowing him/ her do the work well.

Above all, put a smile on your face.

Always get a professional for your wedding make-over. It’s one look that will last a

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afiya went for a royal colour. She decided to use purple lilac for her lips and on her eyelid.

Her simple and beautiful necklace complimented her dress.

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ola Omotayo Okoye, the wife of Peter Okoye, is an epitome of beauty. She went for a red buba with a beige-colour headgear and a touch of red. She accessorized it with white beads. The lipstick was simple but classy. And she decided to go for a baby-pink because of her light colour. As a bride, don’t be scared to play with colours. The make-up artist made the eyebrow light to be in tune with her lipstick.

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mina ‘Mimi’ Suleiman had a pink colour as one of her bridal wears. And she accessorized it with a set of gold chain. Her fuchsia pink lip colour went with her eyebrow because her lipstick was bold, and she made her eyebrow appear bold too.

Inspiring Lifestyle

A D V E R T R AT E S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

VAT

Total

Back Page

455,000

22,750

477,750

Inside Front Cover

420,000

21,750

442,000

Inside Pages (ROP)

350,000

17,500

367,500

Centrespread

700,000

35,000

735,000

SOCIAL EVENTS

SHOPPING MALL 1x1col

4,100

1x2col

8,200

2x1col

8,200

2x2col

15,000

3x1col

12,300

2.5x2col

20,000

VAT

Total

3x2col

24,500

4x1col

16,400

4x2col

32,500

5x2col

41,000

6x2col

49,200

Qtr. Page

66,950

Centrespread

464,285

23,215

487,500

Full Page

257,285

12,855

270,500

Half Page

135,715

6,500

142,500

Quarter Page

70,000

3,500

73,500

Picture Box

5,000

250

5,250

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