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Miriam Yakubu Ikunaiye

his week we’ve got a lot dished out for you. In the beauty segment, we’re showing you how to rock your dark lipsticks boldly and confidently. For healthy living, all you need to know about the health benefits of ginger.

On the cover this week we have Mrs. Miriam Yakubu Ikunaiye, the CEO of Indigene Global Services Limited and the convener of Buharian Culture Organisation (BCO). In her interview, she tells us on her extensive career in security sector. Read all she had to say inside.

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A passion for politics and security CULINARY

Tasty fish fingers

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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ish fingers are easy, satisfying, and full of protein and other great nutrients and can be enjoyed with potatoes, vegetables; depending what you prefer. Here’s the step-to-step recipe for this delicious meal that is sure to be a family favourite.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons of flour 1 egg 50 grammes of breadcrumbs 500 grammes of boneless white fish fillets 3 tablespoons of oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions In a sealable bag, combine the pp and shake flour,, salt and p pepper

until well mixed, then set aside.

In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and then put the breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl as well.

Cut the fish fillet into strips.

Toss each piece in the flour, then dip in egg and coat in the breadcrumbs and then set aside.

Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot, and then fry the fish fingers, turning them occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.

Serve while hot either with chips, roasted potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Fish fingers keep very well in the freezer for months, so you can make and keep until when ready to be fried.

Grapefruit juice

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rapefruits are part of the citrus family and are very rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. Make an enriching drink with this fruit to stay hydrated. You can pair it with your favourite meals.

Ingredients 3 grapefruits (peeled and cut) 1 lemon (peeled and cut) 3 tablespoons of sugar Ice Directions Run the fruits through a juicer. Add sugar and serve over ice.

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Compiled by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Fatima Ganduje and Abolaji Ajimobi set to wed The daughter of Kano state Governor, Umar Ganduje, Fatima and the only son of Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, Abolaji are to be married.

Abolaji posted on Instagram back in September expressing his love for Fatima on his post and now, they are about to be become one with the introduction ceremony taking place last weekend.

Congratulations to the couple.

WIMBIZ gets new Chairperson The Women in Management and Business (WIMBIZ) has gotten a new Chairperson as Aishah Ahmad passes the position to Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi who is to take over from her.

Talabi is a publisher, writer and the Chairperson of the OA Foundation.

This comes after Ahmad was appointed the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria just last month.

Recession grew our hair brand - Idowu

by ADIE VANESSA OFFIONG The Founder and Creative Director of Hair We Are, Olanike Idowu, said her luxury read-to-wear hair business grew and significantly increased its customer base in the time of Nigeria’s recession.

According to a release, Idowu, said this at GTBank Fashion Weekend in Lagos, where she also noted that the economic crunch led Nigerian women to realising that it was more cost-effective to buy one luxury ready-to-wear hair that would last several years than having to buy hair often.

She said, “For us, business was good during recession because women realised they couldn’t continue buying hair every now and then. They needed to invest in one that will last them forever. We opened our first shop two years ago, during the recession. Our customer base keeps increasing every day. The value of our product stands out so much that we don’t need to market too much.

“Yes, there is recession but women always wear hair no matter what. So they’ve bought bad hair and have seen somebody who sells great hair, why won’t they invest in great hair that will last them forever, and also help them achieve the look they want.”

According to Idowu the 150 hairstyles give customers a wide range of products to choose from based on either texture or price.

She said, “In our niche, we are the first to open a big shop with a stock of about 150 different ready-to-wear hairstyles. On a typical Saturday, we get up to 20 to 30 customers coming in, picking up different hairstyle, so they can try out different looks. So that they know what looks right. It’s not about just getting it.

“Choosing a hairstyle at our shop is like a fun game.

You try different hairstyles until you get the one that pops.

The next question is: does it fall within your price range?

As far as you are looking for luxury human hair, you will get something that fall within your price range.”

L-R: Retail Marketing Manager, Hair We Are Nigeria, Tolu Abe; Model, Adebimpe Oyebade; Creative Director/CEO, Hair We Are Nigeria, Mrs. Olanike Idowu and a Model, Opeyemi Sampson, during the showcasing of the company’s brand of luxury crown wigs for women at the GT Fashion Week, in Lagos last weekend.

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A passion for politics and security Interview by HALIMA ABDULRAZAK

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ajiya Miriam Yakubu Ikunaiye is the Chief Executive Officer of Indigene Global Services Limited. She is also the convener of Buharian Culture Organisation (BCO). The Kogi State indigene and security expert spoke to Tambari about her passion for politics and much more.

Cover photos: ABDUL MUSA

Educational background I have a degree in Communications, a Graduate Certificate in Leadership Strategy and a Masters in National Security Studies. I am currently doing PhD in Security and Crime Science. I am also the 2005 National Award Winner of American Achievement Academy.

Career I am a journalist, a security consultant and a community activist. As a consultant, I have engaged with various embassies in Washington DC for Africa. Here in Nigeria, I have also engaged with various agencies. My company is one of the few private companies with recommendation

by National Security Agency (NSA) on security matters. Although living in America, I have always followed President Buhari’s political activities.

Subsequently I joined the campaign train as the Head of Campaign; Media, to Her Excellency, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, and the rest is history. Beside journalism, I am a trained security analyst with demonstrated knowledge of major theories, concepts, and methods in national security issues. My strong background in national security studies gives me the leverage to predict leadership decisions and behaviours using models drawn from political psychology. And the ability to write well gives me a competitive edge.

I have served as one of the board of directors of African Affairs Advisory Committee under Isaiah (Ike) Leggett, the then County Executive of Montgomery County, and I have also served as a board member on African American Health Organisation, both in the US. Inspiration behind starting the Buharian Culture Organisation At the point when it became clear that we were going to win the election, Her Excellency, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, became increasingly concerned about what will happen after Buhari’s presidency.

Her worry was if there was no continuation, then all efforts would have been wasted. After she and I discussed on this, I decided to form the BCO with the sole intention to institutionalise Baba Buhari’s character trait and vision; some sort of Mandela of our kind. I figured this will be the only way to uphold Buhari’s legacy.

And I have always known that if you want a record, you keep it in a book. But if you want legacy, you keep it in the people. So the organisation started forums all around the states and outside the country and designed humanitarian activities around it.

We thank God for the great team and dedicated members of the BCO that continued to do their best to stick it out till today.

We have done a great deal of humanitarian work in changing the lives of the ordinary people. And we will continue to do the good work.

Growing up My childhood was very adventurous; full of excitement, but grounded in righteousness.

Back g then, academic excellence and music dominated the spirit: not drugs and crime.

Challenges Life challenges make you stronger.

Therefore, pick up some lesson learned and move on.

Life lessons I have learnt that people are not always what they seem.

Aspirations growing owing up My focus has alwayss been on leadership and service vice to humanity. I draw the he inspiration from God, my conscience and my family: mily: I am inspired by the words ords of God and often motivated ated by my conscience. I always ways do my very best to stayy far away from deeds that hat will cause my conscience nce to bug me or anythingg that has the potential to stain my family name or actions that go againstt God. Typical day My typical day is always hectic.

Most cherished gift My kids: they are a blessing from God. I love ove them to death.

How I met my husband We met on a plane on our way from London.

Most cherished attribute of his His consistency in everything he does.

Top things on my wish list Get closer to God, nature,

my family and humanity.

Favourite music on replay I play my nice and cool jazz and I love the oldies a lot.

First app I check in the morning/ bedtime I check my WhatsApp messages when I wake up in the morning and also, before I retire to bed.

Favourite fashion items I love my earrings a lot; I can’t go a day without them.

What I wouldn’t be caught wearing Fake eyelashes.

Favourite travel destination Nigeria and the United States.

How I relax I listen to music while relaxing from the day’s activities. It helps in calming me down.

Favourite food I love eating kosai, also known as bean cake.

My y definition of style y Wear something com comfortable and simple.

Favourite fashion designer fash I design what I wear. we Favourite perfume, perf designer bag and shoes I don’t have a favour favourite perfume, but for shoes and ba bags, I love Fragano.

Mum’s advice that stuck with me has stuc over the th years She used us to say that I should not n be too hard on myself myse “because every disappointment is a disappo blessing in disguise.”

Favourite Fav sport, sport colour and weather weat I love lo badminton.

My favourite colour fa is pu purple and I love spring. sprin Favourite day of Fa the week w Friday: because I Fri look forward to the weekend. week Beauty routine Be I love dressing my l hair.

Role model(s) R I love strong women wom like Hilary Clinton, Oby Clin Ezekwesili and Eze Hadiza Had Bala Usman.

Looking back, L what wh I would tell a younger me y Time is golden: T don’t don waste it looking to be hired look by somebody.

Hire so yourself by being you creative, innovative cr and an courageous to try new ideas.

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Rocking dark lips with poise

By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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oing for a dark shade of lipstick may seem a bit daunting and intimidating. But when rocked right, it looks stunning and gives a great boost of confidence. To get that bold and sophisticated look with dark lipsticks, read on to find out how you can rock it right.

Use skin as a guide when selecting your shade: When buying a dark lipstick, always have your skin shade at the back of your mind.

What works for your shade may not work for someone else. The contrast balances out the lipstick.

Always exfoliate first: A smooth base is crucial for a flawless dark lip. Chapped or flaky lips look very unflattering; especially since dark lipsticks bring out the patches and flakiness on your lips. A gentle exfoliation will sort all that out and moisturise lightly with a

lip balm afterwards.

Apply your lipstick with concentration: Dark shades of lipstick take a bit more effort to apply well. Going in with a liner and a lip brush can help with precision and prevent the lipstick from bleeding and feathering.

Go matte or glossy: For dark lipsticks, a matte lip works best during the day while

gloss has more of an evening vibe. Both look stunning nonetheless.

Keep your makeup minimal: A dark lip has a dramatic edge. So as not to look too over the top, go for a more natural makeup look.

Nudes and neutral shades will do the trick.

With additional information from the internet

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Health benefits of ginger

by HALIMA ABDULRAZAK

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inger has a soothing relief when we take it as tea for treating flu or cold. Ginger is not only medicinal, but can be used as seasoning: it adds flavour to many dishes. It can be eaten raw without side effects. It is cheap and

readily available and it does not get spoilt or rotten after a long time.

Dried ginger can also be used to make ginger drink or juice, adding some lemon and honey in it.

This is the best period to be

constantly taking a cup of ginger tea or juice every morning due to the cold, which is a good way to warm up, and promote healthy sweating which is often helpful during cold or flu.

According to Dr. Segun Alonge of National Hospital, Abuja, ginger is one of the healthiest remedies in curing colon cancer. Also, taking a cup of ginger tea helps relieve constipation. It is safe for pregnant women to take ginger drink which aids in reducing morning sickness, and it also helps to nourish and support the cardiovascular system.

It is advisable for women who experience heavy menstrual cramps to prepare and take a cup of warm ginger tea, which helps in relieving pain.

Ginger also helps to maintain healthy sugar level when taken constantly. It reduces tumor with people who are in pain from rheumatoid arthritis.

Get some ginger for you and the family and stay healthy this season.

With additional information from the internet

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Dr. Nathaniel Adewole, MOBILE: 0803 8039182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com Bleeding after miscarriage I am 24 years old. I had a miscarriage eight days ago but I am still bleeding, accompanied by stomach pains. I did a scan three days after the miscarriage and they said I was normal – Laide, Kaduna.

When a miscarriage occurs it can either be threatened, complete, incomplete, missed, or septic.

In your case, you are still bleeding with stomach (abdominal) pains, it is likely to be incomplete miscarriage. Though the scan showed it was complete but sometimes there could be membranes left which the scan may miss. You need to go to the nearest hospital immediately for Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA).

It is important that whatever is evacuated should be sent for histology to rule out possibility of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD).

The mainstay is to ensure that the remaining products of conception are evacuated. You will also need antibiotics. I may not know the quantity of blood you have already lost but haematinics or blood tonic may be necessary.

Any time there is miscarriage, women should always see a doctor: to ensure it is complete and to take antibiotics because if not well managed it can become septic which can cause serious morbidity and even death. The bleeding that occurred may even be as a result of septic miscarriage because you did not say whether you took antibiotics or not. Septic miscarriage or septic abortion is a cause of maternal death. In addition, septic abortion, whether obvious or occult, can lead to tubal blockage and infertility.

Eye problem I have been experiencing problem with my eyes whenever I am under stress.

I consulted my doctor and he said it was an allergy.

Now I cannot read well as I used to – Saidu, Okenne How old are you? Do you have any medical condition like hypertension or diabetes? All these can affect the eyes.

As one grows older there is a high tendency for visual impairment. This could be long sightedness or short sightedness. Age is an important factor in this.

You need to go to an eye clinic in any hospital for proper check to see whether you will need glasses or not. A proper assessment by an ophthalmologist will be necessary.

Also, your blood pressure must be checked because hypertension has effects on the eyes.

Let me advise generally that people that are hypertensive should take their drugs for good control of hypertensive retinopathy: a complication of uncontrolled hypertension. The same is applicable to diabetic patients: diabetic retinopathy is the effect of long standing uncontrolled diabetes. Some of these effects are difficult to reverse.

Swelling after CS I had a caesarean section (CS) two months ago and now there is a swelling above the scar. I went back to see my doctor and he said it’s hernia – Jedidah, Abuja It is likely to be incisional hernia. There may be a defect in the line of incision which enables the abdominal contents to herniate. Herniorrhaphy will be done: that is to repair the defect.

Swelling in the abdomen I have a swelling at the upper part of my abdomen.

It goes in when I lie down. The swelling is more when I stand or cough – Hadiza, Suleja.

It is likely epigastric or supraumbilical hernia.

When the swelling is just above the umbilicus it is called supraumbilical hernia and when it is located in the epigastrium then it is called epigastrium hernia.

They are caused by natural defects in the fascia layer thereby allowing the escape of abdominal contents like omentum and intestines. In this case, drug can’t be used but surgical repair.