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...

FRANCIS ORBIH ELECTED TO BADMINTON WORLD FEDERATION COUNCIL. (PHOTO).


 Francis Orbih elected to Badminton World Federation Council


In a major boost for Nigerian sports, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Francis Orbih, has been elected into the prestigious Council of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The election took place on Saturday, April 26, during the BWF Annual General Meeting held in Xiamen, China. Orbih emerged victorious against strong contenders from other African nations, solidifying his place among the sport’s global leadership.


He will now serve alongside Cameroon’s Odette Assembe Engoulou on the Council, while Zimbabwe’s Chipo Zumburani and Egypt’s Hadia ElSaid were unsuccessful in their bids. Speaking shortly after his election, an elated Orbih thanked his colleagues worldwide for their overwhelming support. "I am deeply honoured by the trust placed in me by my peers across the badminton world," he said. "I look forward to ensuring quality representation, driving key development initiatives, and expanding badminton’s global reach over the next four years."


Orbih also credited the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly the National Sports Commission (NSC), for their crucial backing throughout his campaign. "The Chairman and the Director General of the NSC monitored the entire process closely. I’m grateful for their involvement and confident that Nigeria will greatly benefit from this milestone," he added. He extended his appreciation to the BFN board members and the Nigerian badminton community for their unwavering support.


"From the day I declared my intentions, the board members of BFN have been supportive. I promise not to disappoint them," Orbih concluded. Orbih’s election is seen as a significant step for Nigerian badminton, offering fresh opportunities to elevate the sport’s status both nationally and across Africa.

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