Tambari

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SUNDAY, JULY 2 SUNDAY 2, 20 2017

FASHION MEN’S STYLE KIDDIES WORLD CULINARY CORNER SOCIETY NEWS

Lois Auta Finding ability beyond the wheelchair

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ope we all had a wonderful Sallah celebration? May the blessings of the month of Ramadan continue to be with us. Amin. Wrap dresses are absolutely stunning and elegant. They are currently on the fashion scene, as many divas have been seen rocking them. The intriguing part of the wrap dress is how it overlaps, with a fastener on the waist to give the impression of slimmer waist. If you haven’t gotten one, now is the best time to.

Neck scarfs have been a great accessory over the years not only for women but for men too. The neck scarf is an alternate to the traditional neck tie. This scarf gives a certain charm to the gentleman wearing it. The neck scarf is not limited to occasions as it can be worn to born formal and informal gatherings. Head over to the men’s page for more on the neck scarf.

In culinary corner, we have the delicious Urohbo soupBanga soup, with coconut fufu. This tasty soup is made with the extract from palm fruits. The banga soup is quite easy to make and very pocket friendly too, this week we offer you banga soup with coconut swallow. In addition to that, the recipe for a sumptuous snack of pecan date pie has been included. And lastly, we have the refreshing Thai iced tie.

Baby girls love to dress up like fairytale princesses, and what better way to get your little girl to feel like a princess other than a Cinderella dress. These dresses are fluffy and beautiful with lots of layers. On the other segment, the prevalent issue of taming talkative children is addressed, as they can be a handful most times. These you’ll find on the kiddies’ page.

On the cover is Lois Auta, founder of Cedar Seed Foundation, multiple award winner and an inspiration to many. In her interview, she talks about the challenges she has faced and how she has been able to live beyond the wheelchair.

Have a splendid day!

We would like to clarify that our cover personality for last week, Fatima Suleiman Takuma is one of the highest ranking sitting magistrates in Niger State and not the highest ranking magistrate in the state. Thank you. - Editor

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Editor * Amina Alhassan Writers * Hafsah A. Matazu * Uche Eze Designer * Ballie Kafran

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CONTENTS FASHION // 36

Ravishing wrap dress MEN’S STYLE // 37

Scarf Sophistication CULINARY

CORNER

BEAUTY // 38 8

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T Tasty & nutritious Banga ssoup & Coconut fufu

Magnetic face masks for clear & supple skin PEARL OF WISDOM BY UCHE EZE

Tambari is going bigger and better!

Something big is coming soon! Tambari is thrilled to present its new stand-alone glaze edition, filled with rich and interesting content to keep you glued till the very last page. With various articles ranging from human interest, business, banking and finance, entertainment, technology, latest scoop on cars, wellness, culinary, beauty, faith, health, sports and a whole lot of other interesting reads! It only gets more exciting.

The central purpose this new edition serves is celebrating women in a way that have never been done before. This is not to say men are left out as we have them covered.

Also included will be personality interviews

with women and men in all fields, including go getters and high achievers who have made a name for themselves. There’ll be features of celebrity weddings, topnotch events and lots more. No one will be left out. Personalities will share their captivating stories, letting the readers see other facets of them. You’ll be intrigued!

With the best team on deck, it promises to be a bang! You’ll be fed with meaningful and highly creative content that will leave you feeling refreshed and excited. You are guaranteed to enjoy this compilation of fine articles and stories.

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Remain blessed! – Editor

I will suggest you allow your doctor to induce you because there is no benefit of continuing the pregnancy.

And as it has been discussed start folic acid prior to your next conception to minimize the risk of recurrence

CAN RHESUS - & + GET MARRIED? EIGHT MONTHS PREGNANT WITH ANENCEPHALY I am more than eight months pregnant.

I went for scan and they diagnosed “anencephaly” . When I saw my doctor, he said I’ll be induced. I am confused will the baby survive. Mrs. Ngozi J, Kaduna Anencephaly is when there is absence of skull and brain or major portion of it. It is a form of neural tube defects. Other form of neural tube defects include: Encephaloceles, Hydranencephaly, Iniencephaly, Spina bifida.

Anencephaly occurs in about 1 in 10,000 births while in Nigeria it is higher at about 3 in 10,000 births.

The defect starts around the 23rd day to 26th day of pregnancy when the neural tube refuse to close. Baby born with anencephaly survive for only few hours or few days of extrauterine life. The longest surviving was in United States for three years and eleven days. Generally speaking anencephaly is not compatible with life.

Causes include deficiency of folic acid.

This is why it is advisable for women of child bearing age to consume adequate folic acid. In women with previous history of anencephaly or neural tube defects the risk could be as high as 3%. In this situation the women are advised to be on folic acid 5mg daily prior to conception. Hereditary play a role in anencephaly but not well designed. Diseases like diabetes mellitus places the woman at the risk of anencephaly or neural tube defects especially poorly controlled prior to conception. A woman on anticonvulsant is at risk of having a fetus with neural tube defects Generally speaking it is not compatible with life, if detected and confirmed by ultrasound it is advisable to terminate the pregnancy. With real time ultrasound nowadays the diagnosis is precise.

I am confused, is it true that Rhesus negative women should not marry a rhesus positive man? I am rhesus negative and my fiancé is rhesus positive we were told we cannot marry that we may not be able to have children. What do you advice please Rhesus negative women can marry anybody it is not like genotype where carriers are advised not to marry each other or marry HbSS but to marry HbAA. The main issue is women who are Rhesus negative whose husbands are Rhesus positive run the risk of Rhesus incompatibility. This manifest usually in the second or subsequent pregnancy if steps are not taken to avoid sensitization after the delivery of the first baby or after miscarriage.

The major thing is to collect Rhesus immunoglobulins or Rhogam immediately after delivery or latest within seventy two hours.

Where there are facilities the baby’s Rhesus grouping could be done immediately after birth and if the baby is Rhesus negative there will be no needs to give rhogam.

Let me emphasize that is not only after delivery that Rhogam need to be given but even after miscarriages and heavy bleeding during previous to prevent sensitization.

All women who are Rhesus negative and are pregnant should have indirect coomb’s test, that is to know whether the women are already sensitized or not. Those whose indirect coomb’s test is positive should be monitored closely and transfered to feta maternal unit with facilities to do intrauterine exchange blood transfusion in order to prevent possible intrauterine feral death.

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Glow in an embellished dress

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here is nothing like a touch of embellishment on a dress to give you a sparkling effect. These dresses distinguish you in a crowd, with all eyes fixed on you. An embellished dress is no doubt the hottest dress for formal dinners and occasions because it’s hot and haute. The designs and artwork on most of these dresses are classic and stylish, made out of sequin, embroidery, beads stones and so on.

The embellishment detail adds just the right touch of royalty and glow. They are everywhere at the moment, in several imaginative styles and fabrics. Although, if you do not fancy the ready-towear ones, you could design your own embellished dress; either ways, it’s a must-have item for fashionistas.

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Mimi Onalaja models for Zazaii

By UCHE EZE

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ashion retailer Zazaii taps Mimi Onalaja as the muse for its new series themed ‘Shop Her Style’.

This series is a periodic influencer to showcase emerging Nigerian designers who cater to the everyday style need of the regular woman. The budding TV presenterMimi, was styled by renowned Nigerian brands including Nuraniya, Rococo, TokaToka Lagos and many more for the awareness shoot.

She chose a classy and laidback look for the edit, wearing simple looks like sweat pants paired with a t-shirt, cocktail dresses, shift dresses, floral print dress and a variety of swing dresses,which she pulled off elegantly.

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“Fashion is about something that comes from within you.” - Rachel Zoe

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LOIS LOI IS A AUTA UTA ////

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Finding ability beyond the wheelchair Interview by UCHE EZE

Lois Auta hails from Kagoro, Kaura Local ffected Government of Kaduna State. She was aff ected bility as by polio at age two but she sees her disability a bridge not a barricade to impact many lives.

She also believes that disability does not define er of her but her ability does. Lois is the founder ed to Cedar Seed Foundation, an NGO dedicated sabled improving the lives of members of the disabled community. She has been given multiplee awards rian both home and abroad for her humanitarian work. Her story is inspiring.

Educational background I started my primary school in TC Demonstration in 1986 and graduated in 1991 with first position in the overall primary six classes in that same school.

I then proceeded to GSS Kagoro and graduated in 1998 and from there went for further studies in public administration at University of Abuja.

My parents could not afford my tuition fees, so I ventured into communication deals. I started selling and making phone calls to make money.

Career background After I graduated from the University, I got a job with Nigerian National Petroleum Commission in 2010 where I was employed as a support staff. In 2011, I founded Cedar Seed Foundation. Since then, I’ve been joggling the NGO and my job with NNPC. Growing up I grew up and found myself different from other kids since I was affected by polio at age two, inferiority complex set in, I stopped mingling with children in my compound, school and Church.

I was always indoors until my mom worked on my mindset and made me believe in myself. She taught me to be proud of myself and accept the way things turned out for me. And that was how I conquered low self-esteem and welcomed a high spirit of confidence.

Challenges Lack of educational support, inaccessibility to most things and most places, discrimination, marginalization, exclusion from development as a woman with disability and from the society. But all those challenges shaped me and made me the woman that I am today.

Life lessons I have learned to live in humility, to wait for my time, to live above my struggles, hurdles and beyond a wheelchair.

Most rewarding part of my career When I was nominated in 2014 and selected as the only Nigerian Young Global Leader and the first Disabled African YGL of the World Economic Forum.

Aspirations growing up Becoming the first richest physically challenged lady in Africa.

My typical day

I HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE IN HUMILITY, TO WAIT FOR MY TIME, TO LIVE ABOVE MY STRUGGLES, HURDLES AND BEYOND A WHEELCHAIR After my morning prayers, I prepare for work, drive myself to the office, I attend meetings and head to Church in the evenings, I go home and prepare dinner. I go for shopping once a week.

Most cherished gift My car, it was a gift from my boss Favorite kind of music Songs by Frank Edward, Solomon Lange and Don Moen 1st app I check in the morning/ bedtime YouVersion- it’s a Bible application What I wouldn’t be caught wearing Clothes that expose my body Best travel destination Kartchner Caverns and Grand Canyon National Park, Arizon because it’s perfect for site seeing and different from other caves. It’s also among the ten best sites in the world.

How I relax I go to parks and gardens within Abuja to relax in the evening, once or twice a week.

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CO V E R // LOIS AUTA Favourite quote “Kindness is the best and only language that the deaf hear and the blind see”.

Favourite food My traditional dish called pate or masa da miya taushe Your definition of style Comfortable and decent Favorite fashion designer I have none. I wear what looks good on me; I also wear a lot to the Ankara fabric made into beautiful styles by my tailor.

Mum’s advice that stuck over the years Wait for your time, be patient, be humble, be good to people. at the point of her passing, she said to be a good girl. She knew she would be proud of me even in death. She passed away in 2011 but I’m still standing tall.

Favourite sport, colour and weather Wheelchair tennis is my favourite sport, favourite colour is orange and I like when the weather cool.

Favorite day of the week Sunday, because it is a day to reflect and worship God. Role models Joni Eareckson Tada, My Mother – Ladi Auta and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iwela What I will tell a younger me Look up to God; believe in yourself, work harder and smarter.

Tell us about Cedar Seed Foundation.

Cedar Seed Foundation, (CSF) is a youth led non-governmental, non-profit and nonsectarian membership based development organization established in 2011 with the mission of providing services that support persons with disabilities to participate in all aspects of life by mainstreaming their issues and concerns into national development agenda based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Our vision is to create a world where disabled people will actively participate in the society and enjoy equal human rights. CSF strives to facilitate an enabling environment and provide services that support disabled people in all aspects of life.

Thankfully, we have been able to improve the lives of disabled persons in Nigeria one at a time. Cedar Seed Foundation has received a lot of awards and recognition. Also, sponsors and supporters have joined hands with CSF to facilitate this movement, and we hope to do more. With the hardship I suffered as a disabled youth, I decided to help others like me to achieve greatness.

What has been your driving force despite challenges?

My God, my family and my friends.

What advice would you give to women?

They should love and support each other.

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acation is a special bonding time for most families. The connections and memories formed during such family adventures make for interesting stories.

Family vacations allow every member to relax and rejuvenate, far away from all the hustle and bustle of their everyday life. Here are ideal places in Nigeria for relaxing family vacations, which are highly affordable.

(1) Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort Ikogosi Warm Spring is a natural wonder, tucked away in the rustic and serene town of Ikogosi-Ekiti.

It is one of the tourist attractions that this country boasts of.

Here, warm water spring flows side by side with a cold spring and the spot where the two springs merge is a distinctive attraction. The resort situated around the warm spring has various accommodation and recreational facilities suitable for family vacation.

(2) Owu Water Falls This spectacular waterfall is situated in OwuIsin Local Government of Kwara State.

It is one of the highest and most fascinating waterfalls to watch in Africa. You’ll enjoy swimming in the pool or having a picnic with the family. This refreshing scenery has become a favourite family vacation spot for many.

Accommodation that suits any taste and budget is available.

(3) Yankari Game Reserve Children will be tickled at the sight of baboons, hippos, elephants and other species of wildlife, including a variety of fish and birds. The cave and warm springs are exciting attractions ideal for family fun. There’s an amazing river which serves as a natural swimming ground.

Yankari also has outdoor and indoor sports facilities and suitable accommodation.

(4) Kajuru Castle The castle is located in south-east Kaduna, Kajuru local government area to be precise. This is the perfect getaway spot for the family. The kids will be intrigued at the sight of a castle and the mountains surrounding it. The ancient castle has become one of the most sought out vacation spots in Nigeria.It is a gorgeous masterpiece with breathtaking ambience that is sure to thrill visitors.

Accommodation is limited, as it only has twelve rooms or there about.

(5) Olumo Rock Tourist Centre Olumo Rock is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria. Located in Abeokuta, Ogun

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Relaxing travel destinations in Nigeria S State, O Olumo Rock is a massive o outcrop of granite rocks of p prehistoric formation.

There are several caves in the rock which serve as to tourist sites and vacation lo location for many. It is such a se serene environment for family va vacation.

(6) Oguta Lake Holiday Co Complex Oguta Holiday Resort has l of facilities such as a a lot go course of international golf st standard, mini children re recreational park, cruise boat se services and much more and se services to make your family eenjoy their vacation.

With exotic scenes and st state-of-the-art recreational

facilities that only few can boast of, Oguta Lake Holiday Complex is one tourist attraction that brings a lot of crowd to Imo State.

(7) Idanre Hills Resort The historic Idanre Hills are situated in Idanre town in Ondo State. The beauty d l d by b and the precise architecturall design employed nature in arranging the hills are amazing. The best part is that the entire family gets to climb the hill, to the top.

The serenity of the environment, green vegetation surrounding the hills and the crystal clear Arun River on the hill top makes it a great place to visit. Moderate accommodation is made available by the resort, or you can choose to camp.

(8) Okomu National Park, Edo State The Okomu National Park is a rain forest which holds a variety of wildlife. The entire family can walk around watching a variety of birds, each with its distinctive acrobatic display. Children will be amazed at the sight of animals; including elephants, lions, hippos and other wildlife species.

Suitable accommodation is also available for those staying the night.

(9) Tinapa Business Resort

Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort is located in Calabar. This resort is quite different from the rest as it has facilities for wholesale and retail trade, while combining entertainment and leisure. It has a children’s arcade, a water slide, a cinema, a mini amphitheatre where plays are staged, restaurants and pools.

It is definitely a great place for a family vacation.

(10) Port Harcourt Tourist Beach The Port Harcourt Tourist Beach is a scenic stretch of sandy landscape side by side with a beautiful water body. It has amazing spots for picnic and family get together. The live performances of cultural entertainers add to the fun and even serve as a source of education for the kids. The resort offers open areas for picnics, restaurants and accommodation at affordable rates.

(11) Obudu Cattle Ranch, Calabar Obudu Ranch Resort is a wonder place for family vacation. It features a water park with water slide and a swimming pool, a golf course, night-time bonfires and horseback riding. Besides, you will be bonding with your families and nature as you hike through forests and mountains while watching birds. The accommodations are modern and you will enjoy admirable entertainment and quality food.

With additional info from the internet

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Why regular visit to a dermatologist is important Stories by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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kin reveals how much care you really give to your body. Healthy, glowing skin reflects and reveals just how well you treat it. It is important that your skin is well cared for and checked on a regular basis, and a dermatologist is in the best position to check your skin.

We tend to overlook a lot of skin issues that could be serious. Doctor Ankama of Nasara Specialist Hospital, Kaduna spoke on a few of the issues that you should be visiting your dermatologist regularly on.

Acne: Acne may seem like a common skin p problem that you can easily treat or just choose t ignore completely. But if those breakouts to k keep recurring or leaves scars, then a visit to a d dermatologist is necessary.

Skin cancer: Prevention is better than cure.

S Seeing a dermatologist regularly for skin cancer s screening cannot be overemphasised. If you see a changes in your skin like moles or spots, then any b book an appointment as soon possible.

Skin conditions: Conditions like psoriasis, eczema and allergies are chronic and so should not be handled lightly but rather, if you know you have such a condition then going to a dermatologist regularly for treatment and checkups will only do good for your skin.

Doctor’s advice: Your doctor is your friend and in the case of your skin, your dermatologist is. Your dermatologist knows your skin better than you do and tells you useful information on what your skin needs, what it doesn’t and the right way to go about taking care of it. So if you haven’t paid your dermatologist a visit recently, then now is the right time to consider going.

SOCIETY NEWS Compiled by UCHE EZE

Top celebs participate in Bailey’s Bake Fest Nigeria’s first baking festival, organized by Bailey was a combination of fun and food, as there was lots of eating and drinking combined with fun games and activities.

A-list celebrities like Funke Akindele, Waje, Alexx Ekubo and Mai Atafo were participants in this baking competition. These celebrities were shared into groups, each paired with an up and coming baker selected on social media to compete for 1st position.

The panel of judges comprised of Tolu Erogbogbo (Chef Eros), Lara Mara, Alex Oke and Ify Monye, who readily gave their constructive criticism to the competitors, whilst making the event fun filled.

Adebowale Omotunde and Chuey Chu hosted the event.

Alex Ekubo and his teammate emerged the winners of the Bake Fest.

With additional information from the internet

Blac Chyna alongside D’banj at his album launch

Foods that cause/ prevent body odour

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s the saying goes; you are what you eat.

Whatever goes into your body shows on you or in this case, smells on you. Your choice of food actually does have a direct impact on the smell you give off. Doctor Ankama of Nasara Specialist Hospital, Kaduna spoke on how these foods affect your body and why reviewing what you eat might be a good idea.

A few foods that cause body odour are; Spicy food: Spicy foods can lead to excessive sulfur in your food intake which it exits through your pores. So try to lay off the peppers, garlic and onions or take them in moderate amounts.

Junk foods: Now cutting off junk food can be a task for some of us. However, we are aware of its implications,and body odour is one of them.

Eating junk food without proper exercise can lead to accumulated fatty cells, which is one of the main

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reasons behind body odour. Foods with high oil, sugar, flour and salt levels are not a good idea.

Low carbs: A low carbohydrate diet can lead to an excess release of sweat. If you are on a low diet then perhaps some oats or other grains are a better alternative for you.

Fish: Fish is very beneficial healthwise, but then it is also very high in choline which gives it its signature fish smell and can rub off on your smell too when consumed in big amounts.

Red meat: Eating red meat in large portions is harder to digest and leaves residue behind which when released as sweat mixed with bacteria intensifies body odour.

Surprised right! But not to worry as we also tell you about foods that prevent body ordour.

Foods that prevent body odour include: Herbs: Herbs are naturally fragrant. They are rich in chrophyll which counteract odour. Herbs like mint, parsley, cilantro and basil are all great herbs that prevent body odour.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon is a spice but is far from spicy.

It has an amazing aroma which is great for body and mouth odour as it has antibacterial properties.

Fruits: Fruits, most especially citrus like lemons and oranges are strong in smell and are rich in vitamin C which fights off bacteria.

Consuming these as a part of your daily diet will definitely curb body odour.

D’banj held an exclusive listening party for his coming album, “King Don Come” in Beverly Hills on the 26th, attracting superstars and celebrities. One of the noteable faces was Rob Kardashian’s ex fiancé and mother of his child, Blac Chyna.

The American model and entrepreneur came out to support the Nigerian superstar D’banj at his listening party as a friend. The event was hosted by Bernice Burgos, a American musican.

Nigerian graduates as the best student from Russian Medical School Nigerian student, Mohammed Mustafa Cengiz who hails from d Kano State, has graduated from the Kazan Medical University Russia as the best student, with a perfect result.

Mustafa who was d presented his certificated by the Russian Minister of Health, graduated with a GPA of 5.0.

As usual, Nigerians have begun to boast about the intellectual ability of Nigerians, even in diaspora following the news of Mustafa’s graduation.

KIDDIES WORLD

Striking Cinderella dresses

By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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inderella dresses are stunning and fabulous in every sense of the word. The flair of drama and elegance they exude make any little girl feel and look like a princess. Which is why having a few in the closet is a good idea for your little princess.

Obviously, rocking these would only be suitable for formal events and paired with a cute pair of shoes and earrings to complete the look. These dresses are breathtaking and promise to give your little girl that wow factor. So style your little princess in a Cinderella dress so that she stands out like royalty.

KIDDIES MORALS

with HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Controlling talkative children

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Pay attention to where you child stays: If your child is often surrounded by talkative people or a noisy environment then it is bound to rub off on them too. So try to seclude them a bit sometimes and keep them in a quieter noise free environment.

Create a quiet time: Train your kid to keep quiet sometimes by creating a time for silence. Perhaps an activity like reading, drawing or writing can help to keep them busy during these periods. Promise your child some kind of reward if he/she manages to get through the time frame.

Keep them busy: Find an activity that will keep him/her busy.

Once they’re occupied, finding time to be chatty will be difficult. So keep them busy with something that will steal all their attention.

Ignore unnecessary chatter: Unless the conversation is necessary or productive respond with silence. Children only talk when they get the attention they want. Once they see that what they have to say isn’t being acknowledged, they’ll know to keep quiet.

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t is often said that a talkative child is an intelligent one. Yet at times, a chatty child can be annoying and intrusive too.

Therefore, getting control over a talkative child is quite an advantage. Some methods can help you break the habit in your

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

Coconut Fufu

Tasty and nutritious Banga Soup & coconut fufu

by UCHE EZE

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anga Soup is native to the southern part of Nigeria but has been adopted by other cultures because of its unique taste and nutritional value.

Banga soup is known by several names across Nigeria, with different methods of preparation.

This recipe is for the original banga soup popular among the Urohbo people.

Coconut fufu which main ingredient is coconut flour is a healthy swallow perfect for diabetic patients and every other person that wants to eat healthy.

INGREDIENTS For Banga Soup • 1 kg of palm fruits • Beef • Dry fish • Scent leaf • Onions • Crayfish • Pepper (to taste) • Ogiri (Iru) • Salt to taste • Seasoning FOR COCONUT FUFU • 2 parts coconut flour • 1 part garri flour (optional)

PREPARATION 1. Extract the palm fruit concentrate from the palm fruits. If using the tinned palm fruit concentrate, open the tin and set aside.

2. Cook the beef and the dry fish with diced onions until done.

3. Wash and cut the scent leaves into tiny pieces. The scent leaves give the Banga Soup its unique aroma and taste 4. Cut the onions and set aside, pound the crayfish, ogiri (iru) and pepper in a mortar and set aside.

5. Set the pot of palm fruit extract on the stove and start cooking at high heat. Leave to boil till you notice some red oil at the surface of the Banga Soup.

6. If your Banga Soup looks watery, cook till the soup has thickened to the consistency you like for your soup.

7. Add the beef, dry fish and stock from the meat, onions, crayfish and pepper and leave to boil well. Add the scent leaves or any other vegetable, pepper and salt to taste.

8. Leave to simmer for about two minutes. The

Banga Soup is done and ready to be served.

For Coconut Fufu (add garri to make it thicker) 1. Mix the two parts of coconut flour with one part of garri in a bowl.

2. Grind the combo with a dry mill to turn the coarse grains of garri into powder.

3. Pour some water in a pot and set on the stove to boil. The quantity of water depends on the quantity of coconut flour you want to make.

4. When the water boils, pour a small quantity in a bowl and set aside. Reduce the heat to low.

5. Then start pouring the coconut flour and garri mix into the hot water and stir at the same time with a spatula.

6. When it is thick enough for you, stop adding the flour but keep mixing with the spatula till you getasoft and smooth dough.

7. Add the hot water you set aside earlier, cover and leave to steam for three minutes.

8. Mix again and it’s done.

Date pecan pie Th pie is soft and delicious This an nd is ideal idea for family and des ssert or breakfast. dessert Ingred In Ingredients sing crust pie crust, • 1 single u nbaked unbaked • 1 cup of dark brown ssu ugar sugar o date syrup or • cup of da d ate molasses mola date tabl • 4 tablespoons of salted b bu utter butter tabl • 2 tablespoons of bo b ourbon bourbon p • 8 oz. pecan halves r dates • 3 oz. ripe • 3 eggs tea • ½ teaspoon of salt o ½ lemon • Juice of Prepar Preparation Prehe oven to 350oC • Preheat

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Thai iced tea Ingredients • 4 1/2 cups of water • 4 spoons of black tea • 4 teaspoons of white sugar 1/4 cup • Sweetened condensed milk • Vanilla cream Preparation • Bring water to a boil in a kettle; remove from heat. Add the black tea and steep for five minutes; sieve with a colander to remove the particles.

• Stir sugar into tea until dissolved. Cool to room temperature.

• Pour tea into glasses until almost full. Stir one tablespoon sweetened condensed milk into each glass, add the vanilla cream and stir again.

• In a medium pan, combine the brown sugar, date molasses, butter and bourbon and bring to a boil. Boil for one minute, and then allow it to cool to lukewarm.

• While the sugar mixture is cooling, toast the pecans in the oven for about five minutes.

• Pit the dates and roughly chop them.

• Beat the eggs lightly, then add the cooled date syrup mixture, the salt and the lemon juice. Stir in the pecans and the chopped dates, and pour the entire mixture into the unbaked pie crust.

• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is firm.

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Ravishing wrap dresses

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By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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rap dresses have stolen the scene this season ason with resses are divas rocking them so elegantly. These dresses simply dresses with a front closure with one piece wrapped around the other. Nothing has been so easy to wear yet so chic. With different wrap dresses coming in or every different textures and colours, there is one suitable for ours. occasion. Dress it down or dress it up, the choice is yours.

Steal the shine in a ravishing and unique wrap dress.

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Tiwa Savage revealss urban style for Nation of Billions

By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU The Mavin Records artist Tiwa Savage went ent hic all out by playing dress up in a playful meets chic photo shoot for Nation of Billions ble She opted for a matching tracksuit ensemble nts with a hooded sweatshirt over harem styled pants ded with heels to show off her urban side with braided nze twists with overlapping straight hair and bronze smokey look to complete the look.

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PEARLS OF WISDOM “Don’t dress up for anyone but yourself.” - Carolina Herrera

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

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Sophistication

By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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he scarf trend somehow always finds its way back and better every time. These classic pieces are worn around the neck or wrapped around the head. A plain one goes well with a smart casual look while a patterned one goes better with a more casual sided look.

Scarves define an outfit and look stylish, trendy and dapper too. The scarf will always be here to stay, so seize and own the look with your classy scarf.

FA S H I O N N E W S Akin Faminu explores styling the shirt dress with new collection

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By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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he menswear stylist and blogger, Akin Faminu recently explored dressing the shirt dress for a more masculine look and has had people talking on how good it looked. He used tthe JFT Clothing’s piece i from the SS17 Coll Co llec ec ll iitt of off f.

Collection to pull off.

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“It is not about brand, it’s about style.” - Ralph Lauren

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TRENDS STYLE FASHION

Magnetic face masks for clear & supple skin

B E AU T Y

By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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he new trend of magnetic face masks has proven to be effective and mesmerizing.

It is a thick and creamy iron based powder mask smoothed onto the skin and then sucked off the skin with a magnet.

The electromagnetic interaction pulls out pollutants and trapped dirt from within the pores to reveal a fresh, clear and dirt-free skin.

There are always new ways to achieve youthful and glowing skin and the magnetic face mask does just that. Clogged pores don’t

stand a chance and the mask is also infused with antioxidants, which leaves your skin ever so supple, brighter and smoother.

Trying out something new is always a risk worth taking. With so many new innovative products to choose from it’s difficult to find one that may be suitable for you but perhaps the magnetic face mask just might be the answer to your skin problems so why not give it a shot?

With additional information from the internet

DO YOU KNOW... THAT BODY HAIR GROWS ABOUT 1CM A MONTH?

FEET CARE

Effective shaving techniques H

air removal is an essential part of every lady’s beauty routine so shaving is a must. Keeping yourself well shaven and clean is important.

Smooth and hairless skin reduces the chance of infections and enhances your overall appearance. But there are a few tips to bear in mind to achieve that effective shave.

First, it is crucial that you use a new and sharp razor for each shave. A shaving stick with a dull razor pulls and tugs causing irritation and ingrown hairs which can be painful.

Dampen and moisten your skin with warm water to plump up your skin and the hair to make shaving easier. Make sure to apply a quality shaving gel too before proceeding.

Use long and even strokes when shaving

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without applying too much pressure.

Allow your sharp shaving stick and moisturising gel to do the work for you.

Ensure you shave in the direction that your hair grows to prevent the hair remaining within the follicle and achieving a clean smooth shave. This also prevents the hair from growing back faster.

Don’t shave dry hair. It is difficult to cut and breaks down the sharp edge of the blade. Ideally, shave after you’ve taken a hot shower.

Finally, skin is at its most sensitive state after a shave, so give your skin at least 30 minutes of rest before proceeding to apply a lotion, moisturiser or deodorant. If you must, go for a product with aloe vera or just use pure aloe vera gel instead for its soothing formula.

With additional information from the internet

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