- Following President Muhammadu Buhari's directive, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has distributed some relief materials to IDPs

- The spokesman of the NCS, Joseph Attah, revealed that not less than 424,391 bags of rice worth N4 billion were distributed to IDPs in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Edo

- Attah said that the relief materials were given to help reduce the suffering of the IDPs especially in the northeast region

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said that it has so far distributed 424,391 bags of rice worth N4 billion to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Edo states.

The public relations officer of the service, Deputy Comptroller Joseph Attah, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday, December 26, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

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NAN reports that President Muhammadu Buhari gave a directive to NSC to distribute some seized items including rice to IDPs in the troubled northeast to ameliorate their sufferings.

Attah explained that apart from rice, other seized perishable items were also distributed to the IDPs.

He said with relative peace in the northeast, many IDPs were now returning to their ancestral homes and engaging in farming.

He pointed out that the need for these items continued to reduce while seizures of the items had made warehouses to overflow.

The spokesperson disclosed that the comptroller general of customs, Colonel Hameed Ali (Rtd), had obtained the Presidential nod to extend the distribution of the relief items to other IDP camps and registered orphanages across the country.

According to him, already, the list of IDPs and orphanages across the country is being compiled with a view to kick-starting the nation-wide distribution as soon as possible.

He said that by the time NCS commenced the distribution, it would provide relief and succour to fellow Nigerians who were going through tough times in the IDP camps and orphanages.

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Attah also disclosed that a total number of 238,094 (50kg) bags of rice were seized across the country by customs between January and November, 2019.

He reiterated the commitment of the Ali led administration to cleanse the system to boost revenue generation in the country.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the kingdom of Saudi Arabia had reached out to Nigeria through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre by donating at least 140,468 bags of food items to IDPs in Borno and Yobe states.

Legit.ng gathered that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) revealed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Malam Sani Datti, on Thursday, December 6, and made available in Abuja.

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It was a tragic Christmas day for residents of No 27 Mabel Street, off Etete road and its environs in Benin City, the Edo state capital, as their belongings were razed by fire.

The Nation reports that a family of three died in the fire incident that began at about 2am on Christmas day.

Witnesses said the family was consumed by the fire before help could get to them.

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Landlord of the house, Egberamwen Nosakhare said the fire started at 2am after he saw smoke emitting from one of the tenant’s room.

He said: “I forced the door opened and saw flames of fire from the gas cooker and there was nothing I could do. I was helpless and could not go in. The family died in the inferno.”

A tenant, Osayande Joseph said she ran into her room to pick up her child and ran through the back door into the bush because there was flame everywhere.

Another eyewitness, Okhuoghae Osawaru, said: “The affected family was inside the house when the fire started.

“The man is a hardworking man. He just returned from outstation to perhaps celebrate Christmas with his wife and baby.

“The guy is hardworking, humble and nice. It was a pity for it to happen on Christmas day.”

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Meanwhile, properties worth several millions of naira were reportedly destroyed in the Abule Egba area of Lagos state on Wednesday, December 19, as fire from a petroleum products pipeline engulfed the area.

The affected streets were Arowolo, Shobowale, Iyalode Abule-Egba, Taiwo Adewole, Adepegba, Wamon Taofeek, Santos and Owode.

The explosion was as a result of the activities of suspected petroleum products’ thieves from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)’s pipeline in the Arowolo area.

According to The Punch, a total of 63 vehicles, 98 shops, four tricycles, six houses and one church were counted to have been razed by the fire, which reportedly began around 2am.

It was gathered that the rescue teams that responded to the incident included the Lagos State Fire Service, the state police command, Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Lagos State Emergency Ambulance Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency.

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- Party candidates have been dishing out gifts to would-be-voters in the spirit of Christmas and New Year celebrations

- Items distributed to both party faithful and potential voters include cash, chicken, turkey, rice, and cooking oil

- Report also claimed that virtually all candidates and political parties are involved in the acts

Political campaigns in readiness for the February 2019 general elections have heightened across towns and villages in Ekiti state, with an assortment of gifts being dished out to would-be-voters, in the spirit of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that items distributed to both party faithful and potential voters, depending on status, include cash, chicken, turkey, rice, cooking oil, as well as bales of cloth.

Legit.ng gathers that some even went as far as organising feasts in their various home towns where food and drinks, including branded campaign items were freely distributed.

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While some candidates simply choose to distribute gifts at party secretariats at both state and local government levels, others preferred to distribute them in their various country homes, where musicians simultaneously entertained beneficiaries.

Branded items bearing the portraits and campaign slogans of those contesting one elective office or the other were shared to attendees.

Reports claimed that that virtually all the political parties are involved in the gambit.

Only the presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives, state House of Assembly elections are due in the state next year, with a new governor elected in June 2018.

An aide to one of the candidates, who preferred to speak anonymously, clarified that the distribution of Christmas and New Year gifts by his principal was an annual exercise meant to reduce the suffering of the people.

He said the gesture has nothing to do with wooing voters.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that President Muhammadu Buhari had urged all Nigerian Christians to reflect on the imagery of the humble, symbolic and divine birth of a young child thousands of years ago in Bethlehem, Judea.

The president, in a letter to all Christians on Monday, December 24, said the birth of Jesus symbolised the message of hope, compassion, salvation, reconciliation, forgiveness and peace that Christ embodied and conveyed.

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Have you ever heard the word 'boujee'? Do you know what the meaning of 'boujee' is? If your answer is 'No', you are not the only one. A lot of people have no idea what or who is boujee. Would you like to get to know some interesting things about this? Read on.

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What does boujee mean?

The term ‘boujee’ first appeared in France in the 16th century. French word ‘bourgeoisie’ referred to merchantmen that were considered self-sufficient and had privilege in society. Later, the term was used to describe ‘middle class’.

In the 1970s, boujee meant something unfair, arrogant, snippy and it was again associated with people out of ‘middle class’ who pretend to have upper class status. From the 2010s and till present, boujee or bad boujee is connected with something ‘fake’ or ‘imitative’.

Boujee is a common slang term widely used in hip-hop culture and among African Americans. Boujee or bougie slang describes a person who pretends to lead luxurious lifestyle, meaninglessly spend a lot of money on flashy trifles but in fact, he is still connected with his poor roots.

Are you boujee?

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There isn’t an accurate definition of ‘boujee’. Nevertheless, there are some common things boujee people like or do. Would you like to check if you or your friends are boujee? Take into consideration the following tips and define who you actually are.

Coffee ‘preferences’

Actually, you are not crazy about coffee. You never drink it in the morning or to get energy. Nevertheless, you are always ready to spend plenty of money and buy a cup of coffee at a fancy coffee shop.

Brands

Gucci and Prada, Chanel, Victoria’s Secret… A boujee person can’t imagine their life without such trendy brands. Boujee wants to be distinguished from the crowd even in a weird way. Boujees put on extravagant but expensive clothes; they prefer to be seen and noticed anywhere.

Spa-salon and beauty procedures

A spa day is a luxurious pleasure for an average-budget person. But it doesn’t concern boujee. Spa-salons and different cosmetic procedures are usual activity for boujee people. It’s a priority for them to seem beautiful at the expense of their own money.

’Good food’

Dinner at one of the best restaurants or eating crazy expensive food –is like the breadth of life for boujee. Even if a boujee person likes chicken, pizza or French fries, undoubtedly, they’ll prefer elegant food which costs a fortune.

Extraordinary tastes

Boujee people care a lot about everything that may define their ‘upper class’. Plum job, fancy brands, good food and drinks at fine restaurants, luxurious apartment with fashionable facilities, expensive cars and rich friends… Boujee needs those things like he needs to breath.

Usage of the term boujee in pop culture

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Over the past few years, the word 'boujee' and boujee slang have gained a huge popularity in songs, films, mass media. Here are some examples where you can find boujee slang:

In 2016, the trio Migos became so popular due to a hip-hop song ‘Bad and Boujee’ which reflects boujee slang and style.

And who doesn’t know famous “The Rolling Stones’? The popular band also used boujee slang in the song “Play and Fire 1965’.

Another song with boujee slang is ‘New York I Love You’ by LCD Soundsystem.

If you want to understand clearly what boujee or bad boujee mean, you have to watch popular comedy “Atlanta’ by Donald Glover.

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No one can say exactly if it is good or bad to be boujee. In fact, there are some people who don’t even realize that they are ‘boujee’. Boujees have their own lifestyle and their special attitude to everything. They are like separated community of luxury and vanity. But no one can judge you. It’s your life and your choice.

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- The federal government expressed worry that the killing in Zamfara may affect the country’s food security

- Abdulrahman Dambazau warned those involved in the criminal act to stop

- The minister issued a final warning to the criminal warning that the consequence will be dire

The Federal Government says the persistent attacks on residents of Zamfara by bandits will affect food security in the country.

The Minister of Interior, Alhaji Abdulrahman Dambazau, said this on Wednesday in Gusau during an on-the-spot assessment of the activities of the bandits in the state.

He said: “Since those affected by the killings are largely the agrarian rural dwellers, the activities of the bandits will have a serious impact on agriculture and food security.

“This is a final warning, the bandits must stop these acts forthwith because the Federal Government has devised more stringent ways to deal with them.

“ I want to assure them that they cannot withstand the consequences.’’

He said stakeholders in the security sector in the state would meet to fine tune the new measures that would be used in tackling the threat posed by the bandits.

The minister, however, advised the hoodlums to immediately surrender and embrace peace.

He expressed President Muhammadu Buhari’s condolences to the people of the state over the attacks.

“ This administration will continue to go to any length to protect the lives and properties of the citizens because any single innocent life lost has a devastating effect on the nation and is unacceptable,’’ he said.

Responding, Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji, who is the acting Governor and Speaker of the House of Assembly, lamented that the security situation in the state was getting out of hand and required the concerted efforts of all stakeholders.

“This crisis started as a farmers /herdsmen conflict but has now escalated to the killing of the innocent, rustling and kidnapping,’’ he said.

The acting governor, who commended the joint efforts of the security agencies at all the flashpoints, noted that the hoodlums had devised fresh tactics to evade confrontation with security personnel.

In the wake of the continuous attack on innocent and unarmed citizens that has been deluging Zamfara, President Muhammadu Buhari has been asked by notable Nigerians in academics and civil societies to declare a state of emergency in the state.

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Daily Trust reports that the group, which comprised Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and academics, made this call in a joint press statement on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

Legit.ng gathers from the statement that the societies said declaration of a state of emergency will enable federal government provide solution to series of attacks on Zamfara communities recently.

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- Cruyff has told Messi to learn from Real Madrid's flop after Ronaldo left them

- The former Barcelona midfielder says the Argentine is the umbrella of his team

- The ex-Man United star is currently the manager of Chongqing Dangdai Lifan

Barcelona legend Jordi Cruyff has send a note of warning to Lionel Messi concerning how Real Madrid's form dwindled after Cristiano Ronaldo left the club.

The Portuguese talisman ended his nine-year romance with Los Blancos in the summer following a €100million to Juventus.

Madrid had initially struggled this season without Ronaldo and are eight points off the pace from their rivals Barcelona, although they have a game at hand.

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Messi's contract at Camp Nou expires in 2021 and the club's former midfielder have urged them to learn from their mistakes.

"What happened to Madrid is a warning for Barça," the Chongqing Dangdai Lifan coach told Sport.

"Madrid players are still great, but in football you need that player who even losing 2-0 you think you can win. It happens with Messi. It's much more than football... it is belief."

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Messi is currently enjoying a good season scoring 21 goals in just 20 games in all competitions for La Blaugrana.

The former Manchester United midfielder said Ronaldo – like Messi at Barça – was holding Madrid together.

"You analyse Madrid and you see that Cristiano was the man who holds the umbrella. When it rains, nobody gets wet. Now, there is no umbrella."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier done a review on Barcelona star player Lionel Messi's goals scoring record in 2018.

The 31-year-old scored 50 goals in 52 matches for club and country with his last for 2018 coming against Celta Vigo in a La Liga match played at Nou Camp.

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A Nigerian man has proved that age has nothing to do with being brilliant or making good grades in academics once you put your heart to it.

A talented man named Christopher Odida Awu has made history in Taraba state University. This is because for the first time in the establishment of the school, a student graduated with a first class from fine arts department. Not only that, Awu also had the best grades in the department so far in the university.

Though an indigene of Utugwang village in Obudu local government area of Cross River state, Awa was born in Taraba state and had live all his lifetime there.

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The 40-year-old man finished his secondary school education in 1998 when he studied painting and decorating from the Federal Technical College Jalingo, Taraba state. He had a National Certificate in Education in fine and applied arts (Double Major) from College of Education Jalingo in 2001. In pursuit of higher education, Awu secured an admission into the Taraba state University where he had a B(Ed) Hons in educational administration and planning.

Aside academics, Awu plays musical instruments (guitar), he is a dancer and loves drama.

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He also loves teaching subjects like fine art, music, dance, drama, English Language and literature. He is also proficient in the manipulation of computer office and graphics applications.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that Abia state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, in his bid to sustain his administration’s history of honouring high performing teenagers, appointed teenage student, Chineme Joy Ota, as a one-day governor in the state.

It was reported that the inauguration of the teenage governor took place in Umuahia, the state capital, on Tuesday, December 25.

Legit.ng gathers that Ikpeazu, at the event, expressed appreciation for the good performance of Abia students in public examinations in the last four years. He also called on the one-day governor and her team to run the affairs of the state well within the limited period.

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In the wardrobe of every modern man there should be a pair of mens fashion pants for different occasions. For official meetings and business style, experts advise having a classic-style trousers paired with a shirt, jacket. For meetings with friends or active pastime, you can wear jeans or sports pants. Also, designer collections offer many other types of men's trousers in different styles.

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Stylists insist that every modern man should know the styles and the names of all the existing models of trousers in order to navigate the choice in the selection and correctly create outfits. In addition, experts have more than 10 of their varieties, each of which involves its own unique style and design. Knowing the names and their specifics, the man will be able to correctly make up the general image, selecting the wardrobe items according to style.

Types of male trousers

Now young guys know for sure how to choose pants from the proposed models and styles to look perfect and fashionable. Men's wardrobe is now rich in a variety of styles and differs significantly from the standard set of the last century. Today even customary classical trousers are presented in several varieties.

Every modern man is simply obliged to try on several popular models of trousers in his own image - classic, khaki, chinos, cargo, slacks, denim and corduroy pants. All these types of trousers are made of different materials and different styles, emphasizing the advantages of a male body.

Classic trousers for men

This style of pants is designed for various special occasions and business working style. They are made of monophonic laconic fabrics with a small addition of synthetics, so that the pants keep their shape and do not hesitate while wearing. Classic models often offer protection from the front. They look well at men of dense build, visually making them slimmer. Trousers can also have arrows in the front, but this style is typical for men of solid age.

Mens cargo trousers

If we consider all types of mens pants, cargo is the most comfortable and simple option. Their wide cut contributes to the fact that a man feels free and comfortable in these pants. On the sides, manufacturers attach wide pockets in the knees, which make the pants more practical while wearing. Pants are made of dark fabrics, and combined with knitted sweaters and jumpers, sportswear and shoes, and put on for meetings with friends and during active pastime.

Chino trousers

Another model of comfortable and practical trousers for men of all ages is chinos. Trousers assume direct cut, are made of natural fabrics, more often cotton, but with the addition of synthetics. Most often, such a model of pants is offered in two colors - brown and beige. And for young people there are bright options in the style of grunge or casual. Chinos can be combined with both classic clothing and raglans and sweaters. Stylists advise men to try on chinos of any configuration, as they emphasize only the best sides of the figure.

Male slacks

Slacks are ideally suited for our country, made from cotton fabric of concise light shades. The model assumes a free and straight cut, worn under summer sandals or classic style shoes. It is contraindicated to wear such pants along with raglans, bright T-shirts or sports shoes.

Velveteen male pants

Velveteen pants are a great idea for men of all ages, especially for adults. They are made mainly of dark dense fabrics, therefore it is better to wear them in a cool season. Visually, they are similar to classic trousers, so it is better to wear them with jackets and shirts. Velveteen fabric is very practical and retains its novelty for a long time.

Khaki and camouflage

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Khaki style is great for men who work in the office. They are sewn from dense monophonic fabrics, offering different tones of khaki color. Pant models can be with or without tucks, in the hips they can be tight, and below - free, as a straight cut is provided. A belt is a must-have accessory, such pants can be combined with sports and classic clothing. The only contraindication is shoes with a narrowed elongated toe.

Male joggers

This type of trousers combines a classic and sporty style, that is, sweatpants, but with a skinny, tight-fitting silhouette.

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They use bright fabrics with patterns or spotted colors, which are similar to the stylized camouflage. Joggers are exclusively youth pants that can be worn for walking with friends, on nature and a picnic.

Gallifera for men

If a man is interested in varieties of comfortable trousers, it is worth trying this model. Pants assume a free cut in the hips, after which they gradually taper to the ankles. It is a summer version of trousers with good airing. Ideal for men aged about 30 years, but for older people they are contraindicated by stylists.

Flare style

Since the days of retro entered the modern fashion, flared pants, which are distinguished by their elegance and versatility, have not lost their relevance. With the help of their special style, a man can hide the fullness and excess volume in the hips, his pants visually make a man taller and slimmer. It is better to wear them with shirts and elongated pullovers, shoes can be classic with a narrowed toe.

Narrowed trousers

This style of pants was at the peak of popularity in the United States in the 90s of the last century. Today, the narrower models of trousers are advised to the men of slim stature and medium height. And you can combine them with a classic or urban casual style.

'Bullies' style

Pants of this style suggest several features - the classic free style, the presence of oblique, spacious pockets on the sides. They are made, as a rule, from viscose, cotton fabric or jeans. Most often, these pants are made for the football players and for other athletes. Pants are comfortable to wear, and therefore suitable for active and mobile men.

Trousers with stripes

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Such trousers have gaps of fabric of a different color along the side. Most often, pants are made of dark fabrics, and stripes of contrasting colors - white or red. These pants belong to the sporty style, they can be free, straight or tight-fitting cut. Combine pants with stripes only with a sporty style in clothes.

How to pick up a man's pants

To understand how to choose pants, a man needs to decide on the style of such a piece of clothing, as well as what trousers will be combined with in the future. In addition, you need to be able to correctly calculate your own size; for this, three parameters are calculated - leg length, waist volume and hip volume. Further, the obtained figures are compared with the dimensional grid, comparing the table with the country of the manufacturer, since each state has its own measurement methods.

Another important criterion for choosing a man’s trousers is considered to be the man’s figure and body build, which is oriented in the styles of his pants. Pants tucks are suitable for obese men, a wide-cut pants with a low fit so that they do not tight a full belly. Slim men should choose fitting styles, pants with side pockets, wide ‘oxfords’ or skinny jeans, as well as tight pants with cuffs.

As mentioned earlier, modern types of men's trousers and their classification suggest more than a dozen models and styles for men of different builds and styles in the image. Pants can be classic or sporty, skinny, straight or flared, thin or made of thick fabrics for different seasons of the year. It is important that the style and design of this item of clothing completely coincides with the character of the man and his overall style.

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Are you a Kannywood fan? What do you know about Maryam Booth biography, then? Are you interested in the life and background of this wonderful pearl of the Hausa movie industry? Here, you will find everything that is available about this lovely lady and her way towards success.

Some facts about Maryam Booth background

Maryam Booth was born Maryam Ado Muhammed. Nobody could know on that day of October 28, 1993, that the little creature would become a prominent star of her native people. Maryam was born in Kano State, which is located in the Northern part of Nigeria. In her family, most members are involved in the movie industry. Zainab Booth, her mother, is a renowned veteran actress and Ahmed Booth, Maryam’s brother, is an actor, too.

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What’s the secret of Maryam’s light skin and exquisite beauty? Probably, it’s her mixed heritage. The cocktail of bloods in her veins includes the blood of Fulani (her grandmother) and of Scottish people (her grandfather). The Scottish heritage and history is also visible in her unusual last name.

As a child, Maryam used to go to Ebony Nursery and later to the same Primary School. When she reached a due age, she moved to Ahmadiyya secondary school. Even while studying at school, Maryam started acting in movies. Her first role and her first success came to her at the age of 8. Her aunt, Bello Mohammed, introduced her to the movie industry. This is how Maryam found herself in “Dijangala”.

A brief glance at Maryam Booth career

Since her start at the age of 8, Maryam has played prominent roles in many movies produced by Kannywood. However, acting is not the only field where Maryam shows her talent. She’s the CEO of her own MBooth Beauty Parlour where she’s a leading makeup artist, a designer and dealer of accessories and fashionable clothes.

What is known about Maryam Booth family and children?

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Maryam is single. She has had a romantic relationship with a guy and that romance has lasted for five years. Still, when the couple started speaking about getting married, the guy’s family objected. Maryam was only 18 years old then and it was a hard blow for her to hear that the guy was not going to marry her simply because she was an actress.

Since that time, she hasn’t had visible romantic links to anybody. However, she has spoken about her ideal man and described him as an honest and romantic person. As well, when asked about male colleagues and possible romantic relationships with them, she has said that it’s an impossible option. Maryam says that sees them all as uncles or brothers, not potential crushes.

That’s all for now and this is the most complete and detailed information about Maryam Booth. Check out for new updates as soon as something important happens in the life or career of this iconic Hausa actress.

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Christmas period has always been a time when family members come together to celebrate. Family members forget past mistakes and quarrels to celebrate the special period together as one happy family.

It has been rumoured that Nollywood's popular couple, actress Osas and actor Gbenro Ajibade, are no longer together as a couple. However, this rumour has not been confirmed or denied by the two yet.

In light of Christmas celebrations, even though the two are rarely spotted together at events, they were seen celebrating Christmas as a family.

Could this mean that they have resolved their issues or the separation rumours were just that? No one knows, but fans would surely be happy to see the couple out and about together as they celebrate Christmas with their daughter.

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The beautiful family of three were given us some family goals as they released their Christmas celebration photos on Instagram.

Osas and Gbenro were spotted with their daughter at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. They were seen rocking adorable Mickey Mouse head bands as they enjoyed the activities at Walt Disney World.

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- Atiku Abubakar accused President Buhari of not fighting corruption as he claimed

- The PDP presidential candidate accused the president of shielding corrupt people around him

- The former vice president said he has what it takes to combat corruption

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that the system is slow which has made the fight against corruption difficult.

Nigerian Tribune reports that the former vice president in an statement he signed said President Buhari does not have the will to fight corruption which corroborates Transparency International\s new Corruption Perception Index which shows that Nigeria is more corrupt today than it was under the previous administration.

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Atiku said:: “But my point of departure from the President is in blaming his failure on the system. I disagree. The system has challenges, yes, but where there is political will, the system can make progress.

“I was Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 and we used that same system to speedily convict no less a personality than an Inspector General of Police, and several others including cabinet ministers and other high officials.

“Mr President, the problem with your anti-corruption war is not the system. You are the problem! “The system allows you to arrest, try and convict your former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who was fingered in a major corruption case, but you chose to let him go Scot free and you demonstrated your tolerance for his corruption by giving him a prominent role in your re-election campaign and recently welcoming him to the Presidential Villa with open arms.

“The system allowed you to arrest, try and convict Abdulrasheed Maina, the biggest ever alleged thief in our civil service history, who is suspected of looting the pensions of millions of aged Nigerians. Yet you chose not to go that route, preferring instead to recall him, reinstate and double promote him while giving him armed guards to move about.

“The system allows you to probe the $25 billion NNPC contracts awarded without due process, but you chose to bury the matter under the carpet, hoping the Nigerian people will forget about that grand scale alleged looting exposed by a leaked memo from a member of your cabinet.

Atiku cited the Ikoyi fund saying the president has yet to reveal owners of the fund.

“Based on the above statement of facts, I will not allow you to make Nigeria the scapegoat for your failure. Your failure is personal, and not national.

“If you could go abroad to insult Nigerian youths as lazy, why did you go to Paris to praise a governor who was caught red-handed receiving bribes on camera?

“The system did not stop the EFCC from charging the opposition Governor of Akwa-Ibom, Mr Udom Emmanuel, as a co-accused in the case involving the NBA Chairman, Mr Paul Usoro (SAN). Contrast this with the treatment meted out to Governor Umar Ganduje of the ruling All Progressive Congress.

“Besides, your excuse is deceptive, because you have staunchly resisted restructuring. If you really believed that the system is the problem, you would have embraced restructuring.

“Unfortunate as your admitted failure in the war on corruption is, it is your economic policy that is the greater failure. Your lack of ideas and your politicisation of the corruption war has made your administration fight legitimate businesses and the opposition.

“I might add that it is actions such as this that have led to an unprecedented capital flight which has caused joblessness and made Nigeria the world headquarters for extreme poverty under your watch.”

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Legit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian Army on Tuesday, December 25, said its troops had repelled attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at a military formation in Kukareta, Damaturu local government area of Yobe state.

In a statement, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, said the insurgents had on Monday, December 24, at about 6: 30 pm, attacked a Military Forward Operational Base, in Kukareta community of Yobe.

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Top Nollywood actor and politician, Desmond Elliott and his wife, Victoria, are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary today, December 26th.

The couple walked down the aisle together in December, year 2003 and have been blessed with four children.

Declaring his love for Victoria and celebrating their special day on his Instagram page, Desmond wrote:

"15 years and waxing strong,Babamai I could leave a long note to profess how much you mean to me , I could tell a story of how we met and started this journey,it will all come down to those 3 words, I LOVE YOU

Mmm Thank you for the peace

Thank you for caring

Thank you for loving me even when I added to my waistline(hehe)

Thank you for making our house a home"

According to the famous actor's words in an interview, he loves his wife until he loses his pulse, she is the dearest person in the world for him.

Meanwhile, Desmond Elliot had revealed his plan to run for office for another four years.

Desmond who represents Surulere constituency posted a campaign poster on his official Instagram page with the caption ‘one good term deserves another.’

Happy anniversary to Desmond and his wife.

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A Media consultant, blogger and publisher, Aniebet Antia has taken to social media to reveal how his life changed for the better in just one year.

Aniebiet took to Facebook on Christmas Day to share his testimony with his family and friends with tears rolling down his cheeks.

The man also revealed that he is not only celebrating Christmas in his house but also he got married to his beautiful wife.

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Sharing pictures of him crying, he wrote:

"#Tears of #Joy

"Mehn, I have a testimony. Last year 25th December I didn't have what to eat, I didn't have a place to stay.

I was living in someone Laundry shop at No. 6 Ikot Ebido Oku, Uyo but this year 25th of December, I don't just celebrate it in my House, am celebrating it as a Married Man.

By God's Special Grace, have added colour to people's life this Christmas.

Have given out Cash to people I know an to the people have never met before...

Have given out costly books to people.

Have given out material things to people..

God can make you something over night.

Thank you Jesus...

Tears of Joy"

Meanwhile, a 60-year-old woman who gave birth after 30 years of marriage had shared her breakthrough story.

Identified as Grace Arowojolu, the elated woman was finally blessed with a child after thirty years of marriage and waiting for God's time. She was blessed with a beautiful and healthy baby girl. Arowojolu was pictured holding onto her baby girl as she smiled down at her.

Amazing!

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Zamfara state is in the news again. So much so that I am tempted to ask if the state is jinxed with misfortunes. I am quite appalled with the security situation in the state. I am also somewhat at a loss as to why the killings in the state have refused to abate despite the numerous intervention of our security agencies.

As a start, I have been one of those that have stated that the killings in Zamfara are a function of two variables. One bothers on failure in governance, and the other on a covert power struggle between two supposedly political heavyweights, Governor Abdul-Aziz Yari and Mansur Dan-Ali, the Minister of Defence.

Political egos have turned the state into a killing field. On the part of the governor, his abysmal performance has further entrenched a regime of agitations that has manifested in the senseless killing and maiming of innocent civilians.

And as the level of poverty intensifies, frustrated youths are everywhere taking to antisocial behaviour by way of political thuggery, drug addiction, armed robbery, and the likes.

The rural folks are also not left behind. They have even resorted to banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, produce theft, ransacking of villages, and genocidal killings. All just to make ends meet.

According to Data from the NBS National Corruption Survey for 2017 published in August 2017, it reflected that Crime and Insecurity was the most critical issue affecting Nigeria with 38.3% recorded by Zamfara state.

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Isn't this mind-boggling with regards to the fact that the defence minister is from the state and, as well as a democratically elected governor and chief security officer of the state as stipulated by law.

And yet, there is supposedly a governor who spends the bulk of his time in Abuja, roaming between countries and buying up properties like the world is coming to an end, while his state is up in flames. And guess what?

As comical as he is, he would come up with a flimsy on how he has resigned as the chief security officer of the state from his abode in Abuja. Wonders shall indeed never end.

According to an inside source within the security agencies, it described the governor as a monumental failure and one that does not listen to advise but instead prefers to see things from the prism of his selfish interest. As a fact, the governor was once quoted as stating that he cannot spend a full week in Zamfara state because of the level of underdevelopment.

To say I was astonished by this is more of an understatement because here was a man that was not under any form of coercion when he aspired to govern the state. And the last time I checked, the state capital is in Gusau and not Abuja.

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That Zamfara is still reeling in underdevelopment is not surprising, and that the killings have refused to abate is also a manifestation of how meaningful governance has eluded the people thereby leading to increased crime rate and insecurity.

Some school of thoughts would argue that poverty exists because of the inadequacy of government and the system we live in.

And I would agree, and if we must tell ourselves the truth, people like Abdul-Aziz Yari should bury their heads in shame because they have failed woefully. Imagine a situation where killings are ongoing in the state and the governor is busy travelling from pillar to post or addressing press conferences in Abuja.

The minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali is also culpable in the Zamfara trajectory in my opinion. As a start, it is most despicable that the home state of the defence minister has been bedeviled with security challenges.

I am also at a loss as to what qualified him to be so appointed as the minister of defence as colourless as he is.

I mean, his foray in the military does not speak of any tangible contribution, both intellectually or otherwise. The closest he got to it was when he was appointed an acting director, military training. And that is the man that was so selected as defence minister. I wonder what we expect from such, hence why his home state has been on fire, and he seems confused.

The appalling angle to the whole story is that the Defence Minister has refused to come to terms with modern strategies in warfare, so much so that despite the intervention of the armed forces, there seems to be no headway in Zamfara because of what the duo of the defence minister and the state governor are doing. Some say they are in a superiority contest. Some say they are struggling for control of security budget.

So also say both parties have been covertly fuelling the crisis so as they undermine themselves. In all of these, I think there is more to the drama in Zamfara state. The power struggle, the money, the control of political structures and resources, the quest for relevance and many others have made the Zamfara case different.

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This is also despite the military operations like Operation Sharan Daji and Operation Whirl stroke II and others. Interestingly, one would have expected that since the defence minister is from Zamfara, he ought to have extended all the necessary support to the Armed Forces in securing lives and properties.

But from what I have gathered, it appears the military has not enjoyed that support from the defence minister especially when it comes to military interventions in the state for reasons best known to him.

Maybe he prefers the statuesque so he can further advance his political battles. While it is okay to fight political battles, but not at the detriment of the lives of innocent people, the killings in Zamfara must stop.

And those in positions of authority that have in one way or the other through their actions and in-actions contributed to the degradation of human lives in Zamfara state should bury their heads in shame.

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Alhaji Buhari Bala, the immediate past national treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has on Wednesday, December 26, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Bala who also donated a 53-suit office plaza and 11 cars to President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Atiku Bagudu campaign organization left the PDP with four local government chairmen of the party.

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Daily Trust reports that Bala who promised to work for the success of his new party in the forthcoming elections said he was convinced by the tremendous achievements of the APC-led governments both at the state and national levels.

He promised to work for the success of their new party in the forthcoming elections.

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo on Wednesday, December 26, refuted reports allegedly made by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that it welcomed not less than 10,000 of its members in the Okitipupa local government area of the state.

The ruling party said that the PDP's claims further proves it be bent on peddling rumours, fake news and distorting facts in what it described as cheap propaganda.

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Alex Kalejaye, the party’s state spokesman, stated: “The APC in Ondo State wishes to place on records that a fraction of those who followed Chief Olusola Oke to the party early this year actually returned to where they always belong. They were less than 50 in number.

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- Cristiano Ronaldo's second half stunner rescued Juventus from losing first Serie A game

- He came in for Sami Khedira in the 65th minute to help his side finish the year unbeaten in the league

- Duvan Zapata's brace wasn't enough to help the home team claim maximum points in the game

Juventus avoided their first Italian Serie A defeat after sharing spoils with Atalanta at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia Stadium.

The Old Lady opened scoring through a Berat Djimsiti own goal after trying to clear out Alex Sandro's cross in the second minute of the encounter.

Duvan Zapata leveled parity for the home team in the 24th minute through a cool finish from the edge of the box with an assist from Papu Gomez.

Meanwhile, all efforts to see either side gain leadership before the end of the first half of the meeting proved unfruitful as they both shared the spoils heading to the dugout.

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Eights minutes into the second half of the game, Rodrigo Bentancur was red carded after receiving second yellow card.

Zapata netted his second of the match in the 56th minute to put the hosts ahead for the first time in the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo came in for Sami Khedira in the 65th minute and leveled scores up for the visitors in the 78th minute.

And the goal ensured Massimiliano Allegri's men avoided their first Italian Serie A defeat so as they head into the mid season break.

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They currently rank top of the table with 50 points from 18 matches - nine points ahead of Napoli who are second on the table.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stretched his Serie A goal tally to nine goals after 13 matches in the Italian League.

The Portugal international opened scoring for the Old Lady in the 29th minute after converting Miralem Pjanic free kick from the right side of the opponent's half.

He outran all Spal defenders to tap in the delivery that beat the visitors' defenders and gave his side the lead in the game.

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Almost every day we prepare food using meat. One of the most common ways of cooking meat is boiling. Nevertheless, do you know how to boil meat quickly? Or how to cook meat in order to make it juicy and soft? Read this article to know all the cooking tips!

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Very often, the time required to cook meat primarily depends on the type of meat that you boil. Beef, pork, and lamb are cooked the longest. Nevertheless, the fastest meat to boil is chicken and rabbit meat.

The age of the animal also affects the time required for stewing meat. For example, young beef is prepared much faster than the flesh of an old animal. The thing is that the younger the animal, the softer its meat will be.

If you want to make the process of meat boiling as quickly as possible, then be sure to choose young meat when you buy it. The flesh of old animal can be distinguished by color, it is darker and more rigid, and the young meat looks slightly reddish. It is also essential that the meat has a pleasant and fresh smell, it does not stick to the fingers.

How to cook meat quickly

Just remember that the main factor that affects the cooking time of meat is its weight and size. For example, if you prepare a whole rabbit, then cooking will take about two hours, but if you cut it into pieces, then the cooking time will be only 40 minutes.Different types of meat need different cooking times.

How to boil beef

The approximate cooking time for beef is about an hour and a half if you take a whole piece weighing about 1 kilogram. However, cutting the meat to pieces the cooking time is reduced to 40 minutes. There is an even faster way to boil beef. To do this, use a slow cooker or pre-apply a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar to the meat.

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In order for tough meat to boil faster, it is necessary to salt it at the very end, when it is almost ready.

How to boil chicken meat

If you boil the whole chicken, then it may take from 40 to 120 minutes. However, if you cut it into pieces, then cooking meat can take only 20 minutes. This is one of the best ways how to cook the meat quickly. However, it is essential that the meat should be young and fresh.

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How to boil goat meat

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Boiling is probably the easiest way to cook goat meat. However, when boiling goat meat, it is necessary to take into account some nuances, namely:

• goat meat is prepared for more than two hours, and only if you buy the flesh of a young goat, then cooking will take from 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• in order for the meat to be soft after cooking, the goat should be under the age of two months.
• after the 1st broth boils, it should be drained, and the meat should be boiled again to get rid of the specific smell.
• meat must be salted only at the end. Otherwise, it will be very tough.

If you still use the meat of an old animal for boiling, you should definitely soak it in water or marinade for several hours. During cooking, you can also add bay leaf, rosemary, and onion, and then the smell will mostly be pleasant.

How to boil pork meat

The meat should be soaked in water for some time before cooking pork. If you plan to boil the pork for broth, then soak the meat with cold water, and if you plan to use the meat for salad or other dishes, then you will need to salt the water lightly.

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When choosing pork for cooking, it is advisable to buy soft pieces or meat of a young animal. In this case, cooking pork will take only 40 minutes. When the meat is almost ready, add some salt.

How to boil meat Nigerian style

If we talk about the features of boiling meat in Nigerian style, then the main rule is to add the stock cubes to the meat, as well as finely chopped onions. Thus, the meat should remain in that marinade for about 10 minutes before it will be boiled.

Each type of meat has its own characteristics when cooking. If don’t know how to boil meat of a certain type, still be sure to take into account both the age of the animal and the size its cut into. The easiest way to check the readiness of meat is to use a knife or a cooking needle.

You must try to pierce the meat in its widest part. If the knife is easy to pass meat fibers, the meat is cooked, and the broth can be turned off. If pink liquid flows from the puncture site, then the meat must be boiled a little more.

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The use of ethnic fashion in top children gown styles has become a viral trend in recent times. Creating fashionable and bright styles is almost perfect for young fashionistas. What are the most trendy models now?

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The appeal of exotic prints in girls’ dresses fashion does not leave anyone indifferent. Every year African national motifs are a source of inspiration for many designers and fashion houses.A bright variety of colors and loyalty to cultural traditions makes children's dresses an excellent example of following the fashion trends of the Afr

Exciting and stylish children gown perfectly harmonize with the surrounding nature and are an excellent basis for a variety of creative approaches and creative solutions.

Baby girl dresses

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Mostly traditional dresses remain the most popular trend in children’s fashion in 2018. Top children gown styles are:

• Dashiki African print gowns
• Ankara African print gowns
• Traditional Kente gowns style

Colorful national motives

Bright and unforgettable national motifs in children dresses also received a significant push among Instagram users who are trying to dress their children in the most popular versions of children's dresses. To achieve this effect is often obtained through luxurious fabrics, vibrant color prints, and patterns.

Materials for children's dresses

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Designers use mostly traditional materials for fashionable sewing dresses in 2018, such as:

• Cotton
• Silk
• Linen

Also, some synthetic materials could be used in separate elements to create greater expressiveness.

Children wear colors choice

The color palette in 2018 is centered around such colors as:

• Beige
• Sand
• White

All these colors are necessarily complemented by exotic patterns and designs, which are most often called to emphasize the national motives of designers. In this case, designers use almost all shades of hot colors, among them:

• Orange
• Red
• Yellow
• Terracotta
• Brown
• Heavenly-blue

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When choosing drawings, designers chose bright African landscapes, plants, images of wild animals or colors that imitate the texture and elements of their hides. Also, an excellent solution is the use of various geometric patterns and ornaments. It is also important to note that paints that are used for fabrics are most often painted by hand, without the use of factory technology.

Exotic simplicity in baby girl clothes

In 2018, children's fashion designers offer to choose dresses of the direct and free type. Such dresses not only will not hamper the movement of the child but will also look relevant even with everyday wear.

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Small multi-colored pebbles, beads are most often used as a decor for such dresses. The use of various bright bracelets on hands, various beads and hairpins are very appropriate.

Children’s ball gowns

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According to a widespread opinion, it is the dress that can decorate fashionable young princess like nothing else. Such dresses not only allow the child to feel like a heroine of a favorite fairy tale and cartoon but also perfectly attracts the enthusiastic views of all people.

These dresses are not always appropriate for everyday wear, and most often they are worn for holidays, various activities in kindergarten, school, as well as during family holidays. The choice of model and color scale of a dress is not a complicated process.

How to choose

The main principles when selecting such a dress is comfort and quality. You should not choose a dress with a hard corset or a dress with a too-tight silhouette that will hamper the movement of the child.

Actual colors

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Such colors as white, yellow, blue and their variations became especially relevant in 2018. For a better contrast combination, bright colors are also quite often use now.

Conclusion

Children's fashion most often follows the trend of adult fashion. Therefore, options remain very relevant when both mother and daughter choose the same dress and then there is no limit to the admiration of others!

Starting at the age of 4-5 years, try to discuss the upcoming purchases of clothes with your child, especially if it doesn’t swing out of casual clothes, but dresses for special occasions. It will be very important and at the same time exciting for a child to learn from mom and make a deliberate choice of colors and styles. In this way, you will teach your child to focus on both the variety of dress styles, as well as the details of clothing and accessories to it.

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There was a time in the past when weddings were simple. Couples say their vows, ate a little cake, drank a little wine, invited guests munch some rice and that was it. Unfortunately, that's not the case these days. Presently, an average wedding costs over $30,000, and that doesn’t cover the honeymoon. Cue the cascading flower curtains, a champagne fountain, and late-night food truck.

Needless to say, weddings are trendier than ever, and there are no signs they'll be stopping anytime soon. If you think the average couple pulls out all the stops, you can imagine how well celebrities know how to throw down the red carpet on their special day.

Oddly enough, no matter how much a couple blows on their wedding, be it a star or a normal person, it doesn't ensure a happy marriage. For these 13 celebrity couples, spending an arm and a leg on their big day may have been a jinx. From least to most expensive, these celebrity weddings ended in a nasty divorce.

13. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, $1 million

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Okay, seriously, who didn't love a combo of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston? Besides quite possibly being the most beautiful couple to ever grace the red carpet, they seemed cute and nearly perfect. It was in July 2000 that Aniston and Pitt said I do in Malibu, California. With flowers, multiple bands, and fireworks galore, the wedding was unquestionably a very classy affair.

In 2005, after almost five years, the couple’s marriage ended in divorce. Although Pitt claims he didn't have an affair with “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” costar Angelina Jolie, the on-screen couple certainly shared a chemistry. Throughout the process, Aniston remained impressively composed when discussing the divorce with the media outlets.

12. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom, $1 million

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This pair wasted no time rushing to the altar. In September 2009, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom tied the knot just one month after dating. The $1 million ceremony aired for the world on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, where Kardashian donned a Vera Wаng dress.

Cut the story short a few years, and viewers looked on as Kardashian and Odom separated and eventually divorced in 2015. Why? Odom publicly battled with drug use and allegedly cheated on Kardashian.

11. Madonna and Guy Ritchie, $1.5 million

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In a Scottish castle, Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s $1.5 million wedding was kept very hush hush. An intimate and top-secret celebrity wedding is pretty hard to pull off, but the couple managed to do it. The December 2000 nuptials remained intact until their divorce in 2008.

Madonna later opened up about the couple’s split, claiming, “There were times when I felt incarcerated.” The legendary performer felt she didn't get enough creative support from Ritchie.

10. Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, $1.5 million

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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren tied the knot in Barbados at the Sandy Lane Resort on the 5th of October 2004. After the $1.5 million wedding, the couple went on to live a pretty extravagant lifestyle together. Nordegren gave birth to two children, but in late 2009, the couple’s marriage started to publicly unravel with claims Woods had had almost a dozen extramarital affairs.

Woods and Nordegren finalized their divorce in 2010, and Nordegren quickly removed herself from the spotlight. Notably, Nordegren received a $750 million settlement with the divorce, along with an agreement that the couple’s children would not be exposed to Woods’ many women.

9. Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell, $1.5 million

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In 1993, Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell tied the knot at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The couple spent $1.5 million and hosted 500 guests for the soirée. Murphy and Mitchell spent $25,000 on the cake alone.

Despite all the glitz and glamour of the wedding day, Mitchell filed for divorce in 2005 on grounds of irreconcilable differences. The divorce became final in 2006.

8. Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky, $1.5 million

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The British actress and beauty Elizabeth Taylor was married many times. Eight to be exact. Taylor and Larry Fortensky tied the know in October 1991 at Michael Jackson’s famous Neverland Ranch. The wedding was evaluated to cost $1.5 million, for which Jackson supposedly foot the bill.

While many thought Taylor’s eighth wedding would be the one that stuck, Fortensky just couldn’t handle the limelight that followed Taylor. The couple went their separate ways but remained friends until Taylor’s death in 2011.

7. Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman, $2 million

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Two million dollars, 150 guests, and an $80,000 wedding gown later, Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman were married in California’s Napa Valley. The couple shared one child together but didn’t last very long. Aguilera and Bratman divorced in 2011.

Aguilera opened up to People in an interview stating that the two had grown apart, and she didn’t want to face another five years of living in an unhappy marriage.

6. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, $3 million

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Anyone that tuned in to the Oprah Winfrey Network recalls seeing Tom Cruise jump up and down on Oprah’s couch, proclaiming his mad love for Katie Holmes. Bottom line about that whole charade — it really freaked out many people. Nevertheless, Holmes and Cruise married one another in an Italian castle in 2006. The affair was estimated to cost about $3 million.

After almost six years of marriage, Holmes filed for divorce from Cruise. Cruise later revealed in a court deposition that one of the reasons Holmes left the marriage was because she wanted to protect their daughter from Scientology.

5. Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar, $2.5 million

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Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar, multi-million dollar heir to an Indian textile business, were married not once, but twice, in 2007. One wedding took place in an English castle, the other in Nayar’s hometown in India, and $2.5 million later, the couple still wasn’t able to keep it together.

In 2010, Hurley was caught sharing a smooch with Australian cricketer Shane Warne at a very public cricket match in London. Hurley and Nayar inevitably divorced in 2011.

4. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills, $3 million

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After meeting at an event in 1999, Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills started dating. In 2002, the couple became married on the grounds of an Irish castle. The whole affair was said to have cost $3 million. McCartney and Mills have one daughter together, Beatrice.

Sadly, in 2008, McCartney and Mills parted ways. McCartney calls the whole marriage “the mistake of the decade.” Mills, on the other hand, walked away with a $30 million settlement. She was “very, very, very pleased” with the way the split shook out.

3. Liza Minnelli and David Gest, $3.5 million

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A party of 500 guests with Micheal Jackson as best man and Tony Bennett with a 60-piece orchestra easily racked up the tab on Liza Minnelli and David Gest’s wedding to $3.5 million. The 2002 star-studded ceremony may jar memories of the wildly messy kiss that sealed the deal between the two.

Nevertheless, the lavish wedding didn’t work out. But the couple didn’t just go their separate ways, Minnelli and Gest aired their dirty laundry for the world to hear. From assault allegations to Gest accusing Minnelli of exposing him to herpes, it’s fair to say this relationship was doomed from the start.

2. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, $10 million

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It's no secret that Kim Kardashian lives a lifestyle far more extravagant than the average human. But when it comes to parties, Kim Kardashian knows how to pull out all the stops. Kardashian and Kris Humphries began dating in October 2010, and by May 2011, Humphries had proposed marriage with a $2 million ring. Clearly, on the fast track, the couple spent $10 million on their wedding in August 2011 in front of 450 guests.

The pair quickly realized they had bit off more than they could chew, splitting just 72 days after the event. Kardashian officially filed for divorce three months after their marriage, citing incompatible differences.

1. Prince Charles and Princess Diana, $110 million

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Cut down due to inflation, the wedding between Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana is reckoned to have cost $110 million. The marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer took place on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Hundreds of millions watched as the royal wedding proceeded on TV.

Sadly, Princess Diana and Prince Charles didn’t live the fairytale so many had hoped. In 1992, the couple announced their separation. The divorce became final in 1996. Stories later came out around the not-so-happy marriage with adulteries on both sides.

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If your butty is not big enough, you are probably looking for a way to make it bigger. You will be surprised, but you can achieve this just wearing the right clothes and eating proper food. How to make your buttocks bigger without exercise? It is possible if you follow the next steps.

How to make your bum bigger without working out

If you are interested in how to make butty bigger without surgery, then you should understand that it is not so easy to fulfill your dream. We will have to sweat a lot. It is simply impossible to do this without special exercises. But even with their help, you will not have an immediate result. It will take at least 6-8 months. And during this time, you can only pump up the butty a little, growing its volume by 3-5 cm.

But today we will not talk about how to increase the volume of the buttocks through exercise, we will tell you about some tricks that will visually make your buttocks bigger.

1. Change your walk

The way you are walking can emphasize or veil various parts of the body. Just straighten your shoulders and arch your lower back. It will not only make your butty more attractive but will make your waist slimmer and visually enlarge your chests.

Imitate «Cat Walk.» Imagine that on the ground in front of you is drawn a straight line that runs exactly under the navel, in the center between the feet. When you take a step, move the foot towards the center of the body, that is, place it on this imaginary line. Then stand on the same line with your second stop, just before the first one. Keep going this way - one foot in front of the other - and squeeze the buttocks.

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2. Pick the right jeans

A well-matched pair of jeans can visually change your butty. It becomes round and raised. The next time when you will choose jeans, remember the following:

• Jeans should sit tight. Baggy trousers "drown" your curves, so, they cannot be seen under the excess fabric. Skinny jeans or stretchy ones are perfect for showing off your buttocks. If you are not very comfortable in them, pick up jeans that just sit well in the back.
• Pay attention to the location of the pockets. Small high pockets on the butty will visually enlarge it. Besides, pockets with decorations such as sparkles, seams or colored threads, create interest and attract the eye to your butty. Do not wear jeans with too big pockets or no pockets at all.
• Try jeans with high waist. The top of jeans should fit your waist in the narrowest place so that it will look thin, and the butty will seem bigger.
• Jeans with a low waist (sitting on the hips in the widest part) with a close-fitting shirt also visually increase the size of the buttocks.
• Do not wear dark jeans in which the buttocks and legs will look smaller (especially if you are wearing a light top). Instead, try white, pastel or light blue jeans.

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3. Tighten the waist

If you emphasize a waist, your butty will look more proportionally. Whether your belly is small or not, try these tips to make a favorable impression for men:

• Wear a belt at the waist. Find a narrow or wide belt and tie it at the waist in the narrowest place, over a blouse or shirt (the belt looks best over button-down shirts, sweaters or loose blouses). Choose a dark belt over a light shirt for excellent effect.
• Try a belt corset. If your waist is slightly larger than you would like, try wearing a corset belt. It must shift the excess from the abdomen to the buttocks and hips. Corset can be purchased at most clothing and underwear stores.
• Do not wear anything in a horizontal strip or with patterns on the waist. Overloaded with an ornament or too bright fabric emphasizes your belly and visually increases it. Instead, stop at the dark base colours on top. So your butty will look big and hot!

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4. Put on high heels

They change the natural shape of the spine in such a way that both the butty and the chest are more visible.

If you want to make the buttocks bigger, forget about the low thin heel for the spike heels.

If you are not sure that it will work, stand on tiptoe in front of the mirror. Take a few steps, and you will notice how the movements of your legs and backside slightly become bigger. Your legs will look slimmer, and the butty will be visually a couple of centimeters higher.

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5. Buy special corrective underwear or sides

Try modeling underwear, which immediately makes the butty bigger without sides or buy special pads designed to add the volume to the hips visually when you are wearing jeans or trousers. These are effective tools that will instantly make your buttocks more attractive. Choose the size that best suits your clothing and the image you want to achieve.

Some jeans are even originally sold with stitched sides.

Try to make the sides by your own hands, using foam filler or material for stuffing pillows and blankets.

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6. Be careful with the surgical procedures for buttocks enlargement

Various fillers, injections, and implants have recently enjoyed considerable popularity, but the results are rather contradictory. In some cases, after such procedures, the buttocks looked very uneven, the filler material eventually crawled and moved. In the worst cases, procedures to make the butty bigger caused serious health problems.

Some people even died as a result of toxic injections or improper installation of implants. Before you decide on such an operation, it is important to know and be aware of all the potential consequences of such a decision.

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What to eat to get a bigger buttocks fast

If you want to make your butty bigger, you should abandon a strict diet aimed at decreasing body weight. The body spends the received calories to maintain the work of the organism if there is a shortage of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

The process of increasing the buttocks also does not occur when eating sweets or fatty foods. The excess weight, in this case, will be deposited on the hips. The appearance of the buttocks will deteriorate: they will become brittle, shapeless, covered with a dense crust of cellulite.

Nutrition for making butty bigger should be healthy and balanced. Its basis is protein because it is the building material for muscles. Useful protein sources include:

• eggs (preferably boiled);
• beef and veal;
• fillet of poultry without skin;
• lean fish;
• dairy products;
• all kinds of beans.

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The process of making the buttocks bigger will not happen without the use of carbohydrates. Sweets and fast food will not bring the desired result. Meals should include complex carbohydrates, which are slowly absorbed and provide the body with energy and a sense of fullness for a long time. Add such products to your diet plan:

• cereals;
• whole wheat bread;
• brown rice dishes;
• breakfast cereals without sugar.

Unsaturated fats are an integral part of the diet for making bum bigger. Healthy nutrition is impossible without the healthy fats that are necessary for cell renewal and the regulation of metabolic processes. The lack of these compounds can worsen the work of the brain and make the skin dry and limp. Be sure to add the following foods to the diet:

• cold pressed vegetable oil;
• fish oil capsules or small portions of redfish;
• nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews).

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It will also be very good if you start taking Tyrosine. It is a natural amino acid that is produced in our body. Its deficiency leads to disruption of the adrenal glands, thyroid, and pituitary. Tyrosine itself does not affect the process of enlargement the buttocks.

If you want to get bigger buttocks fast, you will need to increase the caloric content of your diet by 150-500 kcal. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to replace them with candies and chocolates. Do not forget that proteins are needed for muscles. They are the building blocks. Therefore, it will be much better for your figure, if this 150-500 kcal in the diet are added with protein products.

The change in the proportions of the body is influenced not only by the quality of the food but also by the time it is consumed. Fractional nutrition is also beneficial. In this case, there should not be long breaks between meals, during which the body uses nutrients from the muscle mass to support vital activity.

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Well, now you are armed with some tips and tricks on how to make your buttocks bigger and attractive. Now, even without exercise, you will achieve good results. Use our pieces of advice and let all men's glances will be focused only on you.

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