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FASHION MEN’S STYLE KIDDIES WORLD CULINARY CORNER SOCIETY NEWS

Zubaida

UMAR Success comes with hardwork

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ope you all had a wonderful Easter celebration? A-line dresses are an absolute fashion piece for every diva of class and style. Because of how versatile these basic yet elegant dresses are, so many opt for these as a safer option for evening functions, a day out running errands in town and at work too. No matter your size or shape, you can rock an A-line dress confidently.

The beard gang has been the trend all around. Stylish guys have been rocking well groomed beards so well and that it begining to be the hot deal for every man that knows his onions in the fashion world. A beard that is well cared for look super cool and enhances any man’s face so growing out that beard and joining the bread gang is something that you won’t regret.

On the culinary page we have burabisko, the couscous of the North. This meal is satisfying and trust me a little goes a long way when it comes to satisfaction. You can easily switch up your everyday tuwo (swallow) or rice with this delicacy. On a sweeter note we have white chocolate and cinnamon cookies that can be enjoyed with tea and a thirst quenching grapefruit almond smoothie.

Speaking of food we have probably all have experienced kids that are picky eaters. So we have selected a few recipes to solve your headache that we can ensure you your little one will definitely love in the kiddies corner and also, 5 must-haves for kids for the rainy season.

On the cover we have Zubaida Umar, the Deputy General Manager and Head of Corporate Communications of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. She speaks on her career, her family and her life in general. Her love for books is amazing, she sure has an interesting story to share.

Have a splendid week!

THE TEAM:: Editor

* Amina Alhassan Writers

* Hafsah A. Matazu * Jamila Dauda Freda

* Uche Eze Designer

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have sunburn around the surface of my eyes, please tell me what to apply so that its clears. Thank you, Maryam from Gombe

Sunburn occurs when ultraviolet rays of the sun damage the skin especially on the face. When the sun is hot especially light skin individuals may have sunburn.

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The Beard Gang

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To prevent it is to avoid exposure more particularly between 11.00am and 3.00pm .

Also the use of hat and face cap will help.

Avoiding further exposure will lead to eventual resolution of the problem.

Otherwise see a dermatologist.

AM I PREGNANT? I am twenty years old. I had an unprotected sex in March but did not see my period just waiting for the month of April to end.

But friends are saying that my breast have increased. I noticed that my tummy is getting bigger, my eyes whither and I urinate more frequently and it is yellow. Could it be that I am pregnant?

Any abortion pill for me as I don’t need the pregnancy please.

Zainab, Zamfara Well the fuller breast is not a cardinal sign of pregnancy it can happen even prior to menstruation. There is no way the the stomach will become

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big from pregnancy in less that two months pregnancy. In fact it takes up to four months before enlargement of the abdomen. Why can’t you do the simple pregnancy test and resolve the dilemma.

This T can even be done by b yourself at home with pregnancy strip which is p cheap. c Let me warn that confirmation of c pregnancy is important. p I have seen a lot of young ladies with complications l of o abortion in a nonexistent pregnancy. e By the way I must mention that pregnancy m termination is still t criminal in Nigeria except c for f medical conditions that endanger the life of t the t woman.

IS PNEUMONIA AN INFECTION? Please sir, Is pneumonia an infection.

Bawa, Kano Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs commonly caused by infection.

Causes could be bacteria, viral or fungi.

Aggressive management is important in successful treatment and avoiding complications.

There is no age limit when it comes to pneumonia and is worse in immunosuppressed conditions.

IS EATING RAW ONIONS SAFE? Is eating raw onions good for the body especially women? Ngozi, Kaduna

Raw onions has no advantage or disadvantage over the onions used as spices. Onions generally is good for the heart and as a source of Vitamin C & B6, iron, folate, and potassium.

The manganese content in onions provides cold and flu relief with its antiinflammatory abilities.

Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your chance of developing gastric ulcers. The phytochemicals in onions along with their vitamin C help improve immunity also onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.

While most people find it difficult to eat raw onions is because of its sharp effects on the eyes.

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Why every diva needs an A-line dress A

By HA HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU -line dresses are ever so simple yet so classy. These dresses are fitted at the h hips and widen towards the bottom b to give the shape of the letter A. Coming in differ different colours, materials and styles s too, there is an A-line Adress for every wom woman. For those with a flair or drama dra then bold sleeves will g go well with your A-line

dress. It is all a matter of taste. Pulling this dress off at whatever function is not a risk at all. Just like any other outfit, accessories are the key to rocking it right. But we can promise you this, once you discover how amazing these A-line dresses are, you’ll never want to imagine your life without them. Grace your parade in a free flowing A-line dress.

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FA S H I O N N E W S Lisa Folawiyo’s Collection at the Red Door Exhibition //

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omenswear brand Lisa Folawiyo presented pieces of the AW17 collection at the Red Door Exhibition. Lisa Folawiyo does the chicest embellishments on prints with new Autumn/Winter 2017 collection. Pieces of the ready-to-wear collection was recently presented at the Red Door ‘Identity’ exhibition held for the first time in Lagos, showing a peek at the collection showing off the Lisa Folawiyo signature.

Hand beaded flirty dresses with constructed hemlines, midi mixed print embellished pieces paired with print jacket, cape detailed unconventional dresses, blouses and pants featuring a juxtaposition of vibrant prints on feminine styles were all featured in the collection.

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PEARLS OF WISDOM Fashion is art and you are the canvas – Velvet Paper

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Success comes with hardwork Interview by AMINA ALHASSAN & JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

Zubaida Umar, born on the 21st of May, is the first daughter of ten children and hails from Kebbi State. Her father, Colonel Abubakar Umar, is a retired army officer, while her mother, Amina nee Yahaya Gusau, is a retired Matron. She is happily married to Kashim Tumsah. She started her educational journey with Labayi International School, and Essence International for her primary and secondary education, then attended the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where she studied Business Administration, and subsequently acquired a Masters degree in International Trade from Robert Gordon University. She is currently undergoing a degree program in Psychology in the University of Liverpool.

Career My first job was as a volunteer with the Humanitarian Development Fund of Nigeria, a charity organization, jointly owned by various women in Kaduna State whose objective was to assist the less privileged in the Society; this was while I was still in the University, during a 2 year strike. Working with less privileged children, gave me an insight and changed my outlook on life, and I would say it is still my best experience.

For my NYSC, I served at the Debt Management Office (DMO), as one of the pioneer staff of the Institution, where I was retained as a permanent staff after service. I worked at DMO for 6 years before moving to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), where I have been for the last 11 years.

I am currently a Deputy General Manager, and Head of the Corporate

I HAVE LEARNT OVER THE YEARS THAT YOU NEED TO LIVE LIFE TO EXPRESS NOT IMPRESS AND THAT DISAPPOINTMENT COMES WITH EXPECTATIONS

Communications Group of the Bank. Over the course of my career in FMBN I have worked in various capacities such as the Head of Human Resource, Zonal Coordinator and Head of Policy & Strategy Department, to mention a few.

Growing up Growing up was really interesting for me. You see I come from a very large family, and spent a huge part of my life with my Grandparents. My grandfather, Yahaya Gusau was a family man, who believed in spending a lot of time with his kids and grandkids. He was our lesson teacher and a great mathematician too. His daughter, my mother, was a very hard working and strong woman and I believe I got my vigor from her. I

generally come from a close knit family as I am very close to my father, sisters and brothers. I had a wonderful childhood.

Life’s lessons I have learnt over the years that you need to live life to express not impress and that disappointment comes with expectations, when you don’t expect anything from anyone, you can never be disappointed. These are lessons I have learnt.

Most rewarding part of my career Being where I am today and I am striving even harder to go

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higher and reach the top. Success comes with a lot of hard work and whenever I look back and see where I am today, I am always happy at what i have achieved so far.

Fond childhood memories I miss The one I miss most is the drive around town with my granddad, just the two of us. He used to invite me out for grocery shopping almost every evening.

But then a simple trip would turn out to be hours of driving round town to show me historical sites that had mostly been urbanized over the years. I truly miss our conversations I the car.

What My typical day is like My typical day is waking up at 5am to pray, wake up the kids by 6am to get ready for school, and once they leave I come back to get ready for work. My schedule is extremely hectic as I go to work by 9am and I do not leave till 7pm most days. I come back home and carry out my normal routine of checking up on the kids and feeding everyone. On the average I get about 5hours of sleep every day, the life of a working class mother you would say.

My aspirations growing up Growing up I always wanted to be a teacher, however my first choice was to study Psychology and eventually practice. I love studying people, identifying different personalities and why people behave in certain ways. I al also love helping people, I thrive on assisting people. Somehow I found myself on a different ccareer path which has played out w well too. But I decided that I will st still get a degree in Psychology, ju just to understand people better.

Joys of motherhood My joys as a mother is coming b back from work after a long st stressful day, opening the door an and just seeing my kids running to welcome me. Again one thing I ffind a lot of joy and love is that ev every child is different and has his ow own attributes, like you can tell th the friendly from the unfriendly, et etc.

My most cherished gift A pair of ear rings that I got fr from my mother. They were th the same ear rings used on me d during my naming ceremony an and I wore them till I started sc school. My mum gave them to m me when I had my first daughter; In never knew she kept them until sh she brought them out that day.

Till date we still have them and I intend to keep them for my granddaughter Insha Allah.

My husband and I I met my husband at a restaurant. I had gone out for dinner with my cousin, he walked in and they got talking, he was her boss at work. That was how it started and here we are, many years down the line.

Most cherished attribute of his My husband is a wonderful gentlemanand when I say wonderful, I actually mean wonderful. My most cherished

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I LISTEN TO FELA AND MIND YOU, I LISTEN TO EACH WORD AND BEAT; BEFORE I TELL YOU I LOVE A SONG, TRUST ME I HAVE ALREADY LISTENED AND TOTALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT THE SONG IS ABOUT attribute of my husbandis his support. He is always there for me, giving advice and guidance, coupled with a lot of patience.

He mentors me and I always learn a lot from him.

Gift from my husband I cherish very much The gift of love.

Fashion accessories I always have on Wrist watch, Ear rings and Shoes.

My best travel destination My best destination would be Maldives, but I like Gambia a lot. For places like Maldives and Gambia, you are not thinking of shopping, it’s just for total relaxation. The serenity is just awesome in these places.

The last book I have read ‘Thinking Fast and Slow’ by Daniel Kahneman. It’s a book that everybody needs to read. It’s a slow read but a masterpiece that explains human rationality and irrationality. I read a lot; I read every night even if it’s two pages I am able to squeeze in. I read everything, all genres, even Hausa books.

Favourite food and drink I love Tuwo with Miyan Zogale; I love grilled Salmon too. For drink, I would go with Ribena.

Top five on my wish list 1. To move closer to God. 2. To be able to serve people by taking advantage of all potential I have to do good and make a positive difference in the Society. In one way or the other I have been able to do a little but I really wish and want to do more before I leave this world.

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3. Fo For my kids to be responsible citizens of this country.

4. Go Good health, happiness and longev longevity.

Ti 5. Tighter control over my time.

First app I check every morning Twit because it contains a lot Twitter new and information, and I am of news addict to News stations, Channels, addicted C AIT, CNN and Al Jazeera. So, yes, twitter fo me. it is for Sty I am most comfortable in Style Lon dresses. I do not like clingy Long cloth I love long and comfortable clothes. dress a lot. dresses Fa Favourite fashion designer w I wear anything but I am really imp impressed with our Nigerian desi designers.

I love Lanre Da Silva Coll Collections.

I like her style, so am look looking forward to wearing her des designs soon. I also wear Tiffany Am Amber and E4ma she was the one wh designed one of the clothes I who wo earlier. wore F Favourite Perfume That would be Hypnotic Poison. h I have a large collection of that be because I love it. I am also an Oud pe person so I have quite a collection by different designers.

Favourite bag/shoe collection I like nice and comfortable shoes.

S Slippers are my favourite and I w wear anything from LV, Gucci, D Dune, MiuMiu. For me fashion has comf to be comfortable. a Mum’s advice that has stuck with me till date My mother is a very strong woman I would say and the most important advice I have gotten from her is never to judge anybody unless you have walked in their shoes and she has always maintained that right from my childhood.

Advice to younger ladies Women are taking over. Hard work! Hard work!! Hard work!!! I can’t emphasize this enough. You need to identify what you are good at and follow your path; at times you feel like giving up but you have to remain focused.

Best car, sport, weather and colour I am not a sporty person but if I am to pick, I’ll say Polo, because my father was a great player and I was raised in a family that loves horses. Next would be Football because of my husband, who is addicted to watching football. I like Chelsea and Arsenal.

My favourite weather is the rainy season. I am not obsessed with cars; anything goes for me, so long as it takes me from point A to B. My best colour is brown because it isn’t loud, I don’t like loud colours.

My Favourite day of the week Everyday aside from Monday. Everyday of the week brings a new challenge, but the thing is that by Sunday everyone is relaxed and then pop Monday is here.

Beauty routine I wash and moisturize Daily but visit the spa mostly when I travel.

Role models My late grandfather Alhaji Yahaya Gusau, he taught me about honesty, calmness and integrity.

My father, who always has a solution to every problem, he is very intelligent and has an idea about almost every situation or topic.

My mother, who nurtured me into who I have become today; with her guidance, wisdom and love.

Finally my late aunt, who was also a mother to me, Hajiya Fatima Ibrahim (Aunt Baba); for being the most genuine, patient and caring woman that ever lived.

How I relax I love me time, I like to be by myself, though I hardly get that these days. I like quite areas where I can read a good book or listen to music.

Favourite kind of music I am glad you asked because I love music a lot. I listen to everything; I don’t have a particular genre. I listen to Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo music, etc... I listen to Fela and mind you, I listen to each word and beat; before I tell you I love a song, trust me I have already listened and totally understand what the song is about. I keep telling people that there is no situation in life that has not been sung about, everything we are looking for is in a song.

My favourite quote or saying Never say never What I wouldn’t be caught wearing Mini skirt My favourite TV program I am addicted to Crime Investigation Channel. I like anything that has to do with forensics.

Looking back what I would tell a younger me I would relax a bit more and never let go of all the huge dreams I had.

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must-have items for kids this rainy season

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ith every season comes new fashion trends. The rains are here and you are no doubt thinking about your little ones. Dressing your kids is all about combining fun with being practical, to kick off the season.

Below are some must-have items you should make available for your little ones this season.

A lightweight jacket As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it’s finally time to hang up those heavy winter coats.

So it calls for lightweight outerwear that is not only easy to move around in, but also adds a bit of colour to the playground.

Cool shades Protecting your little ones from the sun is an absolute must and what better way than with a cool pair of shades? Sunglasses are a warmweatheressential, and the right pair will get your kids through both spring and summer in style. We love the Ray-Ban Junior collection, which is full of fun colours.

Springtime shoes As soon as the sun is out, all kids want to do is run, jump, climb and play. Whilst it’s not quite the time for sandals, your little ones will no doubt be pleased to do away with

the winter boots. Sneakers are the ideal in-between shoes – sturdy and practical, yet lightweight and fun.

With so many different designs out there, it’s easy to find a pair that lets your children express themselves; this season, we love polka dots and high-tops.

A good umbrella There is no denying that the weather can be unpredictable this time of year, so make sure your kids are prepared. Springtime showers needn’t put a dampener on your little one’s style, all they need is a funky umbrella. Compact umbrellas fit easily into their rucksack or school bag, and come in all sorts of fun colours and patterns. From Disney to Spiderman to Peppa Pig, your kids can get really creative in their choice and they’ll be more than happy to take it with them wherever they go.

A stylish hat Along with April showers, spring may still have a bit of a chill in the air in which case, you’ll want to keep your little ones warm, let them look stylish but their ears and head will still be covered. This season, rainbow zig-zag is the pattern of choice; however, softer pastel colours also work well and never go out of fashion.

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Best recipes for picky eaters

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ost kids have issues with eating certain things, its either they pick it out of their meals or they refuse to eat completely; some even throw up or develop allergies. But there are some tricks one can play on children to get them to eat what they aren’t allegic to, by enticing them with finger licking meals and snacks. Please note that th at o once you notice your child is alle al leg g to certain foods, desist from allegic givin giving them and don’t force them to eat iit.

1 1. Grilled Meatloaf burgers: Hav Have a kid who swears he doesn’t like meatloaf! Serve up these smoky, sat satisfying sandwiches and see what he says after he/she takes a bite be assured he would ask for more alw always.

2. Asian fish cake: No sneaking in the fish here! These cakes just p present cod in a fun, bite-sized w way that will encourage even the m most stubborn, eating tantrums k kids to try them. The simple and

creative appearance of this is what would excite the child the more to take a bite.

3. Homemade pepperoni pizza pockets: If your kids adore Hot Pockets but you can’t stand buying stuff from the frozen-food aisle, give this version a go - it’s made with fresh pie crust, cheese, and pepperoni, so you know exactly what’s inside.

4. Vegetable lasagne: This recipe is packed with mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, and red peppers — and the freezable leftovers mean that tomorrow night’s dinner will be just as healthy and easy!

5. Spaghetti tacos: Imagine how thrilled your kids will be when the favourite food of iCarly (a nickelodeon cartoon) and company presents itself on your dinner table! Make spaghetti tacos.

Just by seeing a favourite kids movie or cartoon character eating it, would muscle them up to eat.

6. Sweet potatoes chips: Even the pickiest kids won’t be able to resist the sweet-salty crunch of these healthy potato chips. Every child loves chips. So make sweet potato chips.

With additional information from the internet

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G Helpful, simple home remedies to fight hepatitis Stories by JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

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ou’ve probably heard warnings about hepatitis, a category of viral infections that can cause serious liver damage and even lead to death. Hepatitis literally means inflammation of the liver. There are five main types of this infection which are; A, B, C, D and E. The most common forms of hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. This highly transmissible virus does not discriminate against sexuality, age or race.

According to Dr. Ankama, a consultant with Nasara Hospital Kaduna, home treatment can help relieve symptoms and prevent the spread of the hepatitis virus. But then there are few things you also need to do.

Slowing down • Reduce your activity to match your energy. You don’t have to stay in bed, but listen to your body. Slow down when you are tired.

• If you are feeling tired at work or school, try to reduce your workload.

• Avoid strenuous exercise.

• As you start to feel better, slowly go back to your regular activities. If you try to go back to your regular pace too soon, you may get sick again.

Eat right • Even though food may not appeal to you, it is important to eat well. For most people, nausea and loss of appetite become worse as the day goes on.

Try eating a substantial (but not heavy) meal in the morning and lighter meals later in the day.

• Doctors used to recommend a high-calorie, protein-rich diet to people who have hepatitis. This is no longer believed to help. And such foods can be hard to eat when you feel nauseated. Try to have a balanced diet while eating foods that appeal to you.

Avoid dehydration It is important to keep your body well-hydrated when you have hepatitis B, especially if you have been vomiting.

• Drink plenty of water.

• If you can tolerate them, fruit juices and broth are other good choices, because they provide extra calories.

• Many of the “sports drinks” available in grocery stores can help replace essential minerals (electrolytes) that are lost during vomiting. You can also make your own rehydration drink.

Avoid alcohol and drugs Hepatitis makes it hard for your liver to process drugs and alcohol. If you take drugs (prescription or illegal) or drink alcohol when you have hepatitis, their effects may be more powerful and may last longer.

• If you are taking prescription medicines, your doctor may tell you to stop using them until your liver has had time to heal. Don’t stop taking the medicines unless your doctor has told you to do so.

• Avoid alcohol until your doctor feels that your liver is completely healed. This may take as long as 3 to 4 months.

Try to control itching People who have hepatitis sometimes have itchy skin. You can control itching by keeping cool and out of the sun, wearing cotton clothing, or using over-thecounter antihistamines such as Benadryl or ChlorTrimeton. Talk to your doctor before taking these medicines.

With additional information from the internet

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Ooni of Ife Celebrates wife, Queen Wuraola on her birthday

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ife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi, turned a year older and in celebration of her day, the Yoruba paramount ruler took to his Instagram page to declare his love for the queen.

Oba Adeyeye took to his Instagram page to share a photo of his queen in celebration of her birthday and also declare his love for her. He wrote, ‘Happy birthday to my beautiful wife, my queen. I pray on this day you increase in strength, grace and wisdom. I love you very much’.

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo gyrates with Kegites

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Food to help boost collagen E ver wonder why certain people look half their age, with great skin? Well, it’s simply because they have an abundance of collagen.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies.

It’s found in muscles, bones, skin, blood vessels, digestive system and tendons. It’s what helps give our skin strength and elasticity, along with replacing dead skin cells. When it comes to our joints and tendons, in simplest terms, it’s the “glue” that helps hold the body together.

The body’s collagen production naturally begins to slow down as we age and that’s when we see signs of aging, such as wrinkles, sagging skin and joint pains due to weaker or decreased cartilage. Other lifestyle factors like eating a diet high in sugar, smoking and high amounts of sun exposure also contribute to depleting collagen levels. Therefore, it is important to eat food rich in protein to keep the collagen level high such as: Fish Creates stronger cells: Fish like tuna and salmon are loaded with omega-3 fatty acid, Skin cells are surrounded by a fatty membrane that protects them. When the cells are healthy, they are able to support the structure of the skin.

Red vegetables Pumps up sun protection: tomatoes, peppers and

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beets contain the antioxidant lycopene. “Lycopene acts as a natural sunblock, protecting the skin from damage while increasing collagen levels.”

Citrus Fruits Studies show that citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, lemons and grapefruits that are rich in vitamin C have the ability to help amino acids, lysine and proline, convert to collagen. Antioxidant vitamin C is also extremely important in helping to neutralize free radicals, which attack and break down collagen and elastin in the skin.

Foods rich in protein In addition to giving your body a dose of healthy protein that it needs, egg whites are high in both lysine and proline, as well as collagen itself, so adding more egg whites into your diet could help support your body’s natural production of collagen. And for those who choose the vegetarian or vegan route and don’t want to incorporate animal products like eggs or lean meats into their diet, try nuts particularly peanuts, which also supply lysine.

Orange and vegetables Restore and regenerate: Vegetables that are orange in colour, like carrots and sweet potatoes, are rich in vitamin A, which restores and regenerates damaged collagen.

With additional information from the internet

he Kegites club or the palm wine club is the most popular socio-cultural club in the Nigeria. The club originated from the University of Ife Ile Ife (now known as Obafemi Awolowo University). Former president Obasanjo was honoured in Abeokuta by members of the Kegites club, who made him the grand patron of the palm wine drinking club.

The 80-year-old grand patron of the club was seen in Abeokuta, Ogun state, with his club members.

He was clad in the Kegite uniform just like every other member, while he danced and whined to the amazement of onlookers.

AY Live 2017 attracts the crème de la crème of Lagos

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he 2017 edition of AY Live held Easter Sunday was a night that was filled with laughter and fun with comedy skits, musical performances and dancing by the biggest stars across the continent. The theme this year was tagged #GenerationsOfLaughter The stars present included Funke Akindele, Grace Ama, Ubi Franklin, Emma Oh Ma God, Do2tun and BBNaija contestants Bisola, Uriel, Bassey, Tony, TBoss, Kemen, Debie-Rise, Marvis and more were in attendance of the event at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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The Beard Gang

By UCHE EZE t’s safe to say that the “Beard Gang”” has become a movement. Beards have now become the new smooth h face. Beards seem to be in vogue at the e moment and have gained popularity.

They have become a global norm and da fashion statement for some men.

The phenomenon is easy to spot on social media, with Instagram and Twitter posts exploding with hirsute hashtags, praising those with wellgroomed beards.

The beard for most people shows masculinity and manliness. It of course se separates men from women; right from m time, beards were known with power, wisdom leadership and so on. w A beard offers a look that is distinct and varied depending on the particular ar beard. In addition, just as there are many haircuts and hairstyles, the number of beard styles is quite enormous.

The key to looking king dapper in a beard d is to simply study face y the shape of your fac ce and get a trim that at compliment, your facial features.

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Menswear brand Rogue taps Ric Hassani for editorial

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By UCHE EZE Singer, RicHassani is a dapper muse in bold details, vibrant hues for menswear brand Rogue’s editorial. The singer chose a blend of vibrant hues on sartorial pieces for the feature tagged ‘Rogue Man Identity’ looking good in each piece. He sports the fitting tuxedo looks featuring details as bold lapel, damask print, pin stripes, vibrant cotton and more in flattering fits that works for his frame.Rogue Man Identity fashion editorial is a mix of vintage scenery with formal and contemporary sartorial.

“The Rogue Man dares to be different, he can carry the weight of many on his shoulders and still do it in a welltailored debonair suit. He is sharp and refined.

He represents panache, elegance, grandeur, confidence, transcendence and royalty” the brand mused about tapping the singer for the edit.

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Look glam in two wrapper George

By JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

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he George wrapper is one that Western fashion will never replace, because it is loved by women of all ages, home and abroad. The Nigerian George wrapper is one of the oldest yet elegant wrappers in Nigeria. The elegance and prestige of the wrapper never fades. The patterns and designs constantly evolve to keep up with the times, but it never ceases to adorn the different features of Nigerian women.

Whether you wear it to a function- wedding, party or simply to church service, it still stands out. You’d definitely look out of place in some big occasion, wearing Western fashion. Nothing looks more glamorous than showing up in a double wrapper, gele and a gorgeous statement jewelry.

Also, new styles of tying the George wrapper have emerged, leaving Nigerian women with various choices to pick from, so that you don’t have the same look every time. Next time you go shopping make sure to pick a few pieces of the prestigious George wrapper, you’ll be glad you did.

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Newcomer X-flair does chic details

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ewcomer brand X-Flair does vibrant details on chic pieces for new readyto-wear collection. The collection tagged ‘Kaleidoscope’ shows off details on colourful modern styles for the chic muse.

Featuring bold hues dresses with high necks and bubble sleeve details, print cold shoulder flared midis, trapese dresses with ruffle details, hoodie bodycon, cold shoulder jumspuits, wrap dresses, military styled dresses and more were offerings up in the 9- piece collection.

The Nigeria based brand does an array of bright “colours, changing patterns, curves and comfortable femininity aimed at helping women exude their innate originality in comfortable garments” a rep for the brand noted in an email.

Dorcas

Yetunde

Chiamaka

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Dress like your are already famous – Rachel Zoe

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LU X U R Y L I V I N G

Give your home a gold touch G Byy UCHE EZE

old has been trending for a while, and it has yet to lose its luster. Soft, pretty new finishes like rose gold, burnished gold, and champagne gold ensure that your space will continue to be a cozy environment. Gold fixtures range from lamp holders, to tap heads, head knobs and of course mirrors.

The allure of gold is that it contains light. It’s a duo chrome, which means it looks either more pink or more gold depending on how the light hits it. The look created by gold is a dewy, post-coital flush. Gold fixtures and finishes in a room create warmth.

The variegated tons of gold fixtures add warmth to the home, and it helps to choose paint colors with an awareness of gold’s undertone, or underlying hue. Fixtures in polished and brushed brass have yellow or greenish undertones. Antique gold fixtures feature brushed or polished finishes with a reddish orange undertone that coordinates with different sets of colour wheel opposites or complements.

Gold contrasts with complementary grays, while blending with adjacent colour wheel hues in analogous colour schemes. Gold fixtures reinforce a range of soft yellows, providing spots of subtle sheen in same tone rooms.

With additional information from the internet

Unique garden furniture By B UCHE EZE

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ardens are a safe haven for most people. Whether it’s a vastly decorated garden, or just a simple space to relax, the garden is often an outdoor serene e environment. Great garden furniture is the perfect way tto add style to your garden. Since your garden is your p personal space, there’s a need to pick furniture that shows y your personality and style.

If you feel that your garden needs a spruce up, then you n need to go out there and find uniquely fabulous garden fu furniture and accessories. Why do you still have old fa fashioned and standard outdoor furniture when now you ccould have modern and stylish sofas and tables? These fu furniture are designed to turn your garden into an outdoor w wonderland of fun and creativity.Be creative and don’t b be scared if you bring something different form the other g gardens.

With additional information from the internet

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C U L I N A R Y CO R N E R

Enjoy a tasty meal of Burabusko Stories by UCHE EZE

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his meal is mostly enjoyed by the northerners, but is sure to become a favourite of yours from the first spoon. The major ingredientthe Fonio, popularly called Acha, has numerous nutritional and health benefits.

The Fonio is rich in amino acids and iron. This meal is not only tasty, but highly nutritional.

INGREDIENTS • Acha (fonio) 4 cups • Groundnut oil or palm oil (1/2 cooking spoon) • Tomatoes • Pepper or chili • Onions • Fish (preferably smoked) • Meat (any of your choice)

• Maggi (4 cubes) • Salt (1/4 tablespoon) • Scent leaf • Green beans • Carrot PROCEDURE • Wash the fonio with warm water to remove any impurities.

• Blend the tomatoes, onions and pepper together then fry in the groundnut oil.

• Add about 50cl of water, add salt, smoked fish, Maggi and scent leaf, allow the water to boil.

• Add the fonio into the boiling water, keep stirring until it becomes thick.

• Reduce the heat to a very low temperature

and allow it to cook for 20-30 minutes.

• Add meat, green beans and carrot and allow it to cook for 3 minutes.

White chocolate and cinnamon cookies

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hese cookies can pass for breakfast or energy snack. These white chocolate cinnamon cookies are always great. The light aroma of cinnamon gives them a distinct taste.

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup butter, softened • 1/2 cup shortening • 3/4 cup white sugar • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 1 egg • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 10 kg white chocolate, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon PROCEDURE • Beat butter and shortening together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; gradually add white sugar and brown sugar, beating on medium speed, until incorporated. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.

• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; mix into butter mixture

Grapefruit - Almond smoothie

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til incorporated. i t dF ld iin until Fold white chocolate and cinnamon.

Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease baking sheets.

• Drop dough by the heaping tablespoonful onto the prepared

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b ki sheet, h t lleaving i 3 iinches h baking between cookies.

• Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned on the edges - 12 to 14 minutes.

Cool on the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack until cookies are firm.

rapefruit is very high in fiber, vitamin C, folic acid and potassium. It helps the heart, digestion, immune system and other things. This smoothie is the entire package.

INGREDIENTS • 1 grapefruit • 1 glass of unsweetened almond milk • 2 tbsp of raw almonds • 1 tbsp of sunflower seeds • 1 tbsp of pumpkin seeds

PROCEDURE • Peel the grapefruit, cut it into pieces and put into the blender.

• If you really do not like the pulp, juice the grapefruit and use the juice alone, but you will be losing out on the fiber intake.

• Add almond milk and all the nuts and seeds.

• Blend till either very smooth or somewhat smooth if you like chunks in your smoothie.

TRENDS STYLE FASHION

B E AU T Y

Natural beauty remedies in your kitchen Y

By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

ou don’t always have to break the bank or abandon your budget to get your beauty fixes. Truth is, you can use so many different ingredients from your kitchen that can beautify you naturally.

Many women have opted for the natural route to staying glam because of many harsh chemicals found in drugstore brands that are not good for the skin and all that.

We all have different skin types so it is important that we know what is suitable for our skin and what isn’t. Lucky enough for us, the stuff in your kitchen will fit every skin type imaginable and keep you looking flawless and ageless too.

Citrus: Fruits like oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits are some of the best exfoliants in your fridge. It clears your skin by removing dead skin cells, lightening up your complexion and has antibacterial properties too.

By mixing 1 tablespoon of any citrus fruit available and 1 tablespoon of baking soda, you can use it to scrub up your skin and work wonders.

Cucumber: Cucumbers are very cool and mild and probably one of the most mainstream vegetables used for beauty purposes. They get rid

of those dark circles around your eyes, even skin tone, soothe sunburn and clear up scars left behind by acne.

Simply blend and use the juice mixed with lemon n on affected areas once a day or for dark eyes, yes, slice and place them on n your eyes when you apply your our favourite face mask.

Ginger: Ginger is very high in vitamin C. Apart from drinking its infusion as a tea, it can be rubbed and used for reducing wrinkles and signs of aging too.

Olive oil: Olive oil is great for about everything from skin to hair. It is an amazing moisturizer for skin and a conditioner for hair.

For your skin you can simply rub a thin layer before bed or alternatively use it to achieve baby

DO YOU KNOW... THAT PEOPLE WHO OPT FOR NATURAL PRODUCTS HAVE HEALTHIER SKIN?

soft skin by making a mixture oil and sugar. Rub of olive o on your face and rinse off with cold water. w For the hair, warm the olive oil and apply to the o scalp and roots and wash sc off after 30 minutes after of with wi a sulfate free shampoo for shiny, strong and healthy hair.

Eggs: Eggs Eggs firm up your skin and moisturize it as well due to mois their high amount of protein. When am used as a mask with w oats or honey, you can achieve soft and clear skin.

For a deep conditioner for F d di i f hair, h mix it with olive oil and apply to your hair then allow to sit for an hour. After rinsing it off, you will enjoy silky and rejuvenated hair.

Whole grains: Grains like wheat and oats can be soothing and healing not to mention excellent for detox, hydrating and softening skin. They are high in protein and other essential nutrients for building new, fresh skin.

Cook up half a cup of organic oats or quinoa and allow it cool before applying and then rinse well.

For your hair add 1 tablespoon apple sauce and apply to your hair and scalp. Leave for 15 minutes and then rinse well.

NAIL CARE Easy ways to make your nails stronger

with HAFSAH ABUBAKAR R MATAZU

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o your nails look dull and weak? A lot of ladies complain about this a lot.

Your nails are composed of laminated layers of a protein called keratin and taking proper care of them is important. The main reason for ugly and dull nails is exposure to water, chemicals and nail polish.

Here are a few solutions to keep them strong and beautiful: rize ri ze Olive oil: Olive oil helps moisturize d your nails and repair damaged and softened cuticles. Mix together 3 teaspoons of warm olive oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply to your nails with a cotton bud. When it has dried, wear gloves and go to bed and wash it off in the morning. Try repeating this daily every night before bed.

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Green tea: The antioxidant in green tea helps prevent brittle nails and also stops the yellow discoloration as well. Simply brew a cup of green tea and allow it to cool then soak your nails in it twice weekly.

Vitamin E: Vitamin E oil is another good remedy for stronger nails. Its moisturizing property helps keep your nails hydrated and healthy. You can easi ea sily ly break bre reak ak open a vitamin E capsule easily d apply ap ppl pl the oil extracted from it to and mass ma ssa a your nails for a few minutes. massage Mak Ma k this a daily routine.

Make M Massage: Another easy way is to give g your cuticles and nails a to go message regularly. It will good im improve blood circulation and t in turn, make your nails stronger and healthier. You can use a mois moisturizing lotion, nail cream,

almond oil or coconut oil to massage and also keep your nails moisturized.

Reduce exposure to ove vess water: Wear gloves he washing wash wa shin ing g and when you do the and don’t soak yourself in the bath for too long but if you must, try and keep your finger and toes outside the bathtub.

Avoid alcohol-based hand sanitizer: Alcohol can be very drying to your nails. Wash your hands with soap and water and follow up with hand cream or cuticle oil.