American Nicki Minaj has apologised to fans after postponing a concert in Manchester following her arrest in the Netherlands. Minaj said she spent five to six hours in custody before being allowed to fly from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Dutch prosecutors told local media she was carrying 30 to 100 grams of cannabis - but Minaj said "the pre-rolls" belonged to her security guard. On Sunday night, a defiant Minaj took her Pink Friday 2 world tour to Birmingham. "The most important thing was to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being here tonight," she told fans at Resorts World Arena.

Kyle Larson learned just how tough the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double can be on Sunday thanks to factors wholly out of his control. Larson didn’t get a chance to get into his Cup Series car Sunday night after he traveled in from the rain-delayed Indianapolis 500. pic.twitter.com/7rHBI4aW7b — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 27, 2024The rain that hit Charlotte was from the same system that delayed the Indianapolis 500. Kyle Larson attempted to become the fifth driver to start the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Even if you disagree with Larson’s waiver, you can understand why NASCAR would award it.

A video of Freemasons singing Christian songs at the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo's membership has sparked a wave of reactions online. Otumfuo honoured by Freemasons in KumasiOn May 25, 2024, Freemasons from far and wide thronged the Manhyia Palace for a special occasion to honour the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. See video below:Netizens react to video of Freemasons singing Christian hymns@The Asante Nation, after sharing the post, tried to justify that Freemasons are not satanic, given the fact that its members were singing Christian hymns. Asante King reflects on his life in FreemasonryIn other related news, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II said he has no regrets about his 25-year membership in Freemasonry. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II currently serves as the Grand Patron of the Freemasons’ Grand Lodge of Ghana.

The latter singular interest also stands to foster a more resilient future for South Sudan and the region. Natural Resource GaloreWhat the world does not know is that South Sudan boasts a wealth of natural resources beyond oil. If anything, South Sudan needs to integrate both with the global economy while strengthening collective action, especially the region and international financial system. As I noted on another forum recently, South Sudan is a country moving towards a positive frontier. Though over 90 percent of South Sudan is classified as prime agricultural land, only about 5 percent of the land is exploited, which means food insecurity continues to perturb the country.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterA flight attendant has detailed the reasons why she finds serving Diet Coke to passengers on board a bit of a "nuisance". She added: "What you can't see is that the Diet Coke doesn't come out of the can when flipped upside down until you lift it up and tilt it slightly. It makes pouring the Diet Coke very controllable and reduces the chances of spilling or overflow." Brodie, a flight attendant with Virgin Australia, reassured passengers that the tap water on their flights is safe to drink.

Kenya has experienced a surge in food commodity prices following heavy rainfall that disrupted agricultural activities and damaged crops. This has led to increased prices for onions, tomatoes, oranges, and potatoes, potentially influencing inflation rates. A kilo of red dry onions is priced between Sh180 and Sh200 in markets, with supermarket prices reaching up to Sh250. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) noted a 5.8 per cent increase in onion prices and a 4.3 per cent rise in tomato prices in April. Despite decreases in the prices of some food items, the floods have destroyed key crops, raising concerns over food security.

Esther Maina, a farmer from Mkogodo East ward in Laikipia county, has struck gold with the Unica potato variety. KALRO, in collaboration with CIP, continues to develop more resilient and higher-yielding potato varieties that meet consumer preferences. Released in 2016, the climate-resilient Unica variety has not yet been widely adopted by farmers. Agneta Makutwa, Laikipia project officer with FAO, said that farmers are embracing climate-smart agriculture to cope with climate change. She said that potato production in the area is increasing due to the adoption of the Unica variety, which is particularly valued for its drought resistance.

Esther Maina, a farmer in Mkogodo East ward, Laikipia county, has been cultivating the Unica potato variety for a year, noting its drought resistance, quicker maturity in three months, and higher yield. Unica potatoes have a longer shelf life of over six months and command a higher market price, with yields potentially reaching 300 90-kg bags per acre. The International Potato Centre (CIP) notes potatoes were introduced to Africa in the late 1800s, with current production supporting approximately 2.5 million people in the value chain. KALRO and CIP have developed the Unica variety, released in 2016, for its climate resilience and disease resistance. Laikipia's adoption of climate-smart agriculture, including the Unica variety, is increasing potato production, according to Agneta Makutwa, Laikipia project officer with FAO.

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The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, last week convened to validate the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy and the ECD Advocacy Strategies in a concerted effort to advance early childhood development (ECD). In a statement by the health ministry, the strategies, oriented towards fostering nurturing care for early childhood development, aim to ensure that every child not only survives but thrives and attains their full potential. The SBCC strategy is intricately crafted to disseminate crucial ECD messages across various community segments, with the goal of raising awareness and educating communities on the critical aspects of early childhood development. According to the statement, both strategies serve as integral components of the forthcoming Integrated ECD Policy (IECD) for Kenya. The validation exercise was attended by a diverse array of stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Ministry of Education, National Council for Children Services, Directorate of Children Services, Department of Social Development, Nairobi County Government, Council of Governors, UNICEF, Interreligious Council of Kenya, Kenya Paediatric Association, ECD Network for Kenya, Africa Early Childhood Network, and Early Childhood Development Action Network, represents a significant milestone in advancing early childhood development in Kenya.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir accused the United States and Europe of meddling in his country’s affairs on Monday to ensure no elections would be held at the tail end of 2024. President Kiir, speaking during a Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) rally, stated that this was against what the Nairobi peace process led by President William Ruto aimed to achieve. Salva Kiir further faulted the US and Europe for what he described as a misguided campaign that South Sudan would be thrown into chaos and anarchy post-2024 elections. President William Ruto receiving a progress report from South Sudan Chief Mediator General Lazarus Sumbeiywo on May 7, 2024. I must assure you that nobody will fight,”The President urged holdout groups to give Ruto’s peace process a chance, noting it was what the nation needed.

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has slammed politicians from Rift Valley who he said were humiliating Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Barchok said disrespecting Gachagua is disrespecting the government. "When you are disrespecting DP Gachagua, you are also disrespecting President Ruto," Barchok said. Barchok told the Rift leaders that Gachagua stood with them during the election and must therefore respect him. The governor said the leaders should be the last ones to destabilize the government.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, last week convened to validate the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy and the ECD Advocacy Strategies. MoH says the move aims to boost early childhood development (ECD). The strategies are tailored towards fostering and nurturing care for early childhood development. "The SBCC strategy is intricately crafted to disseminate crucial ECD messages across various community segments, with the goal of raising awareness and educating communities on the critical aspects of early childhood development," MoH said. They include representatives from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Ministry of Education, National Council for Children Services, Directorate of Children Services, Department of Social Development, Nairobi County Government, Council of Governors, UNICEF, Interreligious Council of Kenya, Kenya Paediatric Association, ECD Network for Kenya, Africa Early Childhood Network, and Early Childhood Development Action Network.

The Environmental Protection Agency also considered these chemicals potentially dangerous, warning that these chemicals cause health effects. Several states, including Michigan and Wisconsin, have enacted drinking water regulations for PFAS chemicals, but Indiana has not. Indiana House Bill 1399 recently gained attention because it would have changed the definition of PFAS chemicals to allow for certain products to continue to be manufactured without being labeled as PFAS chemicals. Rep. Maureen Bauer (D-South Bend) said the bill would have signified to consumers that some PFAS chemicals are safe when they are not. Rebecca Fuoco, director of science communications with Green Science Policy Institute, said a class-based approach where all PFAS chemicals are treated as one class as opposed to differing chemicals is needed to regulate PFAS.

Read: Ruto defends Haiti police deployment in US visitIn 2010, Haiti was hit by a cholera outbreak during a similar UN peace mission leading to the deaths of 30,000 people. 'Hero' gangsIt is also emerging that Haitians see the gangs that are operating in their country as heroes. Haitians do not want any sort of assistance from the US because most of the firearms being used by gang members originate from there. This occupation was furiously fought by Haitians who rebelled and waged guerilla warfare against the occupiers. Read: Kenya on 'standby' as US raises funds for Haiti missionFor the Haitians, efforts by the US to bring peace to their country have only resulted in them losing their autonomy.