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urbans have been worn by women, both as an expression of glamour and as a way to keep our hair in check. Yes! You read right, to help keep our hair in check, it comes in handy when we have a bad hair day. The turban has evolved from being a traditional head wrap to being one of fashion’s most alluring accessories. The turban can be worn with regal air when paired with the perfect outfit. These days the turban come in different twists, whichever way you choose to wear it, you can be sure that you will rock in style. Having a classy day is all about being exclusive. Exclusivity is important when it comes to fashion
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and this week we have an idea for men on how to get the exclusivity they desire when it comes to fashion. Long gone are the days of monochrome monotony, a walk to a casual event is now an experience awash with colour and pattern. This is where the animal print shoes come in. you can stand out in any casual wear with these shoes. Take note that when pairing, your outfit shouldn’t be too distractive as the purpose of the shoes will be defeated. With all the tips we have for you this week on animal print shoes, you should be ready to take a walk on the wild side. Our Tambari super chef series is starting off this week, with our lucky winner giving us tips on homemade constipation remedies, Italian cookies and Irish stew. Keep your recipes coming in, as you are sure to be one of the lucky winners.
How often do you trim your hair? This is one question every woman who wishes to have the desired healthy hair should be curious about. Read all about it on the beauty page. Our personality this week is Dayo Benjamins-Laniyi, CEO DOXA Digital limited. In today’s interview she tells Tambari all about her voice being her talent, no wonder today she is tagged as ‘Nigeria’s number one female compere’. DBL as she is fondly called speaks on life as a wife, mother, entrepreneur and her passion for excellence. It’s an exciting package we have for you this week, so enjoy.
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CO V E R //// DDAYO AYO BENJAMIN BENJAMINS-LANIYI
Dayo Benjamins-Laniyi on taking compering to the next level interview by VICTORIA ONEHI inter
Day Benjamins-Laniyi is a compere who has excelled amongst Dayo her equals. Over the years, she has done over 10,000 hours speaking publicly. As an enterprise communicator, she has spea interpreted the values of events effortlessly.She spoke with inte Tambari on her life as a mother, wife, entrepreneur and passion Tam for eexcellence.
Introduction My name is Dayo Benjamins-Laniyi (DBL). I am a woman of gifted and multifaceted expressions in enterprise and entrepreneurial innovation. I have evolved in the media and creative industry and the marketplace, simply by God’s grace and my husband’s coaching, which identified the fact that my voice (vocal gift and abilities) was not just talent but an enterprise. I come from the Olumide family of Kemta Okejigbo Egba South, Abeokuta in Ogun State where the gift of oratory is in our genes. The ability to talk is taken for granted and as a family, we never really paraded it as something special. My husband taught me to recognise that not only was my voice special but it was unique. He also taught me to get serious with it and utilise it as a gift-of-God for profit (for helping to pay school fees, contributing to house rent and buying nice things that I like), and for being financially accountable. He also taught me the discipline of nurturing it and growing my capacity with it. Over time, this has produced my collateral impact and value which has afforded me commendations like, ‘Nigerian’s number one female compere’. It was my husband who taught me that much more than the voice, I needed equipment to amplify the voice, this is how we came into the business of sound amplification, reinforcement and public address systems. That is how we started DOXA Digital Limited.
Over the years, I have discovered that I am what Nigerians colloquially call a “business woman”; i.e. a woman of multi-dimensional enterprise and business concerns. Many times people confuse ‘busyness’ with business. I have learned that activity that doesn’t produce profit or legacy is not business! It’s all a tedious hustle of boisterous compromise here and there; I don’t hustle! And God has preserved me from compromise. I carry out my CEO functions as a humble servant and with a commitment beyond my expressed call of duty. Money is never a restraint whether I get paid big or small, I am budget and CSR sensitive. Over the years I have done my 10,000 hours speaking. I am not an MC but an EC, i.e. an Enterprise Communicator because I interpret the value of events, clients and business above coming to speak English or being a Diva. Most times, I end up, moderating my events like a project manager. I take ownership and engage with my workers as a team player. Educational Background I am a graduate in English from the University of Ibadan. The rest of my ‘educational collateral’ has been cultivated through the hands-on experience and marketplace confidence grown out of entrepreneurial coaching from my husband and personal commitment to learn and excel in all assigned tasks and challenges. Also my 7 years combined hospitality experience with the Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers and the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja from where I resigned as assistant manager in charge of public relations both proved to be invaluable training in interpersonal relationships and events. It also put a five-star seal on my capacities and leadership style.
Fond Memories of Childhood that I Miss The very thought of going down my childhood memory lane makes me whimsical:- I miss my mum plaiting my hair and putting in pretty, matching ribbons and baubles. I miss going to ROXY Cinema with my mum and sisters, (Kemi and Lape), in our grayish-white family Volkswagon Beetle - LK6811. I miss being thrown up and down in the air by my dad and having him give me an affectionate ‘daddy’ pinch and squeeze which always somehow ‘magically’ produced a sweet from some part of my anatomy! I miss my yellow Chipper and then purple Chopper bicycle rides. I miss climbing trees in the Naval Dockyard where my dad was the OIC. My Life Lessons Never to compare myself with anyone and never allow what people say to discourage me or inflate me with a sense of pride. Work with budgets as humanely as possible. My first fee as an MC/Compere was N50,000 from Red Sapphire. Being original and authentic! People who copy other peoples work are not entrepreneurs, they are hustlers. When you do that, you never come out with the ‘x-factor’ distinctive! I am a brand, both as DOXA and as DBL. I do what I do with humility, respect and a healthy dose of God’s love and laughter! With a deliberate and intentional zeal, celebrating excellence, not showing off! In showing off, you lose too much and most times your integrity could be compromised. In all I do, “Go the extra Smile!” My husband has taught me not to be sentimental in business. You may want to do people a favour but don’t do it at the detriment of your business. Always remember, you have to pay bills, salaries; you have to put petrol in your trucks. You should be known for honesty, integrity and elegance! Most Cherished Gift and Who From My voice; From God. How Did I First Meet My Husband He saw me singing on stage in Jos, at a church called Oasis Of Love. It was their annual church convention. He never approached or engaged me in any way; then a few months later he saw me again! Again, singing in church in Abuja when he came visiting his sister. That second time he made sure he met me. Interestingly, before he ever knew who I was, his big sister, Mrs Yinka Fayomi, had already advised him to travel down to Abuja to ‘check’ this girl (me) out’!
NEVER TO COMPARE MYSELF WITH ANYONE AND NEVER ALLOW WHAT PEOPLE SAY TO DISCOURAGE ME OR INFLATE ME WITH A SENSE OF PRIDE
My confidence comes from God Each time I stand to speak, I have beautiful butterflies in my stomach. To be candid, I am fearful a lot of times and even shy. But God has encouraged me. I counter my personal vulnerabilities by speaking to myself, ‘Common Dayo, you can do this!’ I don’t know how many times I have gone into toilets at my event locations and prayed, ‘God please help me’, and he always does! One day, I asked my husband, ‘Why do I still have butterflies when I host events?’ He told me in a very offhand way, “The day you don’t have them, just come home! It means you think you can do it all by yourself!”. The opening protocol for any event presentation is ‘King!’; very critical - It either kills or establishes the event. However, if I make a mistake in the opening brief, I’ve learned to be gracious about it, both with myself and the audience.
My Mentor My greatest mentor in life, love and business is my husband. I love him and greatly admire his fearless boldness. He is a pharmacist turned business man and he invested his first millions in me as his lifetime business and passion; i.e. apart from paying my principal Abeokuta bride-price.
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DAYO BENJAMINS-LANIYI // About being embarrassed on stage Also as an MC/compere, several years ago, the then Executive Director of the National Programme on Immunisation, Dr Dere Awosika, took one look at me the night before her flagship event and said, ‘this is a small girl! I need a ‘big’ person to do this event’; that was embarrassing. But today, by God’s grace I am that same CEOs’ first choice amongst equals and my senior peers in the business! When years later, Dr Dare Awosika was looking for someone to anchor her son’s wedding, she told everyone, “No one but Dayo!” My Favourite quote My favourite quote in life is by famous French philosopher Henry Thoreau, “if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavours to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” How I juggle I am in God’s hands. I am an unapologetic worshipper of God! I have learned not to do anything of myself. I just allow God to help me. I am led in all things by God, and I live a grateful life overflowing with thanks and praise to God. Because of all this, I don’t just cope, I excel. Aspirations Growing Up To sing. To be on TV. To be a good woman. To be a lawyer or an architect. To live happily ever after. His Most Cherished Attribute He fears God. Three Fashion Accessories I Always Have on My shawl, a smile and my six inch heel (shoes!) My Best Travel Destination My Best Travel Destination is Home Sweet Home. Wherever I go, coming home is celebration time. And since I do a lot of travelling, that is celebration time a lot of times! My heart and greatest joy and sense of fulfilment is derived from the gift and blessing of my home. In my home, I have my personal people (family), my garden, my writing table, my dogs, my bed and best of all, my time! I relax by creating beauty and harmony within and all around me; taking prayer walks, gardening, reading, writing, less talking, playing with my dogs, watching CNN and relaxing with my husband, children or my children and their friends as they laugh. I also re-create and rejuvenate through music and worship. A woman should be Elegant A woman should practice elegance until she’s ‘savoir-faire’ elegant and not affected/rude. I was a tom-boy. My greatest teacher in elegance is Agatha Barth-Nnaji (nee Chukwueke). She was my boss at Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers. I used to look at her and say, will I ever be a woman like her one day? And yes, over time, I am; I have even learnt to be a lady. My relationship and bank accounts There are two values I have found that are paramount to any successful entrepreneur, the value of your bank account vis-a-vis the value of your relationship account. For me, the most valuable one has become my relationship account. My relationships have both blessed and prospered me more than anything I can deposit or withdraw from
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DBL STYLE IS ALL ABOUT PANACHE! STYLE FOR ME IS ECLECTIC, THE EXPRESSION OF MY AUTHENTICITY AND AUDACITY, WITH HUMILITY AND INTENTIONAL ELEGANCE! A LITTLE BLING DOESN’T HURT EITHER. my fiscal bank account. That said, however, if I had understood and applied some basic entrepreneurial principles over sentimental attachments and I would have cultivated more profitable returns and relationships too, also my bank account would have been fuller. However, I thank God, that even though I am not yet operating in a more desirable cash-flow surplus, I am most certainly operating in the exceeding and abundant kindness of men and women towards me; as well as working on fiscal literacy. I challenge every woman entrepreneur to be financially sound and educated – it’s never too late! Skills people need to host events Learn to speak clearly. Don’t try to sound like an American. Don’t be nasal. Be authentic. I learn a lot from television. CNN, children’s TV programmes and ‘old school’ NTA news. Learn to speak with a smile. Learn to speak with your eyes. Too many people are ‘tight’. DOXA, our business is 15 years. It’s a full-fledge Abuja enterprise and entrepreneurial ures and entity, with structures integrations that have n-the-job grown out of an on-the-job ng-time experience and long-time arketplace. exposure to the marketplace. e a significant DOXA has become n-the-job stakeholder and on-the-job ngineers, trainer of sound engineers, lighting engineers, graphic and s, audiostage set designers, uipment visual experts, equipment handlers/packers. Secret of being successful et! Make It’s an open secret! sure you love God and work eart, purpose with sincerity of heart, eople. Be and celebrating people. py, humble intentionally happy, ig gnm nmen ents ts and handle all assignments ellence. with a heart of excellence. aying Be deliberate in paying attention to client’ss needs and events, and preparing detail. I also believe in mentorship and
coaching of talent. Definition of Style DBL style is all about panache! Style for me is eclectic, the expression of my authenticity and audacity, with humility and intentional elegance! A little bling doesn’t hurt either. Favourite Fashion Designer Original Naija brands all the way. Frank Osodi et al. Favourite Perfume, Designer Bag & Shoes I love the deep notes of Bvlgari fragrances and right now in this ‘50’ season of my life, my favourite Bvlgari is Goldea because, “I’m gold! Not old!” As a personal caution however, I don’t do designer bags and shoes,
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even though I own them. My name is Dayo not Chanel or Gucci. I am a designer original and not a designer’s label. I intentionally don’t have any names and labels for favourite mention because there is too much inappropriate attention given to designer labels in Nigeria and amongst us as Nigerian women. I sincerely believe that we have become so fashion and ‘addict-driven’ by these tags that we are now bag and shoe tags ourselves. Favourite Sport/Colour & Weather Swimming, the colour red and early harmattan Beauty Routine Blue seal vaseline. A good bath - ‘Hammam’ where possible. Tara Nigeria beauty products Mothers Advice that struck You have got to be wise child! Always behave yourself and remember the daughter of whom you are. Role Models My father, my mother, my husband. My role models are determined by the sphere of reference that I engage per time and in particular. My parents, my husband, my old school principals and English teachers, CNN newscasters, NTA broadcasters all these qualify in my role model spectrum one way or another. My biggest role model on integrity is my father, Rear Admiral Olufemi Olumide. When it comes to lifestyle and being an influencer, that is my mum. Being an innovative entrepreneur and a man of prayer is my husband. In summary, it’s the real people in my life who have evolved as my greatest role models because I see their weaknesses and still celebrate their strengths more. Advice To a Younger Generation Every woman has her story. Never compromise on the power to be you. All of You! Never concede to fear. Overcome! Never give up. Believe in the help of God to transform situations and circumstances and make you all and more than you ever imagined you could be. Be healthy. Make clean money. Be happy. It’s a woman’s first human right. So whatever happens to you in life, rise above failure and pain and bring yourself to ‘happily ever after. Yes, you can!
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How often do you trim your hair? by M MULIKATU MUKAILA
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DO YOU KNOW... THAT YOUR HAIR DEFINES YOUR PERSONALITY?
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rimming your hair regularly helps prevent it from breakages and split ends that will mak it grow slower. The most make imp important aspect in growing you hair in a healthy manner is your to ccommunicate with your hair styl stylist and have the ends of your hai hair trimmed slightly at regular int intervals. This will minimize hair bre breakage, and maximize your gro growth potential. It is important to know that hair grows on an av average of 1-1/2 inch every fo four weeks. Nevertheless, some p people’s hair grows a little fa faster and others a little slower. If your hair grows faster a and you still want to keep it llong and healthy, it is very iimportant to get regular tr trimming in order to keep your hair h healthy looking. Because the ol older your hair gets, the more fragile it gets. Long hair is typically more susceptible to breakage, split ends, and appearing thinner. If you apply hair colour or highlight your long hair to beautify it, it is even more likely to have damages, but regular haircuts will help keep your hair
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ll that is required for you to attain a healthy hair is your commitment to your hair wholeheartedly. Here are some tips to follow: 1. Follow a healthy lifestyle and eat balanced diet. 2. Visit your stylist regularly and trim the split ends of your hair 3. Always use moisturising products that wouldn’t cause damage to your hair. 4. Be protective while styling
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your hair in order to avoid breakage. 5. Stay away from too much heat on the hair. 6. Condition the hair regularly. 7. Apply relaxer on the hair at least once 3 times a year to avoid damage. 8. Give the hair avenue for fresh air.
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strong and healthy. Your hair should be trimmed at least every 8 to 12 weeks. If you notice more breakage or split ends, it could be trimmed as frequently as every 6 to 8 weeks. Be specific with your hair stylist when you are getting your haircut. If you like your hair to grow longer, ask your stylist to trim a half an inch or less off the ends. If you also like your hair to stay the same length, you will want to ask her to trim more off the end. Take that into consideration when next you pay your stylist a visit.
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ur Tambari Super Chef this week is Hafsah Shehu (Mrs Inuwa).
Fight constipation with this fruit juices I created this recipe to help fight constipation naturally during and after pregnancy. When in season, use DanTiv orange and Zaria carrots and you won’t need any sugar. Everything fits into my 1500ml blender. Four oranges squeezed and sieved. Two apples chopped, five carrots grated, two cucumbers chopped, a piece of ginger grated (optional) add everything to a blender blend and sieve and enjoy.
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ll you need is a bowl and a whisker, no mixer needed 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 3/4 cup white granulated sugar, 3 1/4 cup plain flour, 3 eggs, 1tbs baking powder, 1/4tsp ground cinnamon or flavour of choice. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together oil, eggs, sugar, and flavor until well mixed. Sieve together dry ingredients add to wet ingredients mix lightly to make a heavy dough. Divide into two parts, form each one into a log and roll gently, as long as you can get it. Line a baking pan with baking paper and place dough, press it gently and bake for 20mins. Remove from oven, allow to
cool slightly then use a sharp knife and cut into wedges.Return to oven, cut side up, bake for 6 more mins, turn to other side bake for 5 min more. Remove and cool on wire rack. IRISH STEW RECIPE I used attarugu in addition to black pepper 1kg of beef use bone in. Salt and seasoning cube to taste, 1tbs vegetable oil, 1 large purple onion chopped finely chopped, 1tbs butter, 2tbs plain flour, 2cups homemade chicken stock, 1/4 tsp. rosemary, 2carrots chopped, 1 celery stick chopped, 6 small potatoes, peeled and washed. Sprinkle seasonings on meat
Make an eventful weekend with the sweet taste of plantain and gizzards by MULIKATU MUKAILA
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izdodo is an increasingly popular dish in Nigerian homes and parties. It is a meal that can be taken alone or served as sauce with rice dishes, pasta or potatoes but it also makes a perfect “small chops” in a home meal or for the purpose of events. INGREDIENTS: Plantains Chicken or goat gizzards Tomatoes Onion sliced chopped Red, green, yellow bell pepper each chopped
Scotch Bonnet Minced ginger 2 cloves garlic minced Vegetable oil seasoning cubes Curry powder Thyme Salt to taste DIRECTIONS: - Blend the tomatoes, whole bell peppers, whole onion and ginger to a smooth paste, you could also blend or grind roughly if you choose to, set aside. Chop the gizzard into bite sizes, and clean thoroughly. - Add gizzard into a small pot, add a
and use your hand to rub it in properly. Heat oil in a pot and add meat, cook until browned then turn to other side and do the same - don’t rush this step as it’s the main ingredient for the dish. Remove meat and place on a plate; add onions with a pinch of salt cook for 5 mins. Add butter and flour cook for a min. Add more stock, carrot, celery, meat, and Rose Mary to the pot. Cook on medium heat for an hour and add potatoes and cook for 30 min more or until meat falls off the bone. Check for seasoning. Serve with crusty bread, plain rice, pasta
* Hafsah Shehu wrote in from Wuse, Zone 1, Abuja
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third of the chopped onions, 1/2 of the curry and thyme, 1/2 of the seasoning and water to cover the gizzard, boil on medium heat till tender. - Dice your plantain and set aside. - Pour 1 cooking spoon vegetable oil into a pot, place on a hob on medium heat. When it’s hot, pour in another third of the chopped onions and fry till translucent, then add the minced garlic, sauté till fragrant. - Now, add the blended pepper, cubes, rest of the curry powder, thyme, seasoning and salt to taste… - Add the tomato puree - Leave to fry for 15 minutes, thereabouts, or until pepper dries up a
bit and oil begins to settle on top. - Now, add 1 cup of stock, leave to cook for another 10 minutes. At this time, more oil should begin to settle to the top. - Fry the gizzard till it browns and set aside. - Decant some of the oil if you end up with too much; now add the chopped peppers and onions, sauté for a further 3 minutes. - Now, add stew to the gizzard and the chopped plantain, stir to combine - Leave to cook for 5 minutes then switch the heat off let the mix simmer with the residual heat for a further 2-3 minutes and Gizdodo is ready.
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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, CC: tambari@dailytrust.com
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NEED TO ADD WEIGTH How can I be fat? I am very slim and I eat food a lot and regularly too but still remain skinny, I am physically fit. Fatima, Gusau Zamfara State
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ell whether fat or slim by physical appearance is subjective. The more objective way is to know your BMI that is Body Mass Index. This is calculated by dividing the body weight in kilograms by the square of height in metres. A body mass index of 18 – 25 kg/m2 is normal. To objectively know whether you are too slim or not, check and if your BMI is less than 18kg/ then you are underweight and you need to add more weight. This could be achieved by regular, adequate and balanced food. One must mention that you can achieve normal BMI but you may not be fat as
you wishe. This is because there is genetic composition to being fat or slim and if you are from where I think you’re from then being slim is not unusual. One must also warn that being obese has so many disadvantages that it is not encouraged. Obesity is defined as a BMI of greater than 30kg/ .The disadvantage include increased risk of medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes thromboembolic diseases and heart diseases. Even when sick to set intravenous fluid could be a challenge. Since you are physically fit it is very likely you will have a normal BMI.
CAN HEPATITIS C BE CURED? I am a victim of Hepatitis C virus. What can I do? Chichi, Abuja Hepatitis C is transmitted like hepatitis B, sexually transmitted or by sharp objects and blood contacts. Prior to now interferons and ribavivan. In the last five years several drugs have emerged which have revolutionalized the management of hepatitis C. Now we have drugs that can cure this menace and higher cure rates are being recorded with the new combination treatment.
Protein inhibitors is one of the initial drugs. Current combination oral drugs include Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, Ombitasvir/ paritaprevir/ritonavir and Daclatasvir. The problem with these drugs is the cost which has made it not easily accessible. I will suggest you see a gastroenterologist for advice and proper management.
DOES TREATMENT OF CYSTITIS INVOLVE SURGERY? How is cystitis treated and does it involve surgery? Can only drugs be used and at what stage must surgery take place? Amina
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ystitis is inflammation of the bladder. Causes include infection, radiotherapy and certain chemicals. Symptoms of cystitis include dysuria that is pain during micturition, increased frequency of urine, lower abdominal pains, sometimes blood
in urine. Treatment depends on the cause. These include antibiotics like nitrofurantoin, ampicillin group and others. In cases of others causes like radiotherapy surgery might be needed including urinary diversion techniques
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I am a fourteen year old student. Whenever I am have catarrh, I don’t sleep on time. Any time I drink ice block my eyes will become watery. Ibraheem Rabe
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t is not easy to sleep with serious catarrh. It is irritating and inconveniencing. That is why some of the drug being given like antihistamine is also sedative. Why would you be drinking ice block, more so when it makes you sick? Stop drinking ice block instead you can use
cold water. You are a teenager, let your parents or guardian be aware of these challenges for consultation with your family physician. In case you are in boarding house then try and go to your school clinic.
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orridors or hallways makes for a great deal in your home as it adds a beautifying scenario when you take time to s decorate it. Because of space d management, not all homes have a m very large corridor where you can v arrange items beautifully, but you a can c also manage the little space that th leads from your living room to your bedroom with handcraft materials, picture frames, mirror, m flower pots and water fountain as fl well. If you like the idea of some images in your hallway, it will be a good idea to plan how you intend to arrange them before you make a start. Once you have a strategy, you
can alter it as you go, but starting without one can lead to a look that is a bit unorganised and messy. This will add some beauty and abundance of uniqueness to your home. You might also want to make use of just some few items so that the corridor will remain simple and not crowded with loads of items. By this, you can just pick up two items such as a nice looking couch, a table to go with and frames on the wall which will add life to the corridor. Add life to your home by giving it some stylish look. With additional information from the internet
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Explore beauty, wildlife and nature at the gashaka-gumti national park by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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he Gashaka-Gumti National Park was formed from two game reserves in 1991. It is located in Taraba State, close to the border with Cameroon and north of the Mambilla mountains. It derives its name from two of the oldest and most historic settlements Gashaka village in Taraba State and Gumti village in Adamawa state. The park is among the seven national parks in Nigeria and is also the most diverse when it comes to scenery and biological conservation. It consists of savannah, forests, wetlands, and montane habitats in a continuous ecological transition. It is the home of the highest mountain, Chappal Waddi, which is also known as the Mountain of Death. It is located at the southern end of the park called Gangirwal which requires approximately an eight to 10 days
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walk to fully appreciate it. The park also has Chappal Hendu, the “Mountain of Wind� and rivers that flow through it including River Taraba, River Benue and River Kam which makes the park a perfect place for fishing. The park has different types of habitats that makes it uniquely rich in wildlife. Each habitat supports its own specific community of plants and animals. The fauna in the park includes lions, mountain reedbucks, roan antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, chimpanzees, baboons, hyenas, elephants, rhinoceros, panta monkeys, aardvarks, porcupine, Senegal bush baby, giant forest hogs, warthogs, cheetahs, buffalos, waterbucks, silky black and white colobus monkeys, white face mona monkeys, golden cat leopards and many more fascinating creatures and animals. With additional information from the internet
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Lueji and Modern Heritage to Showcase Designs at African Fashion Week 2016
Amongst the many African designers that will be gracing the African Fashion Week in London which is due to take place on the 9th and 10th of September are Luiji and Modern Heritage. Lueji is an upcoming women’s fashion line made to empower and build confidence in women with their designs and Modern Heritage embraces elements of traditional wears and incorporate it into designs
that are fashion forward. The brands makes wears in respect to the biggest trend and transform it into something unique and new so that it will be recognized as something different amongst other competing brands. It was founded 3 years back when the two graduates from Aston University, Maureen Weah and Priviledge Saungweme came together to form the brand.
White Naija Girl Vows to Introduce Nigerian Fashion to The World
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arried to a Yoruba man, the woman who is popularly known as White Naija Girl, loves and has completely embraced the Nigerian culture. The Nigerian culture is one that is full of energy, beauty and spirit as she described it. She flies in and out of Nigeria learning as much as she can and is introducing Nigeria to other European girls. White Naija Girl began by connecting European women to Nigerian fashion. Nigeria is home to many industrious women who make wonderful designs and
these women work so hard but get paid so little for their work. During her last trip to Nigeria, she worked with a young lady named Deborah who made some outfits for her. Back in the UK, she organised a fashion shoot with 6 European ladies wearing the collection made by Deborah and they were very impressed. She said that, “the time has come for Nigerian fashion to win the hearts of fashion conscious Europeans. It is important that we all connect globally and fashion is a great way to embrace that”.
Orange Culture Exhibit 2017 Collection Lookbook
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he emerging Nigerian brand, Orange Culture debuted their 2017 collection lookbook which explores the unity of both identity and rebellion in a playful way. Adebayo Oke-Lawal, the founder of the fashion label describes his designs as combining classic and contemporary western silhouette with African sensibilities with a bit of a flair. The emerging menswear showcased their Spring/Summer 2016/2017 collection at the 2016 South African Menswear Week runway.
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