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ashion is constantly evolving, and fashionistas are taking it to a whole new level. A new trend of females wearing male traditional attire has begun and the ladies are killing this look. Head over to the fashion page where we show you how to steal the men’s look and slay in it.

The bald look was formerly considered the old man’s style, but in recent times we have seen men shave off their hair completely to go bald because it is now considered the new trend in a real man’s world. This look is a daring one and only a bold man can pull this off. In the men’s page, it’s all about going for the bald look and perfecting it with poise.

In the culinary corner, we take you to the east with the tasty and nutritious African Breadfruit (ukwa). Due to the nutritional contents of this meal, it has become a popular delicacy in Nigeria. Take a look at the culinary page for the ingredients and preparation method for this meal.

Little girls like to look pretty and fabulous at any point in time, and so in the kiddies section we are giving you the needed information on the necessary clothing items and accessories very little girl must have in her closet.

On the cover we have Mrs. Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, who shares her experience as a writer, and a d full time development adviser. In her interview, she goes down memory lane sch to her school days, growing up with siblin and the early part of her her siblings career We hope that you gain some career. insp inspiration from her story. p endid day!

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CONTENTS // 36 ROCKING THE MALE TRADITIONAL LOOK FASHION

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Stay healthy with CULINARY nutritious African CORNER // 37 Breadfruits (UKWA) HEALTHY LIVING // 32 2

The long-term effects of consuming too much coffee Pearls of Wisdom by Uche Eze

Dr. Nathaniel Adewole, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com, CC: tambari@dailytrust.com

IS THIS NORMAL? I started my menstruation two weeks after the last one. Is it normal? I’m scared it might be a problem. What could have caused it? What are the consequences. Mariam, Kano.

It is hormonal imbalance. Most of the time it regulate itself in subsequent menstrual cycles. I also need to clarify that if your

menstrual period lasted up to seven days and the two weeks you mentioned is from the end of menstruation then it could be normal because from beginning of menstruation till the beginning of anther one will be up to twenty one days or more.

Women should remember the last menstrual period we ask for is not the end of menstruation but the day the last started.

BLOCKED TUBES – WHAT CAN BE DONE? My sister has been married for some years, she did several tests. The last one called HSG revealed that the tubes are blocked. What are the causes? What can she do?. Toyin, Lagos.

The fact that the hysterosalpingograph (HSG) says that the tubes are blocked is not hundred percent certain. There is need to collaborate this by doing laparoscopy and dye test. This is a theatre procedure used to verify the latency of the tubes. It also give the opportunity to check for other factors like peritoneal factors - adhesions.

The causes of blocked tubes can include previous pelvic inflammatory disease. This lead to tubal damage. Organism that are implicated include Chlamydia species.

One episode of PID imposes a up to twelve percent risk of tubal damage. If it occurs twice it can be up to twenty five percent risk and more than forty percent if PID occurred thrice.

Other causes include adhesions from previous surgery. Cornual fibroids can also cause tubal blockage. That is why with removal of fibroids some who had been diagnose with bilateral tubal blockage may have tubal potency and subsequently become pregnant.

I will advise her to see a Gynaecologist for possible laparoscopy and dye test.

CAESAREAN SECTION AT THIRTY SEVEN YEARS, WAY FORWARD

I am 37years old. I had Caesarean section three years ago due to breech presentation which was my first pregnancy. The doctor then told me I could deliver by myself in the next pregnancy. I am surprised that my doctor now is not willing to allow me to try. What should I do. Nkechi, Abuja.

We must bear in mind that the best person to advise is the medical doctor who is handling you currently because he has all the information at hand. I may try to see reason with your doctor. You are thirty seven years old and you have not had any vaginal delivery before, in fact from the indication of the previous surgery you were not even in labor before the Caesarean section. In this labour it will be like an elderly primigravida with the previous surgery.

There is this unwritten dictum that two obstetric complications equals Caesarean Section. This not a hard and fast rule.

Please, we encourge all who send questions or contributions to include at least their first name and town or city. Readers are also advised to copy the Tambari email address above while writing in. Thank you - Editor

In your case previous Caesarean section in labour for the first time at thirty seven.

Even I would rather counsel you along the same line. Let me ask some questions what of if you become postdated, are they going to induce? What of if you are in labour and there is inadequate or incordinate contractions would they be able to augment freely? Is the risk worth taking?

It would have been a different scenario if you have had spontaneous vaginal delivery before in which case vaginal birth after Caesarean section could be tried. And you have to also bear in mind that even before VBAC could be attempted pelvic examination and fetal weight estimation has to be done.

I would advise you listen to your doctor’s advise. If you are still in doubt then consult an obstetrician for a second opinion.

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he 18-year old who made her international debut walking in Karl Lagerfeld’s Fendi Fall 2017 ReadyTo-Wear Collection presentation has continued to make giant strides as she adds Yves Saint Laurent and Miu Miu to her impressive resume.

The Nigerian 18-year old model was scouted by Bolajo Fawehinmi the founder and director of Few Models after signing up for FEW Model’s Model Academy in Lagos.

FEW Model’s Elizabeth Ayodele takes the runway again for Miu Miu and Yves Saint Laurent at Milan Fashion Week.

The young model is fast becoming a favourite of top fashion editors has been described as a “breathe of fresh air with a strikingly unforgettable face and walk”.

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TOYIN ADEWALE-GABRIEL //

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A passion for development and writing Introduction My name is Toyin Adewale-Gabriel. I am from Ekiti State, while my husband is from Akwa Ibom.

You know Nigerians will always like you to say you are from your husband’s place, but I stick to my Ekiti State because I know they will not make me a commissioner in Akwa Ibom State, they’ll say I’m their wife, but Ekiti State will say I’m their daughter. So, I’m proudly from Ekiti State. I am 48 years old. I am the first of seven siblings. My father is late Chief C. D. Adewale Dosunbo and my mother is Mrs. Margret Anike Adewale; she’s fine and well.

interview by UCHE EZE Toyin Adewale-Gabriel is the Policy and Advocacy Adviser for Family Health International (FHI360). She hails from Ekiti state. She was born in 1969 to the family of Chief C. D. Adewale Dosunbo and Mrs. Margret Anike Adewale. She is the first of seven children. She holds a degree in English Literature and a Masters in same, both from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. She is a poet and a writer of short fiction; some of her works include “Naked Testimonies” and “Flickering Candle lights”. In her interview, Toyin shares her experience growing up, motherhood, a career in the development sector and her passion for writing.

Educational background I went to primary school in Lagos. Being the first of my father’s children, my father experimented with me a bit.

He pulled me out of primary 4 when I was eight years old to sit for common entrance exam and I passed. He then let me go to boarding school at eight. I went to secondary at St Chris Grammar School Ikere Ekiti. I left at 13 and then I did lower-six, because my father said I was too young to go to the university.

At 14 I got admission into the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife to study English. I graduated at 18. I went for youth service after which I got a job as a copy writer with Benson and Martha Lagos, but I wanted to do my masters. Thank God I took that decision. God bless my father, I actually resigned from to go back to school to become his responsibility again.

My father asked if that was what I really wanted to do and I said yes. So he supported me through masters. So I did both my first degree and my masters at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. Back then it was called University of Ife. Professional career I’ve had a very interesting career. My first job was at an advertising company, I was a copy writer – those people who write advertisements. And back then as young writers we thought that was a natural career for us to pursue. I didn’t know about development work then, which I’m now doing.

Then you just wanted a job that will keep you writing and you still needed to keep paying your bills. So I started off as a copy writer with Benson and Martha.

After my masters, I came back to Lagos and got a job with STB- McCann which is one of the biggest advertising agencies in Nigeria now. I left STB- McCann after a while and I moved to some other advertising agencies. Finally my last advertising job was at Mattlink.

While I was at Mattlink; even though it was a supportive environment, I began to feel fed up with writing copies for a living. I got fed up with writing ‘delicious’ for something I have never tasted; I felt I could do something else. But fortunately, in all this time I had been organizing young women writers like myself and so we had started what was then called The Women Writers of Nigeria.

I and a couple of friends like Nike Adesoye (of blessed memory), Kemi Olaiyetun and Funmi Adewole, had started mobilizing women like us for women writing. We got a couple of grants from the Heinrich Boll foundation to do what was the first compendium of Nigerian women’s writing. From there, I got a grant to go to Germany for six months to write.

When I came back I knew I didn’t want to be a copy writer anymore. So I started looking for opportunities in the development sector because, my work around the women writers of Nigeria made me discover a new passion for development work.

As God would have it, I got an opportunity to work with the Ford Foundation for West Africa where I was a Program Associate for Media, Art & Culture. I was at Ford Foundation for three years supporting different media, arts and culture organizations in Nigeria to secure grants and to run their grants successfully.

As I was leaving Ford, I was newly married; three months pregnant and so looking for a job wasn’t an option because six months down the line you needed to go on leave. That was how for the next two years of my life I was working as an independent consultant. And just as my daughter was two years old, ready to start school, I came back into full-time employment with the Centre for Development and Population Activities, where I was a Program Officer for Public Affairs.

From there I went on to a project called the EU Prime Project which is an immunization project. I was their

immunization officer for a couple of years before I then transited to the United Nations where I got my first job with the United Nations for Project Services and I stayed there for one year. From there I moved to the UNDP, where I was first of all the Communications Expert and at the tail end, the Media Expert working in the lead up to Nigeria’s successful 2015 elections.

When that project ended up, I strangely found my way to health communications where I had started out. So I’m now the Policy and Advocacy Adviser for the FHI360: Alive and Well Thrive Project, which is an infant and young child feeding project.

Passion for writing I would say that writing discovered me. I remember I started writing when I was 13 years old. I just finished my WAEC exams and I was frustrated and tensed. So I just started to pour out those feelings. One night something just told me to put pen to paper this feeling of anxiety about my results. And that was how I began to write.

I remember my parents being very supportive at that time, because in my family we grew up around books. For my dad, you may not have enough clothes, but you definitely

I DON’T REALLY HAVE MUCH MEMORIES OF PLAYING AROUND. IT WAS FUN, BUT I REALLY GREW UP AWAY FROM HOME THAT’S THE TRUTH. I DO REMEMBER THOUGH THAT BEING THE ELDEST, I WAS ALWAYS HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WRONG DOINGS OF MY SIBLINGS, WHICH I DIDN’T LIKE

had more than enough books, so I was surrounded by books because my parents got us lot of books. In fact I read both my books and the books my parents bought for themselves. My father trusted his children so much; he would let me read adult books at eight. He’ll simply say “read but don’t practice”. You can imagine the kind of risk he took. Reading materials like books, newspapers, magazines were always around me and so from the beginning my parents were always encouraging me.

My dad made me organize my little writings. He made me put my manuscripts in files and label them. At that time I liked to work sitting on the floor and scattering papers all around and my father would teach me to organize my things. Studying English, I remember that there was a competition on campus where I met the late writer Sesun Ajayi who provided encouragement.

After my service year, a friend of mine took me to see the famous poet Odia Ofeimun who helped me to take my writing seriously. Until I met Odia, I didn’t know that you could actually describe yourself as a writer. Odia was so passionate about writing, about poetry, he was so encouraging. Then he was the General Secretary of ANA (Association of Nigerian Authors), he invited me to their conference in 1988, he challenged me to come and I met other writers who confirmed that all these things I had been writing was serious business.

Odia gave me a variety of books to read, from the Russian writers, Italian writers, writers that actually helped me to develop my vocabulary, my imagery and all that. Odia was a great source of encouragement and he was also a great mentor. There were always young writers around Odia arguing, reading and writing. So that kind of environment helped to mold me into the writer that I am.

I was also fortunate to have met a young man named Richard Mamman, who was investing his own money in publishing, and so he published my first book “Naked Testimonies”. In fact, I have never paid to publish any of my books; I’ve been really blessed in that area. I’ve also had the opportunities of writers’ residencies and several writers’ festivals all around the world. I have been to poetry festivals in Ghana, Senegal, Colombia, Germany, the United States and many others.

While I was writing in Germany, I met a German publisher who was interested in my book of short stories and published it in German for the very first time. And that led to some reading tours in Germany and in Austria. A couple of years down the line, I met a publisher in England who saw my book ‘Naked Testimonies” in German and wanted to publish it in English. These are some of the opportunities I’ve had around my writing.

Growing up I would say I grew up in school because I went to boarding school so nearly at 8. I don’t really have much memories of playing around. It was fun, but I really grew up away from home that’s the truth. I do remember though that being the eldest, I was always held responsible for the wrong doings of my siblings, which I didn’t like.

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CO V E R // TOYIN ADEWALE-GABRIEL For a long time I missed not having an elder sibling, I wanted somebody who could look out for me, share clothes with me, somebody who I could collect money from and all those other things elder siblings do for the younger ones. I had a lot of fun in the Catholic boarding school. Every second term, for instance each class would put up a play.

I remember when I was in form one, we did the Joseph and his brother’s play and we took the last position because we had to act as sheep, and we had to cover ourselves in a blue blankets, so you can imagine a blue sheep. We also had the harvest festivals where every house would cook; we’d make fried fish, rice and other delicacies. We would sell them during the bazaars to see which house would make the most money.

I also remember the inter-house sports. And of course there were boy issues, we were an all-girls school, and close to us was an all-boys school, so on Sundays we would go to the boy’s school for mass. During mass papers were always flying - love letters. Secondary school was fun, growing up was fun.

Challenges Looking back, some aspects of my life didn’t quite turn out the way I planned. I have gone through challenges that were very difficult and at those times I would pray so hard, yet it looked like God wasn’t answering. And I have made mistakes in giving my important things to people that did not value them and they would just cast them aside and trample on me.

In my personal life, sometimes I have trusted too easily; I have believed people too easily and I have paid the price for that. But then if you do not go through those experiences what are your lessons learned.

In my professional life, the type of job I have requires that I talk a lot, air my opinions and give suggestions, but character wise I’m very quiet, I like to keep to myself most times. In the sector where I work, if you do not talk you are considered stupid, therefore I had to force myself to become more outgoing and forthcoming.

Life’s lessons One thing I have learned is to relax more. When I look back to the years when I was so tensed up, I carried things and people too seriously and be unnecessarily stressed out. I finally realized that this too shall pass. So I have learned that no matter the crisis, no matter how hard it is, it will end one day so relax!

Just trust God. Another lesson I’ve learned is to save more money. When I think of the amount of money I spent on taxis in Lagos, I think it’s enough to have bought a plot of land. Looking back, I think I should have taken the bus once in a while to save money for better things.

Finally, another lesson is to love smart. I’ve learned not to love and trust people based on their face value. I try to be a little more discerning about people. I’ve also learned to enjoy life. I do not wait for people to determine my happiness; I don’t wait for people to do things for me. Pamper yourself, take yourself out!

Aspirations while growing up Growing up, I wanted to be a writer. Although before I wanted to be a writer I wanted to be an archeologist. I liked history so much; history was one of my best subjects, and I always got an A. All those stories of Borno Empire, Queen Amina and the others fascinated me a lot. So I wanted to discover old civilizations, not until I got to the university and I met a real archeologist who told me it was dusty and dirty work. Of course my interest instantly changed. After that I wanted to be a writer, and thank God I’ve been able to achieve that.

Fond childhood memories I think it would be playing around with my sisters; our brothers came much later in life, so playing around with my sisters, and we all sitting on one big bed and gisting is one memory that will linger . Now we do not have the opportunity for that because everybody is married with their families and sometimes we do not see each other in months. So I miss when we were all at home growing up together.

How I met my husband It’s a very boring story. I met him in my father’s house. He had come with my brother-in-law to visit my father, and I was just returning from a trip to Sweden. I just came into the house and saw him sitting in the siting-room. I was wondering who he was. And the rest is history.

Attributes of his you appreciate most His ability to be friendly. I’m quiet and he’s the opposite. He is really friendly and outgoing. He is always trying to fix other people’s lives and I keep telling him “can you just leave them to get on with their lives”? He can make friends with anybody, while I just like to mind my business sometimes.

Joys of motherhood Number one is being able to share experiences with my children. Sharing life’s lessons with them, teaching them life

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I REMEMBER MY MOTHER ALWAYS SAYING WAS A PRAYER, “YOU’LL NEVER LABOUR FOR OTHERS TO EAT”. BUT I’LL SAY THAT MY DAD WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO ALWAYS TELL ME THAT WHAT A MAN CAN DO, A WOMAN CAN DO BETTER values that my parents had handed over to me. Also, helping them have a holistic education. For instance, education is not just about academics, but it’s also about how to compose oneself in general.

Now I’m enjoying teaching my daughter how to dress and how to combine her colours and patterns, because she is a teenager. In fact my daughter and I are practically the same size, so I’m enjoying sharing shoes and perfumes too.

Most cherished gift A dress that I got in 2000 from my boss at that time. My friend and I were in Egypt for a meeting, strolling in the market in Cairo when we ran into our boss. I just jokingly mentioned it to him that it was my birthday and he bought me the gown. It is a traditional beaded gown, very intricate embroidery. I bring it out just once in a while and every time I wear it I get tons of compliments. I have had that gown for 17 years.

Fashion items I can’t do without Perfume, wristwatch and earrings.

Best travel destination I would say Ghana because it’s great for fabric shopping.

All the best shops are there. As a matter of fact, they have great fabrics in Ghana - their own fabrics. Their local selection of fabric is excellent, they have the kente, adrika and all kinds of local fabrics.

In addition to that, many of the big fabric manufacturing companies in Nigeria all have shops in Ghana. You have great fabrics at good prices. And above all they are customer friendly.

Ghana is an easy place to navigate.

How I relax I like to watch movies; I take myself to the movies vies sometimes.

I also like to read a lot and of course I sleep. Sometimes metimes all you just need is some sleep.

Last book you read The last book I read was “Season of Crimson n Blossoms” by Abubakar Adamu Ibrahim. I had been hearing about the book but didn’t get the chance to read it. I finally got to o read the book and I was impressed. I actually dreamt after reading ading that book, that’s the level of impact it had on me. I was impressed mpressed by his courage, the ability of this man to actually enterr a woman’s head and explain how regret can lead to making king more mistakes with tragic events. And also the book ok shows why it is important for a woman to be herself and not allow herself to be enwrapped in societal taboos. s.

It is simply the story of a woman who loved d her child but couldn’t express that love because the society claims it would make the child weak. k.

Eventually the child died and this led her to regret.

Favourite food and drink Plantain and eggs. For drink, it’s malt and water.

Style I like trousers and tops. They are so easy to wear, and you are ready for anything.

Favourite fashion designer I use my local tailors, so I cannot talk about bout fashion designers. I use my tailors in Abuja and Lagos.

Favourite perfume, shoes and bags My favourite perfume is Womanity by Taire aire Moglar, I also like any perfume that smells green like Elizabeth izabeth Aden’s Green Water. I actually experiment a lot with my fragrances.

For shoes, I do not have any particular favorite designer; I just tend to wear good leather. Good leather shoes and nd bags would be fine for me.

Mother’s advice that stuck It’s really more of my dad’s advice, because use I saw more of my dad than my mum. Anyways, one thing I remember my mother always saying was a prayer, “You’ll never labour for others to eat”. But I’ll say ay that my dad was the first person to always tell mee that what a man can do, a woman can do better. And d that has always been my approach to life.

Advice for the younger generation First of all be yourself. Work hard but do not

try to impress anybody. Take responsibility for your own happiness, and finally trust God. Sometimes you make plans, but if God does not approve those plans they can unravel in a minute, so trust God. Favourite sport, car, colour and weather I’m not a sporting person, but in terms of what I like and don’t, I’ll say gymnastics. I like gymnastics because of the amount of artistry and effort needed. For cars I like the Toyota jeeps, I feel they are made for the Nigerian road. It’s not just about having a luxurious car, but you have to be maintenance conscious. I also do not like cars that draw attention, I like compact cars. I like the colour wine. My favourite weather is that time in between the rainy and dry season, when the rains have just started but not in full.

Favourite day of the week I love Friday because I close work early. It gives me an early start to the weekend, I’m able to go shopping and run some errands before the weekend begins in full.

Beauty routine I try to cleanse my face; I try to do facial scrub once a week.

I’ve been advised to start using a moisturizer on my face, so I just got myself a moisturizer. I’m just blessed with good skin.

What I would tell a younger me Take it easy! I’d say value yourself, take care of yourself and finally stick close to God Most cherished fashion accessory My wristwatches. I have a collection of wristwatches.

First and last app I check in the morning and before going to bed Facebook.

Favourite music Power flow by Monique What I wouldn’t be caught wearing Miniskirts Secret to looking gl glam For me it’s peace of mind. I one of the also think sleep is o major things, because becau if you are not well rested at night, you wake up in the morning mornin already looking so tired. And also God’s mercies. I also work around my body shape, I wear dresses dresse that suit my figure. fi R o l e mod m models say II’ll firs first of all Jes Jesus Christ.

W When I read h his word, it helps me to be b e t t e r, it helps m me to forgive.

Sec Secondly I wou would say my father. My fathe father loved his cchildren so much much; he was a very h handsome father. He ha had a lot of trust in us; he h believed us. He stood the best in us with us thro through our mistakes and he never said “I told you so”. Along the way, I’ve h had strong bosses who women boss have practiced w what they women who preached, wom working hard have being wor and mentoring.

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The long-term effects of consuming too much coffee Stories by HAFSAH A. MATAZU

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lmost everyone with a job or a hectic lifestyle has taken to drinking coffee to boost their energy and to kick-start the day. Indeed, that boost of caffeine goes a hell of a long way to keep our bodies running and minds sharp, but like everything else, too much coffee is never adviseable as it is bad for our health.

Doctor Hauwa Jibrin a dietician with the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital discussed the bad effects of having an addiction to coffee and the impact of taking it more than once a day.

According to Dr. Hawa, cognitive decline may begin to be noticeable. Diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s are more prone to those who consume too much coffee compared to others.

Also coffee does affect your cardiovascular health which means your heart and blood pressure are both put at risk. Caffeine blocking adenosine constricts the brain’s blood vessels causing an increase in heartbeat, tightened muscles and high blood pressure.

Coffee does affect your sleeping pattern and can eventually lead to insomnia. It is well known that getting enough sleep is vital for the development and overall performance of the body. Taking in something that will disturb that will do you more harm than good.

Overall, taking coffee in controlled amounts is harmless. Just make sure it is only at times when you need it and no more than twice a day, Dr. Hauwa advised.

With additional information nformation from the internet

Protecting your eyes from prolonged stares at your screen

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n the age we live in today, staring at a screen is almost unavoidable. Why? Because we are constantly either using our phones, working at desktops or laptops, watching TV or a show on our tablets, either way we are always doing one thing or the other with our eyes fixed on a screen. But we underestimate the importance of protecting our eyes as they are one of the most important organs of our bodies. We obviously can’t stop ourselves from using devices but we can minimize the time we spend staring at them.

Avoid reflections and glares: Reduce glare on your computer screen or phone by closing any nearby window using blinds or curtains.

Adjust the settings: Adjust the font size, brightness and contrast on your phone and computer that best suits your eyesight. You should

never be squinting when looking at your screens.

Never use your phone in the dark: Staring at the only source of light in the room is really bad. Therefore if you really need to use your phone before you go to bed, switch off the lights after you are done.

Take a break: Try as much as you can to look away from your screen every 20 minutes before you continue with your work. Also, do a lot of blinking to keep your eyes moist.

Visit your optician regularly: Make it a routine to visit an optician regularly to monitor your eyes and keep them healthy and if you feel the slightest discomfort, ensure you book an appointment immediately.

A screen guard can also be used for our computers to reduce the reflection coming from the computer.

With additional information from the internet

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SOCIET Y NEWS

Compiled by JAMILA DAUDA FREDA & UCHE EZE

BROKEN DREAMS OF A NIGERIAN PROFESSOR

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lark County commissioners are set to award an $80,000 settlement to a Nigerian Professor and immigrant Victor Fakoya who risked losing his parental rights despite being acquitted of abuse and murder charges in the death of a 2yearold boy, Daniel Jaiyesimi a son of family friends living with Fakoya, his wife and two daughters. He was the only adult known to be home with the boy when he became unresponsive on Aug 8, 2008.

Victor spent 2 years in the Clark County jail. His first trial ended in a hung jury, and the second ended with a jury acquitting him of all charges in December 2010. But was not allowed to return to his wife and two daughters because five days after his acquittal the District Attorney’s Office claimed that Fakoya was a danger to his two daughters.

In May 2011 a family court

hearing master allowed Fakoya to move back into his Las Vegas home. First, he had to plead no contest for not calling 911 on time.

Fakoya filed a civil rights lawsuit against the county in federal court in late 2012, demanding $10 million in damages. Because the ordeal shattered, his desire of furthering his education and providing a better lifestyle for himself and his family was crushed by the agencies entrusted to protecting the family unit of a community.“This ordeal has financially destroyed the Fakoya family and left emotional scars that will never fully heal.”

Chief Adeleke gifts himself a Bentley for his 6oth birthday

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hief Adeleke, father of Nigerian music star, Davido, and one of

Nigeria’s richest menturned a year older. Pa Adeleke deemed it fit to gift himself a Bentley worth billions of naira for his 6Oth birthday.

Celebrating his old man, Davido took to Snapchat and Instagram, posting a video of himself and his dad singing to his hit song “IF” while they rode in the new car.

“HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!! YOU ARE TOO BLESSED DADDY!!!

30 BILLION FOR D ACCOUNT FOR REAL NO BE MOUTH!!” he captioned the video.

Toke Makinwa Stands For Truth

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urrently facing a N100m lawsuit from her ex husband, Maje Ayide shortly after the publication of her memoir “On Becoming”.

Who’s lawyers described as a book containing defamatory and exaggerated fabricative words towards his image as a person.

Toke still stands fearless despite whatever is been dished out towards her, She has continued to hold her ground when it comes to her memoir .

Took to her Instagram page to share a quote on people living lies and hiding from the truth, along with the caption: “Sometimes it is because they are comfortable in their lie to the point that it has become the truth to them or maybe your truth reminds them of what they are not ready to deal with yet.

Stand in your truth, wear it like a badge. #onbecomingbytokemakinwa #onbecomingmedatour #bestsellingauthor.

“Darkness cannot win over light, hold your peace and keep it moving.”

KIDDIES WORLD

Wardrobe starterpack for little girls b

by UCHE EZE

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aving baby girl is every mums dream come through as they get to dress their personalised and realistic baby dools. Dressing little girls is a time to experiment with colours and fabrics. Some clothing items are necessary in every little girl’s closet.

Casual Wear: There are a lot of choices when it comes to casual wear for baby girls and toddlers. Where boys usually just wear t-shirts and shorts, infant clothes for girls also include skirts. Nothing says chic and stylish like a well paired casual shirt with a cute little skirt. That’s not to say that girls can’t wear shorts and trousers either. A little girl’s wardrobe should come with her favorite pair of leggings, shorts, and pants too.

Formal Dresses: Dresses aren’t just for formal events especially when it comes to infant girls clothes. From summer dresses to party dresses there is something your little girl can wear and look like she just walked out of the runway. Dresses are great for babies and young girls because they are comfortable and cute to wear which is why parents should always have a few dresses as a part of their infant baby girl clothes.

Accessories: Headbands, bows, pantyhose, sunglasses, tutus, bonnets and much more. Little girls can be dressed from head to toe with a variety of different accessories that will go well with a number of outfits. It’s a fun way for parents to come up with new looks for their baby girl and

dding a little colour to the collection of baby girls clothes. clothes adding Fancy Slippers and Scandals: Infant flip flops are good footwear to have in case you have any outdoor activities.

They are roomier and breathable compared to the usual infant shoes. The use of infant slippers may not be recommended for very young children, especially prewalkers but they are great for older kids. To make sure that the sandals and slippers do not fall off and cause accidents, purchase those with adjustable strap to help secure them in place. A soft elastic band can work wonders when added to a pair of plain flip flops!

KIDDIES MORAL DEVELOPMENT

with Uche Eze

CENSORSHIP FOR KIDS I

t’s no longer news or strange to see today’s kids keeping up with the various technological trends and in innovations. This trend exposes hem to a lot of bad than good. Reason why ce censorship is vital.

The difference between a child and an ad adult is that children are more vulnerable to the effects of everything, from the media to peer pressure. Parents play a major role in making sure that the minds of their kids are properly protected from the explicit co contents that the media is dishing out on d a daily basis.

V Various studies verify the influence of media on the ment mental, physical and emotional healt health of children and an d teenagers.

The link between the media and prob pr ob problems in school, acts of violence, toba tobacco use, eating diso disorders, and sex sexual promiscuity can cannot be denied.

Th Therefore, the nee ne e need for careful, ind individual parental gu guidance has never be been greater.

Evaluate media pr products: As you d decide on the m media that is a appropriate for yyour family, you m might consider

the following aspects; the amount of violent content, the extent to which media may cause fear in children, the amount of illegal or harmful behavior displayed, the amount of offensive language, The amount of nudity or immorality, the amount of sexual content, The appropriateness of the show, film or game for children of varying ages Share values: As society continues to push the envelope on a multitude of moral and social issues, families need to firmly establish their own value system, and then consistently evaluate if the media they watch and hear reflects their beliefs.

Watching and listening to media that portrays morality, decency, and human dignity can enhance and accentuate family values.

Establish boundaries: Setting clear media boundaries will help children know what is acceptable and desirable.

Parents need to be united in their views on appropriate media, and then involve the whole family in establishing a family rating system. Consider holding a family council to determine what entertainment reflects your value system. Encourage all family members to discuss what they feel is appropriate for their age and sensitivity level.

Model positive behaviour: Children live by what they know and what they see. Set a good example for your child by monitoring your own entertainment choices. Have the courage and self-discipline to change the channel, turn off the computer or walk out of the theater when necessary.

With additional information from the internet

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M E N’ S S T Y L E // TRENDS // STYLE // PERSONALITIES ERSONALITIES

BALD

AT TRAC TION

by FEMI MOHAMMED

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oticed how being bald is the new cool?

Some men tend to lose their hair naturally as they age. While some men completely and easily come to terms with it, others fail to embrace this natural occurrence and tend to go through artificial

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means, like hair transplant, to reverse it.

More interesting is the fact that quite a number of men who are not even naturally bald are now involved in the trend of keeping a clean-shaven head.

Certain surveys have found men

FA S H I O N N E W S

h with clean-shaven ds to look sexier heads en compared to when counterparts theirr h full hair hence, with the possible reason recently for this eloping trend. developing well-kept, A an shave, well clean ntained with the maintained quate treatments adequate nd aftershaves is and ndoubtedly a new undoubtedly rend that most trend men are beginning o embrace. Do you to till doubt the ‘bald still ttraction’? Then attraction’? ake a second look. take

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Onwuchekwa Shows Appreciation to God with a Special Collection

by FEMI MOHAMMED

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en’s bespoke fashion brand Onwuchekwa has released a special collection which the creative director Chikezie Daniel uses as a medium to express thanks to God for all he has done in his life.

Onwuchekwa by Chikezie Daniel is a proudly made in Nigeria high street brand that focuses on changing and reinventing the way men and women should look.

The king of aesthetics, Onwuchekwa keeps fire burning as this special collection features mix and match, clean lines and pops of colours.

Chikezie said; “If you love your father, you will not only honour him, you will also boast about him, speak proudly and boldly of his possessions and abilities. And this is what our “7” Limited edition collection is really about. 7 shirts, each with names expressing sincere gratitude to GOD for who he is, what he has done, and for “what he will not let happen”.

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PEARLS OF WISDOM “Men with style are great because they have a sense of self.”– Lexa Doig PAGE 34 TAMBARI SUNDAY, MA R C H 12, 2017

LU X U R Y L I V I N G stacking books horizontally as well as vertically: Add interest to your book collection, alternate stacking books horizontally and vertically. Bold-color picture frames make great bookends and help photographs stand out on shelves.

• Vary the placement of art objects and collectibles to create a visual rhythm: Give your home shelves an organized feel, gather a wide variety of collectibles and place them between books, creating loose symmetry.

If you have a picture frame or square shape in one shelf, mirror it with a collectible of a similar shape and size.

• Use containers to keep small objects-from paperbacks to paperwork - grouped together and/or out of sight.

FANC Y BOOKSHELF DÉCOR

With additional information from the internet

byy UCHE EZE

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e have come a long way from the days when we stored books on metal shelving units from the hardware store. Today our beautiful home deserves bookcases that showcase your personal style with their organized arrangements of books, collectibles, and pieces of art.

Decorating and organizing a library can be very challenging, but with determination it can be achieved. It is very important that you know exactly what you want your library to look like in order to get it a bookshelf that suits your personality. Once you have gotten your preferred choice of a bookshelf,

follow these simple steps to get that antique, yet sophisticated library look. icular color • Carry a particular nterior: To style a bookcase to match your interior: to perfection, resist the urge to pack in accessories on every shelf. Keep a clean look by choosing a one-color or tone-on-tone scheme for vases and figurines, and make sure to mix up shapes.

• Add interest to your arrangement by

LUXURIOUS SCENTED CANDLES

by UCHE EZE

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cented candles give off a subtle scent that adds to the ambience created by the candlelight they emit. The sense of smell is one of the most important senses, and smells in the environment can be controlled in order to create certain moods.

Fresh scents can be used to stimulate one’s sense of smell and emphasize the season. Scented candles can be used in every room of the house, from the bathroom to the bedroom to the kitchen. Scented candles offer an easy, relatively inexpensive way to create a particular atmosphere in a room.

Subtle Scents in Smaller Spaces Smaller spaces, like powder rooms or bathrooms, require a lightly scented candle as opposed to a candle with a very strong smell. As with unpleasant odors, strong smells can be overpowering in an enclosed space, especially if there is little ventilation.

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elease Use Aromatherapy Candles for Stress Release nts to heal Aromatherapy is the use of certain scents les ailments. Essential oils are added to candles during the candle making process, and when the candle is lit, these oils are dispersed through the air. The theory is that certain fragrances elicit certain responses in the brain. For example, d jasmine, lavender, and peppermint are used to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression.

Mix Scents zed Combine various scents for a personalized cent aroma. It is important to watch out for scent or the combinations that are overpowering, but, for nalized most part, it is fairly easy to create personalized ividual scent combinations that are perfect for individual homes.

With additional information from the internet et

TRENDS // STYLE TYLE //

ROCKING THE MALE TRADITIONAL LOOK

by UCHE EZE

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frican fashion takes us back to our roots, and that’s exactly what the ladies are doing. Today, ladies have co-opted the men’s look to make it that in-your-face fashion statement at events by personalizing them. ional male outfits The ladies are wearing traditional with female accessories. ly reserved for the Certain fashion items strictly

FA S H I O N

men back in the days, but female fashionistas have succeeded in breaking those norms and have started the new trend of wearing a man’s traditional attire in a woman’s way. A pair of heels, some chunky jewelry, a statement purse and maybe a gele would definitely transform a male’s traditional attire into a female’s.

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Nike Launches Hijab For Muslim Athletes

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PEARLS OF WISDO WISDOM

“Clothes are like a good meal, a good movie, great pieces of music.” — Michael Kors

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ike has announced the launch of a new and highly anticipated product, It’s a hijab, made of a breathable, lightweight, sport-ready fabric meant to keep the athlete wearing it cool and dry.

The hijab caters to the many female Muslim athletes who for years have had little choice but to wear hijabs in traditional fabrics to compete in sports. The hijab is made in a single layer of the mesh, and it has an elastic binding that lets the wearer adjust the hijab to her head and her sport, Nike also made the back of the hijab long so that it won’t come untucked during activity.

The hijab does double duty for Nike. On one hand, it will make Nike probably the largest player in the market for performance hijabs, meeting the needs of female Muslim athletes.“The Nike Pro Hijab has been a year in the making,” the company said and says it hopes to inspire more women and girls to get involved in sports.

In countries such as England, Muslim girls have much lower rates of sports participation. One reason: the lack of sport-appropriate clothing.

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

Stay healthy with nutritious African Breadfruits (UKWA)

by JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

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readfruit contains moderate levels of essential vitamins and minerals. It is rich in riboflavin, iron, niacin, It contains minerals like potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese, selenium and phosphorus. It also has adequate levels of protein. Breadfruit protects the body against

Ukwa which is African breadfruit, is definitely one of the most popular Igbo foods. People keep wondering ‘what is African breadfruit?’ and how to prepare it the exact way an Igbo person or a typical Nigerian would like and enjoy it. Today, we will explain in detail how ukwa is prepared in two different ways.

heart disease and heart attacks. Also the fibre found in breadfruit can help those with diabetes to control the disease, fibre can control diabetes by reducing the absorption of glucose from the food we eat. Here we will explain in detail how this recipe is prepared in two different ways..

Ukwa could be cooked with potash and just eaten like that or it could also be separated from the water for just the seeds to be mashed with some ingredients and thereafter served with the extract (water).

Below are the ingredients for preparing Ukwa (African Breadfruit), what you have below would serve about three to four people, you can increase or decrease depending on the number of persons you are looking to serve.

INGREDIENTS 4 cups of ukwa Potash (a spoon full) Fresh pepper Ogiri (optional) (a local ingredient) Maggi (half cube) Salt to taste Red oil 5/10 cl

2 cups of maize (optional) HOW TO PREPARE UKWA 1. Cook the corn till it is very soft for consumption.

2. Wash the ukwa, It is necessary to wash severally in a bowl with lots of clean water, so that tiny sands would be sieved out.

3. Put in a cooking pot and cook to boiling point before adding the potash.

4. It is needful to note that Ukwa does not ever get soft (done) without the use of the catalyst (potash).

Cook till the ukwa is soft for consumption and you can serve. This is one of the two ways to eat African breadfruit in Nigerian, some people like to add a pinch of salt while some don’t use salt for this particular recipe.

The second recipe continues where the one above stopped.

1. Once the Ukwa Seeds are soft for consumption, Separate the seeds from the water (that is to sieve out the soft seeds from the water) most people prefer to eat just like that or make it the way it appears above.

2. Pound the pepper with mortar and pestle, add about 5cl of red oil, a half cube of maggi, one ball of ogiri and stir use a turner, add the soft corn, stir then add the soft ukwa seed then turn very well with the turner.

NIGERIAN CHAPMAN A

ny Nigerian party you attended those days, there is a strong probability that you tasted the magic called Chapman, The reddish drink is almost as popular as Coca Cola.

Guess what, you can have this drink in your home. Yes, you can prepare it yourself, you don’t have to wait for a party to have a

taste of it. Feel free to make your own choice on this one.

INGREDIENTS • 2 cups orange Fanta (orange soda) • 2 cups 7UP or sprite • 2 cups unsweetened Hibiscus tea (Zobo) • 1/3 cup concentrated black

Currant (I used Ribena) • 1/2 teaspoon angosturas bitters* • Juice of 2 fresh lime • 6-8 cubes of ice

DIRECTION In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Set in a fridge to chill. Serve over ice and enjoy.

Minced meat cheese toast

by UCHE EZE & JAMILA DAUDA FREDA

INGREDIENTS:

• Mutton minced meat- 100 g • Minced ginger garlic paste1 tsp • Onion • Green chilies- 2 • Tomatoes- 2 • Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp • Chili powder- 1 tsp • Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp • Oil- 2 tsp • Coriander leaves- 1 sprig • Cheese- 2 tbsp.

• Salt • Bread slices • Soy sauce- 1 tsp

DIRECTIONS:

To cook the minced meat, heat o oil in a pan and sauté the freshly m minced ginger and garlic. When the g ginger garlic browns add the finely

chopped onion and green chilies.

Now add the spice powders and sauté till the raw smell of the spice powders dissipates. Add tomatoes, soy sauce and salt and sauté till the tomatoes mash.

Add the minced meat now and cook over low flame covered by a lid. Increase the flame when the meat has cooked to evaporate the water released from the meat and keep stirring to avoid the meat from sticking to the pan.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

And let the minced meat cool down.

Meanwhile, cut the edges of the bread slices and apply some cheese on both sides. Toast this bread lightly on a girdle and set it aside.

Fill the bread with the meat and toast it in a sandwich maker. This will ensure that the sides of the bread are sealed.

Serve with ketchup.

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B E AU T Y

TRENDS STYLE FASHION FASH HION

Easy solutions for dark knees and elbows

by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

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ark knees and elbows are an embarrassment in most people especially if you are light skinned. An even skin tone enhances beauty and dark knees and elbows can be such a pain. It is a common issue caused by factors like frequent rubbing, sun exposure and dry skin.

Also, without proper care and hygiene, they become an embarrassing part of your body.

But worry not, there is a solution for everything and dark knees and elbows will not worry you anymore with these simple and effective solutions for beautiful, flawless and even toned knees and elbows.

Coconut oil: Coconut oil is a good remedy to lighten dark knees and elbows. The vitamin E in it helps lighten skin tone and dryness thereby repairing the dark and damaged skin.

Lemon: Lemons are natural

bl hi d exfoliating f li ti t and d bleaching and agents their rich vitamin C content removes dead skin cells and lightens skin tone.

Yogurt: Yogurt contains lactic acid that cleanses and moisturizes the skin.

Sugar: A homemade sugar scrub can help. The sugar granules help exfoliate dead skin cells and soften the skin.

Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a cleanser. It helps remove dead skin and hyper pigmentation around the knees and elbows.

Aloe vera: This wonder plant is also a natural skin lightener that keeps the skin hydrated and moisturized. It can help maintain even skin tone and promote the repair of skin cells damaged by sun

exposure too.

Turmeric: Turmeric spice works very well for lightening dark skin. It is a natural bleaching agentthat reduces the amount of melanin that causes the darkening in the first place.

Vinegar: Vinegar contains acetic acid which is actually quite mild but acidic and very effective as a skin lightening and evening out skin tone.

Just make sure you apply a good moisturizer after washing it off.

With additional information from the internet

DO YOU KNOW... THAT CHARCOAL IS BEAUTY’S DIRTY SECRET TO PERFECT TEETH, SKIN AND HAIR?

FACE CARE

with HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU

Charcoal face mask for glowing skin

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erhaps a face mask with charcoal may sound quite absurd to you but it is wondrous! This great and natural face mask draws dirt and toxins from your face by purifying it, leaving a fresh and glowing skin after washing it off.

Make this part of your facial routine and you will achieve a permanent youthful and breathtaking glow all will envy.

To make an easy charcoal facemask all you need is: • Activated charcoal powder • Rosewater

• Coconut oil Combine all the ingredients together to make paste and apply to a clean washed face. Allow it to sit for 10 to 30 minutes and rinse off with cold water to close your pores.

Repeat this 3 times weekly and notice amazing results.

If you are one that like to stay away from chemicals and preservatives, charcoal mask is the perfect beauty routine for you.

With additional information from the internet

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