February 9, 2014

VALENTINE FASHION

COLOURS

Valentine Gift Ideas For Him

GOV. KAYODE FAYEMI- A Romantic Introvert

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February 9 -February 15, 2014

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Governor Kayode Fayemi turns 47 today and we wish

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PEOPLE

FASHION

LIFESTYLE

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EDITORREMMY DIAGBARE

DEPUTY EDITORJEMI EKUNKUNBOR

ASST. EDITORYEMISI SULEIMAN

CONTRIBUTORSPRINCESS KATE EMIKO

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15QUOTES...

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“Love lasts about seven years. That’s how long it takes for the cells of the body to totally replace themselves.”

- Françoise Sagan

“Delusion detests focus and romance provides the veil.”

- Suzanne Finnamore

“Share too much and someone can hurt you.”

- Dorothy Koomson

LIFESTYLE

You have gone out with him a few times. The level of commitment is high and

HIMValentine Gift Ideas

forby - Yemisi Suleiman

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Set of Designer Boxers

Smart phone

A classy watch

Grooming productsCologne Men care beauty set

Bar set

To save yourself a trip home to change, wear a dress that can go from day to evening with a few

Make sure what you choose is comfortable and

Which means you may have to take an extra pair of clothes

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WHAT TO WEAR -Valentine’s day outfit

by - Pamela Echemunor

Day to Night look

Day Look

FASH ION

determined but the earliest popular symbol

love, who is represented by the image of a young

his arrow at you, you fall in love instantly with the next person you see, in my opinion if you see

law which forced people to believe in their

Another Valentine was an Italian bishop who

imprisoned because he secretly married couples,

Although it could be a myth or legend

dressing up in that sexy hot number way back in

History of Valentine

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be plain or designed, every lady should

bust line dress, you can pair it with a nice white or black sweater and a small

than a woman walking tall in a nice

along a pair of stilettos or peep- toe

Night LookA simple shoe change can add evening style and sass to almost any

One of the simplest changes you can make to

pair of chandelier dangles with touches of rhinestone and crystal to add impact to a simple

on, your hair should be spot on, if your hair is

wear your hair down at work, pull it back and put on some striking

If you have limited time to change your makeup, bring along a more dramatic lipstick and a smoky eyeliner to give your eyes

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VALENTINE FASHION COLOURS

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NDIDI OBIOHA

TIWA SAVAGE

ISIO WANOGO

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by - Pamela Echemunor

If you feel going out this valentine would be stressful considering the traffic and all why not stay in and plan something romantic for you and your spouse. Here are a few tips you can follow.

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Speak lovingly and tell your date how much they mean to you.

Set a pretty table or a cozy area for cuddling

Bring out the sexy in you with a lovely fitted dress make sure it’s simple and sexy, try not to go overboard plus remember to wear some sexy lingerie.

Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries make a nice treat. Yummy!

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HOW TO PLAN FOR A ROMANTIC

VALENTINE’S DAY DATE

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5Soft music can help set the mood, choose an array of songs you both like, you can go classic with Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston or Lionel

Ritchie depending on your taste, nothing like classic jamz to set the vibe.

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Two scoops of delicious ice cream as dessert to send the food down the right way.

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Candles give a nice ambiance try scented candles to set the tone.

REPORTAGE

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GOV. KAYODE FA- A Romantic Introvert

Governor Kayode Fayemi, Executive Governor of Ekiti State, is a visiting professor at the North West University, USA. Before becoming a governor, Dr. Fayemi had been

a journalist and had worked as a management consultant and lecturer at the Police College in Sokoto.

He has written extensively on governance and democratisation, civil-military relations and security sector issues in Africa. Among his recent books are: Mercenaries: The African Security Dilemma (Pluto Press, 2000); Deepening the Culture of Constitutionalism: The Role of Regional Institutions in Constitutional Development in Africa (CDD, 2003), Security Sector Governance in Africa: A Handbook (edited with Nicole Ball, CDD, 2004) and Out of the Shadows: Exile and the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy in Nigeria (CDD, 2005).

Kayode Fayemi is a former Director of the Centre for Democracy & Development, a research and training institution dedicated to the study and promotion of democratic development, peace-building and human security in Africa. Prior to his establishment of the centre, he worked as a lecturer, journalist, researcher and strategy development adviser in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

As a prominent leader of the Nigerian opposition to military

By - Remmy Diagbare

rule in exile, he was responsible for the founding and management of opposition radios – Radio Freedom, Radio Democracy International and Radio Kudirat and played a central role in the opposition’s diplomatic engagements in exile. An account of the process and roles played in the setting up of Radio Kudirat may be found in Fayemi’s book Out of the Shadows.

Amongst his numerous academic and public policy engagements at home and abroad, Kayode Fayemi has lectured in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. He has also served as an adviser on transitional justice, regional integration, constitutionalism, security sector reform and civil-military relations issues to various governments, inter-governmental institutions and development agencies.

Fayemi is also a member, Africa Policy Advisory Panel of the British Government. At other times, he has served as a consultant to the OECD on Security Sector Reform and chaired the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative’s Committee of Experts on developing guiding principles and mechanisms of constitution making in Commonwealth Africa.

Dr. Fayemi has other numerous academic engagements that we are unable to accommodate here. In this interview, he talks about his stewardship and his private plans for Valentine’s Day.

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AYEMI

Your opponents say your purported achievements are largely exaggerated and Ekiti people want change.

Government ought to?

What is Style to you?

Nigerian Designer?

designer (clothes and shoes)?

wear?

Involving Communities in implementing

worked as much as you expected?

things ordinarily?

examinations?

What improvements?

With your Tertiary Institutions, some are

REPORTAGE

I’m an Introvert; a very Private person, which may seem like a contradiction since I am also a Politician.

and rehabilitated roads accomplished in 3 years.

Will your work be enough to get you a second term?

to do more.

And the crisis within your Party, APC, will it go into the Governorship election factionalized?

opposition.

you?

politician.

celebrate with Erelu?

operational costs.

You promised uninterrupted Broadband services when Phase One of the Optical-Fibre Laying Project started in Ado-Ekiti?

you see your various endorsements, especially from your party, the APC, as unfair, undemocratic and an imposition?

In your opinion, have you done well as governor?

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THE POLO AVENUE OPENS IN GRAND STYLE

much talked about and highly anticipated Polo Avenue, opens its doors to discerning shoppers, invited guests and the crème of

store is a one-stop haven for lovers of brands like Dolce & Gabbana,

Balenciaga, Jimmy Choo and

Island, Polo Avenue is the brainchild

Jennifer Obayuwana,

be an exciting day of high fashion and style and I promise to have pictures next week on

Sidetalks and

Meanwhile,congratulations

to the Polo group…Long Live

Luxury!

MEET TRAYCIEE

personality and a graduate of Wayne State

houses like Made Magazine, Sleek Magazine,

Coming to your television in due time, keep your

she plays complex and captivating characters

material anybody?

SHOW LOVE WITH THIS GREAT CAUSE

promises to bring a different twist to your

encompasses a delectable 3-course meal,

knowing that a percentage of the funds raised will

Child Foundation, which has tirelessly worked towards the eradication of destitute children on the

eat, drink, and really share the love by making a

LOVE LIKE A MOVIE 2!Dare Art Alade is certainly not one to rest on his laurels after an amazing production last

year he is going for bigger and better as Love

promises to be spectacular in more ways

act for this show is none other than Kelly Rowland who alongside Dare will be hosting

show is held at the Oceanview grounds on

And if you haven’t shopped yet this valentines’…

Grey Velvet will also be giving away a fabulous

restaurants in Lagos so make Grey Velvet your

Sometimes getting the right gift could be pretty

worry this season, because

that your loved one will happily use on items of

“Ankara Silk Ties”If you want your man to treat you like a queen, make him feel like a king, too! Give him the executive treatment and love him with one or more of these exquisitely printed Ankara and

“Silk scarves”

the easiest time to pick a gift for her given those severe fashion

give the best gift and pick the right size but you can save yourself the stress with these beautiful silk

T“Love Lagos” TeesKiki Kamanu has done it

again with these awesome t-shirts that feature graphics of Lagos City life and

a passion for the arts and fun comical displays of Lagos life, then these are the perfect gift for her at a

GIVEAWAY!!!

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We all know the tale of St Valentine... The priest in Roman times performing marriages for soldiers who were forbidden from marrying, he also ministered to Christians before he was tortured and killed on February 14th.

As with a lot of the religious holidays Valentine’s Day is widely considered to have been hijacked by big business-- you know, Hallmark cards, chocolate, and of course companies that produce all that lovely bubbly. The western world has become more and more cynical about Valentine’s Day.

Here at home though Valentine’s is still a big deal, probably because culturally we are

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PEOPLE“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

Diva Cakes and Confections the cake shop at the fore front of making special moments last longer is now open at Victoria Island Lagos.

The Opening which brings the number of outlets to two was done by popular On - Air - Personality Dan Foster who lauded the management’s efforts.

Mrs Genia Okafor, the CEO said Customers will experience the rich taste of her cakes and desserts which will bring smiles to their occasions. She said cakes are available on request for people with special dietary needs.

DIVA CAKES AND CONFECTIONS OPENS IN VICTORIA ISLAND

PRINCE TERRY UCHE OMORODION 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH

MTN CORPORATE ELITE NIGHT OF CONCERT

On the 25th of January 2014 the poolside of the Eko Hotel and Suites was transformed into a Moroccan themed night and brought to a standstill as MD of Hensmor Oil and Gas Limited Prince Terry Uche Omorodion, son of The Odunuoba of Benin Kingdom Chief Dr. H.H Omorodion and Barrister Philomena Omorodion celebrated his 40th birthday party.

Prince Terry Uche was celebrated by his lovely wife Ebele Marie Omorodion, their 3 adorable children Sean, Isabella, Salina Omorodion and his beautiful sisters and their husbands.

Some of the highlights of this memorable night included beautiful belly dancers from Lebanon, live performance by the very talented Flavour, Prudence Live Band and comedy by Seyi Law.

This one-of-a-kind 40th birthday celebration which took place at the poolside of the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites was well attended by MDs of Oil and Gas companies, Bank EDs, royal fathers from the Benin Kingdom, artists like Dr. Sid and Nneka, Nollywood stars, celebrity entertainer Frank Edoho and many other distinguished personalities.

Towards the end of last year, Nigerians were literally flooded with a long list of musical concerts that stormed the ‘concert-sphere’. One of such concerts was the MTN Corporate Elite Nite which held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, last December.

The glamorous event paraded a galaxy of evergreen stars on one stage and on one night. Indeed, the expectant guests were not disappointed from the outset of the event as they were entertained with thrilling performances of evergreen Tevin Campbell, Billy Ocean, Joe, Mafikizolo, Maxi Priest, Awilo Logomba, JT of Kool and The Gang – on one stage.

Captains of industry and corporate executives such as Ben Murray-Bruce, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Charles Novia, Caroline Danjuma, amongst many other VIPs and business moguls were present. Everyone threw care to the wind as each of them sang and danced in ecstatic remembrance of the ‘good old days’.

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MTN OFFICIALS MTN OFFICIALS

BEN MURRAY BRUCE AND BROTHER

MRS GENIA OKAFOR CEO DIVA CAKES, UDY UMONDAK, ALERO EDU HEAD CONSULTANTPR DISTINCTION ADMIRING ONE OF THECAKES BY DIVA.

TEE-A AND FRIENDS

AWILO LOGOMBA BILLY OCEAN JT TAYLOR OF KOOL AND THE GANG

DR AND MRS HENRY OMORODION(PARENTS OF CELEBRANT) SISTER

TERRY AND EBELE OMORODION(CELEBRANT AND WIFE)

EJOKE AND HUSBAND

TONY AND OSA

MR AND MRS OMOREGIEDAN FOSTER POPULAR ON -AIR- PERSONALITY , GENIA OKAFOR CEO DIVA CAKES , ALERO EDU HEAD CONSULTANTPR DISTINCTION AND POPULAR COMMEDIAN OMO BABA AT THEOPENING OF THE VI OUTLET

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