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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017

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Redefining femininity

FASHION MEN’S STYLE KIDDIES WORLD CULINARY CORNER SOCIETY NEWS

Bilkisu Magoro A Passion for humility

EDITOR’S NOTE H E A LT H CO R N E R

Hi, there!

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here are some essential items we all need in our wardrobe to stay on top of our fashion game this year. So yes, it is time for us to update our wardrobe if you already haven’t.

The fashion page talks about those clothing items and accessories that every fabulous lady needs.

Sandals are a customary shoe that all men wear usually with a native attire or when looking to go casual. Rocking sandals look great most especially because of the timeless colours they come in such as nude shades and black. You can never go wrong by choosing to go for sandals to look dashing.

On the culinary page we have tasty paten acha, a lovely delicacy from the north. This meal is appetizing, healthy and fulfilling because it can easily have as many vegetables as you wish added to it. On the sweet side of things we have coconut candy and refreshing tigernut and coconut juice to bring the mix to a delightful taste.

For the kids we’re talking about picking out the perfect fashion items to keep them in tune with the fashion world. Obviously there is a lot out there in stores to choose from but we have gathered a limited list to make sure you pick out what is right, suitable and stylish for your child.

On the cover we have the intelligent and witty Bilkisu Magoro, a gender activist and a woman in the field of women’s empowerment and youth development. She talks about her cen center for children with special needs and other co contributions towards community developmen Read her interview for more development. sto inspiring stories about her.

H a splendid Sunday.

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THE TEAM::

* Femi Mohammed * Uche Eze

Ag. Editor

Designer

* Amina Alhassan Writers

* Ballie Kafran

* Hafsah A. Matazu * Jamila Freda Dauda

Cover Photos

* Abdul Musa

CONTENTS FASHION // 36

Feel the flow with layers MEN’S STYLE // 34

Be Simple Yet Unique in Sandals

CULINARY

CORNER // 37

Unique Tasty Paten Acha

HEALTHY LIVING // 32

Why Getting Enough Sleep is Important for us Pearls of Wisdom by Uche Eze

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

ITCHING DISCHARGE Have been having this yellowish discharge coming out always before and after my menstrual period. Which resulted to itching. And my menstrual period smells and does not flow as normal. Please enlighten me more sir, on the causes and possibly prescribing medications sir. Nafisat

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ou have pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID). Causes are mainly bacteria.

The yellowish discharge point to the possibility of chlamydia infection. This organism require a more technologically

advance culture than the routine laboratory culture. The treatment will depend on the culture result but your doctor should add doxycycline or any of its group to the treatment no matter the culture result.

SLEEPING POSITION IN LATE PREGNANCY Please does wrong sleeping position at the late stage of pregnancy pose any problem to the baby like brain issue?

Jessy It is not advisable to sleep on your back in late pregnancy state because the pressure of the baby on the inferior vena caval may reduce blood flow back to the heart. In case you try to stand it can lead to supine hypotension syndrome. The available blood for the baby may be affected in serious cases. It is advisable to lie on the left or right side in late pregnancy.

WET DREAMS I am 28 years old. My problem is whenever I have a dream and my wife is not around, I discharge semen and my private part pains a lot. What should I do? Abdullahi, Kebbi where you wife will feel tense after starting intercourse? Any dyspaurenuria? That is pain during intercourse. Well try to encourage her to relax her mind.

Wet dream is not unusual. If the pains is much, then do urine or semen microscopy, culture and sensitivity test.

As for the second, was there any reason

ANY NEED FOR REPEAT EPISIOTOMY? I had episiotomy in my last delivery, does it mean I must have it again. The pains of repairs is almost worse than the labour pains itself. Ngozi, Kuje The fact that you had episiotomy the first delivery does not mean you will have it again.

Also during repair, it is advisable for the health personnel to use local analgesia to relieve pains which help to avoid the unpleasant experience like the one you had.

Please, we encourge all who send questions or contributions to include at least their first name and town or city. Readers are also advised to copy the Tambari email address above while writing in. Thank you - Editor PAGE 28 TAMBARI SUNDAY, F E B R UA R Y 5, 2017

TRENDS STYLE NEWSMAKER

FA S H I O N MUST HAVE FASHION ITEMS THIS YEAR

by JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

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FA S H I O N N E W S Zii unveils “REINA” functional pieces //

t’s a month gone already for the year, its not too late for ladies who haven’t stepped up their game in terms of their wardrobe still have time to do so. Ladies step up your dress sense and look every inch the fashionista that you are.There are items you must have to achieve that look.Here are a few: BLACK BLAZER - A well-tailored blazer is classic, feminine and looks great on all body types. It could be paired with Jeans, little dresses, trousers, skirts. Make sure to find one that fits you well and accentuates your waist, so you don’t look like it’s swallowing you.

STATEMENT NECKLACE - This is a must have basic in your closet and going with your accessories. The statement necklace can make a simple outfit look strong and feminine.

LITTLE BLACK DRESS - Every woman knows the necessity of a little black dress, and it’s important to invest in one that’s special.

Look for a dress with a detail-an interesting sleeve, an embellished belt-that makes it unique. And remember that finding the right fit is important!

OVERSIZE WATCH An oversize and big faced is actually trendy any day, anytime cause of the

statement it oozes. A watch is as much an accessory as it is a timepiece. A gold watch is a great way to dress an outfit up-try leaving it loose so it looks like a bracelet.

JEANS - This can either be skinny, straight or flared and can come in the regular blue, black or different shades of colours but a jean that would flatter your shape and body size is very important.

HANDBAGS - With the different types of bags in trend, a handbag is a must have...be it a clutch, tote, oversize, bucket, satchel and saddle etc.A handbag is a MUST have item for a fashionista.

by JAMILA DAUDA FREDA Zii Nigerian women’s wear designer unveils “REINA” functional pieces to meet the lover of style and comfort but yet achieve versatility. The detailing on these wears are body grazing and flattering, dipped hem, bardot ,fluid lines are all on the dresses and tops adorning the collection that accentuate the feminine body. It can go with board room and happy hour mode.

“Reina” displays the celebration of beauty and expresses femininity and strength in a power driven woman.

PEARLS OF WISDOM

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‘Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live.’ – Gianni Versace

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BILKISU B ILKISU MAGORO //

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A PASSION FOR HUMILITY interview by AMINA ALHASSAN N & HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Dr. Bilkisu Magoro is an entrepreneur, a mother, a gender activist and she also sees herself as a loverr of Nigeria. She is also into education but concentrate on children with special needs and a lot more..

She is from Kebbi State.

Educational background I attended different schools all over the country because my father was a military man so we travelled a lot during the 1960s and 1970s. I started school in Lagos at Army Children’s School, Ikeja Cantonment and Yaba, too and then in other places from Kano to Kaduna among others. We hardly stayed in a place for more than a year but eventually I became more stable in Jos where I went to Hillcrest Primary School and from there I proceeded with my secondary education at Federal Government College, Jos in 1980 and I was there till 1985. I left and did my A Levels in the UK at Millfield in Somerset, England, then did my foundation at Coventry University. I was also at Leister University where I did part of my BSc in Biological Sciences and then finished at Buckingham University. I then did a masters in Genetics then came back home to do my NYSC in 1991 and finished in 1992.

I then went back to do my Post graduate Diploma in Management because I wanted to change from the Sciences after which I did another masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy and after that I did my PhD in International Relations. Apart from that I have done a lot of short courses in different backgrounds and for now that I am into special education, I have done a lot of courses in different universities in the UK in regards to disabilities and the different symptoms and care.

Career background I started off with my NYSC in Chassel Hastrof in Kaduna and from there I decided to change to management and went into

international relations. That time, there was the whole Kaduna crisis and we, youth corps members were used to clear up a lot of things and we saw a lot of deaths that could have easily been prevented.So a lot of us went back home but I decided to stay in Nigeria but switched from the medical field so I could discover what goes on in the other fields like politics and other aspects.

So from then on I started working for myself and during that time I got married and had my children. After that, I was just consulting for many organizations as a volunteer for places

such as the African Business Round Table, ECOWAS, UN and the likes.

I went into politics in early 2000 because I was curious about the whole aspect of politics. I contested under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the House of Representatives. I went to the primaries but I didn’t win so I carried on with gender work, most especially with regards to women exclusiveness in governance. I have done a lot of international work on women but most times I have been doing it on my own. My NGO, called the Ismo Magoro Foundation, does a lot of work on women and youth.

I WENT INTO POLITICS IN EARLY 2000 BECAUSE I WAS CURIOUS ABOUT THE WHOLE ASPECT OF POLITICS

Over the years I gained interest in children with special disabilities and that is what resulted in opening up a centre for children with special needs,which is where I am now.

About my project which is set to honour first ladies who have excelled The project started three years ago and I am chairing the team. We have the CEO of the most valuable governor’s wives who is Tom Ubolo.

Basically what we want to achieve with the project is to create more awareness on the governors’ wives and their participation and contributions to governance and support to their husbands. We look at their projects, like pet projects and NGOs, that some of them started even before entering the government house and what happens to them afterwards.We

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CO V E R // BILKISU MAGORO look at sustainability and how these projects have impacted the people within their own community and if theyare in line with the state and federal policies.

We also look at the constitution itself; where they say the governors wives are not included in the Nigerian constitution which is true; and are not entitled to offices but they are still working to support their husband’s governance within the states. There are some areas in which we realized that when you have the first lady of a state participating in certain functions, there is greater chance that women will participate in what she is doing such as immunization programmes, working with internally displaced persons (IDPs),which is our main focus this year, and creating women and youth empowerment because she has more of a motherly role to play. There is a bigger chance of them honouring what we do. We usually look at the 36 states, at what they do and seek out the activities that we know have the most impact and can and should be sustained.

How the idea come about The issue of the constitution saying that the first ladies don’t have a role or an office; the issue of women inclusiveness in governance and impacting and participating without necessarily having an office in government. We want them to have a network whether they are in government or not and to be people that can be called upon to say something and participate in developing Nigeria.

We also aim to promote those doing great work quietly.

Where I hope to see Nigerian women Nigerian women are already where they could possibly be. It is just that they are not being properly showcased. There is nowhere Nigerian women have not reached. We are everywhere. Amina J. Mohammed is about to become the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations. We have a lot of them in high positions within and outside Nigeria. So I think we have done beyond well already.

Challenges I think the hardest was when I decided to go into politics. At that time I thought I could do it.

I attended co-educational schools all my life so I grew up without noticing my gender but just to do the best that I could; my gender was never an issue for me until I entered politics. When I wanted to contest it was then I fully realized that I am a woman. There were so many barriers and even the support of those that pushed you overtime to achieve the most that you could brought up the gender issue at the time and I considered it to be the saddest and toughest part of my life.But I have gotten over it and it has made me strive to achieve more and do whatever I set out to do passionately and to perfection. There is always someone watching for me to fail because I am a woman and I have vowed to prove them wrong.

Balancing multitasks as a wife and a mother Life at home used to tedious back when the kids were younger and the home front took more time but it has become much easier. My youngest is 16 and going to university.When they were growing up I made sure I was there and I still am. There were certain things I had to step down but as they got older time created itself for us. As a woman, you can’t have it all. One of the two will have to take priority.

My aspirations growing up To be the best I could and I also I aspired to see a nation where I could get to the top without any issues. But overall, I think I have achieved most of what I wanted to do.

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SINGAPORE BECAUSE IT’S RELAXING, SERENE, THE CLEAN AIR AND THAT CITY BUZZ ISN’T THERE. WHEN I GO THERE IT IS MY ME TIME. I EAT WHAT I WANT AND DO WHAT I WANT. everything I wanted when I asked for it but now as an adult, I have to work for it. I also miss how when I was younger, we could associate with our neighbours freely and where we came from was not an issue. You could eat anywhere, celebrate Christmas with our neighbours and them coming for Sallah. I learnt a lot from my neighbours and we were all one.

My typical day y Busy, busy, busy! y! I wake up in the morning, pray, check eck what I have to do for the day, come over to the centre.

Most times I have meetings outside with the UN and the National Council for Women’s Societies eties too and other organisations. I then hen spend time with the children and get get home home att around d 7pm.

Most cherished d gift The gift of life and my children.

They have played major role in my life and there were times I thought I can’t go on but they remind me, push me and motivate me to move ove forward and prosper.

Top things on my wish list For my children n to finish their education and nd get happily married, to see my grandchildren, forr peace and love to reign in Nigeria igeria and I wish everybody else well. lse well ll.

Favourite music sic on replay I love Nigerian music.

The Nigerian music sic industry is doing very well.

1st app I check k in the morning and at bedtime Whatsapp then Facebook and twitter. tter.

My favourite fashion item It would be my turbans. I love turbans rbans and scarves.

Flats or heels??

Before it would be heels but now because ause of my age, I’ve stepped pped it down a notch so ats. o fl flats.

What I wouldn’t n’t be caught wearing ng A mini skirt.

My best travell destination Singapore because it’s relaxing, serene,

the clean air and that city buzz isn’t there. When I go there it is my me time. I eat what I want and do what I want.

How I relax I catch up on my sleep and watch movies.

Now I am trying to cultivate the habit of going to the cinema with friend and so far it’s gone well.

I’ve watched The Wedding Party twice now and laughed it off every time and when I go there it’s an excuse to eat what I don’t usually eat. It’s kind of like my cheat day.

Favourite quote “C’est la vie” which means that’s life in French.

Favourite food I love seafoods and a good salad.

My definition of style Style is what fits you and what makes you feel good and look good and composed.

Favourite fashion designer I have none. A Anything nice goes.

Favourite perfume, bags and shoes I use hum humrah and perfume oils like jasmine and sandalwood. I don’t without them. I don’ do n t leave leav le avee home h love bags and shoes that look nice on me.

Mum’s advice that stuck Mum’ me over the years with m She was always shouting Sh at me to read my books so I remember that and I ttell the same thing to my kkids and also to be very prayerful and believe in God. Favourite sport, colour and weather I used to love basketball but I don’t really watch it anymore. Colour is blue and I love cool weather. Not too hot and not too cold.

Favourite day of the week Wednesday because the week is almost over.

Beauty routine I just cleanse my face. have facials at least once I ha month and a scrub daily a mo use something light like and u oil. bio o Looking back, what Loo would you tell a younger woul you?

Not to take life too No seriously and to be more serio patient. When I was younger patie was a bit stringent and I wa always wanted things to alwa my way so I would tell go m myself whatever it is, life mys goes on. But I believe those goe things are what made me thin who I am today and I love wh who I am today. wh

H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

Why getting enough sleep is important for us

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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good night’s sleep is greatly important for the health of kids and adults alike. It is just as important as eating right and exercising too. Experts have said that kids should get at least 10 hours of sleep and adults should get at least eight. But now, this is hardly the case for most of us seeing that we sleep late and wake up early. Not getting enough sleep has its side effects which are: Less sleep increases weigth/obesity: Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain and surprisingly enough, it is one of the strongest risk factors for obesity. The effect of sleep on weight gain is influenced by a number of factors such as hormones.

It improves concentration and productivity: Sleep influences various aspects of brain functions

such as cognition, productivity and performance.

Everyone notices how miserable and disorientated one can be when they are sleep deprived both at work and at school. Getting a good night’s sleep on the other hand enhances memory performance and problem solving skills.

It improves your immune system functions: Have you noticed how whenever you fall sick, the thing you need the most is rest and sleep? This is because our immune systems are more prone to attack when we are tired and sleep deprived. People who sleep for less than 7 hours at night are more likely to develop a sickness like a cold or flu.

It reduces your risks of getting mental health issues: Mental health issues such as depression are strongly linked to poor sleep. People that complain of insomnia also report higher rates of insomnia than others.

With additional information from the internet

SOCIET Y NEWS

by AMINA ALHASSAN

Nigerian girl becomes first black female president of Havard Law Review

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melme Umana, HLS ‘18, has emerged President of the Harvard Law Review, generally considered the most prestigious in the USA. Law reviews, which are edited by students, play a double role at law schools, provide a chance for students to improve their legal research and writing, and at the same time offer judges and scholars a forum for new legal arguments. As President of the Harvard Law Review, this job is considered the highest student position at Harvard Law School.

The first black president in the Harvard Law Review’s 130-year history is President Barack Obama, the immediate past President of the USA. At the time, Obama who was then a 28-year-old graduate of Columbia University, was enrolled at Harvard Law School.

With Umana’s emergence, she is the first black woman to serve as

the review’s president. Umana , who is a doctorate candidate at the Harvard Law School, is most interested in the intersection between government and African American studies by exploring how stereotypes of black women are reproduced and reinforced in American Political discourse.

by JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

Ayo Makun’s heartwarming message to daughter

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Why you should adapt to green smoothies

by UCHE EZE

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reen smoothies have many benefits. Contents of green smoothies can include spinach, lettuce, kale, and collard greens.For the more advanced green smoothie drinker, you can also add parsley, dandelion greens, watercress -really, any leafy green vegetable your palate can take, and enjoy.

Bananas, apples, pears, guava, avocado, and mangoes are great companions in these smoothies.

Green smoothies have lots of health benefits, a few are discussed below.

1. Green smoothies are highly nutritious. The amount of vitamins you get from your green smoothie depends on the contents of the smoothie.

However, most fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins A and C. 2. Green smoothies are much healthier than fruit or vegetable juices. When juices are extracted, you get vitamins and minerals but no fiber. However,

smoothies are made using the whole fruit/vegetable, so you get all the fiber in your drink.

3. This is a good way to eat your veggies without stress.

Most people fancy fruits, but only a few people can accommodate vegetables. The mixture of the fruit and the veggies gives the drink a great taste. Especially for the kids who do not like vegetables at all.

4. Green smoothies are cheap and easy to make. All you need is a blender, some fruits and vegetables, and of course some ice cubes (if you so wish).

5. Green smoothies will provide you with a lasting source of energy. Fruits are a good source of energy, but eaten alone will only provide short bursts of energy. Because of their high content of veggies, green smoothies have a balanced sugar content.

6. Green smoothies are low in calories but very filling.

Because they contain high amount of water and fiber, they’ll

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make you feel as if you had a full meal. If you’re trying to lose weight, green smoothies will help fight hunger and cravings while reducing the number on the scale.

7. Green smoothies are easy to digest. Because they’re already blended and liquefied. Therefore, your body does not need to work so hard to “break down” the food in order to extract the nutrients. People who suffer from indigestion after eating a heavy meal will also benefit, as smoothies are filling but light.

8. Green smoothies keep you hydrated. Although one should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, most people don’t meet up to that requirement at all. If you fall into the class of those who don’t drink a lot of water, drinking a green smoothie will help. Simply add more water to the mix as you prepare your smoothie. You’ll be drinking more liquids without even noticing it.

With additional information from the internet

yo M Makun, k comediandi cum actor pens down a heartwarming message to his daughter, Michelle Folashade Adeola Makun as she celebrates her 9th birthday. The comedian caught a flight shortly after concluding shoots on another movie of his “10 days in sun city”.

“I had to catch a flight yesterday to make sure I am home for your special day my darling. Heaven knows that i am one of those parents that are busy in their everyday lives and forget to share with those they love how much they mean to them.

But today is a wonderful day to come home and celebrate what you mean to daddy. This is very important for me as I watched you come out of an operation alive only a few weeks ago. Besides buying you gifts or throwing a big birthday party for you, this is also a day of Thanksgiving. This a day to remind you how much you are loved by daddy.

Just before you came into this world, 9 years ago, I remember how broke I was as a proposed father who could not even take

care of himself, not to talk of your mum, who followed me into the journey with hopes and aspirations for a better tomorrow.

Today, you have brought us good luck. You have been a well behaved and God fearing child.

There is absolutely nothing in comparison to your brilliance. At your age, you have resolved issues between daddy and mummy, you have also captured the culture of caring and giving to others who don’t have. You make me walk with my shoulders high, every time I see your results or attend any of your school functions.

You have proven to me that a local Warri boy can also be the father of an ‘Ajebutter’. Michelle Folashade Adeola Makun, you have brightened my world. You are like the sunlight that reflects on the raindrops on me and your mum’s lives to make beautiful rainbows. You have been a blessing to us. Happy birthday to the sweetest daughter ever!”

YEMI SOLADE turns 57

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ollywood and Yoruba indigenous actor, YEMI SOLADE turns 57 years old, he is known for movies like “Madam Dearest”, “Pasito Deinde” and the award winning film, “Thunderbolt”.

He took to his Instagram page to celebrate himself by writing, “All I have to say is, “THANK YOU GOD”.

Another fresh year. I can’t believe I am getting older. My birthday does the reminding.”

KIDDIES WORLD

Fashion essentials every kid needs byy HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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icking out clothes for your kids can be a headache but with a few essentials in their wardrobe, pairing a great outfit won’t be a hassle at all. We’ve listed the clothing items that we all need to make sure our little ones have to keep them looking stylish as ever.

Basic T-shirts: Basic tops can be mixed and matched with a different pairs of trousers and skirts and worn with a jacket or hoodie for an edgy look. It all depends on how you choose to style your child.

Blouses & button-downs: Blouses can be worn with both casual and semi-formal outfits.

Also, a blouse can be easily accessorized with a scarf and cute jewelry.

Tank tops: In hot weather,

tank tops are the best thing to wear. They’re comfy and stylish and go well with anything from denim pants to shorts and jackets ts to vests.

Jeans: You can’t have too much denim since they come in a variety of basic colours from black, blue and white for effortless outfit combos. If your child likes bright colours, you can now find Jeans in anything from maroon to teal to pink for a funkier look.

Shirts: Shirts can be worn for more formal outfits and can be layered underneath for warmth in cold weather. It can also be made to look more mature on the child with a little tie or bow and a blazer or jacket on top or dressed down for everyday wear. Having a few of these is a necessity.

KIDDIES MEAL

with Hafsah Abubakar Matazu

Packing the right foods in your kid‛s school lunchbox

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acking the right foods in your kid’s lunchbox is important so as to ensure they eat a fulfilling meal with all the necessary nutrients and vitamins so that they perform at their best. A food from all 5 of the food groups should be considered when preparing the lunchbox.

A good helping of fruit and vegetables: Fresh fruit is easy to pack. Also, raw vegetables like carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes or cucumber go well as a good snack.

Starchy food: Foods like bread, rice, potatoes and pasta are rich in whole meal and wheat give the necessary carbohydrates and are packed with high fibre.

Lean protein: Such as tuna, sardines or salmon, boiled eggs beans or lean meat such as beef or chicken are perfect options.

Dairy food: Yoghurt, cheese or milk can be made into a milkshake or a smoothie or yet again, another idea is making a yogurt dip for the fresh fruit.

A bottle of water: It is important that you kid is hydrated all through the day so if one bottle isn’t enough, then pack two.

Nutritious snacks: Like a bag of dried fruit, rice cakes or popcorn.

Sugary treats like chocolates, lollipops and candy should only be included occasionally, not every day.

With additional information from the internet

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M E N’ S S T Y L E // TRENDS // STYLE // PERSONALITIES

e l p m i S Be n i e u q i n Yet U s l a d n a s

by FEMI MOHAMMED

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he constant revolution of fashion means that fashion trends are going to keep on going back to styles of yesteryears and that is undoubtedly the case with men’s sandals The word sandal itself is of Greek origin and it was back in the days worn principally by tragic actors, horsemen, hunters, and by men of rank and authority.

The sandals have today Nige ggeerriian a fashion taken the Nigerian

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scene by storm and have most recently, seem to be the perfect foot statement to top off a suave native attire or even a casual look that includes hippie shorts.

Sandals are also quite ideal for the present humid weather condition as they give room for your feet to breathe and help you look like a classic gentleman at the same time. eep it So you want to keep que, the th he simple and yet unique, u dow wn. w sandals won won’tt let you down.

FA S H I O N N E W S

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Micserah Online Unveils New Collection

by FEMI MOHAMMED

Emerging Online Fashion Marketplace brand, on of Micserah, has released a new collection in celebration assic the season. The collection features ready to wear classic natives for men made with high quality fabrics.

According to the Creative Director of the brand, Bolaji Adeniji,“This collection is a high end luxury line of natives perfect for every season.”

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PEARLS OF WISDOM “Clothes and manners do not make thee man; ma an; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.” -Arthur Ashe PAGE 34 TAMBARI SUNDAY, F E B R UA R Y 5, 2017

LU X U R Y L I V I N G

Choosing the right curtains for the rooms in your home

by JAMILA FREDA DAUDA

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urtains make a room whole and change the atmosphere completely. Apart from providing privacy from prying eyes of the outside world and adding warmth, they contribute greatly to shaping the décor of the room. With many, different materials and patterns to choose from, we tend to get a bit confused when choosing the appropriate curtains for each room of the house. Finding the

right curtains is about to get much easier with this simple guide to ensure you decorate your home fabulously.

Patterns: Patterns go best in bedrooms and it is important that you use coordinating patterns so that you don’t overwhelm the room with a riot of colours. Bedrooms are private and you can decorate it how you wish since it’s where you spend most of your time; so patterned

Aiming for a dust free home A

by JAMILA FREDA DAUDA

s we all know harmattan comes with dust which is not good for allergy related illnesses. Keeping your home dust free is essential and doing so requires a few effective steps which if carries out often will guarantee that your house is completely rid of dust.

Organize your closets: Closets are full of tiny fibers from clothes, towels and bedding so it is a good idea to bag items on shelves.

Clear plastic containers are best as they lock fibers in and dust out and let you see what’s inside. When you dust, they’re easy to pull off the shelves and wipe clean.

Change your bed sheets every week: Your bed sheets collect skin flakes and also sheds its own fibers. To minimize the fallout, wash and change your bed sheets and pillowcases weekly.

Clean the air: Cleaning the air means washing out the filters in your air conditioners. If the filters are dirty and dusty, it means you are inhaling air filled with dust

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particles cles too. So make sure you wash them with soapy waterr at least once or twice a week. week Use the right cleaning supplies: The key is to capture dust and not spread it around which is what dry rags will do. Damp rags that attract and hold dust work better.

Give your carpets a beating: Carpets are a huge attractor of dust, since all its fibers absorb dust like a giant sponge and sends it airborne every time you take a step. Sweeping or vacuuming it daily is crucial to keeping your home dust free, apart from that, giving your carpet a beating every week is very important too. Drape them over a fence or clothesline and beat them with a broom.

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curtains are the best choice.

Pencil pleats: These are narrow, single pleats formed in neat folds. They have an attractive and uniform edge that goes well in living rooms or home offices because they are not too eye catching yet very sophisticated.

Sheer curtains: Sheer curtains are the right choice for the kitchen seeing that it is a room that needs as much light as possible. It is important to make sure that they are short too.

French pleats: These curtains are pricier than other options but they’re worth the extra money.

They give a more professional ad tailored look that goes well with an elegant living room or dining room décor.

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TRENDS // STYLE //

FA S H I O N

Feel the flow with layers

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by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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ayers involve playing with materials and overlapping them in your outfit whether it is Ankara, lace or any material in general. When done right, it looks chic and elegant and gives an outfit a certain cert flair. Layering your outfits is a trend that will certainly certai be around all through 2017 and probably beyond beyon too.

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FA S H I O N N E W S

Thalia Grace debuts Anthea Collection

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU Akoma

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PEARLS P E A RLS OF WISDOM

‘The fashionable fashion woman wears clothes. The don’t wear her.’ – Mary Quant clothes don

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ew Nigeran fashion designer Thalia Grace debuts her first collection called Anthea with bespoke designs.

The brand shows off various stunning looks from ruffles and knots on baby doll dresses, tiered bandeau, form fitting dress, sultry midis and floor length numbers with details such as low back, sweetheart neckline, detailed bardot and sheer mix.

The word Anthea is from the Greek word which means “to blossom” because of how the line is inspired by notes of softness and strength of women, Grace said.

It is an elegant, confident and sophisticated trendsetter in the fashion world.

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

UNIQUE TASTY PATEN ACHA (Fonio Porridge)

by JAMILA DAUDA FREDA cha or hungry rice or fonio is a grain mainly carbohydrate.

It’s a local northern Nigerian delicacy - its rich in nutrients, easy to prepare and particularly enjoyed by the Plateau and Kaduna people of North Central Nigeria. And for those who wish to lose weight naturally, it’s ideal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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PATEN ACHA (Fonio Porridge)

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o have h iit iin form f off porridge id here are simple steps to take:

Ingredients: 1 cup of acha, biscuit bones, spinach, yakowa leaves (optional), 4 garden eggs (gauta), 3 large tomatoes, 1 large onion bulb (sliced), 2 cakes of locust bean (dadawa), seasoning, salt, maggi.

Preparation: • Water should be heated and the quantity of the water should depend on the quantity of the

• Add garden egg, biscuit bones, seasoning and salt to the water on fire.

• Wash the seeds thoroughly twice or thrice depending on how dirty the seeds are. This is because sand usually mixes with the seeds in the process of harvesting due to its tiny nature.

• Pour the ‘acha’ into the boiling water which contains the other ingredients.

• Cover the pot for two or three minutes depending on the quantity of the food.

• Make sure you slice the vegetables and wash them thoroughly.

• Pour the vegetables in the boiling ‘acha’and stir all together ( you may add little palm oil to it depending on your taste).

• Cover the pot for two or three minutes depending on the quantity of the acha.

• Keep stirring till it’s well cooked and a bit thick, not too watery.

Bring it down stove and prepare serving... ready for consumption.

DESSERT COCONUT CANDY This is a very sweet dessert or snack, you can easily make.

Get a fresh coconut head, break the coconut making sure to collect the coconut juice from it.

Remove the meat from the shells and grate the meat into tiny pieces.

Exotic TigerNuts & Coconut Juice

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iger-nut and coconut are just exceptional and highly nutritious.

This combination would sweeten your taste buds.

And is very easy to prepare. * Wash and slice your coconut. * Wash the tiger nuts to

remove stones and dirt by scrubbing and changing the water frequently. Then soak it for hours or overnight in a cool temperature to avoid fermentation. * Blend the coconut and tiger-nuts in a blender. * Cool it or serve with ice.Voila you can’t miss this juicy and sweet drink.

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TRENDS STYLE FASHION

B E AU T Y Congratulations you have won…

It’s that time of any give away completion. Winners for the last three weeks are: 1. Akinduro Oluwatoyin Oluwasola. No.16, Sunday Adigun street off, Kafi road, Alausa, Ikeja. - Akinduro. oluwatoyin@yahoo.com 2. Hajara Muhammed - hajaramuhd30@gmail.com 3. Fatima Bukar - fatimabukar@gmail.com

LONG-LASTING MANICURE TIPS

by UCHE EZE & JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

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well-manicured nail is a major ‘selling point’ for any lady. It is very importantthat your nails always look attractive, with nail polish or henna. As a ladybeautification should be a usual thing. Do not be caught with dirty lookingnails.

Here are a few tips to help your manicure look good and last long: Prep your nails: Take note that any bumps, ridges, or cracks on your nails can cause your nail polish to chip, so take the time to remove any old nail polish, and make sure you shape, file, and buffer your nails so that you can have a clean working surface.

Wash your hands: Before you begin to apply your nail coat, make sure you wash your hands properly to avoid

excess oil. Oil on the nails can stop your nail polish from adhering to your nails, thus causing it to chip.

Apply a base coat: Before you apply your nail polish, start with a base coat.

This not only prevent the polish from staining your nails, but it also adheres to your nails better than regular polish, which helps extend the length of your manicure. Make sure you allow the base coat dry properly before you apply the nail polish.

Apply a chip-resistant top coat: After your nail polish has properly dried, apply a top coat. This prevents the nail polish from chipping and looking untidy Soak your hands in ice cold water: This is basically to help in the solidification of your entire manicure routine. This helps all the levels of nail

coat merge and solidify. Leave your hands in water for about two minutes.

You could also apply henna, because henna is also used a lot in terms of beauty tips. The molecules in henna bind to the keratin in our skin, hair and nails to create a reddish-orange stain.

Henna is used cosmetically to dye nails in either large bright swaths, or artfully applied to create innumerable gorgeous designs.

On nails, henna creates a reddish stain for about a week without any protection from water and soap but can last until the nail grows out with proper maintenance. It bonds permanently with cells, and lasts until those cells are shed; this means that body-art henna will fade gradually until it completely disappears, which is pretty darn cool.

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Winners should come over to Daily Trust office to collect their prizes courtesy Khuraira Cosmetics.

You too can be a winner.

The competition is still on and it’s simple. Just give answer the question for the week by sending your answers to us via the email tambari@dailytrust. comb and tag it as Tambari giveaway.

Looking forward to reading from you.

-Editor

QUESTION 2: Where is Khurira cosmetics located and state the step by step process of applying make-up to give you the perfect glam look?

DO YOU KNOW... THAT AVOCADOS, NUTS, COCONUT AND HIGH PROTEIN FOODS ARE GREAT FOR ADDING FLEXIBILITY TO YOUR HAIR WHICH MEANS LESS BREAKAGE AND DRYNESS?

HAIR CARE

with JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

NATURAL HOME MADE TIPS FOR HAIR GROWTH

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very woman wants a long, thick and shining hair...a beautiful hair is every women’s crown.

Hair loss happens at times due to aging, hormonal, medication issues etc but here are various magical, natural ways to achieve fast hair growth. * Onion Juice – Termed as one of most effective and oldest ones.

The reason behind it is that it contains sulphur that boosts collagen production in thetissues and helps in the re-growth of hair. Try this remedy, by cutting a few slices of onion, squeeze out its juice and apply it on your scalp for about 10-15 minutes and rinse with mild shampoo. * Coconut Milk - The use of coconut milk is good because of

its richness in iron, potassium and essential fats.Take coconut milk from a fresh coconut, add half a squeeze of lemon, 4 drops of essential lavender oil. Mix it thoroughly and apply it on your scalp, leave it on for 4-5 hours and then rinse it off. * Apple Cider Vinegar – Vinegar gently cleanses the scalp and maintains the pH balance of the hair thereby accelerating hair growth. Mix 75ml of it in one litre of water for a larger batch or 15ml to a cup of warm filtered water for a smaller batch.

To apply this solution, use it as a final rinse after washing your hair.

This will also give your hair an added shine and boost hair growth. * Egg Mask – This remedy is used all over the world, As we know, eggs

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contain high levels of proteins which help with formation of new hair. It is also rich in sulphur, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorous and iodine.

For the egg mask, separate one egg white in a bowl and add one teaspoon of olive oil or lavender oil and honey.

Make a paste of it and apply it all over your hair and scalp for about 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water and some shampoo. * Green Tea – Green tea, as you know, is super rich in antioxidants and that helps in boosting hair growth and preventing hair loss. Apply warm green tea from the used tea bags over your scalp and leave it for an hour.

Wash it off with cool water.

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