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How To Do Cornrow Braids - Learn how to to this simple braiding. .

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Cornrows also(also known as cane rows) are one of the oldest and most popular braid styles ever created. It's so popular in fact that even though it's a traditionally black hair style, it's been adopted by many other ethnic groups. These braids take the least amount of time to put in and take out and it's very easy to customize your own special look. It's one of the few braiding techniques that you can get really creative with. With a little skill and imagination there's almost no limit to the looks you can do! Let's look at how these braids are done and how you can keep them looking good. Cornrow Style and Care Tips Here are some tips for styling and caring for your cornrows. You can either use your own hair or add extension hair to your cornrows. Your hair should be at least 2-3 inches long to create a neat cornrowed hair style. This type of braid style lasts anywhere from 4-6 weeks, depending on how you care for them. Braidi

How to make your Ankara shoes

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There are many ways to do this, but I want to show an awesome and easy way to recycle your old shoes and create a bright and fashionable outfit.    What You Need Ankara Fabric  Fabric glue (actually, any craft adhesive. I usually use ‘Top Bond’ because it is very affordable and always available. Please, on no account should you even think of using super glue!) Pair of old shoes Scissors Razor Gloves (optional) Your creativity And more patience (this is key!) Now let's take it step by step (just the way I made these ones with all the mistakes along the way). Pictures will be shown below. Depending on the type of shoes you're working with, you might (not) need some of the steps listed here. Step 1 Cut out a piece of fabric for the front of shoe. I folded the edge to make the result neater. As you go along, you’d make your own ‘rules’. Apply enough glue to shoe, carefully stick on fabric. Press onto material of shoe to ensure even

Nigeria: Federal government can't fund road projects

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The chairman, House committee on Works, Hon. Toby Okechukwu has revealed that the Federal  Government is currently is currently indebted to road contractors to the tune of N3 trillion with outstanding liability of N300 billion in the ministry of works. Hon. Okechukwu disclosed this in Abuja while speaking at the just concluded 2017 National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Institution of High way and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) with the theme: " Transportation Sector Reform Bills: Tools for the Diversification of Nigerian Economy." With the high debt status, Okechukwu said it would be impossible for government alone to fund the construction of roads as it has a commitment to contractors to the tune of over N3 trillion with only an annual appropriation of only N240 billion. “We are not able to fund the road projects, that is the plain truth. We have an outstanding liability in the Ministry of Work of about N300 billion

ANC gathers to choose new leader

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South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to choose a new party leader to succeed President Jacob Zuma. The main candidates are the current deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa, and former cabinet minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, President Zuma's ex-wife. The tense leadership battle has raised fears that the ANC could split before national elections in 2019. President Zuma can remain head of state until those elections. Whoever becomes the new ANC leader is likely to succeed him as president of the country. As delegates gathered for the four-day conference in Johannesburg, Mr Zuma, who faces multiple corruption allegations, has urged the party to unite behind the eventual winner. The leadership contest is expected to be a close one, with legal challenges a possibility. ANC future in the balance The ANC is still the dominant political force here but the party itself bluntly admits to "looting", "infighting&qu

Austrian far-right to return to government

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Austria's conservative People's Party has agreed a coalition with the far-right Freedom Party. The deal comes two months after a parliamentary election which the People's Party won but without an overall majority. At just 31, the People's Party's Sebastian Kurz is set to become the world's youngest head of government. If the coalition is ratified, Austria would become the only western European state with a governing far-right party. The parties previously governed the country together between 2000 and 2005. The two leaders gave no details about the government's programme. They said they would first inform Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen and their respective parties on Saturday. A 15 October election in Austria failed to yield a conclusive result. The campaign was dominated by Europe's migration crisis, something the anti-immigration Freedom Party has long campaigned about. Mr Kurz appealed to conservative and righ

P-Square: Why we put up our mansion for sale – Paul Okoye

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Paul Okoye of the defunct P’Square group, has finally opened up on why himself and his brother, Jude Okoye, put up their Squareville mansion located in Omole Estate for sale. Back in September, the brothers had put the mansion up for sale and the agent is aiming to sell the building which has a swimming pool, basement and other exotic features for 320 Million Naira. Speaking with STV, Paul listed why they were selling off the house. He said, “It is a normal thing. I and Jude own squareville, so we decided to sell it. We had already fixed it up as our office and studio and one side for our signed artist. “When we moved into Ikoyi, going down to Omole became too stressful. Before now, we were okay with the house on the mainland because we had no kids nor family then. “Now we have our families and going through the third mainland everyday was stressful. “So, we just decided to sell it while we are making plans to buy somewhere on the Island, preferably

"I gave my food a right rollicking and lost 10 stone": 'Fatnosis' diet where you talk to your meals helped three women lose 21 stone

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  Meet three women who are following FATnosis - and over one year have lost a phenomenal 21 stone between them: “I give food a right rollocking - and lost ten stone”   Chrissy Stone, 54, lives in Plymouth, Devon, with her husband Robert and daughters Hellene, 31, and Keziah, 20. Was: 22 stone. Size 28. Now: 11 stone 10lbs. Size 12. Lost: 10 stone 4lbs    “If ever I feel drawn to a chocolate bar I pick it up, stare straight at it and give it a stern telling off. ‘You won’t control me. I am the boss. You won't ruin my health or my life. Now get out of my sight’. It might sound bizarre but it works. After three decades of being overweight, I started talking to food at the start of this year and have since lost over ten stone. It’s not the only quirky way FATnosis taught me to control my appetite. I gave my fridge its own mantra. Written in giant red letters across the door is a sign that says, ‘No fatty food’. A photo of me off-guard at a Christmas lunch l

Threat of forced evacuation near volcano

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People who have not left their homes around a rumbling volcano in Bali may be forcibly evicted, Indonesian authorities have said. Tens of thousands of people stayed put near Mount Agung after an alert was raised to its highest level. Some still felt safe while others did not want to leave livestock. A spokesman for the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said people were checking the exclusion zone for non-evacuees. "There are personnel doing the sweeping, if they [residents] need to be forcibly evacuated," Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said. The closure of the island's airport was extended for a second day, leaving thousands stranded in the tourist hotspot. Up to 100,000 people live in the area that could potentially be affected by streams of burning rock have been spotted flowing down from the mountain. But by Monday only 40,000 had left. Mount Agung's volcanic tremors first began in September. Since last week dark gas and

Prince Harry, actress Meghan Markle to marry in 2018

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Prince Harry and actress, Meghan Markle are officially engaged. Fifth in line to the throne, Harry got engaged this month after the Queen gave him permission. It was, however, officially announced Monday morning by Prince of Wales in a statement issued by Clarence house. “The wedding will take place in spring 2018,further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course”, it read. “His royal highness and Ms Markle became engaged earlier this month. “Prince Harry has informed her majesty the Queen and other close members of the family. Prince Harry and actress, Meghan Markle are officially engaged. Fifth in line to the throne, Harry got engaged this month after the Queen gave her permission. It was, however, officially announced Monday morning by Prince of Wales in a statement issued by Clarence house. “The wedding will take place in spring 2018,further details about the wedding day will be announced in due course”, it read. “

Watch Vanderpump Rules' New Season 6 Opening Credits Now!

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New season, new opening credits. Raise your glasses high...eyeglasses that is, as Vanderpump Rules has just debuted the official opening credits for season six, premiering on Tuesday, Dec. 4. And while boss Lisa Vanderpump 's iconic strut into SUR's doors remains the same as last season, the rest of the cast has filmed new opening shots, including the newly single Scheana Marie , who looks ready to mingle in the new opener. Newlyweds  Katie Maloney  and  Tom Schwartz  do an adorable spin for their shot, while  Stassi Schroeder  is hanging out at the bar with her ex-BF  Jax Taylor  and his longtime girlfriend  Brittany Cartwright , making her opening credits debut this season .  Who says exes can't get along? Lala Kent , who famously quit the show last season, is back in action, playing with fire (literally) while standing next to James Kennedy , showing off his infamous DJ