November 24 , 2013

PAUL BOTWEV ORHII- On war path with fake drug offenders

THE CHIC LISTHOW TO DO STYL IQ:

TOYIN LAWANI

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“Give a man a centimeter and he’ ll think he’s a ruler”

R . BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA

- Janet Skeslien

8-10“If equal affection cannot be,Let the more loving one be me.”

- W.H. Auden

““A man is lucky if he is the first love of a woman. A woman is lucky if she is the last love of a man.””

- Charles Dickens

FASH ION FASH ION

The Chic ListFASH ION

The chic list is all about taking classy fashion to a whole new level; adding edge and origi-nality while focusing on getting the most out of your clothes.

Chic is a way of saying “stylish”. The word is derived from the French term “chiqué”.

-ing but how you wear it! Discover tricks and fashion secrets.

by - Fatima Garba

These pieces are slim-ming, sexy, and the perfect staple item for weekend nights out. I especially like the look of coated denim and lamé leggings because they

-per-hero like look without being too over-the-top and, well… shiny

Adding a few well-placed pieces of jewellery is -

plete. The awesome part about jewellery is that there are so many different styles, sizes, colours

to pick from when determining your signature piece!

UTILITY JACKET-OUTFIT

AN ‘IT’ PAIR OF SHOES

LEATHER - ESQUE, SKINNY JEANS AND LEGGINGS

Utility jackets are urban, trendy, and have just the right amount of edge to bring heat to an otherwise simple

strictly “water proof” to reap a utility -

ural elements. I prefer jacket cuts that hit your mid-thigh – try swapping out boring cardigans or a hoodie with one

UNIQUE SIGNATURE JEWELLERY

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A perfect pair of shoes is all you need to make your wardrobe go from good to outstanding. My mind is blown away by how chic and fashion-

look just by adding a fantastic pair of shoes.

Nothing can replace a classic little black dress but a chic black maxi dress is nearly as versatile. When shopping, look for a basic design that stays comfortable

revealing to wear to most places.

A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS

ONO BELLO

TIWA SAVAGE

OMAWUMI AKINNEFESI

DOROTHY PERKINS LACY LITTLE BLACK DRESS

BALMAIN UTILITY JACKET

LION HEAD NECK PIECE BYACCESSORISE

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTIMETALLIC HEELS

Every girl needs a gorgeous, knee-grazing feminine dress made from a delicate fabric like lace, tulle, silk or a combination of textures. Try your best

so it can still work during the winter. Cream and dusty rose-coloured dresses are great favourites!

A DELICATE, GIRLY DRESS

CHIDINMA

TOPSHOP POLKADOT DRESS

FASH ION FASH ION

The Chic ListFASH ION

The chic list is all about taking classy fashion to a whole new level; adding edge and origi-nality while focusing on getting the most out of your clothes.

Chic is a way of saying “stylish”. The word is derived from the French term “chiqué”.

-ing but how you wear it! Discover tricks and fashion secrets.

by - Fatima Garba

These pieces are slim-ming, sexy, and the perfect staple item for weekend nights out. I especially like the look of coated denim and lamé leggings because they

-per-hero like look without being too over-the-top and, well… shiny

Adding a few well-placed pieces of jewellery is -

plete. The awesome part about jewellery is that there are so many different styles, sizes, colours

to pick from when determining your signature piece!

UTILITY JACKET-OUTFIT

AN ‘IT’ PAIR OF SHOES

LEATHER - ESQUE, SKINNY JEANS AND LEGGINGS

Utility jackets are urban, trendy, and have just the right amount of edge to bring heat to an otherwise simple

strictly “water proof” to reap a utility -

ural elements. I prefer jacket cuts that hit your mid-thigh – try swapping out boring cardigans or a hoodie with one

UNIQUE SIGNATURE JEWELLERY

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A perfect pair of shoes is all you need to make your wardrobe go from good to outstanding. My mind is blown away by how chic and fashion-

look just by adding a fantastic pair of shoes.

Nothing can replace a classic little black dress but a chic black maxi dress is nearly as versatile. When shopping, look for a basic design that stays comfortable

revealing to wear to most places.

A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS

ONO BELLO

TIWA SAVAGE

OMAWUMI AKINNEFESI

DOROTHY PERKINS LACY LITTLE BLACK DRESS

BALMAIN UTILITY JACKET

LION HEAD NECK PIECE BYACCESSORISE

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTIMETALLIC HEELS

Every girl needs a gorgeous, knee-grazing feminine dress made from a delicate fabric like lace, tulle, silk or a combination of textures. Try your best

so it can still work during the winter. Cream and dusty rose-coloured dresses are great favourites!

A DELICATE, GIRLY DRESS

CHIDINMA

TOPSHOP POLKADOT DRESS

IFrom international shows to our local runways, designers have stat-ed that you should get the much needed attention about your look

WWear wwith aa collaredd shirtt: *If Fashion Week is anything to go by,

way to wear the statement necklace. The key is to keep your shirt buttoned

lace.

*SShoww sommee skkin:Make the most of bare neckline and place emphasis on your statement necklace by keeping within the lines of your top.

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*GGo sstrapleess: Update a strapless cocktail dress with a chunky necklace.

*AAlwayys wwear aa large peaarl neecklaace wwith eelegant clotthing.Such extravagant jewelry will look out of place when combined with everyday attire, so if you want to show

before heading out.

FASH ION

IQWhere did it all begin with TiannahStyling?

responsible for most of the hot magazine covers and hot music videos within and outside Nigeria. With the help of Nicki Minaj and Rihanna’s stylists in America, as well as other huge celebrity stylists abroad, I’ve been able to work with international acts like Kelly Rowland, Natalie Nunn, Jen Richardson, Jasmine Villegas, Basket Baller Wives LA and a lot more.

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

mini supermarket and a spa while studying at the University of Lagos.

Toyin Lawani holds a Bachelors degree in English Language from the University of Lagos,

Akoka, Yaba. She runs Tiannah’s Place Empire as its Creative Director and

Tiannah’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, D’Prince and Davido. She has also designed for Hollywood celebrities including singer Kelly Roland of ‘Destiny’s Child’, Bria Myles, Jennifer Richardson, Natalie Nunn and lots more.

Her ‘Elegante’ by TiannahStyling

has since gone on to start up a kids’

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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

for good skin, I opened my spa where I sell my own range of skin care products called Tiannah’s Glow.

TiannahStyling now has a fashion academy. What’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

by - Yemisi Suleiman

- THE FASHION STYLIST AND ENTREPRENEUR

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line – Elegante Kidz – with her daughter, Tiannah, as the face of Elegante Kidz. She is currently working on her reality TV show project – ‘Diary Of A Fashion Guru’, which is coming soon to TV screens across Nigeria and Africa.

future fashion designers and stylists.

How are you able to separate your work as a stylist and designer?IIt’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 ‘Day Dream Collection’ was showcased at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards

was showcased at Music Meets

Series’, ‘Elegante Kidz’, and ‘Freedom Collection’ are my most recent ones. I showcased my ‘Freedom Collection’ at African Fashion Week London in

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.

Where do you see your

I see TiannahStyling taking over the international fashion market. I see students from my fashion academy doing very well and getting recognized for their individual work.

If you could raid anyone’s closet, who would it ber?

doesn’t necessarily follow trend.

your life?

she passed on. Now my daughter, Tiannah, is a

and makes me focused because I want to give her the best in life.

Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Dubai.

REPORTAGEREPORTAGE

PAUL BOTWEV ORHII

Dr. 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

with a distinction in WAEC. I excelled both in the arts and sciences.

But an accident happened, I moved to Lagos State to live with my uncle. One day, his daughter was ill and we took her to the hospital on a Sunday. There was no doctor available to attend to her. Then a doctor arrived who coincidentally, came to see one of his patients who was critically

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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

the dream of being a lawyer was forgotten.

What were some of the choices in life you made that brought you here?

myself and most importantly, to people around me. I worked extremely hard because I had it at the back of my mind that people who do not work hard end up very poor and I did not want that for myself. I also made sure that I had good friends

put in my best in whatever situation I found myself in. I have had my fair share of odd jobs. There were times I worked night shifts in my secondary school days at a textile factory in both Kano and Kaduna. I also worked at the Nigerian Breweries in Kaduna, but I always knew that in the long run, my goal will be achieved. So basically, these were the choices I made to get me to where I am today.

Who is your mentor that made the most impact on you?

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.

How was NAFDAC when you took over as DG?

when I took over. My predecessor had brought media attention so it was a well known agency. I

quickly because Nigerians were looking up to me because people can be easily impatient. Unfortunately, if you look at the fake drug

for the anti malaria drugs which were fake. There was an analysis done by WHO (World health organization) to evaluate the anti malaria drugs circulating in African countries. Fourteen African countries including Nigeria showed that we had

were either fake or substandard. Then we had

there had been no single persecution of a fake drug offender since the agency started. But on the whole, the agency was considered to be a

REPORTAGEREPORTAGE

PAUL BOTWEV ORHII

Dr. 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

with a distinction in WAEC. I excelled both in the arts and sciences.

But an accident happened, I moved to Lagos State to live with my uncle. One day, his daughter was ill and we took her to the hospital on a Sunday. There was no doctor available to attend to her. Then a doctor arrived who coincidentally, came to see one of his patients who was critically

By - Fatima Garba

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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

the dream of being a lawyer was forgotten.

What were some of the choices in life you made that brought you here?

myself and most importantly, to people around me. I worked extremely hard because I had it at the back of my mind that people who do not work hard end up very poor and I did not want that for myself. I also made sure that I had good friends

put in my best in whatever situation I found myself in. I have had my fair share of odd jobs. There were times I worked night shifts in my secondary school days at a textile factory in both Kano and Kaduna. I also worked at the Nigerian Breweries in Kaduna, but I always knew that in the long run, my goal will be achieved. So basically, these were the choices I made to get me to where I am today.

Who is your mentor that made the most impact on you?

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.

How was NAFDAC when you took over as DG?

when I took over. My predecessor had brought media attention so it was a well known agency. I

quickly because Nigerians were looking up to me because people can be easily impatient. Unfortunately, if you look at the fake drug

for the anti malaria drugs which were fake. There was an analysis done by WHO (World health organization) to evaluate the anti malaria drugs circulating in African countries. Fourteen African countries including Nigeria showed that we had

were either fake or substandard. Then we had

there had been no single persecution of a fake drug offender since the agency started. But on the whole, the agency was considered to be a

REPORTAGE

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

court and they have been convicted and prosecuted and they are facing 14 year jail term. And the assets of their company have been

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.

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

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.

fake drugs. The fake drug market has reduced tremendously since the crackdown of illicit narcotic trade. We have done our best and used cutting edge technology, recruited the masses to

carried out massive public enlightenment to educate our masses. Today, I can say that we are winning the war against counterfeit medicine. We have also increased local production of medicines, the quality has improved and some of them are going through WHO observation. Hopefully, by early next year, we would have

supply of essential medicines of good quality at affordable prices to the people. As a whole, I think we are winning the war.

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

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

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

want to help us but they do not know how to identify counterfeit products. Nowadays, counterfeit has become so sophisticated that they

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

I actually do not have time to think about fashion. When I get up in the morning, the closest

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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These are the tools that should always be in your nail care box for perpetually smooth and lovely looking hands. In this edition, I’m going to show you the tools so you can get them, next time, I’ll teach you how to do the best DIY(Do it yourself) manicure.

Almond nail shape is considered as a classic form, the nails that have a feminine and elegant look. This style will make the fingers look slimmer

and smoother. Although interesting, this style is not too strong and if the nail is damaged some of the length will have to be filed away to rectify.

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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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: “Yomi, do you know I am going to die”?

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

usually held the green, yellow and red lights

Yomi woke up and said that he knew Tomi

At the time of these dreams, Tomi had cancer and had eventually gone in for

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not married and had to stay so

Tomi had relocated from Nigeria

of people living far away from home (Africa) yet, the issues

followed them to wherever they

Whatever they were running away from

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TO BE CONTINUED...

PerfectBodyKATHY EMIKO

PORTION CONTROLRather than aiming for being perfect, just aim to be a little bit better today than you were yesterday.One of the key elements to losing weight and keeping it

for your body but if you are taking in too many calories daily, you will not be able to lose weight.

Here are some easy tips for keeping your portions in

Portion Control Tip No. 1: Don’t LeaveFood in Sight

Eating meals family style (where the dishes of food are in your sight) can make it much easier to reach for seconds. If they are not in the same room, you are much less likely

minutes so that you ‘acquire’ the feeling of being full.

Portion Control Tip No. 2: Use Meat as a

Side DishDon’t make meat the main course of your meal. Load up

or a meat-based side dish. This way, you will feel full

which is better for you in the long run.

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HEALTH101News

You can gain weight eating healthful foods if you are eating portions that are way too big. Practising portion control with the best type of food consistently is the ideal and will keep you feeling fuller longer because of the

volume for fewer calories due to vegetables.

Portion Control Tip No. 3: Split a ServingWhen eating out, try splitting a meal with a friend or

Portion Control Tip No. 4: Learn Serving Sizes

sizes, you can better control your portions. When eating

Portion Control Tip No. 5: Eat Small Meals

eat. People who eat 5 to 6 small meals a day are much more likely to maintain portion control because they

Portion Control Tip No. 6: Portion Out Food

just one portion of any snack food when eating straight out of the bag. By separating out one portion, it is much

thinking about it.

Portion Control Tip No. 7: Break DownLeft-overs

This will help you limit how much you are eating with

By practising these tips on a regular basis, you can help to regulate your portion control and maintain a healthy diet long term.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Budgeting- Part 3

by - Chioma Okoye

olishProfessionalTHE

Having a clear perspective of purpose takes your “All” and also avails you “All”.

In the beginning, it can be a terribly lonely world and may take

willing to share or support your belief. The harder part may also be the incredible vulnerability that putting your-self out there for everyone to see would cause, probably due to your beliefs or

ideas being rejected, or even your intelligence being questioned.

In the long run however, it takes

muster to risk bringing your-self to such a place and conform to your Purpose in life.

The recent incident of the

aired in the news and also carried in the Newspapers last week,

Chioma E. Okoye is a Corporate Etiquette expert; she is the Principal of the Diamond School of International protocol & Etiquette.(Email: cokoye@diamondschoolofprotocol.com)

friends teasingly termed “my new found frenzy over ladies and their purposes in life”.

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 “modern day silent IPV (Intimate Partner Violence)”, 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

Therefore, to put a check on such ill-treatments, a real lady

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.

Budgeting- Part 3

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Now that you know why it is important to create a personal or family budget,

one.

1. Track your spending: the process of budgeting is to track your spending or

often get us into trouble. A simple way to track your spending is to keep a spending diary for a given period. This is as simple as getting a small notebook

tracking period, you would have a snapshot of your

SCENARIO 2:

.

2. Determine the budgeting tool to be used:There are various tools that can be used. A simple budget can be written on a sheet of paper with a pencil. There are also various software available such

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3. Determine your income: IIdentify all your sources of income such as salary, dividends, rent, spousal allowances or pocket money, income from business opportunities etc. In your worksheet, create rows for each

gross salary.

4. Expense:Courtesy of your spending diary, you should know what your monthly

5. Sum up:

means you will need to cut down on your spending or alternatively, be creative and think of ways to increase your income.

Congratulations, you have created a budget. Remember to always review your budget to ensure you are staying within it. Budgeting takes time but the rewards are worth it. Finally remember to reward yourself and/or your family occasionally for staying within your budget.

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he sign of a great metropolis has got to be the depth and variation of entertainment available to the discerning

traveller and its loyal inhabitants.Call out the greats, London, Paris, NYC,

amenities and cultural delights.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

eat, drink or where to stick the rug rat for summer camp.

DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPEESCAPE

realise how hard you were working. With classes in Ikeja, VI, Ikoyi and Lekki there is a time and location that will suit you. Burning calories and staying in shape has never been such fun. www.fuzioncentre.com

(Sacred Lash Bar)I always advocate impeccably groomed eyebrows with lashings and lashings of lashes to open up those eyesI 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.

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.I love the results what do you think?www.mysacredbeauty.com

a hankering for then the best in Lagos is to be found hands down at Izanagi. The whole experience is a treat. The ambiance is modern with a dash of kitsch and the service is impeccable as Bernard, the manager,

The menu has a vast array of all the obligatory

options you cannot be disappointed.

France and marinated in sweet miso for 5 days....

must be eaten to be believed. Bernard will need at least 3 days heads up if you are thinking about trying out this delicacy so call up, order a table and book it down. You will be treated like family.

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BEFORE AFTER

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I love a good boogie so it did not take much persuading to get me down to the Whitespace in Ikoyi to join the FuZion Fitness Zumba crew to raise some money for Breast cancer support.Trisha, our fearless leader, has great

you are all done, sweating like you stole

Bottles restaurant has been on the Lagos dining scene for absolute ages. It has a loyal following because of the slamming Mexican menu and legendary frozen margaritas.I am usually not one to encourage mid week carousing but on Wednesdays they have the most amazing live band. Bottles

help but get swept up in the amazing atmosphere. I refrained from dancing on my table but it was a very close thing.Singing and dancing along are highly encouraged.

or taking your work colleagues out for an unparalleled bonding experience.

by - Odun Ogunbiyi

SENATOR TESLIM FOLARIN CLOCKS 50 IN GRAND STYLE!

By - Latasha Ngwube

November 24, 2013 / 15

PEOPLE“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

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.

AYO & FEYI FAYOSE HON MURAINA AJIBOLA

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

NKIRU ISICHEI & MRS BEATRICE ABEBE

CHIEF RAJI RASAKI

KING SUNNY ADECHIEF YEKIN ADEOJO & SENATORLEKAN BALOGUN MRS IB HORSFALL DINA

CHIEF WOLE OYELESE DAPO ABIODUNHON FOLAKE OLUNLOYO-OSHINOWO

MRS NIKKY SHAHIMI & MRS MOTUN IGE

HIGH CHIEF EDDY OYEWOLEFOR THE OLUBADANBASHIR ADAMU & APRIL ABANULOR

ALAAFIN OF OYO, OBA LAMIDI ADEYEMI & ALHAJI ARISEKOLA ALAO

THE CELEBRANT SENATOR TESLIM KAYODE & WIFE, ANGELA ARIKE

CHIEF YINKA TAIWO