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  • 10 must-have items in your bag

    10 must-have items in your bag

    Keeping essential items in your bag ensures you’re prepared, focused, and comfortable. A few key items can help you stay productive and stress-free, no matter where you’re headed.

     Here are 10 essentials you should have in your bag for a stress-free day:

     1. Wallet and phone: These two items are the foundation of your daily essentials. Make sure your wallet has all necessary cards, cash, and identification, and that your phone is fully charged and easily accessible.

     2. Water bottle: Staying hydrated is crucial, especially on busy days. Bring a refillable water bottle to ensure you always have water on hand.

     3. Snacks: Pack some nuts, energy bars, or dried fruit to keep your energy levels up and prevent hunger pangs.

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     4. Umbrella or raincoat: Be prepared for unexpected rain showers with a compact umbrella or lightweight raincoat.

     5. Sunglasses: Protect your eyes from harsh sunlight and add a stylish touch to your outfit.

     6. Medications and prescriptions: If you take any prescription medications, be sure to carry them with you in their original packaging.

     7. First-aid kit: A small first-aid kit should include pain relievers, band-aids, antiseptic wipes, and any medications you may need.

     8. Portable charger: With constant phone use, batteries can quickly drain. Bring a portable charger to ensure you stay connected.

     9. Notebook and pen: For jotting down notes, ideas, or reminders, a notebook and pen are indispensable.

     10. Travel-sized essentials: Pack travel-sized versions of essentials like tissues, hand sanitiser, and pain relievers to save space and weight.

  • Bag and purse trend

    Bag and purse trend

    From stylish handbag to improved crossbody and fringe in large numbers, women who are fashionable know that handbags of different sizes and colours are a must-have.  You can’t just afford not to have more than one in your wardrobe. They have great versatility and they are fashion items that have remained constant. And they are likely to remain like that for ages to come.

    It is a handbag that will absolutely complete any fashionista’s wardrobe. And handbags are the fashion statement this season. They are everywhere and vibrant in different designs. Handbags today are now a way in which ladies glam up their fashion in order to make them look more sexy. Though it is not compulsory, it has become a popular necessity.

    Our guide to the key handbag trends:

    Select the right size of handbag: Knowing the right size of a handbag for your body type should be the first thing to consider before buying it. This will help you find the most appropriate handbag that would look best for you.

    Pick out the suitable shape of handbag: Choosing the best shape of handbag for your figure is another preference before purchasing it. Always bear in mind that carrying a handbag that is proportioned with your body shape is the best way to look stylish and fashionable because it really helps to change and enhance your overall look.

    Choose colour that complements most of your outfit: After you have selected the right size and shape of a handbag that best suits you. It’s now time to choose its colour. Matching up the colour of the handbag with your outfit and shoes is an ideal way to have a fashionable style.

    Set off handbag according to occasion: It’s really important that you know what will be the purpose of a handbag. To be practical, you must put some considerations on its functions because every occasion, place and season call for different styles and designs of handbags.

  • 21-year-old arraigned for bag theft

    A 21-year-old man, Adebisi Gbenga, has been arraigned at an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court in Ekiti State for alleged theft of a laptop bag.

    The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing a charge of alleged stealing.

    The prosecutor, Oriyomi Akinwale, told the court that the accused allegedly committed the offence on November 18 about 2:30 pm, at New Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti.

    He alleged that the accused stole a bag containing a mini-laptop valued at N20,000.00, primary and secondary school leaving certificates, textbooks and documents belonging to  Gideon Abiodun.

    Akinwale said the offence contravened Section 390 (9) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.

    The accused pleaded not guilty.

    The prosecutor asked for an adjournment to enable him study the case file and assemble his witnesses.

    The Magistrate, Mrs. Modupe Afeniforo, granted the accused bail at N50, 000 with two sureties and adjourned the case till December 13 for hearing.

  • Court jails mechanic three months for stealing bag

    A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja at the weekend sentenced a motor mechanic, Murtale Useni, to three months’ imprisonment for stealing a bag.

    Useni, 20, who lives at Jayi Tipper Garage, Abuja, was arraigned on a one-count charge of stealing.

    The convict pleaded guilty.

    The judge, Abubakar Sadiq, gave the convict an option to pay N10,000 as fine.

    Sadiq said the punishment was less severe because he pleaded guilty, and saved the court the pain of prolonged prosecution.

    He warned him against taking to crimes again.

    The prosecutor, Florence Auhioboh, told the court that on August 18, Simon Shaapela, of Behind Water Board, Katampe Extension, reported the matter at Gwarinpa Police Station.

    She said on the same date, about 7 am., the convict went into the complainant’s house without his consent.

    Auhioboh said the convict broke into the complainant’s room and stole his bag, containing his ATM card, clothes, electrical cable and other items.

    She said when the convict saw the complainant coming, he jumped through the window and ran. But he was apprehended and handed over to the police.

    The prosecutor said during  interrogation, the convict admitted committing the offence.

    She said the offences contravened Section 287 of the Penal Code.

    Following his plea, the prosecutor prayed the court to try him summarily under Section 347 of the Administration of Criminal Justices Act, 2015.

  • Two bag First Class as unical inducts 80

    Two bag First Class as unical inducts 80

    The University of Calabar (UNICAL) International Conference Centre was filled. The event was the induction of the new Medical Laboratory Scientists.

    The Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Zana Akpagu, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academics, Prof. Florence Obi, described the occasion as epoch- making.

    “Medical laboratory science is a noble profession and must be practised with all form of proficiency,” she noted. She charged the graduates to represent the institution well and ensure they put into practice (best practice) what they had learnt.

    UNICAL’s Head of Medical Laboratory Science Department Prof. A. A. A. Alaribe, said 80 graduates completed their studies and were worthy to be inducted into the Medical Laboratory Science Association of Nigeria. He said of the number, two made First Class. They were Nehemiah Emono Dankano and Usungise Peace Bassey.

    Dankano, an indigene of Taraba State, was the overall Best Graduating Student with a CGPA of 4.78 while Usungise Peace Bassey, from Akwa Ibom State, came second with a CGPA of 4.57.

    Dankano won the Best Graduating Student’s award, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria award, Best Graduating student award for Chemical Pathology.  Bassey won Best Graduating Student award from Haematology, Dr. Usanga’s Award while Ntem Patience Komommoh won Best graduating student award from Medical Microbiology, Udofia Nicholas won Prof. Lydia Abia-Bassey award in Medical Mycology. HOD’s Outstanding Innovative Award went to Alaribe Anthony Akabueze, Bassey won Ekemini Raymond award for graduating student Haematology, lastly Eworo Raymond won Entrepreneurship award.

    The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, Mr. Tosan Erhabor, described the occasion as  special, especially for the inductees. He congratulated the inductees on their graduation.

    The highpoint of the event was the oath-taking, exchange of mementos by deserving students in various categories and presentation of practising licence by Erhabor.

    Speaking on behalf of the newly inductees, Dankano charged his coleagues to put the knowledge and ideas acquired into work. ‘’He applauded the school management under Prof. Zana’s watch for providing an enabling and conducive environment for effective learning which has aided them these accolades. He lauded the lecturers in the department and other departments domiciled in the medical college for the knowledge and skills instill in them, “finally to our proud parents and well wishers your support and encouragements has done us well”.

    Mr. Michael Monity led the inductees in taking the ceremonial three-bow of loyalty; first to the almighty God, School Management and lecturers, and to parents and sponsors.

  • Fertiliser to cost below N6,000 per bag, says Ogbeh

    Fertiliser to cost below N6,000 per bag, says Ogbeh

    Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said yesterday that a bag of fertiliser will soon cost less than N6,000.

    Ogbeh, who gave the assurance when he appeared on News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, said efforts were also underway to establish extension offices in all the local government areas.

    “We’ve just signed an agreement with Morocco, the President and a few of us went to Morocco and had a good agreement for phosphate imports. Morocco has the largest deposit of phosphate in the world.

    “And with potassium, those two formed the three major ingredients in agriculture, although the soil contains 16 nutrients for the plants, the three big ones are the nitrogen, the potassium and the phosphate.

    “Adding all these up with the fertiliser we are getting from Morocco, we will put fertiliser on the market now for less than N6,000.

    “But we are also insisting that there will be blenders in every part of the country so that the cost of transportation doesn’t compromise the integrity of this programme.

    “At N6,000, the farmers are not complaining because they are now making quite some money.”

    The minister assured the farmers of early distribution of fertilisers, particularly for those who would engage in this year’s dry season farming across the country.

    He also denied the reports by some United Nations (UN) agencies of imminent famine in Nigeria, saying there is no threat of starvation.

    Three UN agencies — Food and Agriculture Organisation, World Food Programme and International Fund for Agricultural Development –reported that Nigeria would suffer famine, food shortage and malnutrition.

    Ogbeh said it was virtually impossible for Nigeria to face famine or starvation because the country remained a major source of food for other African countries such as Algeria, Libya and the rest.

    “I think there’s a danger of mixing the situation in the North-East with the situation nationwide; I have seen that on CNN, starvation in Somalia and Nigeria, and then they go on to talk about the civil commotion in the North-East

    “I don’t think that the rest of Nigeria is facing any threat of famine. That is not true and I think these agencies have to be a little more careful in their prognoses.

    “I think there are challenges in the North-East because this is a huge part of Nigeria which for five years has not engaged in food production.

    “That’s not the same in the North-West or North-Central or South-West or South-South.

    “So, I think there is some degree of exaggeration and a mixture of situations, there’s no threat of starvation because we have been feeding Africa.

    “People come down from Algeria to buy food in Nigeria, they come from Libya, they come from Sudan and they come from Chad.

    “So, to suggest that this country that is feeding the rest of Africa is almost to go totally hungry is not true. “

    As regards malnutrition in the country, the minister conceded that this could occur as result of unbalanced food nutrients ingested by some people, wrong approach to food processing and materials used for packaging of food.

    Ogbeh stressed that his ministry was trying to re-engineer food processing procedures.

     

  • Yinka Fasuyi, wife bag chieftaincy titles

    Yinka Fasuyi, wife bag chieftaincy titles

    YINKA Fasuyi and his wife are living examples of children of the soil doing great deeds to put their communities on the map. No doubt the time and effort they have invested in raising the profile of Ijeshaland has earned them loads of favour from the grateful sons and daughters of the area. And now in a bid to give honour to whom honour is due, the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland is set to install Yinka Fasuyi and his wife as the Asiwaju and Yeye Asiwaju of Ijeshaland. It is one of the biggest titles available to sons and daughters of the soil and is usually given in recognition of efforts towards moving the kingdom forward.

    In anticipation of the great day in October 2016, the Fasuyis have already begun extending invitations to esteemed family members, friends and well-wishers. Evergreen musician, King Sunny Ade, is scheduled to thrill guests to good music. The occasion is sure to overflow with people eager to celebrate the great day with the Fasuyis.

  • Nigeria’s world record bag to be designed by foreign students

    The biggest canvas bag in the world, acknowledged by the Guinness Book of Records to have been made in Nigeria by Nigerian pupils, is travelling to various countries to be designed by pupils and world leaders.

    When completed, this will fetch the bag a second Guinness World Record – the largest sequined mosaic bag in the world.

    The  ‘Bag of Hope’, measures 10.30 metres (33ft.9in) long, 9.36m wide, and 2.65m deep, and was made between October 31 and November 1, 2015 by pupils of the Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Surulere, Lagos (LAGGS). When held up right, it can drop down three floors of a multi-storey building.

    Mrs Olasubomi Aina, whose foundation, Light Up, is behind the initiative, said the Bag of Hope will be used to raise funds to help vulnerable children affected by the Boko Haram and other insurgencies.

    “We came up with this idea of making the largest canvas bag in the world to raise money for less privileged children,” said Mrs Aina, an alumna of LAGGS.

    While school children will design the bag with sequins, Mrs Aina said the world leaders would design the handle.

    Explaining the significance of their involvement, she said: “We have written letters to leaders of countries and parliaments to design the handle of the bag of hope. We are involving them to show their support for the plight of children. It is to remind them that there is a need to re-visit policies relating to less privileged children.

    “We want different children from different parts of the world to put sequins on the bag. Numbered patches will be sent to countries so they will send to schools.

    “Every child that designs the bag will get a sticker or badge that says, ‘I am a world record breaker.’ They are attempting to break another record, so they would be able to say they were part of the team that designed the largest sequined mosaic bag in the world.”

    While education is important, Mrs Aina said Light Up Foundation’s first focus after raising funds through the bag, is to help families of vulnerable children resettle so they can be secure enough to take care of education.

    “We realised there is a need for proper healthcare and the money we’re raising is for families with children and young people to make sure their health is alright before we want to provide facilities for education.

    “Whatever money we raise, we can start with 1,000 families with children; we can look at resettling them,” she said.

    Mrs Aina appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, governors, and other political leaders to join in designing the bag and supporting the cause, which she said will boost the country’s image.

    “We got funding to make the Bag of Hope in the UK, but I personally rejected the money because the foundation started in Nigeria and I am from here. This kind of thing can help change the name of Nigeria. We have written to the Presidency. We want President Buhari to lead the design. We need to present the certificate of the world record to him. It can’t stay with me because it is addressed to Nigeria,” she said.

    The Foundation is yet to get a response from the presidency regarding getting involved in the exercise.

    Mrs Aina hopes the project would be completed by 2017.

  • Bag slinger

    Bag slinger

    AND are you looking for a handbag that is stylish, lightweight, and comfortable? Are you fashion crazy about handbag? Are you looking for the trendy and distinct handbag, a bag that is unique, different and stands out in a crowd? Then your best bet is a sling handbag. They are the rave of the moment.

    Sling handbags are stylish and available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colours. Majority are made from leather.

    It is stylish, sophisticated, and timeless and they never go out of style. Carrying a sling handbag will certainly add a dash of style to your appearance.  It can be combined with all class of dresses. It all depends on the design; nevertheless, when it is worn with something trendy, the effect is certainly a lot classier as well as more sophisticated

  • Bag of many colours

    Bag of many colours

    CAN women live without the bag? The answer would be a capital ‘no’ for many because it has become something they dream and live with. The use of bags predates recorded history, with the earliest bags being no more than lengths of animal skin or woven plant fibres, folded up at the edges and secured in that shape with strings of the same material.

    Despite their simplicity, bags have been fundamental for the development of human civilisation, as they allow people to easily collect loose materials and to transport more items than could readily be carried in the hands.

    It is actually one of the most popular accessories and they come in different shapes and sizes. These include the purse, tote and clutch bags as well as the big trend bags. These days, the preference is for designer bags and the list includes Alexander Wang, Chloe, Givenchy and Gucci. These brands and others have a number of multi colour designs in their collection. They are versatile and can be used to match a number of outfits in a glamorous way.