A PUBLICATION OF
SUNDAY, N O V E M B E R 13, 2016
Redefining femininity
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FASHION BEAUTY MEN’S STYLE
MEDICAID KEBBI CANCER ADVOCACY IN PICTURES
Mariam Kolo A Barrister’s passion for law & the less previleged
EDITOR’S NOTE
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H E A LT H CO R N E R
Dr. Nathaniel Adewole, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com, CC: tambari@dailytrust.com
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tyle for everyone in different, what works for lady A might not necessarily work for lady B. style all boils down to dress for your body shape and poise. The slim lady and the curvy lady can still rock and look fabulous in whatever she chooses to wear. Whatever you choose to wear, you can always slay in them. Are you looking for something comfortable for your feet? If yes, then the loafers are your best bet. Loafers are not just comfortable but also stylish slips-on shoes for men. Interestingly, they are quite versatile as you can wear them for any occasion and still look dapper. We can all smell the harmattan season as it’s gradually settling in. This is one season most women dread, for the simple fact that it causes damage to the hair. This week we offer hair tips ffor this dry season to help keep your hair shinny and healthy. Our cover personality this week is Barrister Mariam Kolo; she B speaks on her passion for the sp law la profession and homeless children. Have a splendid week.
CAN FATTY LIVER BE CURED?
Good day Doctor . My husband was infected with Hepatitis C in the course of blood transfusion . He was placed on treatment (injection and tablets ) for 6 months . The viral load is now insignificant . But the Doctor said there are still antibodies . Please what are antibodies ? How long will it take to clear ? Lastly, is there treatment for fatty liver ? Hajara in Yola The antibodies were formed in response to the antigen. It is already there it will not disappear. What you need to do is to be repeating the viral load every six months for at least two years. Yes there is treatment for fatty liver. There are tablets that assist in the regenerations of the normal liver cells. More importantly is to stop predisposing factors like alcohol that leads to fatty liver. If this is done normal cells can regenerate.
WHAT DO I DO? I had a miscarried for a 6 weeks pregnancy. So what should I do ? Anonymous
Email: tambari@dailytrust.com Twitter: @tambarimagazine Website: women.dailytrust.com.ng
Well if the pregnancy is still there and no bleeding then it is what is called missed miscarriage. But, if you have been bleeding per vaginum, then the diagnosis is incomplete miscarriage. I will suggest you see a doctor to know what it is? If it is complete miscarriage you only need antibiotics In case if incomplete or missed miscarriage then either medical treatment with misoprostol or immediate manual vacuum aspiration ( MVA) will do.
THE TEAM:: Ag. Editor
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Amina Alhassan
Ballie Kafran
Writers
Cover Photos
Hafsah Abubakar Matazu Faith Eje Femi Mohammed
Abdul Musa
CONTENTS
Delish: Taste of Sweet & Sour Beef with Basmati Rice CULINARY CORNER // 32
FASHION // 29
Slay in Style
Loafers; A Gentleman’s Wardrobe Essential MEN’S STYLE
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* Pearls of wisdom compiled by Faith Ejeh
RECURRENT RASHES In April this year, I woke up with a puss in my sexual organ, I took some antibiotics, it worsened to rashes especially on my laps and spread to my skin. I did a urine MCs, HIV and VDRL. All were negative except the VDRL. I was informed I had syphilis which was treated with cephpodoxine, doxycycline and axyclovir. The rashes disappeared but later came back. I was placed on penicillin injection for four weeks, but some rashes still remained. What do I do? Franklin Imo State Obviously you had a sexually transmitted disease which is obviously responding to treatment now. I hope you treated your partner? If not that may explain the recurrence. Anytime you are treated for sexually transmitted infections the spouse must be treated too, whether he or she has symptoms Please, we encourge all who send or not. This is because of asymptomatic carriers. questions or contributions to include at I will suggest you see an Urologist. You may benefit least their first name and town or city. from long acting penicillin injections given weekly for Readers are also advised to copy the at least three weeks. Tambari email address above while writing in. Thank you - Editor PAGE 28 TAMBARI SUNDAY, N O V E M B E R 13, 2016
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BARRISTER MARIAM KOLO //
CO V E R
A Barrister’s passion for law & the less previleged interview by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU AND FAITH EJEH
* Photo by Abdul Musa
Barrister Maryam Kolo an indegene of Niger State, is a lawyer and the Director General of Child’s Rights Agency in Minna, Niger State. She was born on the 2nd of December, 1968 to the Kolo family of late Haruna Baba Kolo.
Educational Background I attended my primary school at our lady of Fatima Private School Jos and I did my secondary school at Baptist High School, Jos. I then proceeded to Bayero University Kano (BUK) where I got a LLBBL. I did my law school at the Nigerian Law School in Lagos and did my NYSC in Minna. Career Well it has really been quite a jolly ride. After school everybody was like is she going to be on the bench or is it going to be private practice? I actually started with private practice at a chamber in Minna called Oyisapati & Co where I stayed for about a year before I got an appointment to the bench as a Magistrate. I was there for over sixteen years as a Magistrate in the Niger State Judiciary. I then left there and went into the export promotion council where I served as legal adviser. After that I also went as to act as a DG at the Child’s Rights Agency. Anyway it has been very interesting and challenging with ups and downs along the way but the journey has been great. What growing up was like It was very nice. My father was alive then he was a role model in all ramifications and I had all my sisters around me. We were inseparable and we all grew up together, loving each other very much. It was more like growing up in a very good cocoon of having good directions and good principles. Life’s challenges
At work, one of the major challenges I faced which I think almost every woman faces at work is the fact that you have to put in extra effort. You have to really struggle hard for you to be recognized or acknowledged as a woman with brains out there so actually making a difference is one of the main challenges. Ciming to married life, it has been one jolly ride it has been very tasking but it just grows on you like a skin as you go along. But you can’t make it all alone without the support of your husband, who has to understand that you have to be somewhere from morning to a particular time. And for a career woman who is very focused, I have to achieve something because I have to go back home and meet my kids and my husband so I don’t want to disappoint them. So when you are at work, you don’t have time to joke; you have to make sure you clear your table so that you are up and going for the next day. It makes a balance because when you are back home you know that this is home. I make sure that my work stays in the office, if you want to discuss with me anything that has to do with my work, you have to meet me at the office and when you want to come just say hello to me, you have to meet me at home that is where I have my private life. Life lessons Well we’ve had three major challenges as a family; the loss of our mother, the loss of our father and the loss of our sister and then the loss of a younger sister those loss tolled tremendously on us. It was a time of
I MAKE SURE THAT MY WORK STAYS IN THE OFFICE, IF YOU WANT TO DISCUSS WITH ME ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH MY WORK, YOU HAVE TO MEET ME AT THE OFFICE AND WHEN YOU WANT TO COME JUST SAY HELLO TO ME, YOU HAVE TO MEET ME AT HOME THAT IS WHERE I HAVE MY PRIVATE LIFE. severe depression for all of us. We learnt with time that you have to lean on each other otherwise, it just doesn’t go away, it doesn’t work. You have to lean on each other, you seek each other’s opinions, you laugh with each other and also you cry together. These are some of the things that actually has really pulled us through and are part of the things I have learnt with time. Aspirations growing up I have always wanted to be a lawyer, being a professional lawyer and someday be the CJN of Nigeria. I know I will be there one day and I’m hoping I will get there. I still have faith with God that I will get there. It is just a matter of time and with lots of hard work and I believe it is safe to say that I have started achieving my dreams by becoming a lawyer.
Fond childhood memories I miss Oh a lot. One of the most touching one is my father being there for my sisters and I most of who are gone now. It was really fun having them around. People that were there for you through thick and thin. Actually my dad was a mother and father combined to me because my mother died early and he didn’t want anybody to split the kids. He was such a darling and a loving gentle man. Sometimes even for lunch we will all gather round the table and eat, and growing up also made me to want to achieve something in the kitchen. Whatever we cooked, he will eat it, even if it was not nice, he will eat it with so much relish and give a complement. He was our pillar. My typical day I wake up in the morning, say my prayers and then it’s off to work and once there, I have to start working until about 5 to 6pm I am off from the office and back home and then start taking care of the kids, my home, husband and then sleep. Most cherished gift My most cherished gift was a picture frame and a flower and a very dear sister gave it to me. Her name is Amina Kolo. How I met my husband I met him back in school. He came to see his sister and we bonded and started talking from
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CO V E R
// BARRISTER MARIAM KOLO
there. Most cherished attribute of his He is patient, understanding, very caring and extremely supportive. Top 5 on my wish list I have so many wishes. One of the top wishes is to have my entire family back again. I wish I could have my father back, I wish I could have my sisters back and I wish I could have my mother. Secondly, I wish I could actually stay on my diet because actually I have been on and off my diet and it very difficult when you have such a crazy schedule. Thirdly, I wish I could take every child wandering off the streets and the homeless that don’t have places to go. I wish I could actually build homes for them, really giant homes where they could be fed and come off the street where they are not harassed, molested and save a home each day. I wish for it and I am working towards that too, even though it might not a huge home but I am getting there. Fourthly I always wish that God will spare my life for me to see my daughter get married. Favourite kind of music always on replay Jazz. My favorite jazz artist is Yemi Sas First and last app I check everyday WhatsApp and also the same at bedtime. Favourite fashion items Perfumes and wristwatches What I wouldn’t be caught wearing A mini skirt Best travel destination Dubai. Dubai is full with fun, and I have memories there because I traveled with my late sisters.
friends. Everyone that comes in, we just sit at home and talk. We all have nice time and we take lots of tea because I am a person that loves taking tea. Favourite food I love yam a lot. Boiled, fried, anyway it is made. Also plantain roasted, boiled however it may be, I love these two a lot. My definition of style I define style as being what you are. I am not too particular about what other people define style as and the general norm of definition people have about style. I could see you doing something crazy or wearing something crazy and it just might attract me and I would say what a fantastic style you have taken for yourself and you might actually look quite nice in it. Favorite perfume, designer bag and shoes My favorite perfume is Dune. I am not particular about designer bags and shoes. I just go for whatever that really attracts me. I love to try out our made in Nigeria shoes. I am not too keen on the designer thing.
* Photo by Abdul Musa
How I relax I hang out with my children, and
I WISH I COULD ACTUALLY STAY ON MY DIET BECAUSE ACTUALLY I HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF MY DIET AND IT VERY DIFFICULT WHEN YOU HAVE SUCH A CRAZY SCHEDULE
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I am very particular about ours here, I patronize home stuff a lot and I am good to go. Mum’s advice that stuck with me over the years Well, I could say Daddy’s advice since I grew up without knowing my mum. One advice that has continuously stuck with me that my father told me over the years is Maryam, you have to go to school and learn. All the money I leave for you in this world will be useless to you if you don’t have education but you can make 50 times what I have made if you go to school and work hard. Favourite sport colour and weather Cold weather. I will say the winter kind of cold. For colours honestly speaking you know it really surprises me when I hear someone actually liking a colour against another colour. I don’t have a particular colour. For sport, I like squash. My favorite day of the week My favorite day of the week is Monday. I like Monday because I love working and I hate being so idle. When I wake up by 5 am to say my prayers. I don’t go back to bed and I have to wake up everybody around. I don’t like sleeping too much and you achieve a lot more when you don’t do much of sleeping.
Beauty routine Very simple, I wake up in the morning of course after taking my bath. I don’t do the cleanser thing or the face wash thing the only thing I do is to apply a little bit of eye pencil, eyebrows and lipstick and I’m good to go. My role models The late Maryam Babangida was a role model to me because I look at her as somebody who is famous, honest and straight forward. I also look up to the First Lady of my state, Dr. Amina Abubakar Sani. She is
I WILL TELL A YOUNGER ME NOT TO REPEAT THE MISTAKES I MADE. THE DECISIONS I MADE WERE TAKEN LATE AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED somebody that is extremely straight forward, focused and being a doctor and then coming up to take the role of a governor’s wife, I actually thought that she couldn’t handle it seeing how the lives of doctors are with all those hospital things and now, she has to deal with politicians, she has to deal with other people, she has to deal with people from almost every walk of life and she is doing very much of a good job. What would you tell a younger me I will tell a younger me not to repeat the mistakes I made. The decisions I made were taken late as far as I am concerned, I went to school at the right time of course but I wish if I had known, I would have taken them much more earlier so that I could achieve more, faster. Maybe if I had started my primary school at the age of three, I would have achieved more. Maybe I would have started pushing my dreams then by now and I would have had that huge building on the ground for orphans and homeless people. Legacies What I will love to leave behind is for the young ones most especially females. I want them to be able to look up to me and say that yes, this is a woman that was able to achieve and make a mark in the society and I want to be like her. I want to make the same mark she made by being both a career woman and a great housewife.
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he Medicaid cancer foundation in collaboration with Kebbi state ministry of health and other partners rolled out a series of activities to create awareness, build diagnostic capacity and raise funds for indigent cancer patients of Kebbi state. The cancer awareness month started on the 4th of October with a media participatory live program on state radio with participation by members of Nigeria Medical Association, Nigerian Medical Women Association and wife of the Kebbi state governor, Dr. Zainab Atiku Bagudu. A 7 day capacity building workshop was conducted by Medicaid Cancer Foundation with the Kebbi State Ministry of Health as major partners and Society for Family Health, Nigerian Medical Association and the Wife of the President’s Future assured NGO. Training kits were given to all participants to continue with the exercise at grassroots levels Activities that took place included the walk against cancer themed ‘Pink Hijab Walk, which commenced from the government house to the city campus of waziri Umaru polytechnic. Free cervical and breast cancer screening of women took place in 4 LGs (Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Arewa and Ngaski) with a target of 2000 women but was later upped to 3000 with the Wife of the President sponsoring the screening of additional 1000 women. The week-long event was attended by wives of governors from Lagos, Oyo, Kogi, Nassarawa, Cross Rivers, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara States. Training exercise for 66 health workers across the state on cervical cancer screening was also held in Bunza General Hospital for 5 days. Free viewing and distribution of a Hausa drama entitled “Yakin Abu” starred Medicaid Cancer Foundation ambassador Rahama Sadau, Rabi’u Rikadawa, Jamila Nagudu and Alhassan Kwalle. Morell, Sadiq Zazzabi, Zakara also played key roles in voicing out for the Girl Child. An Awareness and fundraising dinner/event to support cancer patients capped the day with support and sponsorship coming from some notable philanthropists, civil society groups and individuals valued at over Forty million Naira. In appreciation, the founder of Medicaid cancer foundation and wife of Kebbi state governor, Dr. Zainab Bagudu expressed happiness over the impressive turn out of participants and called on women to embrace the opportunity offered by the foundation to get screened and treated if detected. She emphasized that early detection saves lives.
Medicaid Kebbi October Cancer Awareness And Fundraising 2016 By Amina Alhassan Participants at the Pink Hijab Cancer walk
Cancer advocacy visit to Emir of Gwandu by governors wives Artist Morell, singing a cancer song
Hadiza Abdulazeez Yari, wife of Zamfara state governor and Barr. Mary Etta Wives of governors of Cross Rivers, Niger, Kebbi, Dr. Zainab Bagudu (Founder, Medicaid), Lagos and Kogi
Emir of Argungu, Alh. Mohammed Mera, Her excellencies, Dr. Zainab Bagudu of Kebbi and Mrs Florence Ajimobi of Oyo state
HE, Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello presented with a book on history of Gwandu emirate by Emir
SSG to Kebbi State govt, Alh. Babale Umar Dr. Zainab Bagudu during a media chat in Radio Kebbi
Alh. Yusuf Haruna & Alh. Ibrahim Augie
L-R Aisha Augie Kuta, Hindatu Umar, Caretaker Argungu LG, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, Emir of Argungu and Mrs. Florence Ajimobi
SSA Media to Kebbi state governor, Aisha Augie Kuta with HE governor Atiku Bagudu while speaker Samaila Ganda looks on
Rahma Sadau, Nigerian actress & Medicaid Ambassador with her mum
Voices for girl child education on the catwalk
Dr. Zainab Bagudu and Mrs Florence Ajimobi (Founder, ABC Health Foundation) with trainers and newly trained health workers
Emir of Gwandu, Mohammed Iliyasu with HE, Dr. Linda Ayade, wife of Cross Rivers governor Chief of Staff, Suleiman Argungu and deputy governor, Col. Samaila Yombe at the walk away cancer in Kebbi Wives of governors of Kogi, Sokoto, Lagos, Oyo and Nasarawa
66 women were trained and presented with startup kits for cervical cancer screening
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HEs Bolanle Ambode, Mairo Almakura and Amina Bello leading the walk in Kebbi
Pink Hijab awareness walk ends in an advocacy visit to the Emir of Gwandu’s palace
Women for screening in Kangiwa LG
Maryam Musawa, Fatima Ibrahim, Dr. Zainab Bagudu & Hadiza Yari at Kangiwa LG screening
Sadiq Zazzabi performing a cancer song
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TRENDS // STYLE //
Slay in style
FA S H I O N
by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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PEARLS OF WISDOM : “Dressing is a way of life” - Yves Saint Laurent
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M E N’ S S T Y L E // TRENDS TREEND // STYLE // PERSONALITIES
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PEARLS OF WISDOM
“Looking good isn’t self-importance it’s self-respect.” – Charles Hix PAGE 35 TAMBARI SUNDAY, N O V E M B E R 13, 2016
C U L I N A R Y RECIPE //
Delish: Taste of sweet and sour beef with basmati rice by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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weet and sour beef is a delicacy that has been enjoyed by the Chinese and Asians for a long time. The name of the dish may make you feel a bit skeptical but the taste is an explosion of deliciousness that cannot be explained until you try it for yourself. INGREDIENTS: 200 grams beef fillet 1/4 green pepper 1/4 red pepper 1 onion 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon corn flour 1/2 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 egg yolk, whisked 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup beef stock 2 teaspoons corn flour 1 little piece of brown sugar A dash of sesame oil DIRECTIONS - Cut the green and red peppers into long strips and slice the onion. - Cut the beef into thick strips. Make a marinade with the soy sauce, sugar, corn flour, olive oil and egg yolk. Stir in marinade and leave for 25 minutes. Then sauté beef strips on high heat until cooked. Set aside. - Add 2 tablespoons oil to fry the onion until it turns light brown; add minced garlic, green and red peppers. Sprinkle with salt. Continue to sauté for a while. Pour in seasoning mixture and stir well. When the sauce boils again, put in beef strips, stir well. Serve it with hot basmati rice and enjoy! With additional information from the internet
FROM THE EDITOR:
Would you like to win something special from the Tambari Team? Then, this is your chance, send in your recipes to tambari@dailytrust. com. Every week, the featured recipe gets to win a special gift from us. Please include your full name, picture of yourself and the recipe. I’m looking forward to your tantalising recipes. Our Tambari Super Chef Series will continue next week. You could be one of them. Keep sending in your recipes.
Cucumber and lime spritzer by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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ich and healthy yet so refreshing and you can make it with ingredients that you can grab from the fridge.
INGREDIENTS 2 cans of club soda 3 lime 1 cucumber (thinly sliced) DIRECTIONS - In a jug, combine the club soda, lime juice, and cucumber. Serve with ice.
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FA S H I O N
// TRENDS // STYLE
Kelechi
Sassy
Yomi
off shoulder
dresses
Ofune
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ook gorgeous and simple but sophisticated in off shoulder Ankara dresses. Off shoulder dresses are wears that gives you that simple but petite look especially when it is made of Ankara. It makes you look unique and different among others it gives you that stylish look you desire. Get into off shoulder Ankara dresses this season and feel pretty taste in it.
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PEARLS OF WISD WISDOM : “Don’t change h to fit f the h fashion, f change the fashion to fit you” - Inescapable Beauty
B E AU T Y
BODY HAIR SKIN
Hair tips and tricks for harmattan
by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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armatt armattan arma ttan an sseason easo ea son n is once again upon us and it is safe to say it is perhaps one of the worst seasons of the year for our bodies. It comes with harsh dry winds that dry up or skin, cause hair breakage and chapped lips. But with the right tricks up your sleeve, you can give your body the right type of care to keep your skin and hair nourished and remain as flawless as ever. Do not over wash your hair – Wash your hair at most 2 to 3
time ti mess a week weekk so so as n ott tto o st tri rip ip times not strip your hair complete of oil. Frequently oil your hair Oiling your hair every day with products such as olive oil, coconut oil or shea butter helps make your hair healthier. It effectively prevents flaking of the hair, split ends and dry hair. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables - Fruits and vegetables provide daily vitamins and minerals that you need. Also, make sure you stick to a good balanced diet.
SKIN CARE
Moistu rize i as mu ch h as you can Moisturize much – Always apply body oil to retain moisture. Do not completely dry your skin after shower but rather, apply your body cream or oil to damp skin. Apply lip balm to avoid chapped lips – your lips are very prone to cracking and bleeding if not properly moisturized. So ensure that you apply lip balm as often as you can.
with HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU TAZ ZU
Best oils to use for your skin this season T here are some oils that you should simply not do without on your dressing table especially during dry times like these. Olive oil – It is the holy grail of oils. It is great for consumption, hair, skin, nails, you name it.
Coconut oil – One of the most recently discovered oils and its benefits are quite endless also. It works miracles too just like olive oil. Shea butter – It is extremely nourishing most especially for her. It prevents hair breakage effectively.
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DO YOU KNOW... THAT USING A HAIR DRYER ALWAYS IS BAD FOR YOU HAIR?