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FASHION BEAUTY RAMADAN SPECIAL
Mrs. Helen OYEBODE
My life as a Soldier’s wife A PUBLICATION OF
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ne attire that always seem to stand out and play different roles is the flowing dress. This outfit can be worn as an official outfit or for social events, depending on how well you accessorize and match the outfit to get the desired look. Black is one neutral colour that doesn’t go wrong. It can be seen in almost all wardrobes. Imagine adding a pop of colour to give your attire a burst of
glamand style, you sure will like the end result. Experiment your black attire with other colours. As we all know, in this holy month one thing that can affect the body is possible dehydration, and lack of adequate balance diet to keep the immune system going. But that should not deter you, as our Ramadan special cooked up a recipe with beetroot fruit. This is one fruit loaded with nutrients that will not only energize you but make you look fresh. Do you know that your nails speak a lot about you? Taking
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care of them should be utmost like other parts of the body. For simple tips on how to achieve healthy and hygienic nails, flip to our beauty page. Helen Edohe Oyebade is our personality this week, chairperson of the Nigerian Army Officers wives Association (NAWOA). She lets us in on life as an army wife and what she hopes to achieve individually and through NAWOA. Enjoy the read.
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ne colour you are sure to find in every fashionista’s wardrobe is black. It doesn’t go wrong when nicely matched. Black is known to give a slimmer figure, and it can be brightened with other colours and worn to any occasion, depending on the combination. One other attribute associated with the colour is its ability to shield the body from cold. Black symbolises power and authority; hence, adding a little bit of colour pop could make for a head-swerving attire. Don’t look drappy in an all black outfit, give it a boost with a pop of colour.
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My life as a Soldier’s wife interview from Maryam Ahmadu-Suka, Kaduna
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rs. Helen Edohe Oyebade is the chairperson of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NA (NAOWA), Kaduna State ch chapter. Since her husband to took over as the General Officer C Commanding 1 Mechanised A Army Division, Kaduna, the m mother of three has catered fo widows, children and the for l less privileged, especially w within the barracks. She retain upgraded the skills acquisition centre for soldiers’ wives in Dalet ba arracks. barracks.
Educational background I attended the School of Health Technology, Akure, where I qualified as a nurse, after which I went to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos. Career I was into the business of importation, but right now, my main drive is the NAOWA. The association is my priority because it is a charity project for the less privileged in our barracks. Presently, I am trying to build a school for the children of the less privilege because every child deserves to be educated. Although this gesture has been there for quite a long time, when I came in, the condition of the school was not suitable for any child, so I decided to build another one. Growing up My parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ohize, hail from Isuku Local Government Area of Delta State. I am the first child of the family eight children. Growing up was okay because I grew up in a well to do family. My siblings and I did not lack the basic things of life. That’s why I feel I have an obligation to give back to my immediate community, which is the barracks. Aspirations I wanted to be a journalist and a n urse. And And I rrealised ealised nurse. my dreams in that regard.
I HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO GIVE BACK TO MY IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY, WHICH IS THE BARRACKS
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HELEN EDOHE OYEBODE // Childhood memories I played a lot and I loved people around me. Role model My role model is God because I look up to him for inspirations. Secondly, my parents taught me most of the things I never knew in life. They taught me how to carry people along and how to show love. My husband and I We were sweethearts in secondary school; our schools were beside each other. Mine was Awori College, Ojo, Lagos, while his was Government College. The rest, they say, is history. Being a wife of a GOC I never knew I would be the wife of a GOC, but to God be the glory; it just happened like that. I am not different from any other woman, but it is important to lend a helping hand when God gives you the opportunity to do so. Life as a soldier’s wife Life as a soldier’s wife is okay. Everything depends on determination and what you want in life and how you want it. You have to prepare for it. It was not easy, but to God be the glory, we are pushing and looking forward for greater things to come. A woman who wishes to marry a soldier must be patient. The woman is the owner of the home; it depends on how she handles it. A woman should always know what she wants and go for it. Husband’s support to chosen career He is very supportive and loving. In fact, he is a man I would want to remarry even if I die and come back to the world again. His most cherished attribute His love and attention Advice to women in the society Every woman should find one thing or another to engage in. Idleness breeds gossip, envy and jealousy, which have broken many homes Life Achievements I have achieved a lot. When I was in Ikeja, Lagos, I built a school when my husband was a brigade commander. And I am doing the same here in Kaduna. TAMBARI SUNDAY, J U N E 26, 2016
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I RELAX BY GOING TO THE MARKET. I LOVE GOING TO THE MARKET, EVEN IF I WOULD NOT BUY ANYTHING. What life means eans to me To have a simple ple life with everybody around me and d make people happy. When I wake up p in the morning, the first thing I do iss to take my bath, then take a bottle of water and I am good to go. Most treasured possession My most treasured possession is gold; I love gold jewellery a lot. Favourite fashion accessories My favourite te fashion accessories are my wristwatches and my bangles. s. Preferred holiday destination and favourite colour My preferred rred holiday destination is the he United States of America (USA). SA). I do not have r. As long as what a specific colour. I wear fits me, I am good to go. Lessons of life fe I have learnt too be calm whenever I find myself in any difficult situation. How I relax I relax by going ng to the market. I love going to the he market, even if I would not buy uy anything. Best food Vegetables Mum’s advice vice that stuck My mother told me to be a nice woman n and take care of children n because they are the ones who would take caree of me in my old age. This his piece of advice reallyy stuck with me. I am glad to say that I have done her proud. d.
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en’s style is described as being simple because most of their outfits and accessories are done with simple designs. Among the few accessories that men adorn themselves with are bracelets. Men’s bracelets are made with ornaments like silver and gold. They can also be seen in different colours. However, one point to note about men’s bracelets is their unique and few designs. These bracelets might be simple, but they can make a man’s wrist stand out, adding a unique touch to their outfits.
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lot of people may think that nails go unnoticed. But unintentionally, when you meet someone, the eyes get fixated on the nails, especially the toe nails. Like every other part of the body, if the nails are not taken care of, they can develop infections that could be difficult to treat. How else can the nails be taken care of aside the normal trimming? Well, the truth is that there are other rules to bear An effective way of treating diseases is by going natural. nat To in mind when caring for the nails. Some of take care of infected nails, one can make use of lemon juice these rules include the following. and Olive oil. - The first and most important rule is to - Cut and squeeze the liquid of the lemon juice always keep the hands and feet clean. It is - Mix with olive oil advisable to ensure that the nails and skin - Apply on the affected area around them are dirt- free. - Rinse after few hours - The nails are gentle; hence, when filing them, try not to be rough. Much scraping or digging under the nails can create room for infection. THAT IF YOU DON’T MAINTAIN PROPER NAIL - Just as we are advised to trim our hair HYGIENE AND KEEP THEM HEALTHY, NO regularly, so also the nails. Trim them and TREATMENT OR SPECIAL CARE WILL HELP YOU? file appropriately. - Some people experience crack or
Natural remedy to clear infected nails
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Keeping your NAILS attractive breakage when they keep long nails. Not everybody can keep long nails; hence, when you see that having long nails are unhealthy for you, stick to short ones. - Just as you wash your makeup tools, you must also wash your manicure tools. Disinfect them to prevent bacteria from harbouring in them. - If you are not a fan of branded nail polish, you could opt for natural polish like heanna. This also helps in keeping the nail healthy. - Be mindful of the kind of detergents and cleaning agents you use for cleaning the house. This is because some of the chemicals used in making them are harsh and can be harmful. It is important to note that what may work for one person may not be suitable for another, so watch the products you use for your nails and ensure they work well on you. Whatever you choose, take note that your nail says a lot about you, so make them look attractive.
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Beat the taste this Ramadan, stay healthy by AMINA ALHASSAN
GOAT MEAT IN VEGIE SAUCE AND COUSCOUS INGREDIENTS • 500g of couscous, half a kilo of goat meat, groundnut oil, spinach (green leaf), 6 carrots, 8 fresh tomatoes, 4 fresh peppers, 4 chili peppers, 1 large ball of onion, a handful of ground crayfish, 2 cucumbers (for dressing), Knorr cubes, salt to taste and 2 tablespoonful (scoop) of butter. Preparation method • Boil 1/3 liter of water, add salt and a tablespoonful of oil. Remove from heat and add 500g of couscous. Allow to stand until all thee water is absorbed (approximately 3-5 minutes). • Allow couscous to simmer on low heat while whi hile le you you stir sti tirr with a fork to separate grains. Add few knobs of butter and bring down from heat when water is completely dried. Couscous is ready to be served. • Wash your goat meat and put in a clean pot. Add your sliced onion, salt, curry powder, Knorr cubes, bay leaf and a little water to enable your meat cook to your desired taste. When meat is cooked, bring down from heat and set aside. • Wash your spinach, slice and set aside. • Wash your tomatoes, pepper, onion, carrots and nicely slice into small fine pieces. • Place your dry pot on the cooker, add your groundnut oil and allow to heat for 2 minutes.
• Add your sliced pepper, carrot, tomatoes, onions and stir. Allow to cook to on low heat for 3 minutes. Add your goat m meat, a pinch of salt, curry m powder, ground crayfish and p po Knorr cubes. Kno • SStir gently and allow to simmer for 2 minutes or more. • Add your sliced spinach and stir y to allow all ingredients and vegetable mix together. Bring down from heat and B its re its ready ady ad dy to bbee se serv served. rved d • Your couscous is ready to be served with the sauce. You can gently slice your washed cucumber and use as a dressing for your meal. • Also take note: Couscous is made from Durum wheat and it is highly nutritious. This meal is good for those with high blood pressure and diabetes.
BEETROOT SALAD INGREDIENTS (240 ML CUP USED)
• 1 cup of grated beetroot (can increase or decrease to suit your taste), ¼ cup of fresh grated coconut, 1 to 2 green chilies chopped or minced, lemon juice as desired, salt to taste, coriander leaves (finely chopped), optional veggies as desired, grated carrot, grated radish (soaked in vinegar for some time), grated cucumber and chopped onions.
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1. Grate coconut, beetroot and other desired veggies. Chop coriander leaves. 2. Mix all the ingredients and serve.
ENERGISING BEETROOT JUICE
When you need an extra dose of energy without the caffeine, blend up this simple beet, carrot and ginger and you will be glad you did. It’s packed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestion-relieving nutrients, so a glass of this red juice is bound to give you a kick; you need it most, especially after a long day’s fast.
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1 1/2 red beets, 2 whole large carrots and 1/4 piece ginger, peeled.
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Combine all items, preferably chilled, in a juicer. Enjoy immediately or serve later. TAMBARI SUNDAY, J U N E 26, 2016
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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MUST CERCLAGE BE DONE ONLY AFTER FIRST TRIMESTER? Must we wait till after first trimester before cerclage is done? My wife has had three miscarriages the last one was at thirteen weeks, does it help in someone who has been having recurrent miscarriages? Yes, the right time to have cervical cerclage is after the first trimester that is after thirteen weeks. Usually done between fourteen and sixteen weeks. This is to exclude miscarriages caused by chromosomal abnormalities which
occurs within the first trimester. But as we know there is no rule without exception, in cases where the last miscarriage occurred before fourteen weeks and is attributable to cervical incompetence then cerclage can be done
IRREGULAR SPOTTING My wife has been spotting a week before her normal period flow for few months now, the present one started after her ovulation the following week spotting of blood commence on and off till date, we both did urine m/c/s and vigina swab which mine indicate no growth while her urine m/c/s Indicated ecoli and she is on antibiotic now, the point is we are really looking up to God for our second baby after the first child 5 years ago, please what could be the reasons and what do we do? from Mr and Mrs Chris. There are two aspects to your question the spotting prior to the menses and the inability to conceive after five years. How old is your wife? Any spotting after intercourse. Was any lesion noticed in the cervix when sample for vaginal swab was been taken? Possible causes of the spotting could include hormonal imbalance, fibroid polyps, cervical ectropion and even early malignancy of the cervix. Your wife will need a good examination by a gynaecologist to exclude these causes and do further investigations to find out the cause of the spotting, Even though she was the only one that had growth in the urine sample, you should not forget as we do advise that the two of you must be treated. Concerning the inability to conceive since the last delivery five years ago the two of you should go for infertility work up to know the cause and the way forward.
before the thirteenth or twelfth week. The rule is to apply it at a lower gestational age than the last miscarriage. Cervical cerclage had been of proven benefit in management of second trimester miscarriages.
MALODOROUS DISCHARGE I am 21 years old and married. I have this problem of always itching my private part. I also experience whitish discharge of which has foul odour. Please what do I do? Zainab. Discharge per vaginum with odorous smell is not to be taken lightly especially in women of reproductive age. This is because it is likely to be a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease – PID. This is one of the leading cause of infertility in couples because it could result to tubal damage or occlusion with or without pelvic adhesion in the female while in the male counterpart it could lead to low sperm count due to obstruction of the spermatic cord. Therefore, the need to do aggressive, urgent and complete treatment of the couple cannot be overemphasized. From your explanation you have mixed infection of bacteria and fungi. The odorous discharge implies that there is likely to be bacteria infection while the itching is fungi origin. You need to see a gynaecologist for examination and do investigation like endocervical and high vaginal swabs for microscopy culture and sensitivity. Combining antibiotics with antifungal will be necessary. Antifungal may be a combination of oral, pessary and vaginal cream You and your spouse have to be treated at the same time.
Please, kindly include your full name and where you are writing from when sending your questions. Thank you. TAMBARI SUNDAY, J U N E 26, 2016
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The Kanuri Maliki dance by MULIKATU MUKAILA
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he Maliki dance, which is done in pairs, is common among the Kanuri tribe in Borno and Yobe states. To entertain their audience, the male dancer and his partner usually dance hand-in-hand in a circular motion as they
swing their traditional regalia in a uniform manner. A part of the dance is a long trumpet being blown by the eldest in the dance group. He releases a sensational rhythm that tells a story. Someone also beats the traditional drum called ganga kura,
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which synchronises with the steps of the dancers. Maliki dancers usually come out to entertain guests during weddings, coronations and other festivals among the Kanuri. It is one dance that have entertained many guests in Kanuri land.
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Walnut: A home accessory with relevance and beauty by PRISCA EKOKUJE-EMADU
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alnuts are like decorative shelves where home items are stored. They are basically used to keep files, books, photo albums and other important documents. But aside this important role the walnut plays, it also adds décor and style to a home. It is a home décor that can add touch to a room. Walnuts are made in creative deigns that are hanged on the wall. They make the wall look good while sustaining its relevance. It is one home décor that can make a room stand out. They can also be used as a décor that houses another, meaning that other small home decors can be placed on it to further enhance its beauty on the wall. This home décor is mostly overlooked by many, but when used, can thrill visitors. TAMBARI SUNDAY, J U N E 26, 2016
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ong dresses appear simple, but they are elegant. They flow with almost all body shapes and sizes, always fitting whoever wears it. A flowing dress accommodates any kind of fabric as it is a perfect fit on the body. It could be classified as an easy- to-wear style as you can always lay your hands on it. When you run out of options on what to wear, and still look classy. This dress also goes with most occasions as you can step out simple, yet looking stylish. TAMBARI SUNDAY, J U N E 26, 2016
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PANDORA now in Abuja by Amina Alhassan
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buja, Nigeria, June 2016— Pandora, the world’s bestselling and very popular jewellery brand has taken on the Abuja market with two beautiful concept stores. After its invasion into the Nigerian market in July 2014, the PANDORA brand has seen a huge demand among fashion and jewellery lovers, pushing the brand to expand further and now have 6 concept stores 2 of which are in Abuja. PANDORA is known for its customisable charm bracelets, designer rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants and has become
synonymous with personal style and individuality. “Our Abuja customers are sophisticated, classy and we are very pleased with the way PANDORA has been received in this city” says the domestic company’s CEO, Charlotte Obidairo, and continues “our male customers are particularly appreciative of our customizable bracelets and the beautiful jewellery sets when finding the perfect gift for that special someone”. The popular international brand was founded by Danish goldsmith Per Enevoldsen and his wife Winnie Enevoldsen in1982. Starting out as a family-run jewellery shop in Copenhagen, PANDORA now markets
its products in more than 80 countries on 6 continents with approximately 10,000 sales points of which 2 are now in Abuja. The Abuja concept stores are located in Silverbird Mall and Jabi Lake Mall. They are open from Monday to Sunday between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm every day except for Sunday where they open at 12 hrs. Customers can browse the beautiful selections and see naira prices on www. pandora.net/en-ng where they also can sign up for the PANDORA newsletters and style guides. For more information please contact Ms. Keppy Odusi on keppy@pandora. africa.com or Tel: 081 0534 1222.
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Africa Fashion Week: Nipo Skin, Àsàkéogé present latest works
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he Kumasi-based fashion brand, Nipo Skin and Nigeria-based Àsàkéogé, will present for Da Viva at the Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria (AFWN) 2016. The fashion brands will present their latest works alongside other designers from all over the world, with an impressive lineup,
including five catwalk shows, 50 designers, fashion gala and awards night, as well as panel discussions aimed at promoting Nigeria as a production hub. Da Viva is the textile sponsor for AFWN 2016 as the brands are set to show their latest collections at the event set for July 1 to 3, 2016 at the Eko Hotel and Suites.
Mimi Onalaja is ‘drape perfection’ for Xclamations
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fashion lover and blogger, Mimi Onalaja, is “drape perfection” for Summer in Pieces by Xclamations. Taking a cue from her love for bright colours and playful prints, Onalaja, who was the muse for the shoot, shows off sassy but chic and easy pieces suitable for summer. The styles are easy, breezy, functional and feminine, all at the same time. And the colours are bang on trend. The shoot, which reflects the brand’s tendency towards conservative, yet functional, chic and confident, is seen in all the pieces, including draped dresses, colourblock-form fitting maxis, floral loose dress, form fitting midi, wrap skirt with peplum hem, chic lace tops, print culottes, pocket detailed dresses and more. TAMBARI SUNDAY, J U N E 26, 2016