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Professor Finding solace in Gaji Fatima learning and teaching Dantata A PUBLICATION OF
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clothes, shoes and bags. These hot beaded styles are an absolute must for any fashionista. The beads are available in multiple colors, textures and designs. If you want to elevate your style adding a pop of luxury bead embellishment will be the perfect way to go. Our men’s style this week focuses on trousers. Trousers are a tricky beast in fashion often misunderstood and most times surprisingly difficult to find in a comfortable fit. However, pants bring everything together even when they aren’t the star of the show. Understanding the role of your trousers and the options you have in choosing them are the
keys to comfortable, sharplooking clothes for your lower half. Our cover personality this week is Professor Gaji Fatima Dantata, the professor with the Bayero Univeristy Kano and wife to former Governor of Kano state Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, spoke on her career, challenges and how best she loves to relax. Enjoy her read Keep your comments coming via email as we always look forward to reading from you. Have a splendid day!
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f you are a fashion freak, then you know how ho ow hard it can be to stand out from the crowd. d. This means that your wardrobe needs a couple of statement pieces for you to become co ome a complete fashionista. The addition of point-heel -h heel shoes into your fashion has will make you be on on top of your game as you step out in style. Point ntt heels blends well with any outfit of your choice, ce e, ranging from casual to official, as well as official. ia al. So let the heels feel your feet as you make a point oiint with pointed-heel shoes.
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// PROF. GAJI FATIMA DANTATA
Finding solace in learning and teaching Academic background In 1987 I went back to school. It had always been my ambition to pursue education. Even when I was indoors I was always in touch with current affairs. Reading newspapers and watching national news are my hobbies. I was given admission to pursue a degree programme, but thinking that it had been a long time I disengaged from academic life, I thought I could not do it. I just decided to go to the College of Arts and Science (CARS), Kano, where I did my IJMB and I had a very appreciative result. That result automatically gave me admission into the Bayero University, Kano, where I pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) combined honors, with Education as subsidiary. Due to my age I didn’t have to do the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. From 1989 to 1991, I did my master’s in Special Education, specialising in learning disability. Before then, I did a postgraduate diploma in education, which gave me the opportunity to change my programme to education major. Immediately I finished my master’s, I automatically enrolled to become a staff. I took up an appointment as an assistant lecturer in the Faculty of Education. It was then that the Department of Special Education was established. I had the opportunity to purse my PhD, so I continued with my education. Along the line, I did a post-doctoral programme at the University of USA, which is so far the world’s acclaimed most prestigious academy. I participated in a Senior African Research Fellowship. So I am now a Senior African Research Fellow (Alhamdulillah). I am now elevated to a full status of a professor of Special Education Educ Ed ucat atio ion n of the the Bayero University, Kano. Presently, I am on sabbatical and lecturing at the
interview by LUBABATU GARBA, KANO
Professor Gaji Fatima Dantata was born on September 27, 1957 in the ancient city of Kano. She attended Dantata Primary School from 1963 to 1969, from where she proceeded to Government Girls’ College (GGC), Dala. As a typical Islamic and Hausa girl she got married after secondary school in 1974 and had her first child in 1975. She spoke about her family life, childhood experiences and how she attained her present status in the society.
ONE THING I WILL NEVER FORGET IS THAT I BELONG TO A FAMILY THAT HAS A LONG STANDING HISTORY OF PUBLIC SERVICE. EVEN WHEN GIVING OF ALMS TO FEED PEOPLE WAS NOT COMMON, KOKI, THE AREA WHERE WE RESIDED, WAS NOTED FOR THAT Northwest University, Kano. I also engage in a lot of community services. We go on air to enlighten people. The radio programme has really helped the people of Kano and even beyond, especially those parents that Allah has blessed with children who have one problem or another. With the airing of the programme we run a consultancy cons co nsul ulta tanc ncy y diagnostic diag di agno nost stic ic clinic cli lini nicc on a weekly basis. The clinic was created during my tenure as the head of the Department of Special Education. At our clinic we assess the children’s hearing levels, their vision and physical appearance. If the child chil ch ild d has has a problem prob pr oble lem m we refer them to the hospital. We counsel their parents on how to manage their disabilities. Passion asides academic I also engage in some
UNICEP activities concerning health or awareness issues, as well as some counselling family issues that relate to the womenfolk and children. In 2004, I was given an appointment as the Kano State commissioner for women affairs and social development. After that, in 2007 I returned to the university. Family I have five children. Two are lawyers and have double master’s degrees. The third one is an educationist. The other two have diplomas in Public Administration. The men are into business while the ladies are working in different organisations. I also got married again with the former governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau in 2012. Challenges The main challenges for most career women are combining and striking a balance between the two roles as a house wife and career without one suffering for the other, to ensure harmonious and peaceful coexistence between husband and wife and workplace. Childhood memories My childhood days were full f of fun and appreciation to my parents. We had pare strict parents who made sure sur we got very sound soun so und d Islamic Isla Is lami micc and and Hausa Haus Ha usa a background. ba We attended both Makaranatar allo and Makaran Islamiyya schools. We participated in school partic curricular and extra-curricular extra-curricu activities. One thing I will never forget is that I belong to a family that has a long standing history st of public service. Even when giving of alms to feed people was not common, Koki, the com area where we resided, was noted for that. And we travelled extensively. extensively Best Best travel tra rave vell destination dest de stin inat atio ion n I travel a lot. My uncle tak takes time to take us out. We have been to a lot lo of places, including China, Middle East, Ea Europe, USA. I can say that I have be been to almost 30 states in the USA. But, of course, Saudi is my co favourite. How I met my husband How we met has a long standing history. st It’s Allah’s nurtured relationship built relation silently and maturely over years which later y culminated into marriage. Most attribute I cherish a about him The attributes I cherish about him are ab many, most his simplicity, unassuming and u level headedness exhibited in the fear of Allah in his life style which is innate in wh him because overwhelming part over of people close and even distant know that. that
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I GO ALONG WITH FASHION, BUT COMMENSURATE TO MY AGE. I DRESS VERY WELL IN A MODEST AND FASHIONABLE WAY, BUT WITH SOME THINGS THAT SUIT MY AGE. WE DON’T DRESS IN GLOW TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF THE OPPOSITE SEX.
Most cherish gift received ever The most cherished gift I ever received was from my late mother when I attained the highest academic excellence (Ph. D) Role models My parents are my role models. However, there are a lot of people I come across and fancy the way they do things. Even if I meet you once in life, if there is a virtue in you that I admire, I see you as my role model. I try to remember and do it the way I saw you do it. Best food Even though I now enjoy taking a lot of fruits and vegetables, I like tuwonshinkafa. We were raised to love rice a lot. Every house you go to in Koki, you see tuwon-shinkafa. So I still like it. Juggling homefront and work I had finished having children when I went back to school. And family members were always there for me. That was the privilege I had. I left my children with family members. I had uninterrupted access to my education, right from degree level to when I became a professor. It has never been an issue for me not to go to school because my child is sick or something. My mother was there for me. She really supported my education.. Best mode of relaxation Whenever I am tired I take a nap, even if it is for 10 minutes. And that willl be enough to ease the stress. Definition of style I go along with fashion, but commensurate to my age. I dress very well in a modest and fashionable way, but with some things that suit my age. We don’t dress in glow to call the attention of the opposite sex. What my typical day is like I start my day as early as 4:00 am when I say my prayers. After that, between 8 am and 8:30 am I leave home and come down to my family house to see them. I then proceed to the university. I normally close from the university between 1 and 2 pm. But when I was the head of department I stayed in school till 4
pm or 5 pm, especially during exams or admission. I also do all the domestic work required of a wife, especially when my husband is around. Sometimes when he is around I come back home to serve his launch. Even though he is very understanding, being somebody that has been in public service all his life, I still feel the need to carry out my responsibilities. Mum’s advice that stuck and shaped my life My mum taught us to be very courageous, very enduring and committed. She taught us to take up challenges. She didn’t want us to leave things midway or give up in anything we were pursuing. She raised us on three virtues - honesty, transparency and accountability. She used to tell us that, “Whatever you are saying, make sure you say the truth, don’t lie to anybody, so that whenever you are quoted, you will be quoted rightly.’’ I always remain grateful to my mother. She has left a vacuum that will never be filled. Advice to the womenfolk My advice to the womenfolk is that we should uphold the tenets of our religion
and culture. With this changing time, life is becoming more and more unbearable, and we find out that in most cases, the women are at the receiving end. The way we bring up our children is very important. Unfortunately, the norms and set values that Hausa people are known for are declining as a result of the rate of poverty. The women now allow their children to become wayward because they want to rob shoulders with other people in the society. Because they want to belong to a class, they allow their children to dress very well, use expensive phones, and even buy expensive cars. My appeal to the womenfolk is that we should play our motherly roles properly. That’s what we are known for. We should remember that Allah has entrusted these children to us and we will be made to account for them. We should remember that we were not given such treatment by our parents. In those days, there were poor parents, but they did not lose their dignity because of poverty. We should not allow our children to be destroyed in our presence. My message to the younger ones is to be God fearing and imbibe honesty in all life endeavors for they are the key to successful life at always in all matters.
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eing a stylish man, though simple, entails cogent details. Basically, what makes up a man’s outfit is a top and trousers, unlike women who have other outfits. Wearing a pair of trousers that looks good can be tricky at times, especially if they don’t fit. In achieving a good look in trousers, fashion savvy man should consider the following: - Waist line: What would look good on someone who is fat can’t definitely fit a slim person. Obviously, the waist line would be different; hence the shaping of the trousers too. - Width: Some people can get away with
slim-fitted trousers, but when you are a bit on the big side, wearing slim-fitted trousers would definitely be a no-no. - Length: Always put into consideration your height when wearing trousers. If you are on the very tall side, wearing crop p pants may just make you look like the material used in sewing the outfit was not enough. One point to note is that Mr. A’s body frame, height, weight, etc, would totally be different from yours; hence wanting to emulate what is worn by another can go wrong on you. Always consider these s. pointers when sewing or buying trousers.
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Eyeliner: Gateway to gorgeous eyes
by AMINA ALHASSAN
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he eyes are the first point of attraction. And one accessory women use in making themselves more attractive is the eyeliner. Every woman wants the perfect eyeliner that would make her eyes look gorgeous. The eyeliner is usually applied to enhance the lash line and create a more made-up look, but depending on how you apply the eyeliner, it can be used just as effectively for every day, as for a big night out. It’s really not that difficult if you’ve got the right kind of eyeliner and know all the tricks to getting the perfect one. The eyeliner is one of those things that can be tricky to shop for. You may love a liquid liner because it glides on easily, but if you want a smudged, smoky look, a pencil may be the right way to go. The easiest way to begin is by picking a colour. Neutrals like brown or black are great for everyday wear, while formulas with shimmer or bold colours like cobalt and teal are fun weekend options. If you are still unsure of what to pick, go for classic black, it’s perfect for any occasion. In addition to colour, you will have to decide the type of ‘look’ you are going for because each liner will give you a different result. Are you into the simple or dram queen look kind of eyeliner? Tricks to getting the right eye-lining • Start with the right foundation for your eyeliner and you will get a more finished, perfect look • Prime: Prepare your eyes with a neutral primer that will create a more even, smooth base for your eye makeup. Allow the primer to dry for a minute before you start applying more cosmetics. • Colour. Put on your eye-shadow before your eyeliner. This will help the liner stay in place and prevent that smudging that makes your eyes look shadowed and messy. Choosing an eyeliner A perfect eyeliner only begins with perfect preparation; it doesn’t end there. Type Choose an eyeliner with a thin, soft point. A very thin line will define your eyes without making you look too heavily made up. A thick, heavy eyeliner will only age you and settle into all those wrinkles you don’t want people to notice. Pencil eyeliners are popular, but tend to smudge and smear. If a pencil is your go-to eyeliner, opt for one that is long-lasting or smudge-proof. Another alternative is to look for gelbased liners that will glide on smoothly
and resist smudging. Don’ts of applying the eyeliner - Leaving a gap between the liner and the lash line is a bid no-no. Apply a liner as close to the lash line as possible. - Let the corners turn down; it’s called the droopy eye, and no one wants a droopy eye. If the line extends the edge of your eye, ensure the line curves up, but not too much. - Apply a liner to the bottom only. If there is a liner on the bottom, it’s essential to have a liner on the top.
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CULINARY CORNER Back to the basics with
Ekpang Nkukwo by MULIKATU MUKAILA
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kpang Nkukwo is a native meal highly associated with the Efik people in Calabar and Akwa Ibom state, as well as some parts of Cameroon. Its English name is coco-yam pottage.
Recipe for Ekpang Nkukwo INGREDIENTS: Cocoyam Cocoyam leaves (substitute: spinach or lettuce) Periwinkles with their shell Dry fish Crayfish Tiger shrimps Maggi Dry pepper Crushed dry bitter leaves Palm oil Salt to taste Seasonings METHOD: 1. Peel and grate your coco-
yam 2. Wash your cocoyam leaves and cut into small pieces (alternative- baby spinach leaves) 3. Grease your pot with a cooking spoon of palm oil 4. Line your pot with periwinkles and season with a teaspoon of salt, pepper and 2 cubes of Maggi cube. 5. Boil a little amount of water and scoop some cocoyam onto your leaves then wrap them till the edges of the cocoyam are sticking out on both ends of the leaves. 6. Once this is done, put the pot of the cocoyam on low heat and let it heat up for about 10 minutes. 7. Season with salt, dry red chilli peppers, Maggi, a pinch of dry bitter leaves and blended crayfish. Add dry fish, shrimp, and dry crayfish but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stir. 8. Pour in the hot water
slowly around the edges and still leave on low heat for 5 s, more minutes, then increase ure the temperature eat and to medium heat e amount pour in a little ur pottage of water as your or 20 minutes cooks. Cook for eat with a on medium heat covered pot. 9. Add more water as need be until the cocoyam at the ends of the leaves start to harden. 10. Stir your pottage gently at this point and reduce to low heat to cook for five more minutes. 11. Pour in 2 cooking spoons of palm oil, stir in and leave to simmer on low heat for five minutes and ekpang nkukwo is ready.
Soursop Juice 1. Select a ripe soursop and wash properly; peel off the back. 2. Place it in a bowl and add milk or water to it, then squeeze the fruit with your hands. 3. Use a strainer to pour the juice to another bowl. You can also add other flavour if desired, stir; and serve chilled.
Snail Kebabs INGREDIENTS: S Snail V Vegetable oil for frying F Fresh tomatoes (chopped) G Green pepper (squared) F Fresh pepper O Onions K Kebab sticks S Seasoning PROCEDURES B Before you make peppered snails, b break the shells of the snails and clean tthe snail slime. C Cut half of the first onion into big cchunks. Cut the other half into tiny p pieces. C Cut the habanero peppers (scotch b bonnet) into tiny pieces. R Remove the seeds from the tomatoes a and cut them into thin slices. MAKING THE PEPPERED SNAILS - Put the cleaned snails in a pot and p pour water to cover them.
- Add the stock cube and the chunks of onion. - Cover and start cooking on medium heat. While cooking, top up the water when necessary so it does not burn. - Put the sliced tomatoes, pepper and onions in another pot and start frying on medium heat. Add your seasoning and stir. - After 30 minutes, the snails should be well cooked. - Add the cooked snail to the vegetable and mix. Leave to cool down a bit; use the kebab sticks to dress the snails with fresh onions and green pepper, then serve.
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NO PERIOD Does irregular menses TWO AND HALF prevent pregnancy? YEARS AFTER CHILDBIRTH Does irregular menses stop a woman from giving birth? Aisha Adamawa
I gave birth November 2013 and up till now no menses. I want to have another baby. What do I do?
No it does not stop a woman from giving birth. It shows irregular ovulation but if intercourse occur during the ovulation then pregnancy can occur. The major problem is that it is difficult to predict the ovulation period with irregular menses.
When did you stop breastfeeding? Though, two and half years after delivery you should have seen your menses. Any breastmilk discharge? If there is you need to do prolactin assay and take bromocriptine. I will suggest you see a gynaecologist for proper assessment
Dark reddish discharge Please I need help. While urinating, something thick, reddish and dark dropped. I am scared, I am not pregnant. I was in the hospital a few weeks ago and doctor conducted scan and I was told I have pelvic infection. He gave me some drugs including Dazel kits. Samira I will still advise that you repeat the pregnancy test. Other possibilities include heavy menstruation with thick blood and extruded fibroid polyps. I know the hospital might be far from you but try as much as possible to see a doctor.
SMALL BREAST AT THIRTYFOUR I am thirty-four years with small breasts, even after having three children they are still small. I am so worried about it. Doctor please advise me. Asmau, Kaduna You have three children which the small breast was able to perform the physiological functions well. Your spouse also saw you as you are and married you and had three kids with you. As he suddenly started complaining? I will not want you to start developing inferiority complex at this stage of your life. In case your spouse is complaining and there is money the other alternative is breast implant. Otherwise enjoy your life.
IS THERE A PROBLEM? I have been having problems with my menses, it comes every two months. Is there a problem? I need your advice. Esther, Kaduna Well it is what is called Oligomenorrhea. That is when menstrual cycle length or interval between periods is more than thirty five days but not more than six months in between ( it becomes secondary amenorrhea once interval is more than six months). It is more common with women with polycystic ovaries. The most likely cause is hormonal imbalance. Check in case you are having galactorrhea. In most cases of oligomenorrhea after correcting for things like obesity where necessary and galactorrhea it is better to manage conservatively unless after marriage if there is difficulty in conception. Relax and try to see your gynaecologist.
Please, kindly include your full name and where you are writing from when sending your questions. Thank you.
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fik traditional bridal attire is one of the bridal regalia that is quite unique from other outfits as its loud looks have a lot to tell. It’s quite easy to mistaken an Igbo bride for an Edo bride, but when you see an Efik bride, you don’t have to be told because she is quite different from others. Efik brides stand out in their elaborate and colourful attires. They wear one of two outfits, one of which is the Ofong Ukod Anwang, a fancy attire which includes a knee length skirt, blouse (usually covering only the bust) and a fancy beaded body adornment which is usually accompanied by a well decorated staff which is held by the bride. The second choice of attires for Efik brides is called the Onyonyo, a big long flowing gown. They also wear hand and leg gears known as Ekpakukwa, and adorn their necks
with coral beads. The hair is also not left out as it is decorated in a unique form with pins and other hair embellishments which add beauty and glamourto her general al looks. With additional information from the internet
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agazine racks are meant for storage of newspapers as well as magazines which a visitor could easily pickup when bored or read to while away time. Apart from keeping the magazines in order, the rack has a tendency of adding beauty and elegance to the décor of your home. It could either be made out of wood, woven fabrics, leather materials, iron depending on the designs it carries. The designs of a magazine rack vary from bag, rails, or a step form which could add some form of uniqueness to your home. It could either be kept in an office, your living room, or visitor’s lounge for the purpose of entertainment as well as acquiring more knowledgeable ideas.
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he main aim of beads is to serve as stringers or hold pieces together. Today, the role of the bead has been upgraded, from what is was known for, to an embellishment tool. Beads, as we know, can be found in different sizes, shapes and colours. This feature makes it easier for the designer to play around with them and create stylish and fabulous deigns. Beads are not only used as an embellishment for clothes, they are also used on bags and shoes. This is one fashion embellishment that can enhance the overall look of a fashion piece. And designers are not hesitating to take good advantage of it by creating new, good and stylish designs.
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Nollywood actress steps up in the fashion world N ollywood actress, Omoni Oboli, has modelled for Table De Billiard in their latest outfit from fashion label, Ayo Van Elmar’s Spring/ Summer 2016 ‘Fishbone’ collection. According to the creative director of the label, Ayo Elizabeth Olaogun, the game of nobles, with an inception dating as far back as the 15th century, is the plot for the editorial shoot of her Spring Summer 2016 collection, Fishbone. She was inspired to
create the set “table de billiard” around her muse, Omoni Oboli and her latest movie, Wives on Strike, which has hit mightily, with a tremendous and continuous success of N60 million in less than a month. In order to enhance the appeal of the movie, billiard table is cushioned with comedy but also stuffed with substance to allow the balls of thoughts about the girlchild rebound.
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Sophia Tolli returns with ball gown collection Australian bridal designer, Sophia Tolli, is back with her spring 2017 ball gown collection. According to the designer, the bridal gowns are meant to conjure images of old Hollywood glamour, with their ‘formflattering silhouettes that fit like a glove sparkle, with just the right amount of beading and wow with intricate embroidery’. The gowns, finished with ivory lace, range from blush to nude mermaid gowns and
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Vera Wang launches wedding dress collection
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merican fashion designer, Vera Wang, has unveiled her spring 2017 wedding dress collection. Her latest designs showed off modern and delicate looks. Wang’s collection ranges from ball
gowns with wide turtleneck collar, to lingerie-inspired bodices. For daring brides, the gowns were styled with unique embellishments, sheer features and a little bit of texture.