The Stallion -Issue 4

ISSUE 4 . JUNE 2016 THE THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP Faith Fashion & Style Nutrition Dressing For Success,Reasons You Should The Manly Way! Eat Pawpaw HealthPLUS+ DEPARTMENTAL FACTS FILE + BABIES’ CORNER + EVENTS

what’s THEinside... THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUPFEATURED STORIES 0502 12 15 COVER STORY FAITH FASHION & STYLE NUTRITION The Fuel Price Ramadan & The Dressing For Success, Reasons Why You Hike Story Workplace The Manly Way Should Eat Pawpawalso in this issue///06 Events 16 Quick & Easy Brand tips10 for the Business Managing Gossip 19 Babies’ Corner12 in the Office 2013 Dressing for success, 21 Brain Teaser15 The manly way. 22 Album Review I want a Divorce Throwback Pictures Department Fact file

Is it me or the year is indeed running by quite fast. We are almost in the second half of theyear and it seems like a lot has happened. The rate of the dollar has been erratic,international ight operators are threatening to pull out of Nigeria, fuel is now N145 a litreand the list goes on. But I remain thankful for the many other blessings and so should you.Last edition we featured our very own MRS love story and proposal and this edition webring you snippets from the wedding. Another exciting event is our MRS Under 12 Kids' Cupwhich was a huge success, we have a few pictures but more can be viewed on ourFacebook page.As promised, we are focusing our style section on men and we are addressing gossip underour etiquette section as there have really been a lot of gossip in the last quarter. We alsohave our health section from our in-house doctor and our nutrition bit.We included a new section – Faith. We are a religious nation and as such it is imperative torecognize our various faiths and beliefs. This time the spotlight is on Ramadan, just a littleinformation for all of us.I bet a lot of you have summer holidays planned – dollar or no dollar. It is always good totake time off work and unwind so we don't get burnt out. So keep calm, have fun andapply some sunscreen while at it. For those not entitled to leave this summer, your time willcome. Until then… Cheesy smiles.Editorial team Ify Ofodile Tolu Yusuf Contributing writers Editorial support Fome Orakpor Abdulaziz Dangote Jude Anyigbo Jumoke Olatunji Oshoname Filani Timipiri OduOluseun Aderibigbe (MBBS)

COVER STORY 3 of theWorst Millennial Money HabitsTHE controversy that preceded the “From our reports, the amount recent announcement by the Minister of money that Nigeria has paid so of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. far on subsidy in the last seven yearsEmmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, who doubles as the stands at N4.5 trillion. The breakdownGroup Managing Director of the Nigerian shows that N816.554 billion was paid betweenNational Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, of 2006 and 2008, N3 trillion between 2009 and 2011government’s decision to scrap the Petroleum and N690 billion in 2012,” he disclosed.Support Fund, otherwise known as fuel subsidy,raises questions as to the economic value the The auditing agency, however, lamented thepeople derive from the acclaimed payment. gross misappropriation of funds, adding that suchAlthough this came on the heels of prolonged amount is more than enough to repair thescarcity of the product which sold between N120 country’s reneries or build new ones, whileand N250 per litre, depending on your location, most insisting on the removal of oil subsidy.people were opposed to the hike in the price of thecommodity. In a similar development, Dr. Kachikwu while speaking on how much the country had spent inReview of subsidy regime subsidising fuel in recent time, said an average ofIn mid-2015, the Nigerian Extractive Transparency N1 trillion per year is paid as fuel subsidy in the lastInitiative, NEITI, released its audit report indicating ve years despite mounting debts andthat the Federal Government spent about N4.5 infrastructure decit.trillion between 2006 and 2012, a period of sevenyears, as subsidy on petroleum products imported The gureinto the country. According to the then Executive By implication, within a period of nine years,Secretary of NEITI, Zainab Ahmed, the Audit Report which is between 2006 and 2015, the countryof 2012 showed that a total of N1.355 trillion was spent close to N10 trillion on fuel subsidies.processed for payment as subsidy. Out of this Unfortunately, Nigerians cannot boastfully sayamount, N690 billion was actually paid, putting a they have truly beneted from subsidiseddebt burden of N665 billion on the government. petroleum products. As noted by the Minister of THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP TO BE CONTINUED IN THE NEXT PAGE 02

COVER STORY // The commodity enjoyed some stability until mid- 1999 when based on the claim of subsidy removal,State, the country spent the huge amount on fuel the government moved the price to N20 per litresubsidy in the face of mounting local and foreign and by 2000 increased it further to N22.00 per litre.debt as well as infrastructural decit. But ashighlighted by Zainab, the amount spent on subsidy Barely a year after, in 2001, the commodity’s pricein seven years, is good enough to repair the went up to N26 per litre where it enjoyed some levelcountry’s faulty reneries and build new ones. of stability until 2003 before it went up to N40, with the usual claim that the subsidy had beenShe emphasized that it was time for the Federal removed. Before President Olusegun Obasanjo leftGovernment to remove oil subsidy, adding that the ofce, he jerked up the price of petrol to, rst, N65nancial commitment to subsidy has grossly per litre and later to over N100 per litre.impacted on the national purse. It is on record that when the lateHistory of subsidy removal President Umaru Musa Yar’AduaSuccessive governments in assumed ofce, the NigeriaNigeria have always insisted that Labour Congress, NLC, resistedthe country could ill afford the the increase and forced him tohuge subsidy paid on petroleum revert to the N65 per litre.products, while alleging that themoney usually go into private In January 2012, the governmentpockets at the end of the day. of former President Goodluck Jonathan attempted to removeTherefore, government’s position the acclaimed subsidy but thisis that it would be better if the was stoutly resisted and thesubsidy is done away with to commodity which was billed to sell for N97 per litreforeclose a few cabal from was later pegged at N87 per litre.feeding fat at the expense ofmajority of Nigerians.Fuel price increase, otherwise tagged removal of Nigerians have now been asked to buy the productsubsidy, in the country dates back to 1978 when at a peak price of N145 per litre. Government saidgovernment rst increased the price to 15 kobo per its decision in this regard is informed by the fact thatlitre from 10 kobo per litre. In 1990 the government despite the decline in the price of crude oil in thefurther increase the price to 60 kobo per litre, and international market, marketers are nding ittwo years later, precisely 1992, an additional 10 increasingly difcult importing rened petroleumkobo raised the price to 70 kobo per litre. In 1993 it products due to scarcity of foreign exchange.was jerked up to N3.25, and further to N11.00 per litrein 1994. TO BE CONTINUED IN THE NEXT PAGE THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 03

COVER STORY // The meeting, according to the Minister, concluded that in order to increase and stabilise the supply ofSetting the stage for removal the product, any Nigerian is now free to import thePrior to the announcement of the new pump price product, subject to existing quality specicationsof N145 per litre, the Federal Government had and other guidelines issued by regulatoryconvened a meeting of various stakeholders in Aso agencies.Rock. The meeting was said to have been presidedover by Yemi Osibanjo, the Vice President, and Consequently, this means that all oil marketers nowhad in attendance the leadership of the Senate, have the privilege to import fuel on the basis ofHouse of Representatives, Governors Forum, and forex procured from secondary sources but subjectLabour unions, including the NLC, the Trade Union to the template of pricing approved by PetroleumCongress, TUC; the National Union of Petroleum Products Pricing Agency, PPPRA.and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG and thePetroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Bitter truthAssociation of Nigeria, PENGASSAN. Analysts have argued that since the Minister’s statement, heavens have not fallen in Nigeria longHowever, the duo of the NLC and TUC have known for its antipathy towards any form of fuelrefuted the claim that they participated in the subsidy removal. Such advocates believe that themeeting. refusal of Nigerians to react in the usual way is an indication that the citizens are now tired, havingNevertheless, it was reported that the said gravitated from one crisis to another.meeting, among other things, reviewed thecurrent fuel scarcity and supply difculties in the More importantly, the masses have endured untoldcountry and the exorbitant prices being paid by hardship over the lingering fuel scarcity andNigerians for the product which has continued to prevailing power crisis in the country. All these mayenjoy discrepancies in prices across both major have weakened the citizenry, making them notand independent marketers and hawkers of these predisposed to giving the government any spiritedproducts, popularly called black marketers. ght over the fuel price increase. But with over N1 trillion expected to be saved from the removal ofAt the meeting, Dr. Kachikwu noted that the main subsidy, government is being urged to make surereason the problem had persisted in the past was that the reneries work.the inability of importers of petroleum products tosource foreign exchange at the ofcial rate due to Culled from The Vanguardthe massive decline of foreign exchange earnings Fuel price hike: How Nigeria wastedof the Federal Government. As a result, private N10trn on subsidymarketers have been unable to meet their 25 May, 2016approximate 50 percent portion of total nationalsupply of petrol.THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 04

Ify OfodileWhat is Ramadan?Ramadan in 2016 started on Monday, the 6th of June and will continue for 30 days untilTuesday, the 5th of July. During Ramadan Muslims will awake before dawn for “suhur” [a mealtaken just before dawn]. As soon as it is dawn, the person is then considered to be in the stateof fasting until sunset. At sunset, most Muslims will break the fast with dates or water. This iscalled “iftar” [the breaking of the fast] and can be followed by a meal. During Ramadanbreaking the fast is an occasion for family, friends and the community to get together.Things to be aware of during RamadanSome individuals will observe Ramadan by fasting during daylight hours. Sleep patterns maybe disrupted and may make individuals more tired than usual.Fasting could cause blood sugar levels to run low, which may make it more challenging forindividuals to keep their concentration.Some individuals may choose to practice their faith more during Ramadan than they mightat other times of the year. This could mean that some members of staff may wish to offerprayers during the working day, who would not ordinarily do so.Top tips for Staying healthy during RamadanIf you feel your energy is agging then try going to the bathroom and washing your face.During the lunch hour, take a short walk outside and raise your oxygen levels.Drink lots of water during non daylight hours. Keep hydrated to avoid headaches, andreduce tiredness.If you are able to, briey walk around the ofce every hour for a few minutes.Remembering to exercise and maintaining a good, well balanced diet are important toavoid feeling tired.THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 05



The arrival of the MD, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc - Mr. Andrew Gbodume.Band March. Young Boys Academy with a cross section of the organizer of the annual MRS U-12 football tournament. Boys' scount fully represented. Match officials with a cross section of the organisers of the annualTHE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP MRS U-12 football tournament. 07

Cutting of the cake.Trophies on Display. Mr. Martin Orogun (Finance Manager) giving a medal to a player in the runner-up team. 2nd runner up trophy presentation. Mr Otuba congratulating a player of the winning female team.THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 08

Timipiri Odu giving out a trophy to the MVP (Girl) In the U-16 girls finals, Mary Academy, Sabo defeated Mr. Jibril Hassan (Treasury Manager)Aloro Girls, Epe by 2-0 to grab the N250,000 prize money. presenting the 2nd prize trophy. The captain of Young Boys Football Academy, Young Boys Academy eight-year-old Afolabi Yusuf. strike a pose with their TrophyTHE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 09

OFFICE ETIQUETTE//We live in a society where we know that office -Ify Ofodile gossip happens, no matter how cool or hip or straight-laced corporate our office culture the first thing to do is to track down the person spreadingis. Instead of pretending these whispers don't occur, the rumour and address them, but the challenge isinstead, understand the most common types of actually tracking down the source.workplace rumors and how to deal with them if theoffice gossip starts involving your name. While this may seem direct and gutsy, the only way you can use the rumor mill to your advantage is to take a stepThere are five most common types of gossips: back and approach the situation calmly and with strength. It is definitely challenging and almostThe Backstabber aka snitch - a person you confide impossible, especially if it is a superior, but also vital toin who then uses the information against you. think rationally and strategically about the best response rather than to react and get defensive.The Idler aka jobless colleague - a gossip whospreads rumors just to fill the void of being bored at There are always at least one or two people who revel inwork. inappropriately talking about others and even outright trying to bring them down. People with jealousy, positionThe Complainer aka hater - a resentful, threatened and self-worth issues and, the best defense isor jealous co-worker who can't stand a peer who strengthening your own character and not stooping toreceived a promotion or bonus. gossip, or even tolerate listening to it.While it can range from pointless and mild to severe The consequences of participating in office gossip areand job-jeopardizing, office gossip is not something far ranging. First consider the person who is spreadingto completely ignore and cast aside. These petty talks the gossip. Why is the person presenting theand murmurs can harm someone's career. It can be information? Can any good come from it? Will theso cruel and if it gets out of hand and is not information benefit you or the office? What is in it for theaddressed, office gossip can even lead to a person gossip?getting inadvertently fired or forcing them into aposition where they feel they need to quit. If the answers to these questions are fuzzy, it is safe to assume the news bearer is reveling in knowingThat said, it is imperative to understand that gossip something others don't know yet. Such 'gist' whetherfalls into different categories, and in order to know accurate or not, provides a momentary feeling ofhow to handle it, it helps to first get a grip on where it is superiority and control that the gossip probably lackscoming from (a peer or superior), what's prompting it otherwise. If this person's work performance isn'tand how severe the damage to your professional sufficient cause for recognition, then the next best optionreputation is and could be. is to stake a claim as the one with the latest inside dirt.If you suspect you're the target of malicious gossip, Unfortunately, a gossip isn't satisfied just possessing the THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP TO BE CONTINUED IN THE NEXT PAGE 10

OFFICE ETIQUETTE// CONTINUED THE PREVIOUS PAGEDID YOU HEAR???MANAGING GOSSIP IN THE OFFICEinformation. After all, knowledge that isn'tshared is wasted. Right? How would others know the valueof this soul unless the intelligence is disseminated? This is where others getimplicated without necessarily being willing participants. Even the 'innocent' are drawn into thegossip's web by merely listening. For a few fleeting moments, this person has everyone's undivided attention, and thisis 'reward' enough.Even if you yourself don't initiate gossip, just listening to it takes a toll and carries consequences. Guilt by associationimmediately comes to mind. If several people are present when a gossip leaks a juicy 'gist' you may be credited as thesource by virtue of being present. People's memories aren't always accurate.3 easy steps to avoid this career killing behavior1. Don't do it yourself.No, you aren't talking about people for their own good, you're gossiping. If you really want to help someone, talk to theperson directly.2. When someone tries to gossip with you, you can;a. Walk awayb. Change the subjectc. Directly state “I'm not comfortable talking about …”d. Directly state “I don't like talking about other people because I don't like them talking about me.” That's aconversation ender for suree. Reply, “I hadn't heard that about …. Let's go ask him/her” (Watch a gossip disappear when you say that. Gossipsare notorious cowards and dread confronting their subjects)3. When someone is gossiping about you, you can;a. Go with a direct approach and say something like “I heard you have been saying the following about me.” Thenbriefly summarize what you heard. Next, say “while I wasn't there to hear you, I would appreciate your coming to medirectly with any questions or comments rather than talking with others.”b. Go with the indirect approach. Say something such as, “I don't know if you've heard the rumours going around aboutme or not, but they are really disturbing. If you hear of anyone talking about me, I would appreciate it if you would askthem to stop..Just remember, if you don't gossip, you don't have to worry about someone betraying your confidence andtelling other people what you said.THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 11

FASHION & STYLE//Dressing For Success,The Manly Way! By Jumoke Olatunji Hello Gentlemen of MRS, as promised a feature just for you. Of course I am no expert on dressing for men, obviously! But I'd like to think for men & women the rules for dressing for success in the work place aren't so gender specic. Luckily for the men, a little goes a long way to help you look even better, as long as you know how to put it all together. 1. Say NO to “BLOUSY” shirts. If you've ever bought a shirt one size too big thinking it will make you look bigger, don't do it again, please! Anything that sags toward your bicep was built for someone with a bigger frame. The body of the shirt should skin your torso, not spill over the sides when it's tucked in. 2. Put the “IT” IN FIT. You might have the sharpest suit in the room, but if it doesn't t correctly, no one will notice. Make your tailor your best friend and your style game is sure to make the cut. 3. Press Your Dress Shirt When the Iron is steaming. Or just sprinkle water onto the fabric around the button seams and collar before you iron. Those are the spots you really need to press. If they're crisp, at, and smooth, you'll look good even if the back of your shirt is wrinkled. 4. Wear a tie, unexpectedly. Think of casual Friday as God's way of giving you an advantage over your colleagues, this is when a tie will make the most impact. Even in a casual setting, a tie is a safe choice, It sets you apart in the room; it inspires people and lets them know that you're a man who doesn't miss the details. 5. Don't forget to relax. There's something to be said for looking just right. There's also something to be said for looking slightly not right, as if you don't have time for such trivialities as perfecting yourself in front of a mirror when there's work to be done. Boss moves. *st pump*THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 05

RELATIONSHIP//Does the above statement sound God. At this point, I will discourage the familiar to you? 'arrangee' partnerships by families. Only very little percentage of such marriages succeed!A lady who's a family friend, recently while Having committed the intention to God, younarrating her frustrations in a marriage after 3 have to keep an open mind and not bechildren, voiced that statement to my wife xated on particular set of desiredand I. Several years ago, I used to think that qualications or there will be no deal. Mostdivorces were part and parcel of the Western times, what you want and the way you want itworld, alas, it has landed with fury on our may not be exactly the plans of God for you.shores. As a matter of fact, there was this A friend of mine in the university was xatedcase of a high society wedding in my church, on marrying a pretty lady who must be abetween two big families in Lagos that broke medical doctor. Yes, he got one as a girldown irredeemably after less than a month of friend. Towards the time of our graduationmarriage. from the university, he proposed to this ladyNow, the question is what is going wrong or but she was evasive. Two years after we leftrather what has gone wrong? So many school, my friend met another lady who wasreasons could be adduced for the not that wonderfully beautiful and a nurse.unfortunate high incidence of divorces. They fell in love and married and have beenSome of such reasons could be due to non- living happily after nearly 20 years. You mayexistence of God in relationships, warped ask what about the lady doctor? She hasvalue system, morbid materialism etc. been married twice and divorced twice!However, my short article will concentrate on Right now she's a single mother with a child.what intending parties to marriage should or No one is perfect, and so marriage is said toshould not do before deciding on who to be the union of two imperfect souls. However,settle down with for the rest of their lives. before you make up your mind, you mustMarriage is a serious business and must be necessarily discover the weaknesses of yourtaken as such. Therefore, for a serious intended partner and determine if they arebusiness, one is expected to carry out due such that you can live with all your life.diligence before arriving at a decision Remember, a formed adult can hardlywhether to deal or not …and stick with it, change his habits and you cannot changeexercising patience until realization of the him or her. It is true that during courtship, eachfruits. party puts up the best behaviors, but you mustFor a young man or woman who is up to the look beyond the smokescreen to see the realage of marriage, the rst and foremost thing person! For the ladies, if you have never seento do is to commit the choice for a partner to your proposed man in an angry mode and how he handles it, DO NOT SAY YES just yet. THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP You must observe how he treats his siblings, subordinates etc. You also, must contrive a scenario that will make him mad and observe him. Sometimes, though, the reaction could be faked, but if you look deep, you will nd out. For you to be able to do this efciently, you should be able to withstand the pressure of pre-marital sex. For those who don't know, TO BE CONTINUED IN THE NEXT PAGE 13

RELATIONSHIP//CONTINUED THE PREVIOUS PAGEsex is spiritual and less of physical. It is the direct meeting of two souls (bonding) to become one. Ifyou indulged in sex before this decision, you may not be able to handle this very critical decisionwith clear head, rather with your heart…and this is dangerous. Chinyere and Chinedu weremarried and divorced after three children. This is real story and real names. Chinyere, a very prettylady, suffered unbelievable assaults in the hands of Chinedu to the point that she was advised byfamily to quit the marriage before Chinedu killed her. In her narrative, she said that when Chinedu,a banker, was wooing her, he was very romantic pleasant and generous. He used to bring owersto her ofce and some weekends, they were off to some romantic destinations in Nigeria orEurope. However, shortly after her rst baby, she started noticing some changes in him that scaredher. The situation escalated until she screamed,' I want a divorce!'Finally, it is necessary that intending partners to a marriage should not keep secrets AT ALL. Revealyour past to your partner ab initio. If he or she cannot accept it, shikena do not go further. If anysecret is discovered after marriage that spells the beginning of the end. No topic or matter is tooheavy to be discussed before you say,' I do'.THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 14

DEPARTMENTAL FACT FILE Project TeamName: Gian Luca Beccarelli Name: Gian Maria BasilicoPosition: GM Building & Construction Position: Chief ElectricianPhone No:09086189251 Phone No: XXXEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: Work & sport Hobbies: WorkAsk me about: Construction Ask me about: ElectricalName: Mirko Bergamini Name: Ayotunde AkinkoliePosition: xxx Position: Mech. Engr.Phone No:xxx Phone No: 08050556576Email: mbergamini@bestafltd.com Email: [email protected]: Work Hobbies: music, movies, watching soccerAsk me about: Work Ask me about: Project engr, drawing and documentsName: Osuji Anselm Name: Boma NnajiPosition: Quantity Surveyor Position: ArchitectPhone No:08034008898 Phone No: XXXEmail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]: Football Hobbies: Reading and drawingAsk me about: Contract Administration Ask me about: All architectural drawingsName: Chukwuemeka Ibe Name: Juliet Nwosu Position: Finance Admin OfficerPosition: Quantity Surveyor/Cost Estimator Phone No: 08090300394 Email: [email protected] No:08063964630 Hobbies: Cooking, movies & having fun Ask me about: Project financeEmail: [email protected] Name: Akanni OluwafemiHobbies: Movies, Music,Travelling Position: Project Supervisor Phone No: 07082093166Ask me about: Building project and all associated Email: [email protected] Civil project Costs Hobbies: Soccer & Redaing Ask me about: ConstructionName: Emem EkpoPosition: Architect Name: Olusola AkinseloyinPhone No:08187466177 Position: Civil Engr.Email: [email protected] Phone No: 08036759881Hobbies: Movies, Road Trips, Novels Email: xxxAsk me about: Architectural drawings Hobbies: Travelling, Reading, & watching soccer Ask me about: Civil EngineeringName: Aisha Nasir Name: Aliyu AdamuPosition: Electrical Engineer Position: Maintenance Supervisor Phone No: 07038836313Phone No:08076908689 Email: [email protected] Hobbies: Sports and ReadingEmail: [email protected] Ask me about: MaintenanceHobbies: Playing video games, watching TV, Name: Imad Istabilly reading novels Position: Project Site coordinator Phone No: 08034822295Ask me about: Electrical Email: iistanbilly@bestafltd.com Hobbies: xxxName: Osaro Orobator Ask me about: xxxPosition: Project coordinatorPhone No:08039182374 15Email: [email protected]: work Plot J75/76, Osborne 1 ProjectsAsk me about: and MRS Facility Maintenance worksName: Idodo O. JoshuaPosition: Quantity SurveyorPhone No:09051339807Email: [email protected]: Work Plot J 75 Banana Island site,Ask me about: Osborne 1 site, Block Industry, Records of materials, tools, eqiupments and machines between sitesTHE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP

BRAND DIGEST// by Tolu Yusuf1. The staff are keyIf you want people to believe in your brand and identify with yourvalues, then actions speak louder than words. Your staff's behaviour andattitudes have to reect the brand. Reward staff who live, breathe and promote yourbrand.2. Keep it freshYou should regularly review what people think of your business/ product and see if it's in linewith what you wanted. Which parts worked, which didn't? Also, keep a look out for trends asthis could lead to branding improvements.3. Consistency, consistency, consistencyMake sure everything that reaches a potential customer is consistent to your branding. Ifyou are pushing quality, don't have a bodgy website or shop front. If you have a bodgywebsite or shop front, don't go spending money on fancy adverts or yers to make up for it.Without consistency, the messages you're sending are confusing.4. Complaints are your friendCustomer complaints highlight areas where you can improve. Not only that, a dissatisedcustomer can turn into a loyal one if their complaint is resolved quickly and with minimum offuss. This sends a strong message that you live and die by your convictions (your brand) andthat the customer is at the centre of your universe. Like I said before, actions speak louderthan words!THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 16

NUTRITION// Reasons You Should Eat Pawpaw By Fome OrakporIt is no more news that pawpaw is a beautify fruit which is very attractive in colour, either in light or deep orange. If not foranything the nursery rhymes 'pawpaw is a type of fruit' has informed us about the taste and the colour. We can rightfullyassume it's good for us. Do you know that the benets of eating pawpaw go far beyond the generic boost of vitamin C?Pawpaw which is also widely known as papaya is a must for our diet.Papaya Contains AntioxidantsOne of the benets of eating papaya is that it helps to reduce the risk of cancer. Papaya is a rich source of antioxidants thatthe body needs to ght against cancer-causing cells. Vitamin C, E and beta-carotenes are antioxidants that prevent all kindsof cancers. So adding a daily serving of papaya to your diet may lessen your risk of developing cancer as well as severalinfections.Papaya is used to Treat Digestive DisordersPapaya is a great source of proteolytic enzymes that are very important in digesting food. The most important of theseproteolytic enzymes found in papaya is papain. Papain breaks down proteins in food, allowing for better digestion. Papain isused in prescription of digestive enzymes to treat individuals with cystic brosis or pancreatic conditions; producing for themwhat the body cannot produce naturally. Eating papaya is also a benet because papain taken orally treats less seriousdigestion disorders such as bloating and chronic indigestion. In these cases papain is extracted, dried and sold as tablets.Papaya Boosts Male FertilityAnother great benet of papaya is to boost male fertility. Papaya contains an enzyme called arginine which is known in themedical community to boost blood ow around the male reproductive system. Arginine boosts nitric acid in the body torelax the muscles surrounding the blood vessels that supply the male organ. These blood vessels then dilate and increaseblood ow. A more concentrated form of arginine is used to treat erectile dysfunction.Papaya Prevents Premature AgingMany alternative medical practitioners believe that one of the benets of papaya is to control premature aging. Papayahelps the body to properly digest food and when the body digests all the nutrients it needs, the body will remain vital for along time.Papaya is used as a CleanserTaking of papaya and cucumber juice can be a benet to your colon. These juices work as potent natural cleansers whencombined. Papaya is also rich in ber, which travels through the body and binds itself to cancer-causing toxins in the colon.The ber in papaya ushes out the toxins in the colon and so one of the benets of papaya is that it helps prevent coloncancer especially, due to its antioxidants and its ber content.Papaya Prevents Heart Attacks and StrokesThe antioxidants in papaya prevent cholesterol from oxidizing. When cholesterol becomes oxidized it forms plaque in theblood vessel walls that can eventually build up and cause a heart attack or stroke. Also, ber is known to lower cholesterol.The ber in papaya converts a substance called homocysteine into harmless amino acids that the body can process, butwithout the breakdown, homocysteine can eventually damage blood vessel walls, causing strokes or heart attacks.Papaya Treats InammationPapain and chymopapain, protein-digestive enzymes found in papaya lowers inammation and improve healing from burns.Papain breaks down the inactive proteins in the skin, removing dead tissue from burns. This benets the body as it helps healskin injuries, relieves psoriasis, removes warts, and treats ringworms and cold sores. Also vitamins C, E and beta carotenes aregood at reducing inammation and as such these nutrients are used to treat asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritisamong many other inammatory ailments.Stay Healthy, Eat Green And Stay Clean!!!THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 17

HEALTH//This in simple terms means a blood pressure -Oluseun Aderibigbe (MBBS)reading higher than 140/90mmhg. This means thesystolic reading (i.e the pressure as the heart MRS IN-HOUSE CLINIC (TINCAN)pumps blood around the body) is above140mmhg and the diastolic pressure (as the heart cases,people with a high blood pressure readingrelaxes and rells with blood ) is over 90mmhg. complain of Headaches, Shortness of breath, nose bleeds, light headedness, etc.!Hypertension is one of the commonest reasons forconsultation at the MRS in-house clinic and These signs and symptoms aren't specic as othergenerally in Nigeria.! clinical conditions can have similar presentation.! !Hypertension has a high prevalence rate butunfortunately, a low awareness rate.! ! WHAT ARE THE CAUSESCLASSIFICATION OF HYPERTENSION Hypertension can either be Primary or Secondary.Pre hypertension-This is systolic blood reading Primary-This means no identiable cause.!between 120-139mmhg,and diastolic between80-89mmhg.! ! Secondary-This means there is an underlying cause.Which can be due to kidney,ThyroidMild Hypertension-Systolic between 140- problems,Drugs( e.g birth control pills,over the159mmhg,disatolic between 90-99mmhg.! ! counter pain relievers,cold remedies etc).Others include illegal drugs such asModerate hypertension- Systolic between 160- cocaine,amphetamines,alcohol abuse, etc.179mmhg,and diastolic between 100-109mmhg.! RISK FACTORS INCLUDESevere hypertension-Systolic reading above180mmhg and diastolic reading above Increasing age, Race (commoner in blacks), sex(110mmhg.! ! males are at greater risk),Family history of hypertension,Overweight/Obesity,physicalWHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTENSION?! ! inactivity,Tobacco use,Too much salt,Alcohol abuse,stress etc.!You can have hypertension for years without !symptoms (asymptomatic),But damage to blood WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF HYPERTENSION IS NOTvessels and the heart continues even without PROPERLY MANAGEDmanifesting any symptoms.However in some Since blood vessels supplies blood to all organs in the body,virtually all organs are affected in uncontrolled hypertension e.g Heart failure,Renal failure,Stroke,Eye conditions, etc.!THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 18

BABY’S CORNER// Parents who Welcomed new Babies Samuel Omozokpea Suleiman Abdulrasaq Okezie Daniel Onukogu TochiTHE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 19

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BRAIN TEASERS// You could wait 27 days or youcould see it everyday. What is it?THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP ANSWER The moon. Even though the true moon cycle is about 29.5 days, it takes 27 days, 7 hours, and 43 minutes for our Moon to complete one full orbit around Earth. Thus you can see the full moon every 27 days or you can moon yourself every day in the mirror. Not that you’d want to. Does anyone moon themselves? Can’t say as I’ve ever had the “pleasure”. 21

ALBUM REVIEW (NIGERIA)// Album - New Era Artiste - Kiss Daniel Producers- Beatburx, Masterkraft, Young Jonn, Jay Sleek, DJ Coublon, Kimz Beatz Record Label - G-Worldwide Entertainment (2016) Duration - 68 minutesKiss Daniel brings on the magic from the start, announcing his ascendancy in Nigerian music withthe thumping 'New King', before going on a long, heady, love-lled journey to win a girl's heart. Thesinger sticks to the subject which has been largely responsible for his success. The track album feelslike an emotional meandering through all the stages of love and romance, peppered withgratitude to God for success.Love shines through on the tropical 'Jombo', the ubiquitous 'Mama', the haunting 'Gobe' andmany others. There's happiness on 'Good time' and 'Laye', vacant spaces on 'Give into', and anAkon-esque burlesque feel on 'Kudi'. The best work on this album resides on 'Are you alright', animmersive, percussion heavy candy, as Kiss Daniel passionately deals with the relationshipbetween money and love, while 'Kiss me' gives up a longing that is paradoxically clingy and manlyin execution. The singer's vulnerabilities shine forth, as effortless songwriting make him shine.Versatility is also one of Kiss Daniel's strengths. There's a rattling dancehall patois on 'Sin City', whilethe clangy gong on 'Duro' combines with Kiss Daniel to bring out a delivery reminiscent of 9ice in hisprime. There's also the much crowded reective and thankful tracks about the struggle andsuccess. 'All God' is perhaps the most popping thanksgiving song that has ever been laid in astudio. 'Alone' employs cohesive live elements, while another day is morbidly satisfying.Even though a majority of songs do not fall at on their faces, the lack of external inuence ismissed. Sugarboy appears on three of the weakest tracks, with the choice of songs unattering tothe talents of Daniel's trusted label mate. A selective infusion of Hip-hop and dancehall acts wouldhave done wonders for 'New King' and 'Sin City'. Kisss Daniel is an insanely gifted act who possessesa wide range of delivery styles, and he utilizes this to stellar effects on the album, with each songpresenting a new vocal facet of the man. A 20-track album, this delivery works wonders to bypassthe law of diminishing returns, and where it fails, it is not too evident.Where Kiss Daniel scores his home run is in the songwriting of the album. “New Era” wins heavily inthat department, with very few holes in the lyrical composition of the LP. Production was limited toa very select crop of engineers who brought their most diverse sounds on it.THE STALLION// THE IN-HOUSE MAGAZINE FOR MRS GROUP 22

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