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t’s yet another Sunday of interesting content. Have you, encountered an annoying copassenger during a trip and felt totally uncomfortable with the whole experience? Stress no more, as the etiquette section this week

focuses on the dos and don’ts for passenger. The culinary segment is dishing out a delicious local dish of native Jollof rice, while the health section is enlightening us on the birth control conversation we need to have. Gracing our cover this week is ever smiling Professor Ladi Adamu Sandra, a professor of

broadcast journalism. She speaks on her life, aspirations as a child and her passion for her job. Do read and get inspired by her story. Happy Independent day in advance! – Amina Alhassan, Editor CALL: 0818 7703733 EMAIL: tambari@dailytrust.com

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ETIQUETTE

Dos and don’ts for passengers by SAADATU USAMAAH b

ravelling is something we do once in a while or sometimes weekly, depending on the need for the trip. Have you ever encountered instances where fellow passengers become a discomfort? This week, we are speaking on how to be the polite and perfect passenger. The dos • Be polite to the driver, as well as your fellow passengers. • Keep your voice low while in a conversation. • Do not play loud music in order not to disturb other people’s peace. • Be patient, calm and avoid trouble at any cost till you get to your destination. Don’ts • Do not distract the

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driver. Do not enter a car by the road, especially while going far; rather, go to the park. Do not take smelly goods to the vehicle. Don’t forget to wear your seatbelt at all times. If you think there is an emerging danger, let the driver know, but do not shout, panic or try to grab the steering or handbrake. Don’t slam the door; always check before you close the door because someone’s hand or leg may be close. As we all know, going on a journey is part of human activities. It is done on a daily basis, therefore, there is the need to provide some tips for passengers.

Native jollof rice delight by SA’ADATU USAMAAH

ometimes you tend to run out of ideas on what to cook. When it comes to rice dishes, going local with rice will give you that taseful delight away from the western style of cookup rice. In this situation, native jollof rice is easy to make. Follow the recipe below for this delicious meal and enjoy with any chilled drink of your choice. Ingredients • Rice • Vegetable (chopped) • Salt to taste • Seasoning cube • Garlic and ginger

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Onions Dry fish Fresh pepper Paprika chill Palm oil Locust beans Ground crayfish Pomo Fresh tomatoes

Direction • Combine, wash and grate the onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger. • Soak and wash dry fish thoroughly to get rid of the sand and dirt. • Parboil rice, rinse to remove starch, pour

in a sieve and set aside. • Put on flame on a medium heat, then pour some palm oil into the pot to heat up. When it is hot, add chopped onions till fragrant. Pour the grated tomatoes, add locust beans, fry for five minutes till the oil floats to the top. After that, add crayfish, chopped pomo, dry fish, seasoning cube. Add chopped onions and salt to taste and allow to fry more in order to absorb the ingredient. Finally, pour enough water and add the parboiled rice. Stir so that the ingredients mix well, then cook till it is done.

PROFESSOR LADI ADAMU SANDRA // CO V E R

I’m a threestar academic general Interview by ABIOLA AMINAT ADEPOJU

Professor Ladi Adamu Sandra is the first professor of broadcast journalism from the northern part of the country, which is made up of 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Available records suggest that she is in fact the only professor of broadcasting in the entire northern Nigeria. In this interview, the renowned broadcaster spoke about her feats, career and other interesting issues.

Educational background attended Army Children’s School, Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna and several others during the Civil War and proceeded to Queen Amina College, Kakuri, Kaduna, for my secondary education. After that, I went to Columbia College, Los Angeles, California (USA) and City University, London for my bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication (Broadcasting). Then, I got my master’s in Communication Arts (Film/ Screenwriting) from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California (USA). I did my PhD (Sociology of Mass Communication) in the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria (Nigeria). I also have a certificate in Development Studies from Mount Carmel Golda Meir Institute, Haifa,, Israel. Career background kground I started my career in the Nigerian Consulate, Atlanta, anta, Georgia, USA as a public relations officer er and education assistant for Kano, Jigawa, wa, Bauchi, Gombe and Niger states in n 1982. I was there till 1984 and I went nt for my National Youth Service (NYSC) C) in Jos, where I worked in the Nigerian Television elevision Authority (NTA). I was retained there and I worked as news editor for three years rs (1985 – 1987). After that, I moved to The Democrat Newspapers in Kaduna as deputy editor, r, Weekly. I was there from om 1987 to 1995. In 1995, 5, I became a lecturer and nd director of training, Catholic Media Servicee Centre, Kaduna. Eventually, entually, I took up a lecturing ecturing position in the Department off Mass C om mu n i c at i on , ABU, Zaria. Why did you move to the classroom? I didn’t plan to be a lecturer, rer, but I believe ve God wanted ed me to be in the he university. I was first employed d in

ABU in 1995, but I was in school abroad. When I came back to Nigeria, Dr Joe De-Goshie, the then head of department, encouraged me to reapply for the job, which I did. At that time, the department was young and in need of experienced lecturers, particularly in broadcasting. I opened up that rubric of specialisation in ABU. You are northern Nigeria’s first professor of broadcasting. How does that make you feel? It is a blessing to be the first professor of broadcasting from the North, male inclusive. It also has to do with destiny and the will of God. I never envisaged this feat, nor did I plan for it. usually encouraged In a region where women are not usu to go to school, rising to the level of a professor is no mean feat. What challenges did you face? I had a sound educational foundation and parents who wanted me to go to school, especially my father, the late Captain Adamu Pankshin of the Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers. He spent a lot of money on my education at the th detriment of organised private his luxury. He or He took time out lessons for me. H military assignments of his busy milita education. He was to monitor my ed encouraged a rare man. He even e many people iin the barracks to further their studies (soldiers and their children), especially when he was Premier Regimental the Prem Sergeant Major of the Sergean Corps. He mentored Corps about 10 soldiers abou who retired as wh generals. He ge aalso mentored several extended ffamily members. What were the challenges? cha The challenges of bbeing a broadcast lecturer are many; lectu notably, technologies notab update, which is ever update changing. I have to changin update my knowledge of tthe equipment

I HAD A MONTHLY POCKET MONEY EQUIVALENT TO THE SALARY OF A HOUSEMAID, WHICH I UTILISED JUDICIOUSLY

abroad at exhibitions or my former schools. Imparting such knowledge on students who are not technology friendly can be cumbersome without the hardware. Somehow, I manage to get the technology across to them. Broadcasting involves a lot of engineering terms, which are difficult to comprehend, especially in the area of instantaneous coverage

of live events. What were your aspirations growing up? I wanted to be a nurse. I applied to several schools of nursing and got admission into some of them, but my uncle advised that I study journalism because I loved writing, right from the early days in secondary school. I was writing children’s stories for NBC (now KSMC) Kaduna under the mentorship of Mrs Afiniki Hamman. I still read medical books in my spare time, and I believe I still have aptitude for the nursing profession. Fond childhood memories I had a happy childhood when my father was still alive. I had a monthly pocket money equivalent to the salary of a housemaid, which I utilised judiciously. In his spare time, he took me for shopping at Leventies and Kingsway. He was a cheerful giver. Imagine a father taking his children for shopping these days and giving them the option to pick whatever they want. That’s the childhood I had. It was memorable. What is the most rewarding part of your career? The most rewarding part of my career is that I am a three-star academic general (BA, MA, PhD), having reached the terminal rank of professor. I thank God that I have set academic record for the region, the ABU, my family and Plateau State. Life lesson As a soldier’s daughter, I am very determined in everything I do, and I put in my best. That is the secret of my success. I fear nobody and cannot be cowed by anybody. I trust few people and I mind my business. I like honest people. In fact, I detest multifaceted people who hide their malice behind the mask of virtue.

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PROFESSOR LAD LADI DI A ADAMU DAMU SANDRA // C CO V E R Top 5 things on your wish list The first thing ng on my wish list is to have a state of the art production outfit for my department, then hen get an endowed chair of broadcasting. g. The third is for the ABU, Zaria to have a school of communication. I would also like ke to publish a textbook on broadcasting. g. My final wish is to get a God-fearing life ife partner. Favourite music usic on replay Growing up in England, my favourite music was soft rock. I also like root rock reggae and country music. I am actually flexible in my choice of music. 1st app you check in n the morning/ g/ bedtime W h a t s a p p , Facebook, Messenger and then Instagram. ram. Favourite fashion items I like cotton on ankara. I like lace for or special occasions. I likee designer shoes and bags. Flats or heels? s? Flats for work and heels for parties. Most expensive fashion accessory Gold, because I react to costume jewellery. What wouldn’t you be caught wearing? Halter neck dresses Best travel destination and why? London, don, Los Angeles and New York because of the shops, ps, theatres and recreation spots. How do you relax? In Nigeria, at home watching television on programmes with a cup of green tea. ea. Favourite urite food Vegetable table rice and stew, a variety of Irish potatoes, either mashed, baked or fried with seafood sauce Favourite urite fashion designer er Dolcee Cabana, Calvin Klein Favourite urite perfume, designer er bag and shoes My favourite perfumee is Issey Miyake and Burberry. ry. My favourite te designer bag is Louis ouis Vuitton and Cerruti rruti shoes. Mum’s m’s advice that stuck tuck with you overr the years Always ys pray before opening the door first thing in the morning. rning. Favourite ourite s p o r t , colour, car and weatherr I like walking or doing aerobics. For s. cars, I like SUVs, preferably bly Toyota. My father had a jeep, which he used d in teaching me how to drive at an early age. I like temperate

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weather as in Jos or Pankshin. Favourite day of the week and why because I get to Saturday, be rest, clean the th house and cook for a week. we routine Beauty rou Light make up. I use Estee Lauder’s facial cleansers/kit night. I drink morning and n a lot of water for fo clear skin. Role models mo My father, and Oprah Winfrey. Looking back, Loo what would you tell a younger you? Take good T care of yourself, update your upd education, go for edu regular medical reg check-up, be a che fashionista and fash have few friends. What advice W do yyou have for women? women Women should be Wom encouraged encourag to go into politics, w with the full support of their families, communities and women. They should not be used as baits or for manipulation.

AS A SOLDIER’S DAUGHTER, I AM VERY DETERMINED IN EVERYTHING I DO, AND I PUT IN MY BEST. THAT IS THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS

SOCIETY NEWS

Compiled by ABIOLA AMINAT ADEPOJU

British-Nigerian rapper wins 2019 Mercury prize

avid Orobosa Omoregie popularly known as Santan Dave recently won the 2019 Mercury prize for his album, “Psychodrama”. The British Nigerian rapper accepted the prize at the Hammersmith Apolloto accompanied by his mum. “I did not expect this. I’m lost for words.” He expressed while receiving the award. Speaking backstage after the ceremony, he said: “This is surreal, a massive honor. I’m glad I’ve been able to repay the faith that people have put into me.” The Mercury Prize recognizes the best British album of the year and comes with a cash prize of 25000 pounds. Dave’s album, Psychodrama entered the UK charts at number one in March and has sold more than 120,000 copies. Annie Mac, the Mercury Prize judge said the album “showed remarkable levels of musicianship” as well as “true artistry, courage and honesty”. Congratulations to him.

Sherifat Aregbesola celebrates birthday

he former first lady of Osun State, Sherifat Aregbesola celebrated her birthday on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The beautiful wife of the current minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, clocked 59 years old. She and the Minister share two kids together; a son and a daughter. Sherifat, the founder and president of Sheri Care Foundation (SCARF) was born in 1960, in Kaduna state. Her Husband took to twitter on Thursday morning to celebrate her. The former Osun state governor shared some lovely pictures of his gorgeous wife to celebrate the birthday. He also penned a heartwarming message to her. He described her as his “pillar of support” and stated that he is blessed to have her in his life. “On this special day, I celebrate you. I’m a blessed man because I have you in my life. Happy birthday, darling! You are a pillar of support to me,” he wrote.

Segun Arinze celebrates birthday

eteran Nollywood Actor and film maker Segun Padonou Aina popularly known as Segun Arinze celebrated his birthday on September 24th, 2019. The long time actor who started acting in the early 1990s clocked 54 years old. Arinze was born in Onitsha, Anambra State to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother in 1965. The famous and awardwinning actor took to his Instagram account to celebrate the day. “What more can I say? My tongue is filled with praise and gratitude to God for His grace and mercy upon my life. Another year added. I return all honour to you Baba God. Happy birthday to me.“ Happy birthday to him.

B E AU T Y

TRENDS STYLE FASHION

Beauty secrets of eating raw seeds

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KINDLY ADVISE

I have been experiencing peppery itches and pains on my anus. I have taking both local and orthodoxmedications without relief. Kindly advise. - Sharon from Niger state Possible causes may include helminthiasis (worms) and hemorrhoids. You may need to do stool test. Antihaemintic may be useful, however, I will suggest you see your family physician for proper examination, investigation and treatment.

CANCER CONFIRMED!

I did Papsmear this year I was told it was CIN 3. I was then told; it will require an operation to remove a sample for further tests which I did. I was later informed it was cancer of the cervix after the tests. What do I do ow? - Carol Abuja How long after the Papsmear was the operation done? If there was a delay it cold progress from CIN 3 to invasive cancer. Now that the diagnosis has been made as cancer of the cervix and the womb has been removed, the best thing is to go for radiotherapy with or without chemotheraou

BABY’S GENOTYPE TEST

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

onsuming raw, organic seeds have become a rave lately, not only because of how tasty they are, but because of the benefits these little seeds have in store. Snacking on these seeds won’t only have effects on your skin, your body will thank you for it. Sunflower seeds: These are an excellent source of zinc and protein. So eating it will boost the collagen production in your skin, in turn, regenerating youthful, glowing and

with the good stuff like vitamin E, plump skin. which is an essential for great skin, Chia seeds: You can sprinkle it is also quite rich in vitamin B and these on oats or cereal, which aid omega 3 fatty acids. Incorporate this in achieving healthy skin and good in your morning smoothie and you digestion, which will in turn help to will begin to notice a difference in effectively excrete any toxin in your no time. body that may hamper a radiant glow. Pumpkin seeds: The amount With additional information from the internet of zinc in pumpkin seeds will reduce any inflammation you have, DID YOU KNOW... THAT CHIA SEEDS ARE CALLED NUTRITIONAL reduce the appearance of acne and fine lines POWERHOUSE FOOD BECAUSE OF too, due to ageing. THEIR NUTRITIONAL CONTENT? Flax seeds: Packed

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

The birth control conversation we need By HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

irth control has become part of many women’s lives as they struggle to prevent pregnancy in one form or another. But the conversation about it is one that people shy away from. So this week, we have taken the liberty to break it down for you, especially the different types that are right for you.

The pill: Birth control pill is the most widely used contraceptive. It is almost completely foolproof when used properly (everyday at the same time). But if not used strictly, it won’t get the job done. It is also used as a prescription for those with acne, irregular periods and pains. The patch: The patch is stuck

to the skin, where it controls your hormones through your skin by the week. This is ideal for those who aren’t keen or probably can’t keep up with taking the daily pill. Inplant: This is done by a doctor at the hospital, in which a contraceptive is inserted into your arm. It lasts a lot longer, about three years. So for those who are trying to keep off pregnancy for a while, this is probably for you. However, it comes with certain side effects like weight gain, mood swings, headaches, acne and irregular bleeding, depending on the person. So for this type of birth control, you should definitely consult your doctor beforehand. Injection: Another longer term option is a progestin injection, which can last up to three months. It is perfectly safe for most women with limited side effects. It tends to wear off after a while. IUD: An IUD or intrauterine device is a type of birth control inserted into the cervix through a minor surgery. This can last between three to 12 years and is ideal for hypertensive women because it doesn’t mess with hormones the way others do. With additional information from the internet

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Please, at what month can a new born baby be tested for genotype blood group. Thanks Anonymous To determine the genotype of a newborn, it takes six months after delivery with the conventional method due to the presence of fetalhaemoglobin. But with medetn method especially High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, it can be done few days after birth. Blood group can be doneimmediately after delivery without ambiguity.

IS CAESAREAN SECTION NECESSARY?

I am thirty-six-year-old and this is my second pregnancy. My first pregnancy was an ectopic pregnancy for which was I was operated. Now I am thirty-seven weeks now and the doctor is talking about a caesarean operation. Is this operation really necessary? Can’t I deliver by myself? - Lynda There are two reasons why they may want to opt for a Caesarean section. Someone at thirty-six and has never delivered before is termed elderly nullipara which has Caesarean section as an option of delivery. Another factor is, in case where the ectopic was cornua, you could have had cornual resection which is an indication for Caesarean delivery in subsequent pregnancy because of risk of uterine rupture.If the first operation wasn’t done in the same hospital when ou had an ectopic pregnancy, and at thirty-six, I will still support the recommendation for Caesarean section.

MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS AND USE OF CLOMID

I have been having problem with my period. I am 21-yearoldad married for four months now. I have been seeing brownish discharge and my family doctor ask me to take contraceptive pills for 3months, which I did wit no improvement. He thenreffered me to see a gynaecologist. She gave me clomid for five days because, according to her I wasn’t ovulating but m situation hasn’t changed or improved. What should I do? - Hajia Halidu Katsina Menstrual irregularity is not uncommon. For the discharge you may need to do swab test and take appropriate antibiotics, your spouse has to take it too. Concerning the problem with your menses, there are different types including not seeing your menses, irregular period, excessive or too little flow among others. I do not know the one you have. Also, it is not all menstrual period that require medication. Your marriage is just four months old, there may not be need for Clomid yet. If there are no other known issues wait for one year of trial and do investigations first before Clomid, please.