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Sunday: Soup: Mushroom soup Starter: frittata Main Course: Fried rice and peppered fish Dessert: Fruit salad with cream Drinks: Fura da nono

a r t x E Maisaratu Bello Soaring to greater heights

Hi there!

H

ow is the Ramadan season going; it’s just a few days so we still have our energy going for us, right!

Cool. Your favourite pick of the week has a mouthwatering dish to help give that soothing feeling after a day of fast on a cold evening. Goat meat pepper soup with crispy bread is that perfect light meal for a rainy season. We are also telling you about why fasting is a health way of detoxification

and also offering you the dos and don’ts of Ramadan.

Our cover personality this week is the elegant Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Adamawa state; Hajiya Maisaratu Bello. She has always aspired to contribute her quota to the development of people and that is one aspiration she is doing quite well. Enjoy her read.

Ramadan Mubarak!

– Amina Alhassan Call: 0818 7703733 or Email us at: tambari@dailytrust.com

R A MA DA N S P E C I A L Goat meat Pepper-soup/crispy Dos and don’ts bread sticks of Ramadan • Break your fast with water or dates as soon as you hear the call of adhan.

• Don’t skip suhur (pre-dawn) meal because this meal gives the body important nourishment, which will help you endure the long fast without experiencing physical weakness.

Cut down on fatty foods and frying, instead, try boiling or grilling most of your meals.

• Don’t forget to drink sufficient water or water-based fruits during iftar and suhur.

• Plan ahead. Iftar can mean more mouths than usual to feed, and you may want to cook new recipes. If so, plan your menus and shopping accordingly so that you don’t feel hassled by it all.

• Don’t stuff yourself up during iftar.

Keep it light so you can pray taraweeh stress-free.

by RAHMA L ADAMU

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his is the perfect breadstick recipe.

It’s quick and easy.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Spread the margarine onto each bread slice.

Sprinkle with the gratedd garlic and salt. Cut each slicee into 4 strips. Arrange on n ungreased cooking sheets. s.

Bake for 15 minutes. Your sticks are ready to be dipped into the pepper soup.

Brush is to a painter as pepper-soup is to Iftar, it has come to stay as a staple during Ramadan. Pepper-soup one of the most delicious and popular evening meals in Nigeria. It should always be served hot.

But this week, we are having it with hot crispy bread.

Ingredients • 700g goat meat (with skin)

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• 4 seeds of ehu or ariwo or calabash nutmeg Scotch bonnet (depending on how spicy you want it) A few scent leaves or 2 table spoons of dry uziza 2 medium onions Salt (to taste) 2 big stock cubes 2.5 litres of water 25g cloves 50g dried ginger Preparation Wash the goat meat and put

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in a pot pot.

Pour water to cover the meat, then use a pressure cooker to cook it if you have one. Add the stock cubes, ground ehu seeds and the onion and start cooking. When the meat is done, add grounded scotch bonnet, scent leaves or uziza leaves. Cover the pot and leave to simmer for 7 minutes or more and the pepper soup is ready.

Happy Iftar!

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Monday: Soup: Potatoes soup Starter: Tuna salad Main Course: Dan wake Dessert: Upside down cake Drinks: Pineapple ice tea Tuesday: Soup: Broccoli cheddar soup Starter: Garlic bread Main Course: Chicken curry with rice Dessert: Apple pie Drinks: Tigernut milk punch Wednesday: Soup: Lentil soup Starter: Yam fritters Main Course: Grilled fish in garlic butter sauce with French fries Dessert: Berry salad with strawberry whip Drinks: Chapman Thursday: Soup: Chicken vegetable soup Starter: Oven baked mashed potatoes balls Main Course: Prawn and spinach pasta Dessert: Mayonnaise cake Drinks: Banana almond strawberry smoothie Friday: Soup: Golden onion soup Starter: ratatouille Main Course: Meatloaf and rice and beans Dessert: Banana pudding Drinks: Vanilla chai Saturday: Soup: Roasted tomatoes soup Starter: Sloppy joes sliders Main Course: Chicken breast with creamy Dessert: mushroom and white rice Dessert: Maamoul with date filling Drinks: Muddy water

Sugarcane & Ginger Tea

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ou can add dd sugarcane in your recipe to bring you the best ginger tea in town.

Ingredients About 5 inches of fresh raw ginger (use more or less, depending on how strong you want it)

One andd hhalflf to 2 cups off water Sugarcane juice to taste 1/2 lime (juiced) Preparation Peel the ginger and grate or blend it. This will help you make a flavoured ginger tea. Boil

the h ginger in water for at least 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and add lime and sugarcane juice to taste.

Happy Iftar!

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Soaring to greater heights Academic background I started primary education in Toungo Primary School, Yola, after which I proceeded to Government Girls’ Secondary School, also in Yola. I got married after secondary school and joined my husband in Zaria. He was a student in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU). I was with him when I got admission into ABU where I bagged a diploma in Graphic Design.

When he graduated we came back to Yola and I joined the civil service in the then Gongola State, now Adamawa. I later went back for my degree in the University of Maiduguri and graduated in 1992.

Career background I was employed as a teacher in Government Girls’ Secondary School, Yola, where I worked for 10 years and was posted to a commission for women, where I stayed for three years. When the Ministry of Women Affairs was created, I graduated from the commission to the ministry and continued as a women development officer, then I rose to the rank of a permanent secretary. On getting to that rank I was posted to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. I stayed there for two years and was posted back to the Ministry of Women Affairs, where I am today.

Challenges of life It is necessary for everyone to face challenges.

I faced some challenges when I lost my husband.

He left me with six children, but, Alhamdulillah, I thank the almighty Allah for the way I am coping with life through the help of my family. Most of my children have graduated. It is only my last child who is in secondary school that is yet to graduate. About four of them are married. I thank Allah for that.

Life lessons I have learnt that it is good to be contented with whatever you have and thank God for whatever happens.

I believe in fate and destiny whatever comes my way or happens is from God. M o s t rewarding part of my career The most rewarding part of my career is getting the position of a permanent s e c r e t a r y.

I feel it is the peak o f my

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by AMINA ABDULLAHI, YOLA

Hajiya Maisaratu Bello is the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Adamawa State. She is also the chief executive officer of Wetlands Recreational Centre.

She is known for her efforts at involving women in peace building and social development. Maisaratu recently bagged a traditional title, Zinariyar Jimeta. She spoke with Tambari.

I LIKE COOL MUSIC. I WANT TO LISTEN TO MUSIC AND UNDERSTAND WHAT THE MUSICIAN IS SAYING OR SINGING ABOUT career because every civil servant would want to reach that level. I thank the Almighty Allah for letting me reach the peak of my career; it is really rewarding.

Growing up Growing up from childhood to adulthood, one passed through so many challenges.

Now, I have reached a stage where I can take decisions on our own, as well as moulding others and mentoring them to know

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My aspirations while growing up As a child I aspired to help others grow up, support the vulnerable in the society, as well as see that I impact on the lives of the less privileged. I also aspired to contribute my own quota to the development of my people and put smiles on the faces of others.

Childhood memories I miss the most I cannot forget the company of my sisters, classmates in primary school and children in the neighborhood.

About wetlands recreational center Just as the name implies, it is a recreational center, just like a playground for kids; it’s a place where they have fun, enjoy themselves and meet new friends. We consider the recreational center as a child development thing, since recreation is part of child development.

Adamawa State lacks a recreational center which I felt there was the need to build one.

It was established so that our children will have fun just like any children outside the state. We have a playground with many toys for them, life horses for riding, castles and lots more for the kids. It is a place where children visit with their parents. There are places of relaxation for adults and a wedding hall.

Joy of motherhood The joy of motherhood is the greatest thing on earth.

Seeing that you have grown up, and by the grace of God, you have reached adulthood, to the extent that you are a mother and having your own child is really great and wonderful. You need to thank God for that. I have always prayed for my parents for taking very good care of me.

How I met my husband He was like a brother to me; it’s like we are from the same family. He was my husband and my brother.

My most cherished attributes of his He was such a good and caring husband. He took care of me very well. As I said, he was not only my husband; he was like a true brother. He cared so much for everything that concerned me. He was just too good to be described. I pray to the Almighty Allah to grant him Jannatul Firdaus.

My coronation as the Zinariyar Jimeta Zinariyar Jimeta is a traditional title which was given to me on the 21st April, 2018 by the Hakimin Jimeta, Alhaji Inuwa Baba Paris. There was an event which we organized at Wetlands for the best performance award for primary school children; it was a way of encouraging them on their studies. We selected the overall best students from the government schools so as to encourage them in putting more efforts to do more concerning their studies. The Hakimi was present at the event. He was impressed with what he saw and decided to give me the Zinariyar Jimeta title.

During the coronation, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Muhammadu Jibrilla Bindow was present together with his deputy, Martins Babale and all the crème de la crème of Adamawa State were all present.

My top five wish list

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SOCIETY NEWS Compiled by RAHMA L. ADAMU

Billionaire Femi Otedola takes ‘Molue’ ride from Sango to Agege

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illionaire and chairman of Forte Oil PLC, Femi Otedola, on Wednesday took to his social media page to share a video of himself in a public transport in Lagos popularly called ‘Molue’.

The video which he posted on his Instagram page showed him sitting calmly beside a busy woman who stood while the vehicle was moving. It appeared no one took note of who he was. Interesting!

Davido & Tiwa Savage Nominated for the 2018 BET Awards

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igerian artists, Davido and Tiwa Savage have been nominated in the 2018 BET awards which is scheduled to hold on Sunday, June 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Both artists were nominated in the category of ‘International Act.’ The list nominees was made public Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Though, both personalities have unfollowed each other on Instagram after a joke turned sour last week.

My wish in life is to see that my children grow up to be good and independent citizens. I wish to help others and contribute to the development of the nation. I wish I could have the power to help whoever comes my way with any problem.

Favourite music I like cool music. I want to listen to music and understand what the musician is saying or singing about.

First app I check in the morning and at bed time I check my message. I do not frequent Whatsapp.

I am more connected to messages because I know that anything urgent that needs my attention would be sent to my inbox.

I AM NOT A MAKEUP PERSON; I PREFER TO APPEAR NATURAL WITH A LITTLE POWDER AND EYE PENCIL

Favourite fashion accessories I love veils.

My kind of shoes Not too flat and not too high.

Most expensive fashion accessory My wristwatch.

Favourite travel destination I like visiting Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

Mum’s advice that stuck with me over the years She always advised me to be patient in life, respect my elders, take care of my younger ones and share whatever I have with the less privileged.

Favourite colour I love different colours - pink, orange and maroon.

How I relax

Favourite weather

I relax by sleeping and listening to cool music.

I like a warm weather.

My favourite food

Favourite day of the week

I love tuwo and draw-soup.

I love Sundays because I will relax and rest.

Definition of style

Beauty routine

Style depends on individuals. What I see as a style might be different from how others see it. I like simple and comfortable wears.

Favourite perfume Anything cool. Like the Beautiful.

Favourite bag

Mr Eazi Signs a New Deal with Columbia Records UK

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r Eazi has signed a deal with Columbia Records UK. The deal gives Columbia the right to promote and sell his song across the UK. Mr Eazi made the announcement in an Instagram post on Tuesday. He wrote: “Another major move. Thank you God for keeping things running smoothly. “As CEO of my Label #BankuMusic I signed a licensing deal with @ ColumbiaUK as part of our structural release for the coming music. “Everything is almost in place & new single from my upcoming project #LagosToLondon drops 23rd May Jah willing.

Thanks for your support. Together (my fans, my Team & I) will make history.”

I am not a makeup person; I prefer to appear natural with a little powder and eye pencil.

What I will tell a younger me She should be up and doing, not lazy. She should know what she wants, be focused and see that she contributes her own quota to the development of the nation.

I carry any bag.

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B E AU T Y Skin savers every woman needs during Ramadan 30

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amadan is a beautiful time for self-reflection, spirituality and blessings. It is also the month our skins suffer due to negligence and laziness. Taking care of one’s skin calls for extra efforts during Ramadan. This is because your skin goes through various changes. To avoid the bad effects of dehydrated skin like breakouts, dry patches and looking lackluster due to less hours of sleep and deficiency of certain nutrients in the body, below are the best tips and tricks to keep your skin happy and healthy throughout the holy month.

It is often said that prevention is better than cure. This can’t be emphasized enough. If you want your skin in the best form, you are going to get on a beauty routine and stick to it.

Prepare your skin and body by using moisturizers liberally on a daily basis.

Shield yourself from sun and use sunblock with SPF 50 at least 15 minutes before going out; it is vital.

Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water and natural fresh juices. Your skin and body may not be receiving standard hydration and nutrition while fasting, and they need some extra help to stay hydrated. Drinking carbonated or sugary beverages like soda or aerated drinks, as well as caffeine, is strictly a no-no because these too can cause dehydration. Take as much as you can when you are having suhur or iftar.

Consume foods that are rich in antioxidants like strawberries and blueberries. Dates are also a great

source of other boosters like Vitamin A and magnesium, which promote prime skin health. Try to stick to grilled, rather than fried options. Cashews and almonds are good at repairing and rejuvenating dehydrated skin as they are crammed with healthy fibers, fatty acids and proteins.

Moisturising your skin during Ramadan is very important. You should make sure that you are applying a hydrating facial cream and body lotion after bathing and before bed. If

you are going out, try to seek shade where possible. Also keep a facial mist (rosewater is a great option) on hand as this will help cool off the skin and provide necessary hydration.

If you feel you have not gotten off your beauty routine wagon, get yourself on total cleanse for two days or more, depending on what you can handle, by only eating fruits and vegetables with plenty of water for suhur and iftar.

With additional information from the internet

DID YOU KNOW... THAT FASTING HAS MANY BENEFITS LIKE DETOXIFICATION, BOOSTING METABOLISM, LOWERS CHOLESTEROL LEVELS ?

Fasting as a means of detoxification

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asting is a spiritual practice primarily instituted to seek proximity to God. In the strict dietary sense, fasting is the complete abstinence from all substances, except water, in an environment of total rest.

When you go on a fast, you are giving your body a complete break from food. And since much of our daily energy goes into digesting the foods we eat, your body will have a lot more of freed up energy when you are fasting. It will use this extra energy to work on things it normally doesn’t have enough time for, such as healing old wounds and removing built-up toxins that have been in your body for years.

There are a few things fasting does to your body according to Dr. Aisha

Wada of Nisa Hospital, Abuja, which can be beneficial to our body’s immunity. It reduces inflammation, speeds up our metabolism, and has been scientifically proven to help treat many illnesses such as Parkinson, stroke and other moto-neuron diseases.

Fasting is known to have beneficial effects on health.

Fasting is as effective

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URINARY INCONTINENCE My father is seventy five years old, he has been having difficulty with urinating. Currently we have to use adult diapers for him. Please, what do we do?

Mohammned, Bauchi It depends on the cause weak or overactive bladder muscle.

Damage to nerves that control the bladder from neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease. And also benign prostatic enlargement or carcinoma of the prostate. Management will depend on the cause. I will suggest you take him to see a Urologist for proper assessment and management.

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Dr. Nathaniel Adewole, MOBILE: 0803 8039182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com

as continuous calorie restriction for improving weight loss, insulin sensitivity and other metabolic disease risk markers. It is slightly better for reducing insulin resistance. Your body will go to its fat stores for energy, and fatty acids called ketones will be released into the bloodstream. This has been shown to protect

memory and learning functionality, as well as slow disease processes in the brain.

Fasting assists our body to get rid of old sludge and excesses accumulated in your tissues over the years. It gives a good rest to your organs, especially your overworked digestive system.

You can help rejuvenate your body by fasting, cutting yourself off from a variety of solid foods. Your body will soon adapt, and after a week or so, it should become a normal habit without any major hunger pang.

Detoxification is like giving your body an internal spring clean at a cellular level. You can break your fast with vegetables and drinking fresh juices or water.

With additional information from the internet

I had miscarriage in December 2017, and my menses returned the next month. Since then my menses has been a bit irregular. After stopping for three days it may flow for another one or two days.

I am worried and did a scan which did not detect anything. Please advise me. Tinuke First and foremost pregnancy test must be done. If the pregnancy test is positive then is advisable to do quantitative serum B hCG. In case is positive the ultrasound appearance alone can be able to know whether is due to benign form called hydatiform mole or the malignant type called choriocarcinoma. In the latter type there may not be anything in the endometrium.

Another possibility is ectopic pregnancy, though in this case if it is is likely to be abdominal pregnancy.

But then there would have been history of abdominal pains.

You will need to see a Gynaecologist

WHAT DO I DO ABOUT THIS SWELLING? I am twenty four years old. I noticed a growth on my neck where I had an injury before. When our family doctor saw it he said it is keloid.

He said there is nothing that can be done. I am worried because it is disfiguring me, kindly assist me on how to get rid of this? Safiya, Abuja Keloid is an abnormal or excessive growth over a scar tissue. If the overgrowth is minimal it is called an hypertrophic scar. Yes I agreed it could be irritating especially for a young lady. There is an injection like triamcinolone which can be injected as a form of treatment. In some case surgical removal with appropriate injections given to prevent regrowth can be admitted.

ARE MY TUBES BLOCKED? I am 30 years old and have been married for 4 years with no child and no pregnancy yet. I Have done series of scans and I was told that I am ok. The last test my gynaecologist recommended was HSG and result did not show my Fallopian tubes. I had dilatation and curretage (D & C) before marriage.

Was this the cause? Also I have been treated for yellowish vagina discharge before and after marriage.

Please advise me. Nafisa, Kaduna From your statements above , especially recurrent yellowish discharge, you had pelvic inflammatory ‘disease previously which is a risk favor for tubal blockage. Also the dilatation and curretage can be a cause especially if it is complicated.

Since the HSG showed tubal blockage, you need to do laparoscopy and dye test. To confirm this. Tubes that are assumed to be blocked due to HSG report may be found to be patent at laparoscopy and dye test.

This is usually explained by tubal spasm in reaction to the dye during HSG. Also Laparoscopy will help to decide if the tubes that are blocked could be amenable by surgery.

In case it is still blocked there is no need to panicked , invitro