Most women are masters of colour combinations and men that are able to understand that it is the most important element in having a stylish look. The arrangement and combination of colours you wear has an effect on your style and doing it the right way can incredibly improve the way people see you and also turn heads wherever you go.
If you’re interested in knowing the winning colour combinations for men or you simply want to up your dress style, here are some fireproof combinations that you can never go wrong in.
Black, White And Grey
Grey is a colour that is particularly trending at the moment especially when it comes to sport wears and synthetic materials. The trick here again is to contrast your fabrics, s as wearing a bomber jacket with denim jeans, or a cotton jumper against synthetic tracksuit pants.
These two choices both provide a tonal contrast that is essential for this colour combinations. Black and white tends to give off a clean, monochromatic look. The downside of it however is that the colours can appear boring if the textures and prints are not eye catching enough. As such, this combination is a good way to experiment with daring patterns and fabrics.
Navy And Black
One myth regarding menswear that has been around for a while is the fact that navy blue and black can’t be worn together, because they are similar in appearance and don’t provide your outfit the necessary contrast.
This rule is however one that you should break as both are unmistakably masculine and quite easy to match. You can put these two colours to great use by harnessing their textures to obtain the necessary contrast. You can wear a navy blue knitted shirt along with black jeans to get the right contrast.
White And Tan
This neutral and breezy combination is a favourite for the hot season. A white cotton tee shirt paired with camel shorts, or a crisp white Oxford shirt paired with a fitted pair of chinos and bright white trainers are outfits you can go wrong in during the dry season.
You can wear White with pastels along with gentle shades of blue, pink, and green. This look is particularly nice if you have a dark complexion but fairer blokes should bear in mind the fact that white washes out lighter skin tones.
Red, White, and Blue
This exciting combination has been the backbone of one of the most enterprising and stylish designers the world has known. You can learn from Tommy Hilfiger’s aesthetic tricolour and employ the combinations of the colour all year round.
Whether you choose to wear brighter outfits that are dominated with red or you choose to go plain with white, you can’t fail with this combination. You can pair a white polo with bright red shorts and blue detailing or choose to wear darker shades of blue and red.
Another good way to wear them is to wear a navy pullover with dark burgundy chinos or a classic blue jacket t comes with a red tartan lining. If you choose to go formal, a navy suit with a white shirt and red tie is the safest option for this exhilarating combination.
Earth Tones
Earth coloured tones that come in shades of brown, grey, and green are versatile and tend to work with every type of skin tone. They also form safe and reliable colour palette for formal and office wears.
Camel and grey combination work together well, especially if you choose to wear a dark grey base of trousers with a lighter camel top. Burgundy offer a more contemporary alternative to brown leather, especially if you wear sophisticated dress shoes such as brogues or monkstraps.
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In a move to take the heat off the Nigerian Army and ensure that due process is followed, Pres. Buhari has signed a presidential proclamation proscribing IPOB over the group’s involvement in terrorist activities, ThisDay reports.
According to sources in the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, the president signed the declaration on Sunday before his departure for the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he will be expected to address other world leaders today.
Buhari’s decision to sign the proclamation was a fallout of the sharp criticism that followed the declaration of IPOB as a terrorist organisation by the Nigerian Army at the weekend and the group’s proscription by the South-east governors.
With the signing of the proclamation by Buhari, a source in the attorney general’s office explained that the presidency had effectively initiated the formal process of proscribing IPOB in accordance with the provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011.
It also paved the way for the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN) to head to court to give legal backing to the presidential proclamation.
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Healthy kidneys are essential to a healthy body; they filter waste from your blood and allow you to expel it from your body in the form of urine.
They regulate the minerals in your body and produce hormones which keep blood pressure down and help to produce red blood cells.
However, there are regular habits that can cause damage to kidneys, so it’s important to be aware of how to maintain good kidney health.
Here are the 11 habits to keep in mind:
1) Abusing painkillers: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may alleviate your aches and pains, but they can harm the kidneys.
They are safe in moderation, but regular overuse can result in kidney damage and total kidney failure.
2) Too much salt: Regularly eating too much salt can cause huge damage to your kidneys as well as other health problems. The kidneys metabolize 95 percent of the sodium consumed through food.
When salt intake is high, the kidneys need to work harder to excrete the excess salt. This in turn can lead to decreased kidney functioning, causing water retention in the body. Water retention can cause a hike in blood pressure and increase the risk of developing kidney disease.
3) Eating too much meat: The Kidney Foundation explains that protein derived from meat creates a lot of acid in the blood which can cause acidosis, a condition in which your kidneys can’t get rid of the acid fast enough. Protein is important for a healthy diet but must be balanced out with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
4) Not drinking enough water: The main function of the kidneys is to flush out metabolic waste from the body and regulate erythrocyte production.
When the body lacks sufficient water, this hampers the kidneys’ ability to eliminate toxins from the body.
When you’re dehydrated your blood becomes more concentrated, and less flows through your kidneys.
5) Too much alcohol: The toxins found in alcohol not only damage the liver, but also your kidneys.
If your kidneys are healthy then it’s okay to drink in moderation but drinking more than four a day has been shown to double your risk of kidney disease.
6) Smoking: Smoking worsens blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes (the two major causes of kidney disease), and slows blood flow to the kidneys.
People who smoke are more likely to have protein in the urine – a sign of kidney damage.
7) Sitting Still: Sitting for long periods of time has now been linked to the development of kidney disease.
It is known that greater physical activity is associated with improved blood pressure and glucose metabolism, both important factors in kidney health.
8). Eating Too Many Foods High in Sugar:Sugar contributes to obesity which increases your risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes, two of the leading causes of kidney disease.
Sugar is often added to foods and drinks that you may not consider “sweet.” Avoid condiments, breakfast cereals, and white bread which are all sneaky sources of processed sugar.
9) Missing Out on Sleep: Sleep is vital for any person. It is during this time your body heals and renews itself, including kidney tissues. If you aren’t sleeping enough or the quality of your sleep is bad, it could block your arteries. This raises your blood pressure. Anything that raises your blood pressure can damage your kidney. So, get a good 7-8 hours of sleep every day.
10) Not Treating Infections Quickly: One study found out untreated viral infections could harm your kidneys.
The next time you get the flu, make sure to treat it and take the complete course of antibiotics.
Also, not taking rest if you have the flu, cold, tonsillitis, or pharyngitis could impact your kidney function.
11) Not Monitoring Your Blood Pressure: It is important to keep track of your blood pressure since hypertension is a leading cause of kidney damage. Keep to the recommended levels set by your doctor and take measures to control any high blood pressure. The level is usually set at under 140/90 mm Hg.
These eleven habits are unfortunately common in the modern lifestyle, but it’s vital that we look after our kidneys. And it’s not hard to do: keep fit and active, drink plenty of water, maintain a balanced diet, cut down on the cigarettes and alcohol, and only take over-the-counter medications when really necessary. The most important thing is that we be aware of the consequences so that we are better equipped to make healthy choices.
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The health of the hair can only be improved by eating the right kind of foods. Hair requires proteins and nutrients to be strong and healthy and free from split ends and dandruff. Therefore, always make sure to eat a balanced nutritious food.The growth of hair can be hastened by eating foods that are rich in proteins and vitamins. Vitamin B is one of the essential components for healthy hair growth. Vitamin B deficiency can lead to hair loss. Hair can lose its natural lusture and look dull.Here are some Vitamin B rich foods that helps faster hair growth.
Faster hair growth helping vitamin B rich foods are:
1.Chicken: Proteins are very essential for a healthy hair growth, as hair is made up of proteins. If the diet lacks protein, hair can get dry, dull and brittle. It also affects the texture of the hair. Chicken and eggs are good sources of protein. Consuming them on a daily basis can make the hair healthy and enhance its growth.
2.Lentils: Lentils are also one of the super foods that are necessary for the growth of the hair. It contains fibre, iron, vitamin B, folic acid, protein and magnesium. It ensures proper blood circulation and hastens the hair growth process.
3.Nuts: Nuts like peanuts and almonds are best suited for healthy hair. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help in the regeneration of hair. The zinc present in it also prevents the loss of hair. These nuts are also rich in vitamin E that provides strength to the hair.
4.Salmon: Salmon also helps in getting healthy hair and scalp. It is a rich source of vitamin B12, iron and omega-3 fatty acids. Iron carries oxygen to the hair follicles and enhances faster hair growth. Consume salmon every day to increase the growth of your hair.
5.Chickpeas: Consuming chickpeas is great for hair. It makes the hair grow strong and healthy. Chickpeas are packed with nutrients such as zinc and vitamin B6. Consuming chickpeas on a daily basis provides you healthy, strong and thick hair.
These are the Vitamin B rich foods that helps faster hair growth. (Naija broad)
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Senate President Bukola Saraki says the categorisation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation by the defence headquarters and proscription of the group by south-east governors did not follow due process.
The military and governors from the south-east moved against IPOB on Friday.
In a statement on Monday, Saraki said due processes must be followed in accordance with the law before such declaration can have effect.
The senate president expressed hope that President Muhammadu Buhari would initiate the right process for declaring IPOB a terrorist group, saying this would demonstrate to the world at large that “we are a country that operates by laid down process”.
“I also wish to state that the announcement of the proscription of the group known as Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by governors of the south-east states and the categorisation of the group as a terrorist organisation by the Nigerian military is unconstitutional and did not follow due process,” the statement read.
“Our laws make clear provisions for taking such actions and without the due process being followed, such declaration cannot have effect.”
Appealing for calm and Nigerians, Saraki called on all Nigerians to come together and find the right solution to the problem rather than worsening the crisis.
“Our brothers and sisters in the south-east, in particular, should continue to maintain peace and tranquillity and go about their lawful business. This crisis will not benefit anybody but would only expose innocent people to unwarranted danger,” it read.
“At this point, Nigerians outside the south-east who have worked to ensure that the crisis does not spread to other parts of the country deserve our commendation. I, therefore, call for continued efforts to sustain peace, unity and stability in all our communities so as to ensure that all residents, no matter their religion, tribe and creed remain protected and safe under the law.
“We must commend the military for their efforts in restoring peace to different parts of the country and sustaining the unity of the country.
“However, in the face of provocation, the military should allow themselves to be guided by their training which emphasises respect for human rights, even in war. Also, giving the nature of this particular situation, the military has every reason to be hesitant in the use of force.”
He said the army should not be over-stretched as there is need to protect the military “against dissipation of their fighting strength”.
The nation’s number three citizen also revealed the plan of the national assembly to embark on a “fact-finding mission” to the south-east.
“I want to also make it clear that the national assembly intends to embark on a fact-finding investigation aimed at determining what actually happened during the period of the military exercise in the south-east. We want to be able to sift the facts from the fiction and determine who did what. It is quite clear that all the facts are not yet known. We assure Nigerians that there will be no cover up. We intend to lay the facts bare.
“We want to remind Nigerians that the reason for embarking on constitution review by the national assembly was to enable us look into issues that are agitating the minds of Nigerians and creating tension among us. We have promised that the exercise would be continuous.
“We intend to keep that promise by further taking decisions that would strengthen and improve on our structures. The eighth national assembly, on resumption, will play its constitutional role by addressing all those issues that are agitating the minds of our people and over which they feel so strong.” (The Cable)
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According to a report by Channels TV, Donald Trump’s administration ramped up the pressure on North Korea on Sunday ahead of a week of high-stakes diplomacy at the United Nations, warning Pyongyang will be “destroyed” if it refuses to end its “reckless” nuclear and ballistic missile drive.
With US officials and their allies scrambling to find ways to contain an increasingly belligerent Pyongyang, the US president will address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday and then confer Thursday with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts on the sidelines of the meeting.
Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-In spoke by phone Saturday night and pledged “stronger pressure” on Kim Jong-Un’s regime, the South’s presidential office said, adding that the North must be made to realize that “further provocation” would put it on a “path of collapse.”
The Security Council last Monday imposed a new raft of sanctions on North Korea — but their impact depends largely on whether China, Pyongyang’s ally and main economic partner, will fully implement them and on Russia, which is hosting tens of thousands of North Korean workers.
Washington’s ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, kept up the rhetorical pressure ahead of the upcoming meetings in New York, asserting that if the North should pose a serious threat to the US or its allies, “North Korea will be destroyed.”
Trump’s earlier warning he would rain “fire and fury” on a recalcitrant North Korea, she said, was “not an empty threat.”
“None of us want war,” Haley added in an interview on CNN. “We wanted to be responsible and go to all diplomatic means to get their attention first. If that doesn’t work, General Mattis” — the US defense secretary — “will take care of it.”
– Enforcement in focus –
As the US and its allies emphasize the diplomatic track, South Korea is also deploying a state-of-the-art US missile defense system. In their latest call, the White House said Trump and Moon had committed to “take steps to strengthen deterrence and defense capabilities” of South Korea, offering no details of how it might do so.
Analysts say that in the event of hostilities, millions of people in the Seoul area, as well as the 30,000 US troops in South Korea, would be vulnerable to attack by the thousands of artillery pieces the North has positioned near the border, with potentially staggering casualties.
So far, every effort to persuade the North to back away from its fast-developing nuclear and missile programs — including its most powerful nuclear test yet, on September 3 — has proved futile, at times even seeming to prompt new acts of defiance from Pyongyang.
The North’s latest show of resistance came when it launched a long-range missile over Japan on Friday, just four days after the UN Security Council had passed a tough new package of sanctions.
At the request of the United States, the Security Council will hold a ministerial-level meeting Thursday on ways to enforce the latest sanctions, which include an export ban on textiles, freezing work permits to North Korean guest workers and capping oil supplies.
– ‘Rocket Man’ –
Haley said sanctions had already provided a “punch in the gut” to Pyongyang but that strict enforcement was crucial.
Separately, Trump’s national security advisor, H.R. McMaster, agreed that “the critical thing is going to be to get all countries, every one, to do all they can to enforce those sanctions, to do everything they can, short of a military conflict, to resolve this problem.”
But if diplomacy and economic pressure fail, he added, “We have to prepare all options.”
Pyongyang, an insular country with few outside contacts, says it needs nuclear weapons to protect itself from “hostile” US forces and is determined to build the capacity to deliver a nuclear warhead that could hit the US mainland.
North Korea said Saturday it was bent on nothing less than military “equilibrium” with the United States.
As his administration continued its efforts to rein in the North, Trump himself gave a more unbridled account of his latest diplomatic contacts.
“I spoke with President Moon of South Korea last night. Asked him how Rocket Man is doing. Long gas lines forming in North Korea. Too bad!” Trump tweeted, apparently finding a new nickname for Kim (McMaster confirmed that that was probably Trump’s intention).
Whether there are gas lines is unclear; very few people own cars in North Korea, outside military and government officials.
AFP
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Comedian, Chibuike Josh Alfred, aka Josh 2 Funny and Madam Felicia, speaks with TOFARATI IGE about his career
How exactly did comedy start for you?
I wouldn’t say I was born a comedian, but when I was in secondary school, I used to do a bit of comedy. I was also a part of the literary and debating society. Whenever we had special events, I would crack jokes about the things I had read in the newspaper. At that point, I didn’t know that comedy could be a business; I just took it as a hobby. But along the line, people started telling me that I would make a good comedian and I decided to give it a try since it was something I knew how to do. I started professionally by performing in churches and other social events.
It seems you get the idea for your jokes from the church you attend…
I was born into Deeper Christian Life Bible Church, but it’s not really about the church that I attend. It is more about the fact that I’m an Igbo boy and I know the way Igbo people usually turn songs upside down.
Which was your hit joke that made people start taking notice of you on social media?
It was a joke I did with another comedian, Longman. In the video, I acted as his mother and when I slapped him, he started rotating and singing the popular Christian chorus, ‘I can see everything turning around for my good.’
What is your educational qualification?
I studied Computer Science at the Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba. After that, I studied photography for about two years, and I attended a school of performance arts, Qban Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Is comedy your full-time job?
Yes. But I also have a studio where I produce songs and videos. I compere events too.
Why did you decide to dress like a woman?
I don’t dress like a woman; I only put on female attire to record my videos because I play the typical Igbo woman. Dressing like a woman makes the jokes funnier and people are able to relate with it. In real-life, I’m a full-blooded man and I like women.
Do you face any peculiar challenges because you dress like a woman?
Yes. Some people think that I’m gay because I wear female clothing. But I’m still letting people know that this is just comedy. Even when I perform on stage, I wear men’s clothing. I usually give an example of Tyler Perry, who has been acting as Madea, a woman, for a long time and it doesn’t mean he is homosexual.
Has any homosexual ever wooed you?
Yes. There was a time a guy sent me a message on social media and was asking if I like men. I told him that if he sent me any more messages, I would pray and he would go blind. The guy ran away after that.
Do Christians criticise you for bastardising some Christian hymns?
Funnily, they don’t criticise me and I’m even surprised that it has not happened. My parents are actually pastors and they don’t see anything wrong with what I’m doing; they know I’m just doing my job.
Who are your role models and mentors?
I was under the mentorship of Koffi for five years. I also look up to Basketmouth.
Is there any discrimination between online comics and stand-up comedians?
Yes. Some guys are not really comedians; they just make skits. People like that often steal jokes and use it for skits; and this portrays online comedians in a bad light. Stand-up comedians don’t like that and this often causes misunderstandings between them. I always say that I’m not a social media comedian; I’m a comedian and I can decide to do any style of comedy. I’ve proven it and I’m still trying to let people know that.
What was the reaction of your family members when you decided to take comedy as a full-time job?
I didn’t even have to tell them; they were the ones that pushed me to do it. I didn’t have to convince anybody as they already believed in me. The truth is that I’ve never liked school, and my dad understood me. He knows where my strength lies and he encouraged me to go for it.
Why don’t you like school?
I like education but I just don’t like the idea of being confined to a building to learn; it restricts me. Surprisingly, my parents were very understanding because they know that my calling is to become a comedian. But my dad just ensured that I studied courses more in line with what I could do, which was why I attended a performance school.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Mushin, Lagos. But I was born in Anambra State and I spent some time in my village before I came down to Lagos at the age of seven.
Beyond your comedy persona, how would you describe your personality?
I’m a gentle guy and I don’t really talk, except I’m with my friends.
How do you unwind?
I love playing video games and watching movies. I also play snooker.
source: Punch
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