A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).

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 A Mother's Day Nightmare in Princeton, Illinois. A 3-year-old boy was struck by gunfire as police burst into a barricaded room, ending a frightening hostage situation. Multiple agencies responded to the Hummingbird Mobile Home Park in Princeton, Illinois, on Sunday, May 10th at 2:42 a.m. The initial call went out as a domestic disturbance but officers discovered much worse.  42-year-old, Anthony Rodriguez, had barricaded himself in a room armed with a knife. Anthony had taken several people as hostages, including Aurora Almanza and her 3-year-old son.  Multiple agencies were on the scene, including the Bureau County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police and  the Princeton Police Department.  Authorities attempted to negotiate but ultimately rushed the room when they heard screaming coming from inside.  Officials have reported that officers fired shots as they entered the room. Anthony Rodriguez was hit and was neutralized.  Sadly, Aurora Almanza's t...
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ANAMBRA GOVT COLLABORATES WITH NATIONAL LIBRARY TO ESTABLISH STATE BRANCH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Anambra State Government Collaborates with National Library to Establish State Branch


By Obianuju Umeh 


The National Librarian, Prof Chinwe Anunobi has highlighted the importance of establishing national libraries in states.


Prof Anunobi stated this during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo to collaborate in establishing the state branch of National Library.


She noted that the institution serves as custodian of the nation's intellectual, provide material for scholars and will be easily accessible to publishers who wants ISBN numbers.


Responding, Governor Soludo who was represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim pledged his support for the initiative.


Dr Ibezim explained that the initiative was in line with Governor Soludo's mission of improving the quality of education in the state.


He acknowledged the impact having a branch of national library in the state would have.


In his remarks, the Commissioner for information, Sir Paul Nwosu explained that the reason of the visit was to discuss ways of establishing the branch of the national library within the state, listing the roles national library plays in promoting education, research and innovation.


The Permanent Secretary,  Ministry of Information,  the Acting Director Anambra State library Board,  Mrs Obiọma Obalum, and the Deputy Chief Quantity Surveyor, Mr Peter Uchegbu among others were present at the meeting.


*Umeh is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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