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A woman of many caps Hi there!
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he rains are gradually setting in and we sure are glad. Who doesn’t love the rainy season, I sure do! This week, your favourite pick of the week has a lot for you to read while you relax. A well fragranced home is one touch of class our guests
are sure not to forget in a hurry. We give you tips to achieving the perfect fragrance for your home. You may want to find out why you should take precaution while having a pedicure or manicure as that relaxing treatment you paid a lot for may just as well be leaving you with an unwanted gift which could be embarrassing and damaging health wise. Read up about Nail fungus on the health segment.
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Finding the perfect home fragrance
by RAHMA L ADAMU Seafood pasta is the ideal meal for a dinner. It is ideal for those lazy days when you need a dish in minutes.
PREPARATION Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, then cook the onion and
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Seafood pasta
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of oil of choice 1 onion chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tablespoon of black pepper and white pepper 2 chopped tomatoes 1l chicken stock (from a cube is fine) 300g spaghetti, roughly broken 240gshrimps, Handful of parsley
Our cover personality of the week is Mrs. Rabi Wada. She is one woman who has stepped up her game in several ways to achieve a lot. Mrs. Wada is the MD, Nisa Wellness Retreat, she opens up on a lot of things. Do enjoy her read. Have a splendid Sunday!
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for 3 minutes more until it is all heated through, and the pasta is cooked; then season to taste. Sprinkle with parsley. With additional information from the internet
Easy-to-make pineapple punch INGREDIENTS 3 cups of pineapple juice Squeezed limes (2) Sugar to taste 2 cups of cold water 1 liter of club soda (chilled) Assorted fruits (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, oranges, limes and pineapple) Fresh mint for garnishing INSTRUCTION
* Pour pineapple juice, squeezed lime in a large pitcher. * Add cold water, club soda, and sugar * Stir to combine, and chill until cold. * Add ice cubes and assorted fruits to serving glasses and pour in chilled punch. Garnish with fresh mint.
hen it comes to our home, what comes to our mind are the basics furniture and style. Very rarely do we think about the scent. Fragrance in your home sends a welcoming message, and it relaxes you during moments of stress. Nothing lifts the spirit or creates an ambience worth staying in like a rightly scented home. Yes, it is absolutely overwhelming and nerveracking to find the right fragrance. Here are some tips to finding the perfect fragrance for your home. It is certainly okay to mix it up. You don’t have to stick with the same fragrance daily. You might want the bedrooms to smell floral and the kitchen to smell fresh. Be careful not to mix different fragrant families in the same room. It takes more than a whiff to select the right scent for your living quarters. There are no rules as to whether it is best to use candles, bakhoor, sprays and diffusers. It is what best suits you that you use. It is very possible to blend in any of these in your home. Before you finally settle and purchase, buy little testers and speak with a fragrance expert behind the counter. Know what type of scent you are looking for, using the information above. The counter person will help you get started in the right direction. Scent is the most noticeable attribute of your living space; it comes before décor. Make sure your home fragrance is amazing, find a scent that reflects and inspires you, and incorporate it as part of your décor.
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Career I had wanted to be a nurse but that didn’t work out, so I stumbled onto Computer Science, with my husband encouraging me to do something related to information technology. So I did Computer Science, combined with h Business Studies. When I graduated, I knew I had a background in information n technology and business studies. I actually work with both. For a long time I on worked in the Department of Information Technology in Nisa. But as the place grew, w, I ss left that department to manage the business side of the group. And I’ve been doing that hat since then. I’ve worked in different positions ons in the organisation, and I have risen through gh the ranks. I remember that when we started, ed, I kind of filled in any missing gap. There was no receptionist, so I work as one; there was nce no accountant and I worked as a finance n to person; there was no qualified person pped manage information technology and I stepped in. However, my favourite role would bee as ader an admin staff because it gives me a broader experience and reach as I can worked with different people in different positions and basically influence different aspects off the business. Your pet project and the motivation behind it My current pet project, which is the Nisa Wellness Retreat, has been very good, but challenging at the same time because it is something new. I think the whole concept of wellness is still very new in Nigeria. I could be wrong, but for now, I don’t know of anything like this in Abuja. I know there’s something similar in Lagos, but not exactly. The idea of the Retreat is basically to have somewhere people could go for wellness; somewhere you would go and stay healthy. I know we have a hospital where you go when you fall sick, but this is where you don’t necessary have to be sick to come. You come there to stay healthy; that’s the idea. If you fall sick while here we call in a doctor because that’s the core of the Nisa Group. Challenges Like any business you are starting in Nigeria, there are major challenges to deal with, such as electricity and water. If you are running a business in Nigeria and you don’t take care of these two, especially electricity, you will struggle. When we started, it was difficult because we had a small generator, which we thought would be enough, but it wasn’t. And of course, NEPA will always be NEPA (though PHCN now). We had to overcome that by getting a high capacity generator. And like any generating set, the issue of diesel comes in. It has been up and down trying to stabilise that part of it; but Alhamdulillah, it’s all well in this category. We are currently trying to get ahead of our water situation, which is a major factor when running a business like this. There’s no water from the government, so to get around the water issue we had to sink our own boreholes and get a water treatment plant to be able to deal with the situation. Like any other business in Nigeria, you must find a way around the challenges; and we have done that successfully. Where do you see your pet project in the next 5
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Mrs. Rabi Wada, wife of Dr. Ibrahim Wada, is a woman with a shelf full of achievements. She hails from Kogi State but was brought up in Kaduna, where she attended primary and secondary schools before going to the United Kingdom for her university education. Currently, she works as director of administration in Garki Hospital. She is also the managing director, Nisa Wellness Retreat. She works as procurement manager on a part time basis at the Nisa Premier Hospital. Childhood memories Sitting and playing in the sand was so much fun. With little worry, w when my food fell on the sand I would simply dust it off and a eat. Today, your children’s food falls on the floor and you will w tell them not to eat it. While growing up then, getting dirty was w good, unlike today when we shield our kids from sand. I g grew up with sand as food; it didn’t matter. I still like the earthy scent s produced when rain falls on dry soil. I would look for c clean sand to eat. I did a lot of that growing up. Joy of motherhood I feel blessed. I have so many children and I have watched many m of them grow up; and more are still growing. I’m grateful t God for giving me that opportunity to be able to be part of to s many lives. so
to 10 years? I think there’s a steady growth. We have only been operational for about seven months now - so far, so good. We have been trying not to over-advertise; we want it to grow organically. We want to build a clientele that understands the concept of what we are trying to do. In the next five to 10 years I see it growing and catching on. I see more Nigerians getting into it. I think that generally, we are more into health and our wellbeing these days, and I see the wellness centre at the forefront of that. I am sure more people will come into the business later, but for now it has been good. What was growing up like? Growing up was a lot of fun in Nigeria for our generation. Your neighbours were part of your existence. Your uncles, aunties and parents were all in one community. You knew who lived next door and played with almost all the children in your street with little or nothing to fear about safety. It was fun. It’s unlike today when you get worried and suspicious about the next person when your child goes out to play. It’s just not the same.
What is your typical day like? My day starts from 5am. I start my routine of praying, catching c up with my husband, spending time with the kids as they t chatter about who-did-what before they set off for school. Recently, I took up golf as sport, so I go to play every m morning. I take lessons; let me not say I play. So, it’s more like practice, usually for one and half hours. When I come back I p would get ready to go to work, which takes up the whole day, w d depending on my schedule. Sometimes I will be at the wellness centre c all day. Sometimes I go to Garki Hospital or Nisa. I’ve h days when all three needed my presence. Between 5pm had and a 6pm, my day begins to wind down from work and I head h home to sit down with the kids and listen to various stories about their own day as we eat dinner. And they are off to bed while my husband and I spend time talking about our own day as well. In a way, I lead a busy life, but then won’t have it aany other way as I get bored easily when there’s nothing to do. How did you meet your husband? That’s interesting. We were introduced by his sister-in-law. I was the maid of honor at my friend’s wedding, which she attended. I remember she whispered something in passing to someone else, which I heard. And I remember turning to see who said that. But I didn’t think anything of it until I saw her again and she approached me and asked if I was married. I said no and she said they would be back. And they did come back. Your most cherished attribute in him His humaneness. He has his faults; don’t get me wrong, but his caring and generosity to a fault overshadow it all. He takes other people’s worries and matters above his. He will give his last pence to another person and maybe borrow to solve another person’s issue. He will stay awake because somebody else is
Life lessons and challenges Major lessons from life would be patience and perseverance in whatever one does. Life will always throw things at you, but being able to be patient enough to understand and deal with it is a major triumph. In life, you have to persevere; never give up as there’s no other alternative. Whatever happens, you will get there, maybe not as fast as you want, but eventually, you will get there.
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Educational background started primary education in Ankpa, Kogi State, before moving to Kaduna, where I completed it. I also did my secondary education in Kaduna, but I went to the United Kingdom (UK) for my university; first in Cambridge, then Manchester. I came back to Nigeria after that, then went back to the UK to do master’s in Business Administration. I first got HND in Business Information Technology and went on to bag a BSC in Computer Science. After that I came back to Nigeria for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. I was fortunate ate to serve in the University of Abuja, which was very good. ood. After that I joined the Nisa Group; and I’ve been there ever since. Just a few years ago, I went back for my master’s degree in Business Administration.
Most rewarding part of your pet project Impacting on other people positively is at the top. Being part of something you started and seeing it grow is rewarding. Employing other people and seeing the values you are adding to their lives is a treasure.
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MRS. RABI WADA // CO V E R MRS Londo is like home. There’s a new life to London in so London summ the summer. How do you relax? I sit in the midst of my children and hear all their noise, lilike stories and arguments. I’m at that age where it’s not just children but also grandchildren, and I could sit s there and just forget everything else. Wh What is your favourite quote or saying? “If you can make the world a better place, do,’’ and, “If yo you can’t do it, leave it as it is.’’ A lot of people are fighting different battles they know nothing of. It is better you let them be than add more to their worr worries. F Favourite food I don’t have a favourite. Growing older I’ve bec become more conscious about what I eat. But be beans in any form, be it akara, moi-moi is good foo food to me.
talking about his own issue. I don’t know if a lot of people know this about him, but your problem automatically becomes his. To him, every friend is his best friend. Top 5 on your wish list Like most people, I would like to be able to change the world for the better, finding a way to end hunger. If I had a choice I would probably go into faming, not for the purpose of faming but for the purpose of making sure that there’s enough food for people. I would like to be at the forefront or educating the girl-child as I think women are still at a disadvantage, even though we have been talking about empowering them for a while now. Maybe I would like to add a voice to that and be part of the movement that says women should have equal opportunities. But we are not men, so I don’t want to confuse the women empowerment movement to mean that we want to be like men. We are still women and we should still have that tenderness, but we should still have the chance to raise our families. I would want to travel the world and probably do things I won’t be able to do ordinarily. I remember that growing up, my hair had been the same and I said to myself, ‘you need to do something different.’ I coloured it from my normal black hair to brunette and I felt like I had done something great. Most importantly, I would like to give back to the society. Favourite kind of music I don’t have one. I basically listen to any thing my kids listen to. Whether I like it or not, I’m drawn to music as it is played over and over on my phone or television, with me sitting there. Their trend of music becomes mine. Recently, it’s been Moana; even my grandson loves it. First app you check in the morning/bedtime That’s WhatsApp as I’m on various groups, and I like to see what I missed.
What wouldn’t you be caught wearing? Heavy makeup. I believe makeup should complement, not change a woman. Best travel destination and why? London, in summer. I spent a lot of my adult life in UK,
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Simi honoured as human right ambassador by US consulate The multiple award-winner Nigerian singer, Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye (Simi) was honored as human right ambassador by the US consulate. The musician took to Instagram to share the exciting news ‘’A few days ago, I was decorated at the US Consulate, by the US Consul General, as one of the Human Rights Ambassadors from Nigeria, in conjunction with CRALI.’’ She wrote. She also added that “it was, and is, an incredible honour to get a platform that enables me to use my voice - to the best of my ability - for this cause.” She also used the platform to introduce the Know Your Rights dais which she is directly associated with.
Your definition of style Style is a personal thing. For me, style is w whatever makes you comfortable, irrespective oof what people say or think. It is whatever you llike and which makes you comfortable, defining your ow own space in the ever changing world of fashion. Favourite fashion designer Again, I wear anything from anywhere. Right now, my niece is my go-to designer. I’m a loyal customer. Favourite perfume Channel No.5. It is a classic. Mum’s advice that stuck with you over the years This isn’t from my mum, but my aunt. I’ll come back and say something from my mum. My aunt gave me this advice when I was getting married. She said, “As you are going, listen to your husband. Whatever he says to you, do not argue. If he says it’s white, say very white; if he says it’s red, say blood red; and when he says it’s black, say pitch black.’’ She basically said I should learn to agree in order not to argue. My mum said, “You can’t be lazy and expect to eat; work for whatever you want.’’ This is important because women have the notion that they would always be taken care of, either by their father or husband.
WHATEVER HE SAYS TO YOU, DO NOT ARGUE. IF HE SAYS IT’S WHITE, SAY VERY WHITE; IF HE SAYS IT’S RED, SAY BLOOD RED; AND WHEN HE SAYS IT’S BLACK, SAY PITCH BLACK.’’
Favourite fashion items Bags and shoes Flats or heels? Definitely, heels; I’m just not comfortable in flats. I know most people feel comfortable in flats, but for me, it doesn’t matter how I dressed, as long as I wear flats it becomes casual.
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Favourite sport, colour, car and weather I have just started playing golf, so it is golf for now. Aqua marine is my favourite colour while my favourite car is Range Rover Sport. In Nigeria we have just two seasons. I prefer the rainy season because nothing beats the fragrance. When it is about to rain, there’s that feeling of being back at home. Favourite day of the week and why I like Saturdays because I could have that extra minute in bed, get to spend more time with the kids and have a lazy day, knowing that Sunday is still there to plan your week. Beauty routine I try to have one; but one thing I know I stick to, no matter what, is washing and cleansing my face in the morning and before bedtime.
Role model Hajiya Leilah Dogonyaro, may her soul rest in peace. She fought for women. She was a real activist. Growing up as a woman from the North, I discovered that women were not really at the forefront of things, but she was, so we wanted to be like her and fight the battles she fought.
Nigerian artist Toyin Ojih Odutola honored at the 2018 Amref Health Africa Artball The Amref Health Africa Artball which celebrates contemporary African art was all about honouring Nigerian artist, Toyin Ojih Odutola with the Rees Visionary Award. Toyin Ojih Odutola who was born in Nigeria and raised in Alabama was honored for highlighting the perception of race, wealth, and Nigerian culture through her work. The award was presented to Toyin by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.
Nigerian man emerges best Interpol system innovator in the world
Nigerian politician, Chikwe Udensi former Abia state gubernatorial candidate has emerged the World’s best International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) Systems Innovator. He shared the news on his Facebook page. He posted the picture and wrote: “Yesterday I bagged a Gold medal award by the International Criminal Police Organisation as the best Interpol Systems Innovator in the world, topping the United States of America that won silver. He went on to urge Nigerian youths who echoed the fact that they deserved some “accolades’’, to “render selfless services to mankind, just sit back, relax and watch as several accolades will trail you”.
Looking back, what would you tell a younger you? It is to do the right things at the right time. Educate yourself first before you settle down for marriage because married life is challenging. And trying to combine that with school makes it even more difficult. To a younger me, I would say, ‘take your time, study to get your degree, then you can set off to do whatever you like.’
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brighten Has it taken a bit too much to handle and the stress has started to show on your face, so much that your concealer can’t hide it any longer? Apply a little potato and your eyes will brighten up in no time. 1. Grate and peel a raw potato. 2. Mix it with your favourite eye or facial cream to make a creamy mask. 3. Put over the delicate eye areas for 15 minutes. Banana honey, butter hair mask Not a smoothie recipe, this banana mask is great to soothedry an irritated scalp and clear out flakes and dead
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skin cells. It leaves hair feeling soft, silky and shiny. 1. Puree a ripe banana (2 if you have longer hair) 2. With 2 tablespoon of honey 3. 1 tablespoon butter 4. 1 egg yolk. 5. Massage onto hair. Using the praying hands method, rinse after 30 minutes. Paste of creamy consistency will make it easier to rinse out. Strawberry flavoured body and hand scrub Strawberry works excellently as a natural exfoliant. It has important nutrients such as antioxidants, Vitamin C, salicylic acid and V alpha-hydroxy acid. To get a radiant, soft skin, apply this strawberry scrub twice a week. Avoid contact with eyes. When it goes into your eyes, W rinse with warm water. r 1. Mash up 2 to 3 ripe strawberries. This will form the s base b for your mask. 2. Mix in 2 tablespoons of plain pl yoghurt 3. Add 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar gr 4. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice jui 5. Scrub away and hop into warm war shower after 35 minutes.
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DID YOU KNOW... THAT TO TOP OIL AND REFRESH MAKEUP, YOU CAN LIGHTLY MIST YOUR FACE WITH TONER, THEN PAT WITH TISSUE, AND FINISH WITH A DUSTING OF LOOSE POWDER?
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ail fungus is medically called Onychromycosis or tinea unguinum infection that begins as a spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As it goes deeper, nail fungus may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge and it can affect the other nails and it can hurt. It affects both men more than women and it can develop in people at any age. The most common cause of nail fungus is Yeast and molds in moist place like a pool deck or locker room or when you wear the same pair of clammy shoes or socks every day. Most times it goes unnoticed and put off unless you are fond of
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Putting an end to nail fungus open-toed sandals or pedicures, as it’s simply not a priority but caught early and treated, a fungal nail infection is likely to clearand regrow a healthy nail. Here are some treatments recommended for everyone who has nail fungus. Wash your feet and dry them before putting on your shoes andwear proper fitting shoes that allow your feet to breathe, this isn’t the time to deep your feet in sand or go swimming at the beach give your nail time to heal. Do not allow them to get damp under any circumstance. According to Dr. Ayesha Adama of Nisa Hospital, nail fungus is highly contagious. You can get infected by someone with infected nails.
Sharing a towel or nail care tools with an infected person increases the possibility of being infected by a fungus and ingrown nails also increase the risk. Make sure that the nail salon you go to use sterilized equipment and new towels. Treating toenail fungus depends on which fungus you have and how bad the infection is. You might need a one medication treatment or a combination treatments. It’s important to see a podiatrist at the first sign of a nail problem as successfully being fungal free is extremely difficult and eliminating it depends on how carefully diagnosed and selected treatment plan. Treatment options include antifungal creams andtablets. Following your doctor’s care guide to ensure successful results gives you a better chance of it healing completely. With additional information from the internet
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I follow you on tambari. I’m 45 years old and have no child. I have fibroid. My doctor advised I go for surgery. But I don’t have money to do the surgery now. I’m hoping I will be able to raise the money soon. But am worried my period is heavy. I don’t want to continue loosing blood every month. I complained to a doc. He told me to take primolut depot injection. Doc, please how do I take the injection. Is it just one shot? Thanks sir. Mrs Ike If the cause of the menorrhagia ( heavy menses ) was uterine fibroids, the chances of primolut depot injection controlling the bleeding is low. The more effective injection is for three to six months but the price of three to five injections is almost equivalent if not more than the price of the operation in a tertiary institution. Also taking this injection may still necessitate operation to avoid rapid regrowth but it helps to control the bleeding so that correction of anaemia can be achieved. Those who are close to menopause may not require operation after taking a course of this monthly injection.
PEPTIC ULCER
I have been having pains in the upper part of my abdomen. Despite going to several chemists and hospitals, with a lot of medication I still have pains. Some said it is ulcer. Please, what test can I do? I am tired of swallowing drugs. Hauwa, Abuja Concerning peptic ulcer disease, there are basic test likes occult blood test and advanced ones like upper GI endoscopy. I I’ll advise you to see a gastroenterologist for proper assessment and endoscopy
TONGUE TIED TWO WEEKS OLD BABY
My baby is to weeks old and I was told he has tongue tie. What can I do please? Maimuna, Kano. It is a simple matter amenable to minor surgical correction. It takes only one to two minutes to release it by an experience hand. Go to the nearest General Hospital to you.
TOOTH EXTRACTION DURING PREGNANCY
I am twenty weeks pregnant with painful teeth. I met a doctor who advised that I need to remove two of my teeth. What do I do? Is it safe to remove teeth during pregnancy? Please I need your advise. Mariam, Minna When necessary with proper antibiotics cover tooth removal can be done during pregnancy. I will suggest you see a dentist as soon as possible. You will need analgesics and antibiotics.