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Madina Sanusi

‘Why I left the known for the unknown’ Hi there!

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ambari Extra this week brings you the best content. This week, we have so many interesting reads for you. In the culinary section, we bring you the scrumptious and tasty chicken soup. This soup will help you fight any

nasty cold this rainy season has brought. Etiquette discusses the main etiquette and rules intending couples should know. On the beauty segment, we are sharing with you the tips and tricks to maintaining your hair during this rainy season, and healthy living reveals how to remain healthy and the health precautions to take during this season. For our cover this week, we have the

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ever smiling Madina Sanusi, a politician, human rights expert, educationist and motivational speaker. She discusses her venture into politics, her past and present life, and a whole lot more. Read all she had to share inside.

Hoping her infectious smile ushers in a splendid week for everyone. – Amina Alhassan CALL: 0818 7703733 EMAIL: tambari@dailytrust.com

ETIQUETTE Wedding etiquette: A guide for the modern couple

Cold-fighting chicken soup and bread rolls

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he rainy season brings a lot of cold-related diseases, such as cough, catarrh, runny nose and so on. Most days when suffering from this illnesses, one’s appetite can be low, but this is where this chicken soup recipe comes in handy.

All you need is a steaming bowl of hot chicken soup with bread rolls to accompany it and any cold-related illness you have will go away.

Ingredients • Chicken parts • A large onion • Black pepper • Grounded crayfish (optional) • Carrots

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3 large scotch bonnet pepper • Thyme • Salt to taste • Seasoning cubes (of your choice) • Fresh scent-leaves • Fresh garlic or powder • Fresh ginger or powder Direction Cut and wash the chicken in water thoroughly and remove the skin from the chicken (optional). Wash the necessary ingredient.

Place the chicken into a pot enough to make your soup and pour adequate quantity of water. Then place the pot on the stove at a low flame

and leave for 30 minutes. You don’t need to add vegetable oil to the chicken because you will notice oil being released from the chicken.

After that, begin to add your spices - the chopped onion, black pepper, carrot, grounded crayfish (optional), blended scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, curry powder, salt to taste, blended garlic and fresh ginger, seasoning cubes of your choice and fresh scentleaves to add more aroma to your chicken soup, stir well to mix the ingredients and leave to boil. Your chicken soup is ready to be enjoyed with bread rolls.

by ABIOLA AMINAT ADEPOJU

ost weddings are usually chaotic. It WORTHY OF doesn’t matter if 300 people or less are NOTE: IF YOUR attending your wedding, many things WEDDING HAS are bound to be going on to make it look like a AN EXPECTED beehive. However, if you want your wedding to ATTIRE OR go on smoothly, take note of the following tips.

Be timely: It is necessary to try and show up COLOUR, BE on time. Most weddings in Nigeria appear rowdy SURE THAT IT IS because some newlyweds take their precious CLEAR IN YOUR time to get ready, as well as snap pictures INVITATIONS while keeping people waiting and delaying the ceremony. If you want your wedding to flow a little bit more easily, make sure you get rid of the ‘African time mentality.’

Take pictures with your guests: A lot of newlyweds get wrapped up in doing their personal photoshoot nowadays to have great pictures for Instagram and the likes. When they are not busy snapping personal pictures, they are snapping with the bridal train, groomsmen and family members. A lot of them forget that their guests want to make memories too. Don’t neglect taking pictures with your guests.

Less is more: Another reason many weddings appear rushed is because some newlyweds try to fit too many activities into their big day. I have been to an event where we went to the registry, did the engagement, left for the Nikkah programme at the mosque, and then had the reception. It was quite tiring and unenjoyable. Make sure you give guests enough time to take pictures, drink, eat, dance and chat. You want your wedding reception to feel easy and comfortable for guests, not frantic and stressful.

Be appreciative: This is the last but definitely not the least.

Newlyweds get caught in honeymooning and relaxing. A lot of them forget to thank the people who came to make their day special. No matter how tired you are, try and greet the people who came for the event within two weeks. The alternative is to make your rounds while people are eating and dancing at the event to thank them. Showing appreciation is very essential.

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‘Why I left the known for the unknown’ Interview by ABIOLA AMINAT ADEPOJU

Madina Sanusi was born and bred in Lagos. She is a politician, businesswoman, advocate, trainer, educationist and motivational speaker.

The representative of the Ariel Foundation International (AFI) in Nigeria and member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) spoke to Tambari on her career, why she left the banking sector for entertainment, why she contested for a seat in the House of Representatives, and other interesting matters. She speaks on why she left the banking sector to venture into an unknown field.

Educational background adly, the primary and secondary schools I attended are no longer in existence because of Boko Haram insurgency.

They were Kasugula primary school and GGSS Nguru. For my first and second degrees, I attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria from 1993 to1998 and 2000 to 2002 respectively. My first degree is a B.Sc in Administration while the second one is an MBA. Career background I did my one year meritorious National Youth Service at Peugeot Automobile, Kaduna in 1999/2000 and was awarded a letter of commendation. I worked in First Bank from 2001 as a graduate assistant and rose to the rank of assistant manager. I distinguished myself as a very hardworking and dedicated staff, which earned me an award from the managing director of the bank. I resigned signed voluntarily in 2014 to start my own business of entertaining children (Medisanus anus kiddies’ events). I have, in the course rse of my entertaining kids, anchored the Lagos State Fiesta and Lagos os State Television Annual Christmas mas party for two years successfully. lly. I am also a member of the Ariel Foundation International, a non-governmental organisation for children and the youth. Under them, em, I have attended the UNRISD seminar eminar on Climate Change in Coastal astal Cities. I also attended the HRC/WG RC/WG on the universal periodic review at the United Nations High Commission, Geneva, 2018, UN Forum Businesss and Human Rights in Geneva. va. I was also the honored representative resentative of Ariel Foundation undation International for the 2018 United Nations Events in Geneva. a.

What were your aspirations growing wing up?

I have always ays dreamt of big g things in life.

You know the normal girlish dream always wanting to be the best in all I do. Myy venturing into o banking was not an accident at all. It really prepared me for the future.

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sector for entertainment; why? How has it been?

I wanted to follow my passion, that’s why I made the decision to resign. To be honest, when I first resigned from my lucrative job for the unknown, it was quite rough. But the zeal and passion I had for my new skill paved way for me. I left the known for the unknown. But today, I am very proud of my achievement.

You contested for the House of Representatives in the 2019 elections. What sparked your interest in politics? zeal to serve The motivated me. I wanted to serve my people in my little capacity.

Were there moments you wanted to back out?

Sure, there were times I wanted to. The way politics is being run in Nigeria is very money-consuming and the party I contested under didn’t have so much funds. So

campaigning and other things were a bit difficult and challenging. But in as much as I wanted to quit at certain times, I had so many people encouraging me to go on, so I couldn’t.

Would you still like to run in 2023?

Of course I will. It is a call to duty for me and I cannot be discouraged by what happened. Even though I didn’t win at first, I still owe my best to my society and community. I also believe that by then the electorate would have realised their mistake and seen that it’s not only about money and the person who spends the most but the person who has your best interest at heart.

Beyond banking, entertainment and politics, you are also very much into advocacy and activism. Can you tell us more about that?

Volunteering and advocacy have given me the chance to not only work with people, but also learn about nonprofit organisations, which has given me hand on experience of company operatives and helped to shape my career goals.

How are you able to cope with family commitments despite your hectic schedule?

It is really not easy to balance everything that has to be done, but God has been by my side and my family too. They made it easy for me. I had my son before I got admitted into the university; he was in the boarding school by the time I started working. It was easy to balance things.

Challenges faced in the society as a career woman.

I think the society is making progress because I have not really experienced any challenges as a

THE WAY POLITICS IS BEING RUN IN NIGERIA IS VERY MONEYCONSUMING TAMBARI SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2019

MADINA SANUSI // CO V E R career woman. Everyone I have come in contact with respects and understands me. Even when I was running for an electoral position, I had all the encouragements. People were impressed that a woman was running for the first time in the constituency. I was never harassed or insulted.

People have been very supportive.

When you reflect on the work you’ve done, what are you most proud about?

Putting smiles on the faces of children.

Joys of motherhood It is very exciting. I just pray that every woman gets to have the opportunity. There is truly nothing that compares with that feeling of being a mother. Carrying a child in your womb, holding the child and watching the child grow up. It’s a wonderful thing. My son is a lawyer and now I have grandchildren. I am fulfilled on that front.

Favourite music I am not really a music person. I’m not one of people that would sit and put on the music randomly. A bit of classic music is fine, though.

Favourite fashion items Nothing really, I am old fashioned when it comes to fashion.

Flat or heels I prefer flats.

What wouldn’t you be caught wearing Indecent dressing. I can never be caught wearing flimsy or see-through dresses. However, indecency is subjective, what is indecent to me might be decent to some people, and vice versa.

So everybody should just do what feels right to them.

Favourite travel destination None. Everywhere is a good travel destination to me. I can decide to visit Sambisa forest now and have what I will call a good time. My own interpretation of travelling is that it is part of education.

How do you relax?

Reading motivational journals and meditating.

Favourite quote or saying I like telling people that, “Money is not everything.’’

A lot of people, especially youngsters, are highly focused on making money in whatever way because they think it is the most important thing, but it is not.

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WHEN I WAS YOUNGER PEOPLE AROUND ME ALWAYS CALLED ME A TOMBOY Favourite food Swallow. I really love Nigerian foods – akpu, garri, tuwo-shinkafa, amala etc. I love every swallow.

Your definition of style Simplicity. There is elegance in simplicity.

Beauty routine None at all. I just wake up every day and take my bath. When I was younger people around me always called me a tomboy. I don’t make the efforts to spruce myself up. I love looking like my naturally God-given self.

Favourite day of the week and why I don’t have any. All days are important to me.

Advice from mum that has stuck with you till date My mum always told me to always believe in myself.

Role models My father is my role model; he inspires and motivates me to grow without barriers.

Life lessons Nothing comes easy! I believe that you have to be persevering. In life, you must struggle; things won’tt come to you on a platter of gold. If won you feel that anything in life is easy, you are deceiving yourself.

Advice to young women looking up to you Always be the best and keep your dignity wherever you find yourself.

Whichever industry you happen to fall in - business, technology, medicine etc, strive to be the best.

Don’t believe it’s only men that can do certain things.

Whatever a man can do, a woman can do better.

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Osinbanjo celebrates son’s graduation ceremony

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he vice president of Nigeria took off on Wednesday, July 17 to attend the graduation ceremony of his only son in the United Kingdom.

The senior special assistant to the vice president on media and publicity, Laolu Akande made this known on twitter on Wednesday.

“VP Osinbajo is in the UK attending his son’s graduation today.

He returns to Abuja tomorrow” Congratulations to his Excellency.

Beyoncé’s “The Lion King” Album Features Wizkid, Tiwa Savage & More

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rammy award-winning artist, Beyonce, has shared details of her 14 track album titled ‘The Lion King: The Gift.’ Beyonce revealed the album was inspired by “Lion King” the movie.

The soundtrack is a love letter to Africa,” Beyoncé says to ABC. “I wanted to make sure we found the best talent from Africa. Not just use some of the sounds and do my interpretation of it. I wanted it to be authentic about what is beautiful about the music in Africa.”

The Lion King: The Gift came out on Friday, July 19. The album features many of Nigeria’s top Afro beats stars including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy. Mr. Eazi, and Yemi Alade also feature.

Ghana’s Shatta Wale, Cameroon’s Salatiel and South Africa’s Busiswa and Moonchild Sanelly are also on the soundtrack.

Toni Braxton headlines Prince Nduka’s Obiaghon’s birthday party

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opular American R&B singer and songwriter , Toni Braxton was the headliner at the 60th birthday of Nduka Obaigbena, a prince of Owa Kingdom in Delta State. The birthday held at the prestigious ‘Eko Hotel in Lagos state and was tagged ‘60 Years of God’s Grace’.

The party was on Monday, 15th of July and it was the grand finale of the two-day celebration, which began on Sunday with a thanksgiving service at The Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.

The theme of the birthday was nature as the venue was covered in tons of green grasses which connote life.

The grasses were a metaphor of life for the celebrant, who was recentlyhospitalized for three months.

The birthday ceremony was graced by many Nigerian Governors; Emeka Ihedioha (Imo state), Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta State) as well as Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Prince Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Mr. Godwin Obaseki (Edo state).

The former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Professor George Obiozor, Zenith Bank Founder, Mr. Jim Ovia, immediate past Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, Chairman of Metis Capital Partners, Mr. Hakeem Bello-Osagie; former Guaranty Trust Bank Managing Director, Mr. Fola Adeola and former Managing Director of UBA, Mr. Tony Elumelu were also in attendance.

Apart from Toni Braxton, Tiwa savage and Wizkid were also present at the event to serenade the guests with great music.

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Hair care tips for rainy season

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he rainy season might be great for farmers and growing crops, but it is not so great for the hair. The humidity and excess moisture wreak all sorts of havoc on the hair. So if you want to keep your hair in perfect health during the rainy days, follow the tips below.

Keep your hair dry: This is one of the simplest, yet most effective rainy season hair care tips. Although you might feel the urge to relieve your childhood days and play in the rain, you should know that it is a very bad idea. Rain water is dirty and acidic, which is really bad for your hair. So, try and keep hair dry when caught in the rain. It is advisable to keep a shower cap on you during this rainy season.

Shampoo your hair frequently: No matter how hard you try, sometimes you might not be able to avoid getting your hair wet in a torrential rainfall. So during this period, ensure you use a mild cleansing shampoo twice in a week to wash away any dirt from rain water and nourish your hair. It is important to go for a mild, yet deep cleansing shampoo that will help in protecting your hair all throughout the rainy season.

Dry hair properly: After shampooing, it is important to dry your hair the right way. During the rainy season, due to humidly, it is a little difficult to air-dry your hair, so use a hair dryer or towel gently.

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conditioner. It will form a protective No matter what you do, don’t try to layer on your hair and shield it from combine wet hair during the rainy the damage rain water can cause. season; it will damage your hair strands.

With additional information from the Leave in conditioner: Using internet a leave-in-conditioner is advisable after you have DID YOU KNOW... THAT shampooed and dried ONE OF THE MOST COMMON your hair. Rain water is PROBLEMS FACED DURING THE usually acidic and dirty. So, when you are stepping out, RAINY SEASON IS HAIR FALL? use a protective leave-in-

Teaching Hospital Hospital, malaria isn’t the only mosquito-borne disease. season.

Dengue fever is another mosquitoDon’t eat street or uncooked borne disease that is potentially food: Rain causes a lot of gutters deadly and rampant during rainy to be filled, increase in stagnant water and the likes. It is ill advised season. Regularly clean your compound and ensure there is to buy or consume street or uncooked food during this season. no mosquito breeding ground available.

They may have germs, and the Sanitise often: Common cold chances of infection are higher illnesses can easily spread during during the rainy period. Ensure you cook your vegetables and wash the rainy season. To keep everyone safe, clean hands regularly and your fruits with vinegar before always bring a hand sanitizer when eating. Also, it wouldn’t hurt to you are out and about. Also, make avoid buying fruits displayed it a habit to wash hands and feet on the street because they could easily be infected when you get home, especially after contact with rain or flood by the flies that waters. accompany Stay warm: Don’t forget to stagnant water. carry your umbrella and raincoat Maintain with you always to avoid getting hygiene: wet, and if you get wet, avoid Watch out for entering a room with the fan or stagnant waters air-conditioner on. After you dry or over-filled off , have warm water or herbal tea. gutters. They Herbal tea has curative properties are the ultimate breeding ground for cough, cold and sore throat, which are common ailments for mosquitoes. during the rainy season. Keep your According body dry and moderately warm to to Dr Fatiu avoid cold and cough. Also take lot Arogundade of vitamin C. of Obafemi With additional information from the Awolowo internet

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Please doctor, will follicular tracking help to determine the time to meet so that one can have a baby boy? Melody It’s not true. Follicular tracking does not predict time to meet to produce a baby boy. One of the main ways to achieve this is through IVF; with sex selection. That being said, I don’t know when we will overcome this male child preference.

I had fibroid operation in march, this year.

Please I have been confused since Sunday because I am now pregnant. I have confirmed it by doing a pregnancy test. I don’t know what to do?

Hafsatu, Kano I will say congratulations. Well, it’s four months now and before the time of delivery it will be about twelve to thirteen months after the operation. There is nothing to be afraid of. The only thing is the mode of delivery may likely be Caesarean section.

Even at that, some could be allow vaginal delivery like huge pendunculated subserosal fibroids. Your doctor that did the Myomectomy is the best person to determine mode of delivery in this case.

This should also serve as encouragement to women who are running away from removing fibroids despite the size and even symptoms.

Usually for fear of not conceiving after fibroid operation. It’s an erroneous belief.

Health precautions for rainy season veryone loves rain because of the cool weather it brings, but alas, there is rarely anything that doesn’t have its good and bad sides. The increase in humidity, stagnant water, and so on, increases the chance of infections. You need to take precautions during the rainy season to stay healthy because there is a high risk of water-borne diseases, fever, stomach ache and others. Here are some precautions you could follow to stay healthy and prevent infection during this

WILL FOLLICULAR TRACKING HELP?

PREGNANT AFTER FIBROID OPERATION

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By ABIOLA AMINAT ADEPOJU

Dr. Nathaniel Adewole, MOBILE: 0803 8039182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com

HOW SOON CAN I START ANTENATAL? How soon can I register for antenatal? I missed my period two months ago.

Mrs Aboi, Kaduna This is the right time to register for antenatal especially after second missed period. This will help in carrying out an early scan for proper dating of pregnancy.

Also it helps to check for abnormality in early pregnancy. In some patients they will not know for one month that the baby is no longer growing because of lack of early monitoring.

Also base line measurement can be taken like weight and blood pressure. This helps to diagnose people with hypertension or diabetes early for proper management which will result in minimal risk to baby and mother.

In this environment, the culture of late registration for antenatal has made a lot of women and babies lose out on its benefits and this can lead to serious complications for mother and baby.

We use this opportunity to encourage our women to register early for antenatal. Spouses are not to be left out, the men should encourage, provide finance as necessary and if possible follow them for early antenatal registration.

ARE MALARIA DRUGS SAFE IN EARLY PREGNANCY? Good day doctor. I am pregnant and in my first trimester. Can I take a malaria drug. Or can you suggest the kind of drugs that are safe to take.

Madam Ola, Abuja Most malaria drugs are safe in pregnancy even in the first trimester (first three months).

All the former fears of side effects of malaria drugs on foetus has been debunked. Arthemeter based combination therapy can be used orally or injectable if patient is not tolerating orally. Let me emphasize that the persistent fever from malaria is the one that leads to miscarriage and not the drugs.

It is important to also erase the fallacy that if one take quinine while pregnant, it can lead to a miscarriage. Infact, the recommendation is to use parenteral quinine in severe malaria.