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  • Fan chides Omoni Oboli for inappropriate dressing

    Fan chides Omoni Oboli for inappropriate dressing

    Hollywood actress and producer, Omoni Oboli, who was among the guests to support their colleague Eucharia Anunobi as she laid her son to rest on Tuesday morning at the Ikoyi, Lagos cemetery was tongue-lashed by a fan who expressed disapproval of the actress’ dressing, saying it was not sober.

    The actress who was in the company of her colleague Ini Edo, posted the picture of their outing with the caption: “My sis @iniedo and I out to support our sister @euchariaanunobi as she layed her son to rest today. Heart wrenching day fam, pray for her and her family. She needs all our prayers. We pray that The Prince of peace gives her the fortitude to bear this great loss. It is well #RIPRaymond.”

    On this note, Oyinlade2016, who felt the actresses outfit was too flashy, replied:, “Do Pardon me @omonioboli: You are someone I have great respect for, basically because of the maturity you display at every turn. And so far you’ve been doing a splendid job with your carriage. So I wonder why? Please do note that I neither know the whole story nor have the facts behind this selfie but trust me, it’s the most inappropriate to be posted with the event it’s linked to on your handle.

    “You are a mother and I am as most who follow you are and none of us dream not even slightly nor wish nor pray to experience the loss of a child. It’s the most disheartening trauma ever. Sad to say that, perhaps Eucharia doesn’t have another child, hopefully she does, nevertheless no one prays for it. Believe me; this is overboard, not befitting ‘mothers’ supporting a colleague in such a situation. Perhaps it might have been best to think of what reactions would be particularly that of the deceased’s mom in a year or years to come when she stumbles on this. The First natural reaction would be…your guess is as good as mine. Even if instructions were dress gaily etc, as adults and mums we ought to have used our own better judgments. Like I’d said earlier, do pardon me. Just an opinion. Thanks a lot”.

    Young Raymond Ekwu had died at the age of 15 weeks back after a lifetime of battling sickle cell anemia.

    Colleagues of the actress spotted at the funeral are Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, Monalisa Chinda, Lilian Bach, Launcelot Imaseun and others.

  • ‘Salad dressing dangerous to health’

    ‘Salad dressing dangerous to health’

    Salad dressings, especially commercial mayonnaise, are not good for one’s health, a medic, Dr Godwin Ihesie, has warned.

    In an interview with The Nation, the medic said mayonnaise could lead to obesity, arthritis and cardio vascular diseases.

    Ihesie, who said he was trained by the late natural health practitioner Mrs Elizabeth Kafaru, said there are some chemicals in mayonnaise that are unhealthy. “It is not everybody that can eat Omega-6 fats that are often present in most mayonnaise. As commercial mayonnaise is most often made with soybean oil, corn oil or other vegetable oil blends that are high in omega-6 fats.’’

    Noting that omega-6 fatty acids are essential to health, he said omega-3 are not. ‘’This unhealthy ratio,’’ he said, ‘’increases one’s risk of developing heart diseases, cancers, Type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis, as well as inflammatory and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Even mayonnaise that is labelled as containing olive oil, a healthier, lower omega-6 fat, only contains a very small portion of fats from olive oil; the majority of the oils still come from soybean oil or other high omega-6 oils.”

    Besides, these dangerous fillings, Ihesie said artificial ingredients also abound in mayonnaise. “In addition to containing pro-inflammatory omega-6 oils and added sugars, commercial mayonnaise also contains a lot of artificial ingredients, such as preservatives, additives and monosodium glutamate, or MSG. A fresh homemade mayonnaise can be kept for a week at the most in your fridge, while the commercially produced ones can keep for months. The chemical and processed ingredients added to mayonnaise are generally recognised as safe, but some people experience side effects, such as headaches, nausea and weakness, when consuming foods containing these ingredients,” he added.

    However, Ihesie said the problems in some salad dressings can be avoided if one’s prepares them oneself and folow some steps.

    “To avoid the many health disadvantages of commercial mayonnaise, make your own with healthier oils and no sugar or artificial ingredients. A classic mayonnaise recipe includes egg yolks, oil, lemon juice or vinegar and seasonings. Use avocado oil, olive oil or other natural oil to lower your omega-6 intake, while getting more of the heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Add turmeric, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, hot sauce or curry powder to make gourmet versions of healthier mayonnaise.’’

    He continued: “Regular mayonnaise contains about one gramme of sugar per tablespoon, which is not that high if you limit yourself to a tablespoon or two. However, if you think that you are making a healthy choice by choosing light, low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise, think again. Fat-reduced mayonnaise has the disadvantage of containing a lot more added sugar, with over four grammes per tablespoon, which is the equivalent of a full teaspoon of sugar per tablespoon of mayonnaise. Mayonnaise, especially the low-fat variety, is not a good choice if you are trying to eat healthier and manage your blood sugar levels.’’

    Despite these demerits, Ihesie allayed fears about eating salads. He said a meal of it daily is beneficial to the body. He described salad is the healthiest and simplest food. Their vegetables and fruits content, he said, can add to one’s fat and still get its benefits.

    He listed one of the benefits of salad to include fibre, which guards against constipation and lowers cholesterol. “The fibre in salads assists people to feel fuller and thus eat less. This is, especially, helpful for those looking to shed some weight. Because salads are quite satisfying, consuming one before your main meal will lessen the amount of calories that you eventually consume. A lower calorie intake due to the fibre content also encourages weight loss.’’

    Ihesie said studies have shown that some Nigerians do not consume the healthy recommended daily servings of vegetables and fruits. ‘’Regular consumption of a salad,’’ he said, “offers a suitable alternative of getting vegetables and fruits, which are filled with many nutrients that contribute to healthy bodies.”

    He added: “If you regularly consume green salads, you are likely to have higher levels of blood with various powerful antioxidants. Vegetables contain important antioxidants, such as vitamin C, lycopene, beta carotene and folic acid that prevent free radical damage. Antioxidants are also beneficial in guarding against premature ageing. Through consuming salads, you are actually enhancing your good fat consumption. This is done through incorporating avocado, nuts or oil into your salad. This helps the body to better absorb phytochemicals into the body.”

  • Dressing your body type correctly

    Dressing your body type correctly

    ONCE you know what your designated body type is, dressing yourself is a lot easier and even fun because you know what to stay away from and what looks best on you. While there are a myriad of body type combinations, there are four main types that all women fall into in some way. They are:

    Apple: This body type is essentially rounded all over with thinner legs and arms. This body type also lacks a defined waist-line and a can alternate between a smaller or fuller bust area.

    Pear: This shape is characterized by having a smaller upper body in comparison to your lower half. The waist area is defined and smaller than the hip and thigh area, while the upper body sports a small bust, arms and long neck.

    Hourglass: Widely known as the ideal body type, hourglass figures are highlighted by a very small waist area in comparison to their hip/thigh region. The bust area can be both average or full size. Generally, this body type is curvy all over.

    Rectangle: This is the body type that is commonly seen in athletes and runway models. Known as “the boyish figure”, rectangle body types have slim hips, thighs and waist areas. The rear area lacks curves and the bust tends to be on the smaller side.

  • Fellowship fights indecent dressing

    Fellowship fights indecent dressing

    Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS), Moddibo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola, has held a campaign against indecent dressing.

    Its members, who were clad in black and white outfits, marched round the hostels with placards with inscriptions such as “Stop indecent dressing” and “God does not support indecent dressing” and others.

    The President of the group, Ezekiel Bwala, 500-Level Mechanical Technology Education, said the rally was necessitated by the level of indecent dressing among students on the campus.

    He said: “We are not here to judge or condemn anybody but to remind everyone that decency is the hallmark of Christianity and Islam. God frowns at immoral outlooks because they don’t portray his original intension and purpose for mankind and is a form of misrepresentation of who God is.”

    He urged Christian students to dress decently, saying indecency is sinful before God.

    “Since nobody can see what is in your heart, it is only your appearance that people will judge and it is how you dress that people will address you,” he said. Christian literatures on dress code were distributed during the campaign.

  • ‘Constitution review is window dressing’

    ‘Constitution review is window dressing’

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi spoke with reporters on the defects of the constitution review by the National Assembly. To him, the public hearing on the amendment is a road show, reports EMMANUEL OLADESU

     

    Many Nigerians have expressed reservations about the constitution amendment by the National Assembly. Opinion of the stakeholders is divided. The Senate President, David Mark, has said that the legislature has the power to review the constitution. But other stakeholders are of the view that what Nigeria needs now is a peoples constitution, instead of the review of the flawed 1999 Constitution.

    Ekti State Governor Kayode Fayemi is among leaders who have frowned at the way and manner the public hearings on the review were conducted by the National Assembly. In his assessment, the process was not people-driven. Therefore, it is not appropriate. He wondered why people failed to learn from history.

    “When the last constitution review process got halted at the altar of third term or no third term, many of the issues that Nigerians were passionate about were lost in the process of that debate”, he recalled. Judging by his background, the governor, like many Nigerians, is worried by the faulty structure of the Nigerian state. Thus, he opposed those opposing devolution of powers to the component units of the federation. “Many feel that the federalism that we claim to practice is fake and that ownership is not in the hands of the Nigerian people and that whatever we are going to do, we will ensure that we focus on that”, he told reporters.

    Other core issues that ought to shape the amendment include state police, principles of derivation, and revenue allocation formula. The governor acknowledged the disagreement triggered by state police. But he pointed out that the same feud is not assailing the call for decentralisation. Fayemi said public hearings on the review process looked like a road show because of the manner of approach.

    The governor frowned at the stiff opposition to the clamour for referendum at the end of the process. He doubted if that gap can be bridged by the claim by the House of Representatives that it has held 360 mini-conferences across the federal constituencies. He criticised the so-called mini-conferences, saying that legislators took a short-cut route. “If you saw the way and manner that went, it was really not a people-driven process and it is going to be very difficult to collate the results of that exercise, if we can call it an exercise at all. As a matter of fact, there are those who feel that what happened at the zonal level, driven by the Senate, was much more robust and authentic. And even at that, it is still not a product of the people”, he maintained.

    Fayemi, who holds a doctorate degree in Political Science, berated the antagonists of referendum. He explained that, although there is nowhere in the British Constitution where a referendum is said to be the defining and ultimate determination of any issue, but when a matter becomes critical, the referendum is always the process used in unlocking a gridlock.

    “Even, in the most recent America presidential election, there were almost a 100 issues in some states; same-sex marriage, the use of cannabis, abortion, death penalty and other series of issues that are local to a particular state that we didn’t talk about because the main issue was the election. I think we just have to be honest with ourselves. What is this country called Nigeria? And who are we, the inhabitants of Nigeria? Are we subjects or are we truly citizens with right and responsibilities? To a large extent, we are being treated as if we are subjects to some people that we have no control over and I think the essence of democracy is to let the people take ownership”, he added.

    Fayemi maintained that the current process cannot produce a popular and laudable outcome worthy of overwhelming acceptable. However, he conceded that “whatever it produces will be the result of elite consensus rather than the people’s wish”.

    The governor cautioned against the elite gang-up, warning that the thinking in some quarters that any deal by the Presidency, governors and National Assembly could resemble the popular wish contradicted the popular clamour for real national dialogue among the people of Nigeria and process of mass mobilisation.

    On the front burner is the state creation. At issue is their viability and financial implications. Lending his voice, the governor submitted that it is counter-productive to create states that would not be viable. Instead of state creation, Fayemi said: “We should be moving towards regional compact. I think we are seriously at risk as state because very few states are viable on their own. That is the fact and when people make the comparison, they don’t just stop as if that is a game of number.

    “If you take Akwa Ibom and Ekiti states, what Akwa Ibom gets in a year from the Federal Government, Ekiti State does not even get 10 per cent of it. Ekiti State gets about N36billion a year and yet, if you compare N36 billion to about N400 billion, you will understand what I mean. But, it is not the fault of the person that collects N400 billion. I think what is fundamentally wrong is that the sharing nature of this federation is what undermines and leads to this relentless yearning for state creation because you feel that, once a state is created, your share will come”.

    The way out, said Fayemi, is to allow the states to control their resources and contribute to the federation purse, adding “that there must however, be a decision on what represents an irreducible minimum that we must contribute as taxes to the federal coffers, which in turn get shared to states that are not endowed as others”.

    Shedding light on this alternative, he added: “I think what we need is for regions to gain control and manage their resources and then for the federation to have an equalisation fund that enables us to cater for the weak. This will do two things. It will make us more innovative and creative. It would ensure that states like Ekiti or Ondo where proceeds from cocoa were used in developing the whole of the Western Nigeria, take agriculture more seriously because we have no choice. And I still believe that our greatest resource is the human capital that we have rather than this over-dependence on oil and all sorts of mineral resources that are wasting assets. So, I think state creation is not the solution, regional compact is the way to go”.

    Given the political diversity of Nigeria and its peculiar brand of politics, would such a policy of controlling resources by states and remitting percentages to the Federation Account work? Fayemi said it could be possible, if it is premised on collective resolve. But he said problem may still continue to rear its head because there is no transparency in the way the nation’s funds are being managed”.

    “That is why we need Accountant-General of the Federation, to handle the nation’s finances and the Accountant-General of the Federal Government that will handle that of the central government. However, the present situation whereby one person performs the two roles does not encourage transparency in the way the federation funds are being handled”, he added.