Xtopher Ephraim's Blog: November 2014

27 Nov 2014

Boston's 2024 Olympic bid relies heavily on city's colleges

The Boston area has nearly 100 colleges that would form the backbone of an Olympic bid. (Helen Rask, iStock)

Field hockey at Harvard Stadium. Fencing and archery at MIT. Horses for the equestrian events cared for at the Tufts Hospital for Large Animals.

Welcome to the University Games.

Ross today. (Victoria Will/Invision/AP, File)

Rick Ross today. (Victoria Will, Invision/AP)

Rapper Rick Ross is a whole lotta man, but after suffering two seizures in one day a few years back, he decided to take charge of his health and shed some pounds. One-hundred pounds, to be precise.

Tonto Dikeh officially launched her "Tonto Dikeh Foundation"..The press conference to kick start the move took place today ...

Fenerbahce chairman, Aziz Yildirim, has reiterated that the “deadweight” in the team should shape up or ship out.

Turkish sports daily Fanatik has reported that five players – Emmanuel Emenike, Diego Alves, Papa Sow, Emre and Raul Meireles – have not lived up to expectations in recent matches, including Monday’s tie against Bursaspor.

35 people including five military personnel and a local hunter were killed by a bomb explosion today in Mararaba-Mubi area of Adamawa State.

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka,has revealed he is a cancer survivor.Speaking today at a press conference at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State,he said he was first diagnosed in December 2013 and after serious treatment and medications,he was cancer free last month on October 28. He said

Khloe got more than she bargained for when her butt was
revealed because she wore sheer leggings. The 30 year old was on her way to the gym when the wardrobe malfunction happened..

Kris Jenner is paying no heed to rumours that her 33 year old boo is after her money and fame. His ex revealed he told her he would date a rich white woman but reports say he told Kris ahead of time that his ex would be mad about their relationship and try to sell stories to the media .His ex told in touch
I know Corey. He's all about power and money and will do whatever it takes to get it,''He sees the Kardashians as media's first family,' Kris is not even his type
The lovely duo had a date night and the 59 year old looked flawless as usual.

Tonto Dikeh has constantly referred to her mystery boo who she calls Mr X....He showers her with so many expensive gifts and she seems to be inlove with him..However, despite the pressure to show him off,she says she has learnt her lesson in the past...She teased fans with the pic of them kissing and said

Singer Rita Edmond Opens Up On Being ‘Pregnant’ For Phyno

Rita Edmond has been romantically linked to rapper, Phyno

Rita Edmond became popular after rumours hinted that she was romantically involved with rapper, Phyno and had even gotten pregnant for him. Rita Edmond has been romantically linked to rapper,

Tinsel and trees and Scotch tape, oh my. For Rosario Dawson, one half of the couple at the heart of the December comedy Top Five, Christmas is about the trappings, not the gifts.

The first comment from someone in Bill Cosby's family responding to multiple rape allegations against him is a stout, Bible-quoting defense from his nephew, Braxton Cosby.

"I believe he is innocent and unless the judicial system can prove otherwise, I stand behind him and his contributions," the younger Cosby told entrepreneur/author/motivational speakerFarrah Gray in an interview published Monday.

Ariana Grande is showing some class after Bette Midler threw her some shade the other day.

The legendary singer called Ariana's sexy persona "silly beyond belief" in a chat with The Telegraph.

"It's always surprising to see someone like Ariana Grande with that silly high voice, a very wholesome voice, slithering around on a couch, looking so ridiculous. I mean, it's silly beyond belief and I don't know who's telling her to do it. I wish they'd stop. But it's not my business, I'm not her mother. Or her manager. Maybe they tell them that's what you've got to do. Sex sells. Sex has always sold," Midler said.

Lionel Messi added the Champions League career scoring record to the La Liga mark he set last weekend, getting his 28th Barcelona hat trick in a 4-0 win Tuesday night at APOEL Nicosia.

House of Representatives members along with their Senate counterparts, are plotting to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan.

The lawmakers intend to commence the impeachment process when they reconvene next Wednesday, Vanguard reports.

A source from the House told reporters that the proposed impeachment is for the common good of the country, as Jonathan’s “incompetence, corruption and unprecedented impunity ,” has been detrimental to Nigeria.

Just yesterday Waje dropped a new track called ‘Coco Baby’ featuring Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz – and now the video has also been released!

The video for the song is fun, colourful and lovely.

Filmed in Cape-Town South Africa by Godfather Productions, the video of Coco Baby features a vibrant Waje in an animated demeanour with an equally enthusiastic Diamond both gracing series of exotic scenes. Waje is styled in the video by Fierce & Modish, with make-up by Joyce Jacobs.

Check on it!

Abuchi Ngwoke

A 35-year-old Nigerian man named Abuchi Ngwoke was sentenced to death yesterday by a Malaysian High Court for drug trafficking.

LAGOS, Nigeria (November 24, 2014) – I am distraught and devastated to hear of the recent allegation of rape brought against a relative of mine, Daniel Okereke (my brother).

While it is a very difficult time for me, and my family; I feel the need to make clear my position, lest there be any doubt. Rape is rape, regardless of who the face of the accused is.

Forbes magazine has spoken -- people love the Biebs! The money magazine has just listed the Canadian Lothario at the top of their Highest-Earning Celebrities Under 30. The mag estimates that the heartbreaker has made an $80 million over a 12-month period, which was mostly earned through his headline-making world tour.

William Iroha a.k.a 2Shotz, announced the launch of his clothing line via Instagram earlier saying "BEARD GANG APPAREL Tees for the ladies.
And women who got boyfriend's, husbands or brothers with facial beards. Coming soon aswell.#TagAndFollow #FollowTheMovement #iRepBeardGang". The artiste who married Precious Jones in April 2013 features in a new movie with 2face Idibia's wife Annie called Estate Runs. Over the weekend 2Shotz joined a list of celebrities who performed at Kwam1's concert at Eko Hotel.

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Ifyou spend a lot of time online and want to earn money from your own home, then this may be the most important news article you'll read.

Here's why: Facebook just released a "Work From Home" Program that will allow NIgerians to earn money from the comfort of their own homes.

Kris Jenner has forbidden Kim from divorcing Kanye over fears another divorce could ruin her career. The report below...
As Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kanye West crumbles, RadarOnline.com has learned that her momager Kris Jenner hasn’t exactly been a sympathetic ear. According to insiders, she’s forbidden her daughter to divorce the rapper, telling her she needs to keep her fame in focus and avoid another divorce debacle like she had with Kris Humphries!

Wishing you more fulfillment ahead. Congratulations

25 Nov 2014

Oscar Isaac to play villain in 'X-Men: Apocalypse

Oscar Isaac has closed a deal to play the main villain in X-Men: Apocalypse, TheWrap has learned.

Erhiatake Ibori, one of the daughters of embattled former Governor of Delta state James Ibori, is contesting for a seat at the State House of Assembly, Ethiope West Constituency, in the 2015 general assembly. She recently launched her campaign with the release of her campaign posters...

Another day, another set of new allegations against Bill Cosby, this time from actress Michelle Hurd, best known from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and from a former model.

Hurd is not accusing him of rape but she said on her Facebook page that he behaved "inappropriately" toward her, and she knows of another woman who was allegedly drugged by Cosby.

We're almost done with Season 19 of Dancing With the Stars. Can you believe it?

Seems like just yesterday we were scratching our heads and saying, 'Who are these people?"

Munachi post with Sisqo at the Corporate Elite Show

The stunning ex-beauty queen and rapper hung out with Sisqo during the Corporate Elite Show which took place at the Eko Hotel & Suites last night ...

Helen Paul a.k.a Tatafo welcomed her second child - a baby boy - this morning November 24th. Helen and husband Femi Bamisile who got married in 2010 already have a 3 year old son. Congrats to them..aa

Gbajabiamila; I Scaled National Assembly Gate To Save Our Democracy

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and APC Caucus Leader, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed the reason why he went over the National Assembly gate during the recent chaos which took place in Abuja.
Gbajabiamila who represents Surulere I constituency of Lagos State wrote on his Facebook; “What happened in the National Assembly yesterday will forever live in infamy. Never thought I would see the day when I would be forced to go over the assembly gates where I work to gain access into the chambers.

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Justice, Dr. Ali Ahmad, has warned the police against trying to make any attempt to arrest the Speaker of the House, Aminu Tambuwal, stating that 100 legislators would be prepared to follow him to prison. Ali made this statement yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara State, while inaugurating the vocational centre of the University of Ilorin Students’ Union, equipped by him.

Khloe Kardashian & Scott Disick react to "secret love" reports

So, Khloe and Scott's close relationship is being mistaken for love...A recent Life & Style cover wrote the bold headline "'Kourtney faces the ultimate betrayal: Scott's in love with Khloé,'
Khloe posted a screen shot and said

Tyga celebrated his birthday last night in Los Angeles, but there was one important face missing from the festivities!According to Enews!, the rapper, who turns 25 years old today, planned a bash which included a number of his famous friends and Kylie Jenner was supposed to be one of them, but, the 17-year-old never showed up.

Current high life king Flavour released a new album on November 14th, without any hype or promo, and he's already sold 1 million copies. According to the guys at Obaino Music, who are marketing the 21-track album titled Thankful, by yesterday November 19th...they had sold out the first one million copies, and they said by Flavour's standard, that's not even much! They started selling from the East where Flavour is incredibly popular,

Bayelsa governor presents huge birthday card to GEJ

Bayelsa state governor Seriake Dickson pictured above presenting a birthday card to Pres. Jonathan on behalf of the govt and people of Bayelsa at the State House this morning. Another pic after the cut

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The Spurs and Cavaliers played a thriller in Cleveland Wednesday night, and the game went down to the final possession – which ended with a rare blunder from LeBron James.

Bill Cosby is likely hoping he will eventually fall out of the news.

But it's not happening. Not yet, anyway.

It's time to bite the ballot, as powerful politico women have taken over prime time and won enthusiastic viewers, especially on ABC's sudsy, salaciousScandal, which airs its fall finale Thursday (9 ET/PT). The appeal of Washington (and not just Kerry) is obvious, says Katherine Heigl (NBC's new State of Affairs): "I didn't even know that this was a real job. I thought that would be really cool." USA TODAY rounds up the players.

Kim Kardashian goes full frontal in second batch of photos

When the general public knows every mole, hair and line on your body, that's a problem. At least that's what USA TODAY's Arienne Thompson thinks about all of these celebs who won't stop being naked! (Daily Dish, USA TODAY)

Looks like Kim Kardashian's bottom's time was up.

Not content with a full day of strangers gawking at her naked backside on the cover of Paper magazine, Kardashian released additional photos Wednesday night.

The talker of the day: Could anyone get Kim Kardashian's behind without Photoshop or cosmetic enhancement or some crazy workout scheme?

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A new death has been linked to Hondas with defective Takata airbags.

The Japanese automaker said Thursday it is expanding its Takata-related recalls after a driver in Malaysia died in an air bag-linked accident earlier this year.

Tevin Mack is headed to VCU. / Kelly Kline

Dreher (Columbia, S.C.) wing Tevin Mack held off more than 10 minutes on making his announcement Thursday afternoon until his grandmother arrived; when she got there Mack thanked his family, coaches and teachers then darted over to a table, snagged a book bag and ran behind the stage curtain.

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the leading influencers for its global campaign to pool 1 million young Africans to act against Ebola in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. The #StopEbola campaign will be led by TFAA Young Person of the Year 2013, Ashish Thakkar and Africa’s leading creative icons - Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Paris-based Asa Elemide.

A few years ago when her W magazine cover came out, Kim Kardashian cried her eyes out over the silver nude paint pics in the magazine and vowed never to pose nude again because she doesn't want people to think all she's good for is pose nude. Well, she obviously changed her mind and now does not care that the world thinks all she's good for is pose nude. See the video after the cut...

Better pikin crooner and singer Yemi Alade cover November edition of The Redsheet Magazine. See more pics after the cut...

Celebrities and members of the society have joined a new movement tagged #iambroken an initiative of positive like minds coming together to create solutions to immediate problems facing the society

The #iambroken campaign is a reminder of the state of mind of the African youths who have been disappointed by so many societal factors. It is a cry for change.

The duo believe that before a problem is solved you must accept that there's a problem in the first place.

Kim Kardashian bares booty, 'breaks the Internet'

Let's be honest. There is one physical feature that Kim Kardashian is best known for, and I am not referring to her smoky eyes (although they are lovely).

Well, in an effort to "break the Internet," PAPER Magazine is running a photo spread featuring Kardashian's, world-renowned, and very well-oiled, booty.

The music world is mourning the death of rapper Big Bank Hank, who delighted fans and changed the course of hip-hop with the Sugarhill Gang's 1979 classic, Rapper's Delight.

Attorneys representing the family of Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan said Tuesday they have reached a "resolution" with the Dallas hospital that treated him before he died Oct. 8.

According to a news release issued by law firm Miller Weisbrod, family members will appear at a news conference on Wednesday morning "regarding a resolution they have reached on behalf of the children and parents of the deceased with Texas Health Resources and all related entities."

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