On Friday, May 16, 2025, Princess Opeyemi Bright was sworn in as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom, assuming the prestigious title of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham at the age of 29.

Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s election has been widely lauded as a testament to diversity, youth empowerment, and the increasing global impact of the Nigerian diaspora. Having served as a councillor since the age of 22, her ascent to mayoralty follows a legacy of public service, with her mother, Dr. Councillor Afolasade Bright, previously serving as Civic Mayor of Hackney.

Princess Bright’s success exemplifies a broader trend of Nigerians achieving prominent positions in international governance, joining the ranks of figures like Kemi Badenoch and Chi Onwurah in the UK, and others globally. Her inauguration serves as an encouragement for youth engagement in politics and underscores the vital role young people and women play in shaping public life. This historic achievement offers valuable insights for Nigerian policymakers in diaspora engagement and leadership development initiatives.

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.