The 47th President of the United States has issued an executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative, outlined in a White House statement released Tuesday, aims to modernize federal technology and software to enhance governmental efficiency and productivity.

A key component of this reorganization involves the renaming of the United States Digital Service (USDS) to the United States DOGE Service (USDS), firmly positioning it within the Executive Office of the President. The executive order specifies that this agency will be integral to implementing the President’s “DOGE Agenda.”

Elon Musk, prominent entrepreneur and reportedly a key figure within DOGE, has commented on the initiative, stating his expectation of “meaningful progress every week.” The establishment of DOGE signals a significant shift in the administration’s approach to federal operations and technological infrastructure.

Reports indicate that Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized on Monday, May 12, 2025, following a stabbing incident at the California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi. Sources, including TMZ, state that the 32-year-old artist, currently serving a ten-year sentence related to the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, was involved in an altercation with another inmate in the prison yard.

Lanez was reportedly transported to a hospital for treatment. While the investigation into the motive behind the attack is ongoing, initial reports suggest the injuries sustained are non-life-threatening. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reiterated his administration’s dedication to supporting security agencies in safeguarding the lives and property of its citizens. This commitment was affirmed during a courtesy visit by Mrs. Elizabeth Kayode Egbetokun, wife of the Inspector General of Police and President of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA).

Governor Yusuf emphasized the critical importance of security for the well-being and progress of the state. He pledged unwavering support for the police, including the provision of logistical resources and operational vehicles. Furthermore, the Governor acknowledged and commended Mrs. Egbetokun’s efforts in enhancing the welfare of police officers and their families, aligning with national initiatives for women’s empowerment.

In a tangible demonstration of this support, Governor Yusuf approved land allocation and financial assistance for the construction of a POWA Secretariat within Kano State. This initiative signifies the administration’s commitment to fostering a secure and prosperous future for the families of police officers serving the state. Mrs. Egbetokun, in turn, lauded the Kano State Government’s efforts in empowering women and advocated for strengthened collaboration to benefit POWA members.