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From the editor...

Our guest on the cover today is the amiable, Honourable Omorede Osifo, a two-time commissioner in Edo State.

Under the PDP and the APC, she served as commissioner for Culture and Tourism and commissioner for Youths and Sports respectively.

Like many women determined to make a change in the society, Honourable Osifo, left her USA base and returned to Nigeria to join the à HGJOLQJ GHPRFUDWLF V\VWHP %XW she has since found out that the murky, Nigeria political waters is not easy to swim through. Could this be another gender issue? She shares her experience on pg 8-10 and also reveals ZK\ VKH JRW WKH 5R\DO %HDGV On our fashion pages, our contributing correspondent, Fatima Garba, writes on the hot new trend-the à DUHG VNLUW :LWK SOHDWV RU ZLWKRXW LW¡V D simple piece to cherish. Pg-3 On page 4-5, Pamela Echemunor,

writes on the famous Jump suit showing four ways to jump straight into style. :KHWKHU \RX DUH D JODPRXU GUHVVHU like Genevieve or playful like Michelle Dede, there is a style just for you.

Things get wild on page 6-7.

Yemisi Suleiman shows you how to wear the animal print clothes and accessory without overdoing things.

This edition will not be complete without our regular columnists who serve their different dishes fresh and hot. ,W¡V D SDFNDJH WR PDNH your Sunday a great one.

Enjoy.

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FA S H I ON

FASHION ALERT!!!

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FA S H I O N

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Bring out the glamour with this white number like actress, Genevieve Nnaji has done. Whatever your taste, keep it simple and tasteful and accessorize with a chunky neck piece and a nice belt and a cute clutch purse like Genevieve to give you the Ă&#x20AC;JXUH WR GLH IRU

by - Pamela Echemunor

The Jumpsuit originally referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;utilitarian onepiece garmentâ&#x20AC;?, is versatile, comfortable, futuristic but most importantly sexy. The jumpsuit can be worn with Ă DWV RU KHHOV DV \RX VR GHVLUH :HOFRPH WR WKH JODPRURXV ZRUOG RI ´-XPS 6XLWVÂľ :KHWKHU \RXU MXPSVXLW LV SODLQ RU WH[WXUHG SDWWHUQHG RU VWULSSHG ZHDWKHU \RX¡UH ZHDULQJ LW DV D GD\ RU QLJKW RXWĂ&#x20AC;W ZLWK D EOD]HU RU RQ LWV RZQ D bustier or a tube design, long sleeved or short, however it comes, ensure you have the right accessory and try not to RYHU GR LW EHFDXVH WKH RXWĂ&#x20AC;W RQ LWV RZQ LV SXUH SHUIHFWLRQ For the sassy night look pull out your polish and let those toes shine, a sexy high heeled pair of peep toe boots for a WRXFK RI SL]]D]] DQG \RX¡OO EH WKH HQY\ RI DOO Here are a few tips on how to wear your jumpsuit

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FA S H I ON

Elegance

Gone are the days of simple primary colours, the elegant shine is in with gold, silver and metallic tones taking a stand. Opt for a metallic v-neck jumpsuit, pair with an animal print clutch purse and a pair of gold metallic shoes. Finish the look with a pair of loops to complete your elegant look.

Playful

Be playful with a patterned jumpsuit like Michelle Dede, a nice hat to keep the sun away, a cute cocktail ring to accessorize a slim gold belt and a pair of gold sandals. If you must wear a necklace opt for something light, going chunky will make you look like \RX¡UH ZHDULQJ D OHDVK MXVW VD\LQJ \RX UH ZHDULQJ D OHDVK MXVW VD\LQJ

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FA S H I O N

Wild Things by - Yemisi Suleiman

An Animal print is one trend that never goes out of fashion. From leopard, tiger, snake to zebra print, fash nature-inspired animal prints are one of the boldest natu fashion trends you can wear all year-round. fash However, it can sometimes be challenging to pull off Ho this trend, so here are tips on how to wear animal prints while still looking chic and stylish. Every fashionista whil must own a piece this season, be it a dress, a top, a mus pair of shoes, a scarf or a bag.

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FA S H I ON

ZEBRA PRINT BLOUSE

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OMOREDE OSIFO g Murky Political Waters By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

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ntil a few weeks ago, she was the Honourable Commissioner for Youths and Sports in Edo State. That was her second appointment, having served once as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism under the Lucky Igbinedion administration.

Born to the prominent Idahosa Osifo family of Edo State, this mother of three boys, holds a first degree in Economics and a Statistics and a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Banking and Finance all from the University of Benin. She was also at the Harvard Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John F Kennedy School of Government, USA, where she took a course in Innovations in Government. After a stint at Allied Bank and later Crown Merchant Bank, curious to know what banking was like abroad, she moved to the USA, where she worked for the Mortgage Solutions, Schaumburg, Illinois.

While living in Chicago, she read a lot about the 1995 United Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beijing Conference. Coupled with inspiration drawn from Hillary Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exploits in politics, Hon. Omorede Osamede Osifo decided to return home to join the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggle through political relations. In 2000, she joined the People Democratic Party (PDP) where she cut her teeth in politics Now in the All Progressives Congress (APC), the two-time commissioner was recently honoured by the Oba of Benin, who presented her with the Royal Beads.

:KDW ZDV \RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW HOHFWLRQ OLNH" When I came back home, I joined the PDP because, at that time, it was a party you could join and be sure to win an election. I contested in 2002/2003 for the House of Representatives. I should have won that election because on the day of the primaries, I had about 90% of the people behind me.

It was an awesome experience for me because I had just come back from abroad and the fact that I am a woman and almost getting the ticket. But on that day, while people were waiting to vote for me at the stadium, leaders of the party called me to a meeting with the then governor, Lucky Igbinedion.

They told me point blank: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know you are going WR ZLQ WKLV HOHFWLRQ EXW LW¡V QRW JRLQJ WR KROG EHFDXVH the party has decided that the person who was there before be returned.â&#x20AC;? As a young woman, I GLGQ¡W ZDQW WR PDNH WURXEOH 6R , DFFHSWHG WKH decision of the party. :DV LW D FDVH RI GLVFULPLQDWLRQ DJDLQVW ZRPHQ" I think gender was part of it but I am glad that around that time too, Daisy Danjuma came, stood IRU HOHFWLRQ IURP WKH VDPH (GR 6WDWH DQG JRW LW Dictatorship in party (politics) is another problem.

You also have the issue of god-fatherism. But after that time, I had the opportunity to serve as &RPPLVVLRQHU IRU $UWV DQG &XOWXUH LQ (GR 6WDWH even though I could not serve at the national level as I desired. :KHQ DQG KRZ GLG \RX PDNH WKH PRYH WR $& DQG QRZ $3&" ,W¡V EHHQ D ORQJ MRXUQH\ , ZDV LQ WKH 3'3 IRU

almost a decade. After a while, I moved away from politics a bit to watch the scenario. At that time, I kind of liked the developments that were going on in WKH $FWLRQ &RQJUHVV $& LQ (GR 6WDWH DQG , decided that I wanted to be part of that development.

'LG \RX DWWHPSW FRQWHVWLQJ DJDLQ" I did but again, there was somebody that the leaders were sentimental towards because he had EHHQ WKHUH ORQJHU WKDQ PH 6R IRU WKH VHFRQG WLPH I was told to wait; that it was not yet my time. What can I do? I just kept hanging in there until I got DSSRLQWHG DV &RPPLVVLRQHU IRU <RXWKV DQG 6SRUWV :KDW ZHUH WKH WKLQJV \RX GLG DV &RPPLVVLRQHU RI 6SRUWV" I spent about 10 months there and did some turn around with our sports. If you knew Bendel Insurance Football Club, a household name in those days; when I took over as sports commissioner, the club was almost in relegation.

They were about second to the last on the proleague table. They were struggling not to go into relegation. When the last season ended (within six months of my being there), they from the danger zone to about 6th or 8th position. Four clubs went into relegation; we probably would have been part of them but we worked hard and saved them.

This year, we are supposed to be bringing back the Principals Cup. I hope the ministry handles that. :H¡YH PDGH DOO WKH DUUDQJHPHQW ZLWK FRPSDQLHV WKDW ZLOO Ă&#x20AC;QDQFH RXU WHDP :H KDYH QRW KDG WKH Principals Cup in about 10 years.

While I was there, we also ensured that schools

that have not conducted inter-house sports in so PDQ\ \HDUV OLNH 6W 0DULD *RUHWWL *LUOV¡ *UDPPDU 6FKRRO VWDUWHG DJDLQ :KDW DUH \RXU IDYRXULWH VSRUWV" I love badminton and hockey which I played as a young girl. Those were our favourite sports at *RUHWWL *LUOV¡ *UDPPDU 6FKRRO 7KHQ RI FRXUVH there is football which we all love. As commissioner, I encouraged a lot of that and followed my football team for their matches.

The female team, the Ine Queens are doing well.

They have been invited into the female league. :LWK DOO WKDW KDSSHQHG WR \RX GR \RX WKLQN D ZRPDQ FDQ FRPH RXW IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH DQG JHW WKH WLFNHW WR FRQWHVW" :H MXVW KDYH WR NHHS SXVKLQJ DQG Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ 7KHUH is still a lot of marginalization against women going on. They still feel the men should get before women; sometimes, a woman is even more intelligent than a man. The men want us to run into our shells but we would hang in there and keep Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ 2QH GD\ ZH ZRXOG JHW ZKDW ZH ZDQW +RZ ZDV OLIH LQ JRYHUQPHQW" I have been in government twice. Life in government is challenging and hectic. It keeps you on your toes. The people expect a lot from you because they have put you there to serve. I also went in there to serve so I wanted to be the best so WKDW ZKHQ ,¡P JRQH OLNH QRZ SHRSOH FDQ VD\ VKH did well. ,Q UHWURVSHFW ZRXOG \RX VD\ LW ZDV D JRRG ULGH IRU \RX" February 23, 2014 /

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HEALTHY LIVING101 by - Teri Mendes

Double Chin BEGONE: Guide to getting rid of that Pesky Double Chin Hello my dear readers, having a double chin can make you look more heavy or fat. A double chin is clearly visible when you bend down or smile. Gaining weight or loose skin elasticity are the main causes behind getting a double chin.

Nobody wants a double chin. Luckily, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to carry around that unnecessary extra chin, because I have all the tips and tricks. Read on to ÂżQG RXW KRZ \RX WRR FDQ JHW ULG RI \RXU SHVN\ double chin.

Â&#x2021; While inhaling, gently lift your head back up until your chin touches the other shoulder. You should be looking to the other side.

Neck rolls are another great way to stretch and tone the muscles of your neck, face and jaw. Perform this double chin exercise 10 to 15 times per workout.

3. The Jaw Release: The jaw release exercise tones and stretches the muscles of your face. Perform the jaw release exercise as follows: Â&#x2021; 6it or stand with an erect spine.

Lose Weight If you have excess double chin, chances are youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re overweight. Unfortunately, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t target just one area of your body for fat loss. You have to lose fat from your entire body at once.

When you begin to lose weight, excess body fat disaSSears Âżrst from your face. (at a healthy diet of lean meats, low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains to help burn oĚ&#x2020; excess body fat. $void fat, sugar and salt. Perform an aerobic exercise that raises your heart rate for at least 30 minutes at a stretch, at least three times a week; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to burn more calories than you eat in order to lose excess body fat.

Sit Up Straight Practicing good posture is a great way to help get rid of a double chin. Not only does sitting up straight make your double chin less noticeable, but it also strengthens jaw muscles, to keep fat from building up under your chin. Usee an ergonomic, posture-correcting chair, especially if you work at a desk.

Chew Gum Believe it or not, chewing gum gives your jaw and facial muscles a workout. (xercising your jaw and facial muscles helps burn away the body fat that causes your double chin.

It also keeps your facial skin Âżrm.

Perform Double Chin Exercises

Double chin exercises can help you tone the muscles of your face and jaw, Âżrm skin along the jaw line and get rid of excess fat to diminish your double chin. While losing weight can often go a long way towards helping to eliminate a double chin, not all people who have a double chin are overweight; sometimes, double chins are genetic. Whatever the cause of your double chin, these exercises can help reduce its size and improve its appearance.

Â&#x2021; Inhale deeply through the nose; exhale slowly, while humming with your lips pressed tightly together. While you are inhaling and exhaling, move your jaw as if you were chewing. Â&#x2021; When you Âżnish your exhale, open your mouth up as wide as you can. Inhale, and exhale from your open mouth with an audible â&#x20AC;&#x153;ahhâ&#x20AC;? sound. Rest the tip of your tongue gently against the backs of your lower teeth to help the jaw relax.

Repeat both steps of this exercise 5 to 10 times.

Rep 5epeat this exercise 0 to times at Âżrst, ad adding repetitions as your facial muscles get g stronger. $ other double chin exercises to your $dd workout w to help stretch and tone the mu muscles of the jaw, face and neck. Try performing perf this exercise 10 to 15 times during your workouts: Â&#x2021; $ssume a standing or seated position. Â&#x2021; Tilt your head back until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking skyward. Â&#x2021; Pucker your lips, as if for a kiss. +old the pucker for Âżve seconds.

2. The Neck Roll: The neck roll not only tones and stretches the muscles of your jaw, throat and neck, but also releases tension from your shoulders and can ease neck and shoulder pain. Follow these steps to perform the neck roll as a double-chin exercise: Â&#x2021; 6tand or sit with an erect spine.

Â&#x2021; 2pen your mouth wide.

Â&#x2021; While exhaling, slowly roll your head downward until your chin is resting on your chest. Remember to keep your spine erect and your shoulders squared.

Â&#x2021; 0ove your lower jaw up and down.

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Â&#x2021; Try to keep the other muscles in your face relaxed as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing this exercise.

1. The Chin Lift a.k.a The Platysma Exercise: The best double chin exercise works on the platysma, the muscle that runs from the jaw line all the way down to your shoulder. Follow these steps to work the platysma: Â&#x2021; Pull your bottom lip tight over your bottom teeth.

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Â&#x2021; While inhaling, gently turn your head to one side until your chin touches your shoulder. You should be looking to one side.

TERI Speaks Dear Teri, Thank you, your wonderful healthy living tips in allure magazine it has been of tremendous help to me, God bless you.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it for today my readers! Keep your skin looking youngerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and lower your risk of skin cancerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with these foods. Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it KHUH ÂżUVW For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ta ta for now! XOXO

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Diarrhoea is often a short-term symptom of an infection, virus, stress or poor diet; although in some people, it can be a long-term condition. For most, diarrhoea is acute, occurs suddenly and does not last for more than 10 days. Nonetheless, chronic diarrhoea can be distressing and troublesome and lasts for more than two weeks. This is more serious than the acute form and should always be investigated by a doctor to distinguish the cause .

Haemorrhoids are large, swollen blood vessels in or around the back passage due to a pressure buildup that can cause them to form small lumps. This is often caused by a weakness of the veins during pregnancy, prolonged durations of sitting down, and commonly a result of constipation. Therefore, it can be beneÂżcial to try to keep stools soft and regular.

8nfortunately, creams and suppositories oĚ&#x2020;er shortterm relief and do not prevent future Ă&#x20AC;are-ups.

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Vitamin E â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Promotes normal blood coagulation and healing, factors that assist with haemorrhoidal bleeding and irritation.

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Impotence erectile dysfunction is the diĚ&#x2021;culty or inability to maintain an erection which is satisfactory for intercourse. It is a common condition, particularly in men aged between 40 to 70 years old, although it may be e[perienced throughout younger years. Impotence can occur as a result of various causes, which may be physical or psychological, ranging from high blood pressure, age, heart disease and diabetes to an[iety, stress, depression and relationship problems. Important to be investigated by a doctor.

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Setting Financial Goals in 2014 3. Plan for retirement It is important to plan for retirement even if you are not in retirement age.

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There is also a bar and lounge area with a fully functional kitchen and extensive menu. Lots of children friendly options like chicken bites, popcorn shrimp burgers and fries. Recommendations from WKH PHQX LQFOXGH EDFRQ ZUDSSHG VHD EDVV WKH 1DLMD FRPER peppered snails, and the chicken shawarma. , DP VR SOHDVHG , IRXQG WKLV SODFH MXVW LQ WLPH IRU WKH KDOI WHUP break. Great place to have a play date, rain or shine and plenty to entertain me while my little madam is running herself ragged upstairs.

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ith half term just around the corner many of you may be despairing over what to do with the kids. I have already started booking as many play dates and activities for my little person as I can. I stumbled upon a little place bursting full of family fun that I think is going to be my lifesaver. Join me for another instalment of Escape.

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The Mouse Pad , FDQQRW H[SUHVV WR \RX MXVW KRZ H[FLWHG , DP DERXW WKLV SODFH , am one of those girls who used to spend hours stuck at Trucadero an entertainment complex in London. Blissful hours spent on bumper cars and on huge interactive computer games it was the highlight of the West End in my teenage years.

The Mouse Pad is our own little entertainment complex. This is the place to take the kids (I am including myself in that category for this one) for some hours of electronic fun.

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So, while the kiddies are upstairs being utterly entertained with arts and crafts, dance classes and all things electronics the adults are being equally entertained downstairs.

A huge snooker table for those who want to partake and individual private game rooms one can rent out on big sports game nights and the like.

For those of us who like our pizza fresh out of a wood-burning oven (like mama used to make them in the old country!), Pizza Riah is the place for you.

Great outdoor courtyard seating and for those of us with an aversion to baking in the sun, there is a nicely frigid indoor area. I ORYH DQ\ VSDFH LQ /DJRV WKDW¡V FOHDQ DQG PDQDJHV WR FUHDWH DQ RDVLV of calm.

With good service and a great selection of house wines and more, Pizza Riah ticks all the right boxes; the food is a perfect blend of Italian with a nod to Lasgidi sensibilities. There is a great variety of pizza and antipasti on the menu, plus a variety of meats from the bbq, chicken, lamb chops and a very popular suya selection. You have great healthy salads, vegetarian options and when you are done, JUHDW FRIIHH DQG FDNH WR Ă&#x20AC;QLVK LW DOO RII 0\ OLWWOH PDGDP ORYHV WR HDW WKHUH ,W¡V D JUHDW VSDFH IRU WKH ZKROH family to hang out, and I have often found myself ordering a stack of pizza anytime two or more kiddies are congregated at my home.

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Bulk up I remember when I was younger trailing after my mum while she did a bulk shop. It took hours and I remember being positively miserable while it was happening. I remember that no matter how knackered we all were after a gruelling day at like a Costco she would unpack everything into its various storage spaces around the house with a skip in her step and a song in her heart. )DVW IRUZDUG D IHZ FRXJK FRXJK \HDUV DQG , Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ JHW LW 7KH feeling of accomplishment when your home has a good supply of the essentials, you know toiletries, household cleaning products and food stuff. , KDYH VDLG LW RQFH DQG ,¡P JRLQJ WR VD\ LW DJDLQ WKHUH LV 127+,1* , PHDQ 127+,1* WKDW ZLQGV PH XS PRUH WKDQ SD\LQJ H[WRUWLRQDWH prices for imported product. Worse than that though is buying inferior product brands and paying caviar prices.

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COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS HOLD SUMMIT By - Oscar Ochiogu The 3rd annual business summit of Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Eti-Osa zone held recently at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The business summit aimed at encouraging networking amongst practitioners was also an avenue to discuss current trend in community pharmacy and proffer solutions to the challenges.

Below are pictures of eminent Pharmacists that graced the event.

ADENIKE ADENUGA

CLARE OMATSEYE

ERNEST OKAFOR

OCHUBA NGOZI

LOLA ALABI

NNAMDI CHUKWUEMEKA

L-R-DR ABIMBOLA AJAYI REPRESENTATIVE OF LAGOS STATE MINS OF HEALTH- DR ABAYOMI AJAYI

OBIKILI FRIDA

ADEBAYO AFON

IKE ONYEDU

L-R- MRS TOLA AJAYI-MR GBENGA ADEFAYERITA DOMINIC.

GROUP RAISES FUND FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS By - Oscar Ochiogu

MRS TOPE ILUYEMI-HEAD GOVT RELATIONS PROCTER & GAMBLE

GEORGE OKON

AMAKA OKWUDIRE

ANASTASIA OSARENKHOE

MR PANDEY NAWNEET & MR SRIVASTAVA MANISU FROM BHARAT SERUMS

FUNMI SOLANKE

NDUKWE UMA NDUKWE

OLUWATOSIN

MRS TOLA AJAYI

MR KENNY ADENUGBA-MR DAYO FOWE-MR YINKA DARAMOLA

Ahead of “the Million Woman March for Endometriosis” billed for International Women’s Day on March 8 in Lagos, the Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria (ESGN), has held a fund raising dinner in support of the cause. The event which took place recently at Radison Blue, Victoria Island, brought together men and women from all walks of life united to fight a common course.

The ESGN happens to be the first and only organisation focusing on this condition in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since 2005, the support group has been at the forefront of internationally recognised peer review and professional services, programmes and resources, actively lobbying for better outcomes for women affected with endometriosis.

Below are some faces that graced the occasion.

ENDO TEAM-L-R-DAYO FOWE-ESTHER ODIETE-DEBOWALE SANGOSANYA-ERENAYO ARTHUR-IFEOLUWA OYETUNJI-KOLADE CHARLES

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