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Munira Suleiman-Nalaraba ‘Humanitarian services are part of my religion’

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ambari dishes out many interesting topics that will keep you glued till the last page. This week, our Culinary segment features tips on how to prepare chicken curry soup. This nutritious meal is packed with vegetables

ETIQUET TE How to cope with in-laws

that are beneficial to the body. Also, check out our Etiquette corner, where we will educate you on how to handle disrespectful in-laws.

Sometimes, your spouse’s family can be difficult to relate with, so it is necessary to learn how to handle situations like that. In the Health section, we will let you know the dangers

of electronic devices for kids.

You will read about the five benefits of ginger for the skin in the Beauty segment. Our Cover personality is Munira Suleiman-Nalarab (Zinariyan Saminaka).

– Amina Alhassan, Editor CALL: 0818 7703733 EMAIL: tambari@dailytrust.com

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

by MOYOSOLUWA OLORUNSOLA

end to it. The trick is: be polite and communicate your wishes The family is everything, of to them in clear terms. Do course, but it can be hard not be rude when saying this. relating with one another. You would only aggravate the Families differ. Some people are situation if you are rude.

Spend time with your in-laws blessed and lucky to have good in-laws while others are not so only when your spouse is lucky. Handling difficult in-laws present: It is advisable to limit can trigger misunderstanding the time you spend alone with and sometimes, violence. It is your in-laws. Make sure your usually better to employ ways to spouse is there to make sure avoid and deal with disrespectful everyone behaves well. Your in-laws would in-laws. Here are be reluctant things you can do. to be mean Be on the to you if same page with their son or your spouse: It is daughter is important that present. Your you support your spouse should spouse if he is WORTHY OF NOTE: HAVING sp aalso talk to being disrespected A STRAINED RELATIONSHIP their family th by your family. WITH YOUR IN-LAWS CAN members to m Make sure you BE HARMFUL TO YOUR be civil and b carry him along. MARRIAGE rrespectful to There’s the need to present a united front. Once both you. That will go a long way to of you have each other’s back, making them know you are not it will be hard for your in-laws alone.

Do not take or extend to trigger misunderstanding between you. This really helps favours to your in-laws: Never take anything from people keep off the ‘wolves.’

Set boundaries: Be firm and who disrespect you. It usually strong. If you are perceived doesn’t end well because there as weak you would be bullied are strings attached to such and disrespected more. Make favour. You should not also sure you set boundaries that extend favours to them. Some are supported by your spouse. people feel disrespected when If your in-laws have the habit they are being helped. They of interfering by coming feel inadequate, and this could to your house uninvited or further fuel their hatred towards unexpectedly, you must put an you.

How to prepare chicken curry soup

by MOYOSOLUWA OLORUNSOLA

Ingredients 1/2 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) 3 teaspoons of canola oil (divided) 3/4 cup of chopped onion 1/2 cup of chopped carrot 1/2 cup of chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup of chopped peeled apple 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon of salt 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) of reducedsodium chicken broth 1/4 cup of tomato paste 2 to 3 teaspoons of curry powder 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons of minced fresh parsley

Recipe Coat a sauce pan with cooking spray and cook chicken in 1 teaspoon of oil for about five minutes. Remove the chicken when it is no longer pink and put aside. Fry carrot, onion, celery and green pepper in the remaining oil for about four minutes. Add your apples and cook for two more minutes.

Add your flour and salt and sprinkle over the vegetable mixture and cook for one more minute. Stir in your broth and tomato paste gradually and boil. Stir and cook until the mixture is thickened. Add your curry, ginger and pepper flakes and pour your chicken into the broth. Reduce the heat and simmer the meal uncovered for about 8 minutes. Take the saucepan off heat when the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley and your chicken curry soup is ready.

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‘Humanitarian services are part of my religion’ Interview by AMINA ALHASSAN

Munira Suleiman-Nalaraba (Zinariyan Saminaka), is a politician and entrepreneur, she is also the second child and first girl from a family of 15 children. She was born to the family of Hon. Suleiman Tanimu and Zainab Hassan, a lawyer. She shared The Foundation also has an end-of-year ongoing project, Hope Drive, where the team helps set some inmates free in various prisons, who were jailed for their inability to meet up with their bail conditions, paid medical bills for patients with no means, visiting orphanages with food items, cloths, toiletries, providing basic survival

Educational background

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attended Essence International School, Kaduna, Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Minjibru and Abubakar Gumi College respectively. I later proceeded to Bayero University, Kano, for my diploma programme, and the University of Abuja for a B.Sc in Sociology. I also obtained a certificate in Women in Leadership from Harvard University.

Career background I started at a very young age, having been raised by a strong man (my father). He made me believe that I too could stand strong and achieve my goals in life. This ideology propelled me into starting my first business while I was still in school at the age of 19. And, Alhamdulillah, after all the failures in the different businesses I tried, today I am a proud owner of three successful and growing businesses.

What was growing up like?

Growing up wasn’t funny, though I was in a very comfortable home.

Growing up without my mother in the house really affected my life negatively. However, that’s one of the challenges that made me stronger and what I am today.

Life lessons over the years What have I not learnt? I feel like I have seen it all, but life keeps throwing its challenges each day. So I will say I keep learning each day.

What were your aspirations while growing up?

To be very honest, I have always wanted to be an independent woman who doesn’t like taking ‘no’ for an answer. My greatest aspiration while growing up was to be a politician, which I am today, Alhamdulillah.

What fond childhood memories do you miss?

I miss the fact that I didn’t have to worry about paying bills. I miss the fact that I didn’t have to worry about anything because I knew my dad would take care of everything.

Tell us about your passion for humanitarianism. Also, your initiative is five years, how has it fared so far?

Humanitarian services are part of my religion, and giving back is a way of showing gratitude to the almighty God. It is not something I started just because I wanted to set up a non-governmental organisation. My desire and passion in life have always been helping people and touching lives. So, taking it to a professional level gave birth to my

organisation, Green Heart Impact Foundation (GHIF), which turned 5 last year. And, Alhamdulillah, we have recorded so many success stories.

Currently, we have 75 girls in different schools, and we empowered their 75 mothers across seven northern states in Nigeria.

At the moment, my Foundation has been running a free computer training school at my hometown, Saminaka Local Government in Kaduna State, and over 500 students have graduated.

and relief items to many internally displaced peoples camps and so many others.

What is your take on the nongovernmental organisation industry in Nigeria, especially as it relates to the average northern woman?

I am proud of non-governmental organisations in Nigeria, especially those that are really involved in changing lives and making impact. A lot of founders are doing great. But I will advise people, especially the younger

ones, to join other foundations and become members instead of registering new ones. This is because I believe that together, it can be stronger, better, and will last long. They should also know that foundations are started with the intention of changing lives and making impact in the society, not the other way round. This is God’s path and it should be taken seriously and with pure intentions.

What have been your challenges in career and life generally?

Challenges are part of life, and in every life’s success, one has to come across so many hurdles before reaching acro one’s goals. My political career is the one toughest I have ever experienced, tou coming from the northern part of com Nigeria, being young, divorced, and Nig being the first and only woman to bein contest in my constituency, Lere East, con Saminaka, Kaduna State.

Sam I ran twice to represent my constituency in the state House of con Assembly in 2014/2019. I came second Ass in b both attempts. At the beginning I was seen as a puppet who didn’t know anything, but when the game started, I any became a threat to many, especially the bec men and my opponents.

They looked down on me, especially T for the fact that I was a divorcee. That was what they kept using against me.

But Alhamdulillah, today I am married who doesn’t see any reason to someone so women shouldn’t participate in politics. wom He loves seeing women grow and is always supportive in everything I do. I alw believe he would stand strongly behind beli me come 2023, insha Allah. He is also a lawmaker in the National Assembly and lawm would want to run again, but that won’t wou stop him from supporting my own dreams, insha Allah.

What is your most cherished gift and who was it from?

The gift of my beautiful daughter, Aisha Amal, from Allah (SWT).

How did you meet your husband?

I met my husband, Hon. Abubakar Hassab Nalaraba, for the first time on my Foundation’s first annual Gala Night, though we followed each other on the social media and he had always been supportive. He came with the chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, who happened to be his boss at work. But that was not how it started. We still maintained that relationship until a year and a half later when he sent me a message, saying he wanted us to see and discuss something important.

That was how I met him for the second time and he proposed right there and then. Three weeks later, we got married. It was ordained by Allah (SWT).

What is your most cherished attribute of his?

He is a man of integrity. He is a man of his words, honest and super supportive.

Tell us about your joys motherhood Motherhood is life. Alhamdulillah, Amal is going to be 9 this year and TAMBARI SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020

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I must say that justt seei seeing ing h her er around me gives mee joy. She is the reason behind my struggles in life. I want her to o see a role model in her mom and take up my legacy in future.

Your favourite music on replay I love afro-beat and RnB. I love dancing, so afro-beat -beat works for me. I listen to RnB B when I am alone and resting.

What is the first st app you check in the morning rning and bedtime?

After prayers, myy mails and Instagram.

Favourite fashion items I am a shoe freak. I love shoes What wouldn’t you be caught wearing?

Tight and uncomfortable outfits. ts.

I am a free woman, so I love wearing free outfits.

Best travel destination and why?

Saudi Arabia, preferably Madina, the country of our beloved prophet, Muhammad (SAW). I forget myself when I am in Madina. I feel closer to my creator whenever I am in Saudi Arabia.

How ow do you

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rel lax?? relax?

I lock myself up in the room, cold bath, switch off my phone and sleep for hours.

Best food I love chips, plantain and eggs

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Oby Ezekwesili celebrates husband with sweet notes

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ormer education minister, Oby Ezekwesili, took to her twitter handle to celebrate her husband, Chinedu Ezekwesili, on his birthday, saying he taught her how to love God and dance before God. In another tweet, she made known that he made all the difference when he walked into her life. “Nedum #MyEndlessLove! #MyGuy God’s Covenant Son— born to take charge and make all the difference in the lives of those that encounter you. You walked in, took over my heart and it made all the difference!”

In her final and third tweet in celebrating her husband, whom she addresses as her Pastor, Dr Ezekwesili said, “My husband’s Greatness is in his exceptional Strength of Character that comes from being totally sold out to God. I am an incredibly blessed woman. His birthday is just another day of my daily praises to God, for creating him and bringing us together for Purposeful Life”

Princess Adesola, Ooni of Ife’s sister ties the knot

Definition of style I am a simple woman when itt comes style, but I love co es to sty e, bu standing out and different always.

Favourite Favouri fashion designer Hudayya, Hud not because she is my friend, but frien because her beca cloths are cloth always fit alwa and o on point; that gives me confidence. conf Favourite F perfume, pe designer d

bag and shoes My favourite perfume always is Good Girl Gone Bad by Kilian. I love bags by LV, CD and Charles & Keith. For shoes, I go for any kind of brand or designer; once I see what I like, I buy.

Mom’s advice that stuck with you Always be prayerful, put God first in everything you do, and never trust anybody.

Favourite sport, colour and weather My favourite sport is basket ball. I grew up playing that back in school (Essence International School). My best colours are black and mustard yellow. Rainy weather Favourite day of the week and why Wednesdays. I always feel and see Wednesdays as my lucky days Favourite book and why The Quran; it gives me peace when reciting it.

Beauty routine Honestly, I don’t have any beauty routine. I always try to maintain my natural beauty.

Looking back at your life, what would you tell a younger you?

Young Munira, social, loving, lively, wild and free, in the next life, please use your brain more, not your heart. I enjoyed every bit of you and all you made me go through, but the most important thing is that you made me what I am today - fearless and confident.

Thank you for making me the woman of my dreams.

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ormer education minister, Oby Ezekwesili, took to her twitter handle to celebrate her husband, Chinedu Ezekwesili, on his birthday, saying he taught her how to love God and dance before God. In another tweet, she made known that he made all the difference when he walked into her life.

“Nedum #MyEndlessLove! #MyGuy God’s Covenant Son—born to take charge and make all the difference in the lives of those that encounter you. You walked in, took over my heart and it made all the difference!”

In her final and third tweet in celebrating her husband, whom she addresses as her Pastor, Dr Ezekwesili said, “My husband’s Greatness is in his exceptional Strength of Character that comes from being totally sold out to God. I am an incredibly blessed woman. His birthday is just another day of my daily praises to God, for creating him and bringing us together for Purposeful Life”

Chief Okoya celebrates Justice Oguntade

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igeria’s foremost billionaire industrialist, Aare Rasaq Okoya and his delectable wife, Sade Okoya were among the select high flying celebrity couples in London to celebrate with the renowned jurist and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador George Adesola Oguntade who clocked 80 on Tuesday, March 10.

Jurist and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador George Adesola Oguntade celebrated his 80th birthday on Tuesday, March 10 in style with close friend, billionaire industrialist Aare Rasaq Okoya, his wife and many other notable personalities took time out of their busy schedule to celebrate him in the United Kingdom.

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BLEEDING AFTER SURGERY

I had a Myomectomy in 2015. Last month I noticed bleeding from a part of the scar during my menses.

The bloody discharge stopped immediately after the menses stopped. Please what do I do?

-Mrs AA. ABUJA What you are having is most likely endometriosis.

That is when the endometrial tissue is outside the normal endometrial lining. It can be inherent or it might be due to mechanical deposit during the last operation. You may need to take Danazol tablets or injection goserelin to suppress the ectopic production of ???. Kindly see a Gynaecologist.

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inger, which is useful as herb and spice, is very medicinal.

It is used to cook, just as it can be used to treat some skin conditions. Oil, powder and juice can be extracted from it. Its spicy aroma makes it more desirable.

Here are some benefits of ginger for the skin.

Prevent ageing: Ginger can help prevent premature ageing. It has about 40 antioxidants that help fight ageing. It removes the toxins in the skin and improves blood circulation in the face. The antioxidants present in ginger also help to prevent damage to the skin. These damages are usually caused by free radicals. By doing all these, it helps one maintain a youthful appearance.

Soothes burns: The pain felt from burns can be excruciating, but applying ginger juice can relieve you

Five b Fi benefi fitts off ginger fi i ffor th the h skin ki off the h pain. i It I can restore your skin ki to its original state. All you need do is apply a fresh slice of ginger to the affected area thrice a day for about 6 to 12 weeks. It is important that you use a fresh slice every time you apply the juice. It would reduce the scar drastically.

Treats white scars: White scars can also be called hypo-pigmented scars. They occur when the skin is pigmented and there are some patches of white or lighter skin tone compared to the rest of the skin.

When you apply a slice of ginger to the affected areas for about two weeks, you get to see improvements as they start to fade.

Reduces cellulite: Ginger can help combat cellulites. Cellulites are the lumpy substances resembling dimples found commonly on the buttocks. It is mostly an aesthetic

Ginger can help reduce cellulites. You can make a lemon-ginger scrub and apply to the affected areas.

Fights blemishes: This herb can help you fight blemishes like acne, blackheads, whiteheads and dark spots. It contains anti-inflammatory elements that make it the perfect acne solider. It is also an antiseptic that kills the bacteria that causes acne.

Did you know? Ginger supplements could be detrimental to the health of pregnant women without medical supervision.

With additional information from the internet DID YOU KNOW... GINGER SUPPLEMENTS COULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH OF PREGNANT WOMEN WITHOUT MEDICAL SUPERVISION?

The dangers of devices for kids

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echnology has taken over the world. Children are now allowed to operate electronic gadgets, either for fun or educational purposes.

Most parents allow this, with the hope that their children would learn to be tech-savvy.

But children should not be

allowed to spend more than two hours on electronic gadgets as it has several downsides and disadvantages.

Dr. Phillip Oluwatomisona of Ireti Clinic, Abeokuta, Ogun State points out some of the dangers kids are most likely to face if they use electronic devices for long periods of time. Here are some dangers of electronic

devices for kids.

Bad posture: Children that use electronic devices will most likely develop bad sitting and standing postures over time. This is mainly because they are required to look down at whatever gadget they are operating. They get carried away and maintain that posture till it becomes part of them. This would cause them to have back and shoulder pains because of the hunched posture they now have.

Eye problems: Your kids may start to develop eye problems.

Some children are obsessed with a particular game they play on electronic devices that they go hours without taking their eyes off the screen. This could spell doom for the health of their eyes.

They could develop problems like dry eyes, burning sensation in the eyes, blurry eyes, watery eyes and even myopia.

With additional information from the internet

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How old are you? Are you obese? It’s not likely to be menopause, but polycystic syndrome is a possibility. You need to do a Transvaginal scan which will help to know the state of the ovaries.

Of course, you can still conceive naturally. See your Gynaecologist for proper assessment.

IS CORONA VIRUS SIMILAR TO COMMON COLD?

Is it true that the Corona virus is just like the common cold we do contract?

- Helen Coronavirus infection is similar to the common cold caused by influenza virus. The temperature may be slightly more. Also, secondary infections like pneumonia are more common and more deadly. Avoiding contact with any person with these symptoms will help limit the spread.

QUININE IN EARLY PREGNANCY

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

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I had an operation last year. I was told part of my right ovary was removed. Since then, I see my menses once in two or three months. Doctor, am I reaching menopause? Can I still give birth naturally?

-Sandra

I’m two months pregnant and I feel I may have a fever. I complained to a pharmacist who gave me quinine tablets. Is it safe in pregnancy? Can it lead to a miscarriage?

-Saratu Quinine is safe in pregnancy. But there are other alternatives. Artemether combination is safe and if not so severe malaria, this is preferable.

Most antimalaria are safe in pregnancy. It’s not the drugs that cause the miscarriage rather the persistent fever leads to miscarriage.

SUPPLEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING HYPERTENSION?

I am sixty-five-years old and was diagnosed with a high blood pressure. I was given two drugs, vasoprin and the second, a supplement that will help control the blood pressure. I still have headaches even after taking the drugs for two weeks. Please what do I do?

-Adamu, Kogi State.

What is the actual blood pressure reading?

Vasoprin does not bring down blood pressure, but it helps in preventing complications of high blood pressure. It is also beneficial to the heart.

Let me state categorically that food supplements are not the actual treatment for hypertension. You need specific anti-hypertensives. Hypertension can be managed for years, but uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension is dangerous to health.

Uncontrolled hypertension affects all systems of the body. It can damage the eye (hypertensive retinopathy); the kidney (nephropathy); brain (cardiovascular accident – stroke). I will suggest you see a physician and get appropriate medications.