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The Chic List by - Fatima Garba LEATHER ESQUE, SKINNY JEANS AND LEGGINGS These pieces are slimming, sexy, and the perfect staple item for weekend nights out. I especially like the look of coated denim and lamĂŠ leggings because they JLYH \RX D Ă&#x20AC;HUFH VXper-hero like look without being too over-the-top and, wellâ&#x20AC;Ś shiny

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oyin Lawani holds a Bachelors degree in English Language from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba. She runs Tiannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Empire as its Creative Director and &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2Ě&#x2021;FHU 7KH FRPSDQ\ Tiannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Empire, operates the following businesses: fashion academy; styling; designing and retailing; television, video and runway show production; beauty and well being; and travels, tours, hospitality and food.

She has vast experience in fashion styling, designing and music video production and has worked with a number of celebrities within Nigeria including Wizkid, Banky W, Niyola, Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Wande Coal, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Prince and Davido. She has also designed for Hollywood celebrities including singer Kelly Roland of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Destinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Bria Myles, Jennifer Richardson, Natalie Nunn and lots more.

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What was your childhood earliest ambition?

I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur and I have always been interested in fashion. I started my ÂżUVW EXVLQHVV DW WKH DJH RI ZLWK D ERXWLTXH D mini supermarket and a spa while studying at the University of Lagos.

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How are you able to separate your work as a stylist and designer?

IItâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually really hard to separate the two because sometimes, when the public see few of our works, video or editorials, they always feel I just styled it not knowing I design all the pieces I style with.

How many collections have you had since you started designing? Tell us about your most recent one?

I have designed four collections so far. All my collections are about my life. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Day Dream Collectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was showcased at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards LQ 7KH Âľ'DULQJ &ROOHFWLRQÂś was showcased at Music Meets 5XQZD\ LQ 7KH Âľ*ODGLDWRU Seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Elegante Kidzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freedom Collectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are my most recent ones. I showcased my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freedom Collectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at African Fashion Week London in $XJXVW

What kind of woman do you design for?

Actually, I design for everybody: kids, teenagers, women, men, and even the old. Elegante by TiannahStyling caters to the world, not just the society.

line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elegante Kidz â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with her daughter, Tiannah, as the face of Elegante Kidz. She is currently working on her reality TV show project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Diary Of A Fashion Guruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which is coming soon to TV screens across Nigeria and Africa.

Why fashion designing, styling and beauty?

Because these three things put together are my passion. I started sketching at a very early age and while I was in university, I started designing for my friends and gave them fashion tips. I also love making natural remedies for skin issues; making people look good from head to toe. This is why I opened a salon for hair, nails, lash, make-up and WKH EHDXW\ DUP RI WKH EXVLQHVV %HFDXVH RI P\ Ă&#x20AC;DLU for good skin, I opened my spa where I sell my own range of skin care products called Tiannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glow.

TiannahStyling now has a fashion academy. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the aim of the school?

TiannahStyling Fashion Academy is constantly looking towards the future, identifying new ways of working, discovering new markets and learning

Where do you see your EUDQG LQ WKH QH[W ÂżYH \HDUV" I see TiannahStyling taking over the international fashion market.

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PAUL BOTWEV ORHII By - Fatima Garba

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r. Paul Botwev Orhii was born and raised in Lessel in Benue state of Nigeria. He attended St. Francis College, Otukpo, Benue State. While there, he excelled both science and liberal Arts. Pursuant to his childhood dream of becoming a lawyer and his unquenchable passion for the legal profession, Dr Orhii worked at the High Court of Justice, Makurdi, as a clerk.

Dr. Orhii is multi-lingual, and very proficient in Tiv, Russian, and English Language. He also has a vast exposure to divergent cultural, political, educational and economic systems of the world and a wealth of experience that cuts across different social and cultural backgrounds.

In 2009, the Federal Government of Nigeria, appointed him as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The agency is charged with the responsibility of regulating and controlling the importation, exportation, manufacture, advertisement, sales and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, medical devices and packaged water.

In this Interview, the NAFDAC Boss talks about this Herculean task.

What was your childhood and upbringing like?

I was brought up in a very, disciplined family.

My childhood was very nice. I grew up with my siblings. My mother had nine children altogether and I am in the number two position. We had fun playing with each other as kids. Although we did not have much, we were happy. Sometimes, food was not affordable or enough to go round but like I said, we were happy and I managed to go to school.

As a young boy did you always wanted to study medicine?

Initially, I wanted to study law. My father had urged me to follow the footsteps of my uncle who is also my role model, the Honourable, Justice Katsina Alu who later became the Chief Justice of Nigeria. At that time, he was a lawyer and a role model to my family so my father wanted me to become a lawyer like him. I had prepared to study law because while in secondary school, I took art courses but I was more interested in the VFLHQFHV , Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG VHFRQGDU\ VFKRRO LQ with a distinction in WAEC. I excelled both in the arts and sciences.

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ill but he refused to attend to us. Eventually, we found a private hospital and took her there. There and then just like a vision, my uncle turned and asked me if I could practice medicine. I happily said yes and that was how I began to study medicine at the University of Jos. About that time, I got admission to study Medicine in Russia. I left 1LJHULD LQ WR 5XVVLD ZKHUH , VWXGLHG PHGLFLQH DQG JUDGXDWHG LQ , EHFDPH WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW IRUHLJQHU WR EH DZDUGHG D 3+' WR FRQWLQXH WR VWXG\ PHGLFLQH 6R , HYHQWXDOO\ JRW D 3+' LQ FKURPLQHXUR SV\FKRORJ\ LQ 7KDW ZDV KRZ the dream of being a lawyer was forgotten.

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PAUL BOTWEV ORHII By - Fatima Garba

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r. Paul Botwev Orhii was born and raised in Lessel in Benue state of Nigeria. He attended St. Francis College, Otukpo, Benue State. While there, he excelled both science and liberal Arts. Pursuant to his childhood dream of becoming a lawyer and his unquenchable passion for the legal profession, Dr Orhii worked at the High Court of Justice, Makurdi, as a clerk.

Dr. Orhii is multi-lingual, and very proficient in Tiv, Russian, and English Language. He also has a vast exposure to divergent cultural, political, educational and economic systems of the world and a wealth of experience that cuts across different social and cultural backgrounds.

In 2009, the Federal Government of Nigeria, appointed him as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The agency is charged with the responsibility of regulating and controlling the importation, exportation, manufacture, advertisement, sales and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, medical devices and packaged water.

In this Interview, the NAFDAC Boss talks about this Herculean task.

What was your childhood and upbringing like?

I was brought up in a very, disciplined family.

My childhood was very nice. I grew up with my siblings. My mother had nine children altogether and I am in the number two position. We had fun playing with each other as kids. Although we did not have much, we were happy. Sometimes, food was not affordable or enough to go round but like I said, we were happy and I managed to go to school.

As a young boy did you always wanted to study medicine?

Initially, I wanted to study law. My father had urged me to follow the footsteps of my uncle who is also my role model, the Honourable, Justice Katsina Alu who later became the Chief Justice of Nigeria. At that time, he was a lawyer and a role model to my family so my father wanted me to become a lawyer like him. I had prepared to study law because while in secondary school, I took art courses but I was more interested in the VFLHQFHV , Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG VHFRQGDU\ VFKRRO LQ with a distinction in WAEC. I excelled both in the arts and sciences.

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ill but he refused to attend to us. Eventually, we found a private hospital and took her there. There and then just like a vision, my uncle turned and asked me if I could practice medicine. I happily said yes and that was how I began to study medicine at the University of Jos. About that time, I got admission to study Medicine in Russia. I left 1LJHULD LQ WR 5XVVLD ZKHUH , VWXGLHG PHGLFLQH DQG JUDGXDWHG LQ , EHFDPH WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW IRUHLJQHU WR EH DZDUGHG D 3+' WR FRQWLQXH WR VWXG\ PHGLFLQH 6R , HYHQWXDOO\ JRW D 3+' LQ FKURPLQHXUR SV\FKRORJ\ LQ 7KDW ZDV KRZ the dream of being a lawyer was forgotten.

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7KH Ă&#x20AC;UVW ZRXOG EH P\ IDWKHU +H ZDV P\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW mentor and made a huge impact on me while growing up. He was a very principled man and he basically shaped my life. Second, is my uncle, Hounourable Justice Katsina Alu. He was such a role model and also had an impact in my life.

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highly performing agency.

What challenges have you faced and are still facing?

When I got to NAFDAC, I had to bring the My pikin people to face the law. I did that within three weeks of starting work at NAFDAC. Now four \HDUV ODWHU , FDQ SURXGO\ VD\ ,¡P JODG ZH ZRQ LQ court and they have been convicted and prosecuted and they are facing 14 year jail term.

And the assets of their company have been FRQĂ&#x20AC;VFDWHG E\ WKH )HGHUDO *RYHUQPHQW RI Nigeria. Prosecuting this case was a major challenge.

Another major challenge was the 64 percent anti malaria drugs that were found to be fake. I had to immediately, swing into action to reduce the incidence of fake medicine in the country.

7KDQN *RG WRGD\ , FDQ JODGO\ VD\ WKDW ZH KDYH reduced the circulation of fake drugs especially in major cities, but we still have the challenge in the rural areas because people over there rely on cheaper medicine. The incidence of fake malaria drugs has been reduced to 20percent by an analysis done by the WHO in our meeting is Buenos Aires in November 2012. We believe that this can be reduced further if we fully begin to LPSOHPHQW YLD 606 0(66$*(6 WKDW SXWV WKH power of taking anti malaria drugs in the hands of the Nigerian consumer who can there and then reject them. We are very optimistic about that as well. Then in terms of prosecution, I have secured about six major convictions and so many other victories in the court since I got to NAFDAC. We recently launched a centre in Onitsha to try to uncode and minimize the circulation of fake drugs in the country and also to make sure Nigerians have access to good quality medicines. These are some of the major challenges and we are on the way to tackling them and we hope that in the near future, Nigeria will become free of fake medicines.

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Hopefully, by early next year, we would have VRPH FRPSDQLHV DQG SURGXFWV SUH TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ 1LJHULD WR HQDEOH XV EHFRPH VHOI VXIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW LQ WKH supply of essential medicines of good quality at affordable prices to the people. As a whole, I think we are winning the war. +RZ FDQ WKH JHQHUDO SXEOLF KHOS LQ Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ IDNH GUXJV" The general public has a big role to play. Every single Nigerian is a major stake holder because he or she is a potential victim. We all use medicines at one point or drink water or tea or other products which are regulated by NAFDAC. I WKLQN HYHU\RQH VKRXOG Ă&#x20AC;QG D UROH WR SOD\ )RU example, the journalists have the skill of creating media and public awareness, the musician has a role to sing songs about fake drugs to educate the masses and create public awareness, the policeman has a role to arrest the fake drug

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Ă 0SIJJ dealers, the religious leaders can enlighten people about this issue. That is why we are working with every member of the society to ensure they play a role. We also work with the traditional rulers, because some people might not necessarily listen to me but will listen to movie actors and actresses. We have the musician 2FACE as one of our NAFDAC Ambassadors. It is key that everybody uses their role to help us Ă&#x20AC;JKW WKLV ZDU EXW PRUH LPSRUWDQWO\ VRPH SHRSOH want to help us but they do not know how to identify counterfeit products. Nowadays, counterfeit has become so sophisticated that they FDQ QRW EH LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG MXVW E\ ORRNLQJ DW WKHP because they go out of their way to copy the NAFDAC number and put it on the product.

Therefore, what we have done is to help the masses to use technology by the SMS text messages method so as to help every body by putting this issue into the hands of the general public. If every Nigerian begins to reject this counterfeit drugs then, they will have no market

and they will slowly be eradicated. We also have a helpline that the general public can call to report an incident.

What do you do in your leisure time?

Most times I listen to music. I hang out with my friends, dance and have a good time. More importantly, I read a lot of Russian poems. I like Shakespeare too.

Can you tell us what your everyday fashion is OLNH" I actually do not have time to think about fashion. When I get up in the morning, the closest GHFHQW ORRNLQJ RXWĂ&#x20AC;W , Ă&#x20AC;QG , ZHDU 7KHVH DUH mostly suits. I hardly have the time to select what to wear.

And your quote of the day?

Hard work and Honesty always pays!

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Thought of as the classical nail shape the nail is filed away at the sides and softly pointed at the tip. Although attractive, this shape does not allow nails to grow to their maximum length, if this is what is desired.

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Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede

RUNNING AWAY FROM A PAST YOU DID NOT CREATE! Tomi had said that she had a dream where she saw herself in a train with her best friend, Simi. Suddenly, there was commotion and everyone got scattered and suddenly Simi was no longer with her. She said she found herself going through a dark tunnel with an angel. Then, came a bright light at the end of the tunnel as they approached. At the end of the tunnel was a man dressed in white.

She became afraid and was going to hold the angel that was with her but when she turned, the angel was gone! She was left alone with the man that was in white. Then, she woke up. At this point, she said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yomi, do you know I am going to dieâ&#x20AC;??

While Tomi had surgery from which she never woke up, Yomi had a dream where

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THE NUANCE OF A LADY: HER EDGE FOR SUCCESS Having a clear perspective of purpose takes your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Allâ&#x20AC;? and also avails you â&#x20AC;&#x153;Allâ&#x20AC;?.

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ideas being rejected, or even your intelligence being questioned.

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friends teasingly termed â&#x20AC;&#x153;my new found frenzy over ladies and their purposes in lifeâ&#x20AC;?.

That milk of love and concern for my fellow ladies instantly welled up in me and came pouring out as I pondered on what else such incident can be termed? if not the â&#x20AC;&#x153;modern day silent IPV (Intimate Partner Violence)â&#x20AC;?, which seems to be ravishing homes.

Oh! How coincidental the timing of that incident! which further buttresses our concern that typically a woman can be subjected to the pains of failure if she lacks a clear perspective of purpose, as well as due to a loss of sense of dignity, virtue and identity.

Also, such an abuse can hold

sway when foundations of values DUH QRW ODLG HDUO\ LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW SODFH Therefore, to put a check on such ill-treatments, a real lady VKRXOG PDNH LW DQ Âś$ OHYHO¡ SULRULW\ to be able to develop and actively use her natural gifts to offer valuable contribution to the society, which in-turn draws others to her.

She should make it the same level of priority not only to have a knowledge of who she is, but how she should be seen and treated, and this is because her head and spirit are together due to the promises of God concerning her which she holds dearly to her heart.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Chioma E. Okoye is a Corporate Etiquette expert; she is the Principal of the Diamond School of International protocol & Etiquette.

(Email: cokoye@diamondschoolofprotocol.com) November 24, 2013 /

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DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T BELIEVE THE HYPE by - Odun Ogunbiyi

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I am usually not one to encourage mid week carousing but on Wednesdays they have the most amazing live band. Bottles WDNHV RQ WKH DPELHQFH DQG à DYRXU RI D TXLUN\ 1HZ <RUN YLOODJH KDQJRXW 7KH EDQG WDNHV UHTXHVWV DQG \RX FDQ¡W help but get swept up in the amazing atmosphere. I refrained from dancing on my table but it was a very close thing.

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The mission (because I chose to accept it) is to do my humble best to use this column to put our beloved Lasgiddy on the map with the greats. With over 700 hundred restaurants, spas galore, hotels and Lord knows how many weekly events, I will have my work cut for me.

Consider me your man in, reporting ringside from events, honestly reviewing SURGXFWV DQG Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ WKH EHVW SODFH WR eat, drink or where to stick the rug rat for summer camp.

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I always advocate impeccably groomed eyebrows with lashings and lashings of lashes to open up those eyes I get a little concerned that my individual lashes make me look a bit (aright a lot) like a hoochie mama, I mean there is a time and place for all that but.... I digress.

My girl Lola Maja-Okojevoh, makeup artist to the stars and all around good egg has shown me the way forward. She has her own brand of lashes, Sacred Lashes, catering to all pallets from the subtle to the fancy dress and she specialises in the individual lash attachment. ,W¡V DOO LQ WKH TXDOLW\ DQG FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI WKH lashes and praise the lord the correct glue (no more burnt retinas from weave on glue for me). I had a set of subtle semi permanents done, which should last me a couple of weeks and are so light your forget you have them on. I love that you just lay there, eyes closed, snoring a little and wake up fabulous. No muss no fuss.

I shall be trying out the Xtreme lashes (#1 brand in the US) soon and as I am going blond I shall trust nobody else to thread and colour my eyebrows.

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P EO PL E “ O N E PA RT Y AT A T I M E ! ”

THE CELEBRANT SENATOR TESLIM KAYODE & WIFE, ANGELA ARIKE

BASHIR ADAMU & APRIL ABANULOR

CHIEF YINKA TAIWO

ALAAFIN OF OYO, OBA LAMIDI ADEYEMI & ALHAJI ARISEKOLA ALAO

HIGH CHIEF EDDY OYEWOLE FOR THE OLUBADAN

NKIRU ISICHEI & MRS BEATRICE ABEBE

SENATOR TESLIM FOLARIN CLOCKS 50 IN GRAND STYLE! By - Latasha Ngwube AYO & FEYI FAYOSE

MRS NIKKY SHAHIMI & MRS MOTUN IGE

HON FOLAKE OLUNLOYOOSHINOWO

CHIEF RAJI RASAKI

HON MURAINA AJIBOLA

SENATOR GBEMI SARAKI, SENATOR IYIOLA OMISORE & MRS GRACE FOLASHADE BENT

CHIEF WOLE OYELESE KING SUNNY ADE

Recently, the city of Ibadan witnessed a celebration to rival many a grand occasion as it’s son of the soil, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin turned fifty. The event was marked with festivity and merriment that saw people of Oyo state from all walks of life turned out in droves to herald the politician. Casa Lucio/Gaso event centre was the venue, where food, drinks, prayers and dance ruled the roost. Live entertainment was from the stables of King Sunny Ade and his band, who serenaded guests till the wee hours.

The celebrant and his stunning wife Angela Arike, were all smiles and the perfect hosts, receiving the royal fathers, dignitaries, politicians, socialites and family who came from around the country to be a part of the special day.

CHIEF YEKIN ADEOJO & SENATOR LEKAN BALOGUN

MRS IB HORSFALL DINA

DAPO ABIODUN

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