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...

AKPABIO, AKUME, MUSA, OTHERS ATTEND SPECIAL SERVICE FOR NIGERIA AT 65.(PHOTO).


 Akpabio, Akume, Musa, others attend special service for Nigeria At 65


Ahead of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government has held a special service to pray and thank God for the nation. The church service held on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre Abuja.


It had in attendance the the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume alongside their spouses. Also present were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and the former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Lalong are also in attendance.


Similarly, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa is leading service Chiefs including the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service Missus Kemi Nandap and the Controller General of Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others, registered their presence.


Earlier, the government announced the official theme for Nigeria’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations. In a statement last Wednesday, the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, said the theme was “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.”


According to him, the indicates the need for unity, collaboration, and patriotism among government institutions, the private sector, civil society, and citizens to advance national peace, prosperity, and progress. The government said the choice of theme reflected Nigeria’s resilience since independence in 1960, stressing the importance of consolidating past achievements while pursuing loftier goals under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

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