Tambari

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2018

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Extra Iman Sulaiman-Ibrahim Inspiring women involvement in politics

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n this week’s edition of Tambari, the content gets even more interesting in every page. Have you ever wondered which hair removal technique suits you the best? We’re breaking it all down for you on the beauty segment. Meanwhile, on the healthy living segment, we discuss managing your stress levels to keep high blood pressure

Butter chicken served with basmati rice

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utter chicken is one of India’s well-known recipes; and for a good reason too. It’s filled with exotic spices and well-seasoned with a creamy touch to it. Basmati rice serves as the perfect meal for you and your loved ones, the kids are sure to enjoy it this holiday.

Here are steps on how to whip up this fabulous dish.

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On the cover this week, we have Iman Suleiman Ibrahim, the co-founder of the Beehive Initiative and aspirant for the Nasarawa state House of Representatives. She shares her passion for women participation in politics, the change she intends to bring to the political terrain and a lot more.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

– Amina Alhassan

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Ingredients • 2 tablespoons of oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, grated • 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped • Chicken breast, cut into chunks

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ou can prepare this drink in a jiffy.

It is refreshing and rejuvenating, not to mention that it is packed with antioxidants. What’s not to love about it?

Ingredients • 4 cups of boiling water • 6 green tea bags • Ice • Sugar to taste Directions Once the water has boiled, add the tea bags and allow to steep by covering it for five to 10 minutes.

Remove the teabags and stir in the sugar until it has dissolved.

Allow the tea to cool and chill in the fridge.

Once ready to serve, add the ice and garnish with lemon or mint.

1 tin tomato paste 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 teaspoon of chilli powder 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds,

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crushed 1 teaspoon of cumin Salt Black pepper 1 cup of cooking cream Coriander Basmati rice

Directions In a pot, boil enough water to cover the rice and cook it until the rice is tender and the water dries up. Set aside.

In a large pan, heat up the oil and add the onions until fragrant and translucent before adding in the garlic and ginger. Stir for a few seconds and then add the chicken.

Once the chicken begins to cook, add the tomato paste, spices and allow to simmer for about five to 10 minutes until everything is well cooked.

Add the cream and seasoning with salt and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for another five minutes before removing it from the stove.

Serve your butter chicken alongside the basmati rice and garnish with chopped coriander. Enjoy!

Chilled green tea

Making your home more kid-friendly

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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reating a comfortable and functional, yet attractive home with kids around sometimes seems almost impossible with their frequent misdoings. But once you find a middle ground in decorating to cater to both your needs and your kids, your home will be sophisticated, yet child-friendly without hassle.

Choose safe accessories: Anything that is sharp or breakable is a no-no. But if you insist on including such accessories in your home, then place them at heights that will make it hard for the children to reach. This way, you can keep your vases and other precious accessories in view yet safely out of reach of the kids.

Go for stain repellant fabrics: Kids are bound to spill and stain your favourite throw pillows or sofas.

So go for fabrics that are easy to clean and won’t leave a stains behind. Leather and certain velvets are ideal.

To be on the safe side, you can consider keeping a fabric cleaner on hand.

Grounded furniture: Furniture with legs are much easier to push over and cause accidents. But firm and well-grounded pieces are close to impossible to knock over no matter with how much force, even for an adult. Consider choosing coffee tables, stools and chairs that are heavy and leg-free.

Give them their own space: Allocate a room to your kids where they can play, read and do their other activities without having to be extra careful not to break or destroy anything. Allow them to choose the colours and adorn the room with pictures of activities they enjoy. It will keep them busy.

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IMAN SULAIMAN-IBRAHIM // CO V E R

Inspiring women involvement in politics Interview by AMINA ALHASSAN & HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Iman Sulaiman-Ibrahim was born in the early 80s in Jos, the then Plateau State, but now we’ve broken off as Nasarawa State. She is from Keffi Local Government Area. She is the second child of seven siblings. Her father was Engr. SK Danladi. He was one of the engineers that built Abuja, hence his signature being visible all over the city. My mum, Aishatu Danladi, is an educationalist.

She is married to her best friend and they have an awesome daughter and two amazing sons.

Educational background went to Aruwa Nursery School for a year. It was the only nursery school in the FCT then. So every child went there. From there, I went to primary one in Jabi Primary School, which is now an LEA Primary School, Jabi. I then went to Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Bwari. From Bwari, I proceeded to the University of Abuja where I obtained a BSC in Sociology. My education was very fast because by the age of 19, I had a BSc. I then went to the United Kingdom (UK) for a masters. I also have an MBA and an MSC in Human Capital Management from Webster University, London. So by the age of 21 I had two masters degrees. After that I did a lot of courses. urses. I have applied to do a PhD at Oxford rd University, but I’ve put it on hold to kick-start a political career.

Career er background I served ved my NYSC at the NNPC, Kaduna Zonal Office, and it was a beautifull experience. Prior to that, I garnered red a lot work experience from myy mum because she had a lot of businesses. sinesses.

After NYSC, I worked with AGIS. We were the first set of staff. Then I proceeded to the UK. I worked orked a bit in the HR field, and d then was certified as a SAP P HCM consultant.

I realised d I loved to support people with my HR expertise, but I didn’t dn’t want to directly interact with people because I was shy. y. So I decided to help from om behind the scene. I worked with computers ers for a while before I stumbled d into Mary Kay C osmetics. t ics.

Although h I had stage tage fright, I was full of dreams. I attended d a Mary Kay ay t r ai n i ng a n d realised it was something that I needed to polish sh my skills that hat will set me apart for greatness. reatness.

So I decided cided to run myy Mary Kay business properlyy and I’m so glad that hat I chose that path ath because since then hen I have never been een the same

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woman again. I rose from the bottom to the top and that’s what Mary Kay Cosmetics is all about; empowerment.

You promote yourself, you earn as you learn.

I said I worked in my mums’ shops, but unfortunately, whenever I was there she never sold anything. So at Mary Kay I learnt to perfect the art of closing a deal and negotiation skills, relationship building skills, influencing skills and much more.

What stirred your passion for politics?

My son fell ill and had to undergo a major surgery which really got me thinking and praying and that’s when I took the decision to go into politics. It was the defining moment for me to devote my life to public service. The kind of care he got was exceptional and I’m forever grateful to that system. Everybody in my home country deserves the same.

W h a t challenges have you faced as a

I LEARNT INTEGRITY. IF YOU DON’T HAVE INTEGRITY, YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF STARTING EVERYTHING OVER FROM SQUARE ONE politician?

There are a lot of challenges; from funding to political ideologies and perception. There are also threats. As a female politician, the first thing they say is that you’re a woman.

I also feel religion an and culture are major challenges. We need to see politics for what it is. We run a democratic system of governance which is bonded by the constitution. Any man-made set of m policies should have ba balanced input from both genders.

How do you think this t perception can be changed?

Sensitisation, and aadvocacy enlightenment. People need to be aware of what politics is re really about. People think that politics is about promotion, money and self-interes self-interest, when it’s actually a selfless venture. Polit Politics should be seen as a process of formula formulating and executing policies to benefit th the people and the nation.

Beehive Initiativ Initiative, what is it all about?

Beehive Initi Initiative’s vision is to build an ar army of politically inclined and ccompetent women, fully charged, fit and ready to serve humani humanity on all planes of political participation and in par all aspects of socio-economic development developmen to achieve gender balance and an equity. Our goal is to build a solid platform around the principles of imparting political im enlightenment and enligh supporting women in suppo their political journey.

This will foster growth and create a portal in Nigeria for developing Nig gender balance in gen politics, governance pol and decision making based bas on principles of integrity and win-win inte mindset. min My co-founder, Zainab Marwa, and I wanted to go into politics but we didn’t want to follow the norm. fo We want to provide a w

platform where people that are interested in the political terrain can come together to support one another.

So Beehive is focused on the people and getting them to participate and be represented by capable persons.

Most of our activities will centre on the upcoming elections. But going forward, we would focus on building capacity skills. I know in the next 10 to 20 years, it will be a different story entirely.

Where do you see Beehive in five years?

We see a strong army of young confident girls and women. We’re targeting girls in the university who we call “our bumblebees”, and we’re profiling the queen bees for leadership roles and for service. So in the next 10 years, it will be very interesting to see that we have more women participating in politics and more women empowering other women and sharing their skills with one another.

Growing up I had a very stable and secured upbringing. The foundation of my upbringing was love, and I’ll never take that for granted. I am blessed with a very high level of stability and love. It was just my mum, my dad, my siblings and other children my parents adopted. It was secured and very balanced.

Life lessons My parents are people of very high values and principles and very religious. So that was the first thing I learnt in life; that you have to carry God along. Faith is nonnegotiable.

I also learnt the lesson of relationships.

My mum and dad embraced everyone.

They never had any enemy. Everywhere I go, my father’s name opens doors for me.

Thirdly, I learnt integrity. If you don’t have integrity, you will find yourself starting everything over from square one. I learnt very early in life that you must be humble and unless you bring yourself down, God will not raise you up. I am a very grateful person, no matter what happens I always see the positive in it.

Aspirations growing up I aspired to be an engineer because my dad was an engineer and he did it so well.

At one point again I wanted to be a teacher like my mum. She was a good teacher; even at home.

Also, because I loved to solve problems, I wanted to be a counsellor and a lawyer.

But because I was very shy, I quickly moved on from that dream, and then at one point I wanted to be a pilot, but ultimately, I have a huge servant heart. I am a selfless person and I love to provide solutions and that’s why I found myself focusing on my political dream.

Joys of motherhood It’s a very humbling experience and it’s full of learning. I’m so grateful to God for entrusting us with three children, and I love them dearly. It’s such a privilege watching all of them grow. It’s interesting watching an innocent child grow. I have three young children. My youngest is eight and my eldest is 15.

How I met my husband I went to the university to get a degree but I also got a husband. We got to know each other and became good friends. We had a long courtship and have now been married for over 16 years.

Most cherished attribute of his His innocence, kindness and devotion to his family. He’s one of a kind.

Most cherished gift from my husband His love; it’s priceless. He has always shown me that I’m the most important thing in his life.

Most cherished gift and who it was from I mentioned that I’m a very grateful person. So I can’t pinpoint a particular gift, but since my dad passed away, I took a tasbeeh from his room and that I’ve held very dear to my heart.

Top five things on my wish list

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IMAN SULAIMAN-IBRAHIM // CO V E R I’d like to win a seat in the House of Representatives.

I’d like to use my seat to impact change in the life of women.

To see more women in positions of decisionmaking.

To be able to build the Beehive Initiative, because it’s still in its infancy.

I’d like to perform Hajj with my husband.

Favourite music on replay I love music. I appreciate the art, so I don’t really have a favourite. I listen to Bollywood music, afrobeat, Hausa music and R&B. First app I check in the morning/ bedtime Muslim Pro wakes me up, so after that, I check Twitter, WhatsApp and then Instagram.

Favourite fashion items My fashion sense is very simple and decent as I dress for comfort. I love my earrings and rings because I’m not very heavy with jewellery.

One item that you can’t let go There’s a bag my mum got me when I was about to get married and I hold on to that because it represents a lot of things for me; strength, femininity and when I hold it I feel very powerful. I’ve had it for almost 17 years now.

Flats or heels My catchphrase for footwear is comfy, so I love flats. I’m an active person so I can’t afford not to be comfortable when it comes to footwear.

What I wouldn’t be caught wearing I like my look to be simple and decent, so you won’t catch me wearing anything too bold or too flashy. I love simplicity.

Favourite travel destination There are many, but I love London. It’s like my second home and I never get enough of it. I also love Dubai, Madina and Mecca because when I’m there, I’m at peace. I would also love to go to India and China and countries in Asia because of how fast they have developed.

How I relax I’m an introvert. I like my space. I like my solitude. That’s when I think and when my brain works best. I use the time to read and meditate as well.

Hobbies I like to spend time cooking for my family. I love solving problems, reading and travelling.

Favourite food I’m a foodie, so I love all foods, but I really love yam no matter how it’s made, followed by pastries.

Favourite book I love self-developmental books. But I love books

by John Maxwell and my favourite book is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Whenever I read it, there’s always a shift in me.

Favourite fashion designer A lot of them. Ultimately, I appreciate Jummai KOLO, Bestest Abaya and Reedas who make most of my outfits.

Favourite perfume, designer bag and shoes I like the Roja range of perfumes. For bags, I like Louis Vuitton because of the quality, they’re classics.

I’m not very particular when it comes to shoes, but I like Gucci slippers because they are durable and suitable for my lifestyle.

Definition of style Decency; I feel comfortable when my body is covered.

Mum’s advice that has stuck with me over the years “When you make a promise, you must deliver.”

Growing up, when we made mistakes, she didn’t really hit us; she made us recite some lines that define us as a family; our values. And I have also instilled such discipline in my kids.

Favourite sport, car, colour and weather I used to play hockey in secondary school, but now I walk because I’m not a gym person, although I like to swim. For cars, I like my 4x4 jeeps. Colour is violet and weather is winter.

Favourite day of the week Monday; because it charges me up.

I LIKE MY SOLITUDE. THAT’S WHEN I THINK AND WHEN MY BRAIN WORKS BEST

SOCIETY NEWS Compiled by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Betty & Soni Irabor celebrate

35 years of marriage

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he CEO of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor and her husband, veteran broadcaster, Soni Irabor celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this week showing off intimate shots taken by renowned photographer, TY Bello from their 25th wedding anniversary.

Betty took to Instagram where she shared the photos captioning it, “Blessing God for our 35th wedding anniversary today. Through all the changing scenes of life, here’s to us.”

Her husband responded in kind with his own post with a loving caption to go with it saying, “Through thick and thin we have grown and we thank God for grace and love. Happy anniversary my flower bloom. I just love you is what I do!”

Congratulations to them.

Disney to release African animated movie, Sade

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ne of the world’s biggest production studios, Disney, has revealed plans for an African themed fairytale movie titled, Sade.

According to Disney, the movie will revolve around an African princess and the threat brought to her kingdom by an evil force. After the success of African themed superhero movie, Black Panther, the animated movie is expected to do just as well as the latter.

A number of Nigerians are involved in the production of the movie including Ola Shokunbi who will be cowriting the screenplay and producer/director Rick Famuyiwa.

Linda Ikeji travels to US for son’s birth

Beauty routine Because of my background at Mary Kay, I do the basics of cleansing, freshening, hydrating, exfoliating and protecting.

Role models I have many people I look up to. I admire my parents’ legacy.

I also get motivated by people who do things right. Despite the ills in our society, you still find people doing things properly.

Looking back, what I would tell a younger me “Listen more than you speak”; that’s something I’m still learning. Also, “Whoever you meet, you must always leave a good impression and show compassion in everything that you do because if you don’t, whatever you do is wasted.”

Favourite quote Warren Buffett’s, “Look for three things in people: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if the first one is missing, forget about the two.”

Blogger and now media mogul, Linda Ikeji has travelled to Atlanta in the US in preparation for the delivery of her son expected in September.

She shared the news on social media on her touchdown in Atlanta expressing how excited she is for the arrival of her baby boy. “Dear Atlanta City, your girl is here! First time in Atlanta. I always only passed through. Who wants to show me around?Countdown to when I’ll meet my prince. Sometimes I can’t breathe just thinking about it.”

Linda showed off her big baby bump in a few snapshots of herself after arriving. She is also accompanied by her mother who is eager to begin her grandmother duties.

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Which fits your skin, shaving, waxing or laser hair removal?

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lmost every beauty routine consists of hair removal to keep your body smooth, glowing and supple. Body hair can be quite unattractive and most women struggle with the choice of which method best fits them: shaving, waxing or laser.

Therefore, this week, we’re helping you choose the best method before your next date for hair removal.

Shaving: Shaving is the most common method of

hair removal because it is relatively painless, quick and cheap. But at the same time, it makes you more prone to ingrown hair, bumps and cuts. The razor only cuts off the hair at the surface, which means that the hair will grow back much faster and thicker too, although there is a way around this. Using shaving cream will help moisturise and soften the hair thereby making the new hair a bit softer.

Waxing: Yes, waxing can be very painful no matter what effort you may put to ease the process, but it is also very effective as it yanks out the hair from the roots. With waxing, you smear on hot wax on to your skin and pull the hair in the opposite direction. But to make things easier, you may want to book an appointment at a salon or spa and let a professional do it for you. This way, you get best results and save yourself some of the pain you’d experience if you do it at home.

Laser hair removal: This serves as a more permanent solution to hair removal, but the downside is that it is quite expensive. This process destroys the hair follicle with the hair falling out within two weeks. It is not a one-time process as it requires several appointments to achieve the best result, but overall, it does pay off. If you can afford it, it may be the perfect solution for you.

With additional information from the internet

DID YOU KNOW... THAT USING A RAZOR MORE THAN ONCE CAN MAKE YOU MORE PRONE TO RAZOR BUMPS?

Dr. Nathaniel Adewole,

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BEDWETTING AT FIFTY Hello Doctor, I read your highly interesting column weekly, I am about 50 years old and suffering from enuresis or bed wetting since childhood, I used several traditional medicine but did not work for me. Please, do advice me on what to do thanks.

Anonymous, Abuja I must salute your courage to open up at this stage.

And also commend you for handling the psychological aspect of it well.

Bed wetting otherwise known as enuresis is not an uncommon problem affecting children and adult.

Causes include hereditary, small bladder, Sleep apne, Inability to recognize a full bladder, hormonal imbalance Urinary tract infection among others.

The disease affects adult and children. Though I don’t have the figure for a Nigeria, it affects up to five million Americans. To know what to do one has to do a thorough physical examination especially neurological examination and investigations. This include: urine microscopy, culture and sensitivity, uroflowmeter and other urodynamic studies.

Treatment can lead to good mental and psychological balance. One should avoid loss of selfesteem.

Reducing water intake at night my help. Also, mechanical means alarm clock could be tried.

Anticholinergics lkkedesmopressin has been used with good outcome surgical methods like sacral nerve stimulation and cystoplasty have been of proven benefit. I will suggest you see an Urologist as soon as possible.

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Hypertension: How to manage stress

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igh blood pressure (HBP) is a disease that puts tension in the arteries thereby affecting the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. According to Dr. Fatima Kaigama of Bakura clinic, Abuja, the cause of hypertension is unknown but the disease is divided into two types; primary and secondary hypertension. Genetics and lifestyle habits play a role in the former while secondary hypertension is mostly as a result of kidney disease, alcoholism and medication. As for the genetic part, not much can be done to prevent it, but for the stress, there are ways by which you can manage your stress levels to control it and reduce the risks associated with it.

The first thing you’re usually told by the doctor when you’re diagnosed with high blood pressure is to modify your lifestyle. Junk food high in salt and oil only escalates issues. Therefore, substituting them with healthier alternatives with less sodium content and cholesterol will help in controlling and maintaining it.

Also, exercise serves as a great stress reliever. Not only will your body thank you for it, it will serve as a distraction from all the worldly things that may be bothering you. Fitting in about 30 minutes to an hour daily of workout or exercise will help you keep healthy, lower your stress levels and control your blood pressure.

Getting enough sleep is also crucial to stress

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Can I still get pregnant with light brown discharge within the ovulation period. Amina, Kaduna Yes it’s possible for you to get pregnant. Despite this you have to go for treatment, brownish discharge should be treated properly to,avoid pelvic inflammatory disease which can lead to tubal blockage and later secondary inflammatory disease.

CAN I TAKE THIS DRUG AGAIN Can I take Primolut N as I am yet to see my period since January. Habiba One of the problem in our country is self medication and off counter purchase of practically all drugs. This drug should bee used under prescription and also the cause of the problem will determine the dose and duration of use. For example for progesterone challenge test used for patients who has not seen their period for sometimes (secondary amenorrhea) the use can be as short as five to seven days while for things like one month.

Though you have not seen your period since January, you must ensure you are not pregnant first before the medication. Therefore do pregnancy test. I will bee reluctant to prescribe the dose until thorough history and examination to determine the cause.

HELP ME I AM CONFUSED! management. Not only does lack of sleep reduce your mental capability, it also makes you more irate and prone to stress. If you feel like you have difficulty sleeping, ensure you see a doctor.

You should also consider meditation. Try and fit in a few periods during the day and absorb yourself in silence in a serene environment. Clear your mind and decongest the stress you’ve gathered over the day. This method has proven effective in reducing stress.

Of course, at the end of the day, you should still stick to the medication prescribed to you by your doctor. Go for regular checkup and live a healthy lifestyle. After all, your doctor always knows the best for you medically.

With additional information from the internet

Good day sir, please my 13 years old daughter started what look like her period 4months to her 13th birthday, the first and second month of the period was just a little drop and dark in color and it drop for a day each and since then nothing (2 months) now. Please help me am confused.

Bose Minna There is no problem.

It is not an uncommon occurrence. But it will still be advisable for you to take her to see a Gynaecologist to rule out possibility of trauma or other causes.