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Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, just four days after an operation to remove a cancerous growth from his lung.The 71-year-old walked unaided to his waiting car, stopping to speak to well-wishers.The Vatican said the Pope will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing to a crowd in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, as he did last week when he surprised the world by announcing the surgery.On Friday, photographs were released of the Pope celebrating Mass and distributing communion in hospital for staff. A statement from his doctors said blood tests and a chest X-ray showed…

SIR JUDE EJIOGU, KSM THE GOVERNORSHIP CASE He knows the inner workings of Imo government. The contest ahead will test whether that experience, backed by political resolve, can secure a mandate of his own. By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze A CIVIC CONTRIBUTION This assessment is a voluntary civic contribution to Emekuku and informed public choice. No candidate, campaign or political interest funded this publication. Editorial judgment remains independent, and the right of reply remains open. 01 / CHARACTER AND INDEPENDENT CHOICE The man and the mandate Nearly six feet tall, athletically built and with a clear, dark complexion, Sir Jude Ejiogu…

Pedro Neto scored twice as Chelsea sealed a crucial 2-0 win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, moving into the Premier League’s top four despite a head injury to goalkeeper Emi Martinez. Neto opened the scoring four minutes into the second half, controlling Jorrel Hato’s low cross before firing past Jordan Pickford. He completed his brace in the 11 minutes of added time, calmly slotting into the bottom corner after Everton’s wall blocked Jordan Henderson’s free-kick. The result lifted Chelsea above Everton into the top four, while the match was overshadowed by a serious-looking head collision involving Martinez and Everton…

A$AP Rocky Drops “SHROOM CLOUDS” With Jeremih & Reggie A$AP Rocky is back with another new release as the Harlem rapper continues the rollout surrounding his latest album, DON’T BE DUMB. The multi-hyphenate artist has officially released his long-awaited single, “SHROOM CLOUDS,” featuring reggie and Jeremih. Released through A$AP Worldwide and RCA Records, “SHROOM CLOUDS” arrives after Rocky first teased the song in 2022. The record was produced by Sleeping Bear and Hector Delgado, bringing together Rocky’s distinctive approach with contributions from reggie and Jeremih. The single arrives during a major year for Rocky. He recently completed a sold-out European…

There are discussions to be had around the batting and bowling. The Proteas will decide on the makeup of their playing XI on Sunday morning, once they have a better idea of the weather conditions in Gqeberha, said captain Temba Bavuma on Saturday. The South Africans go into the second Test against Australia on the back of a big first Test defeat in Durban earlier this week. Rabada return The good news is fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play. He missed the first Test due to a hamstring niggle. “We don’t have a final XI,” said Bavuma…

Singapore’s office workers answer a 10.47pm message within 90 seconds to prove their commitment. Their bosses barely notice. The Jobstreet by SEEK Singapore Workplace Culture Study 2026, which surveyed 600 employees and jobseekers and 200 hiring decision makers, finds that 63% of staff signal dedication by replying fast, a behaviour only 39% of employers value. Some 52% stay reachable after hours; just 18% of employers rate it. What employers actually want is initiative and outcomes (49%). The anxiety behind this is imported. AI and automation, followed by inflation and the cost of living, top both sides’ lists of workplace pressures.…

INDEPENDENT PUBLIC-INTEREST ASSESSMENT OCHOUDO MARTIN AGBASO, MFR THE GOVERNORSHIP CASE EXPERIENCE · JUDGMENT · ELECTORAL READINESS The record behind his ambition, the experience he would bring to office and the work still required to earn Imo’s trust By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze A CIVIC CONTRIBUTION This series is a voluntary civic contribution to Emekuku, helping its candidates receive serious public consideration while examining their fitness for office. No candidate, campaign or political interest has paid for or funded this assessment. Editorial judgment remains independent, and the right of reply remains open. IN PLAIN ENGLISH Agbaso’s long political record gives voters a…

Eighty years, countless economic cycles, and an unshakeable faith in the Nigerian market. As Nigerian Breweries Plc celebrates its landmark 80th anniversary, the nation’s pioneer brewer isn’t just reflecting on a storied legacy, it is actively shaping the future. Following a remarkable financial turnaround in 2025 and record-setting growth in 2026, Thibaut Boidin, Managing Director and CEO of Nigerian Breweries Plc, sits down with IFEOMA OKEKE-KORIEOCHA to discuss navigating macroeconomic headwinds, driving local sourcing through barley farming, and why, with a market of 240 million people, Nigeria remains one of the world’s most compelling growth stories. Nigerian Breweries is celebrating…

The UK-Nigerian artist is shortlisted in five genre categories as well as Diaspora Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year Princess Wonda has been nominated in eight categories at the Diaspora Creatives Awards 2026, the awards body confirmed on its official nominee list. The UK-Nigerian Afrofusion artist is shortlisted for Diaspora Artist of […] The post Princess Wonda receives eight nominations at the Diaspora Creatives Awards appeared first on 47vibez Media.

Missing the semi-finals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games could have marked the end of a story. For Spar Proteas head coach Jenny van Dyk, it opened the most important chapter of her tenure. Team South Africa finished fifth in Glasgow, up from sixth at Birmingham 2022, after pool defeats to Australia and England and a 62-54 win over Uganda in the play-off for fifth place. Speaking to gsport, Van Dyk described the missed semi-final as “one of the most important things that could have happened to us”, because it “gave us the red flags that we now have to…