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...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES VP SHETTIMA, DR IYABO MASHA, OTHERS ON CONFERMENT AS FELLOWS OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY (NES). (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES VP SHETTIMA, DR IYABO MASHA, OTHERS ON CONFERMENT AS FELLOWS OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY (NES)

 

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Vice President Kashim Shettima and other distinguished Nigerians on their conferment as Fellows of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), recognising their outstanding contributions to economic policy, research, and development.

 

President Tinubu notes that the conferment on Monday, September 8, is a testament to their exemplary service, intellectual depth, and commitment to advancing Nigeria's socio-economic transformation.

 

He commends VP Shettima for his visionary leadership, deep insights, and relentless dedication to implementing the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in driving inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development.

 

The President equally applauds Dr. Iyabo Masha, renowned economist and director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), on the honour.

 

Dr. Masha was a member of Nigeria's eight-person Presidential Economic Advisory Council (2019-2022), which directly advised President Muhammadu Buhari on economic policy.

 

President Tinubu describes their recognition as well-deserved and an inspiration to upcoming economists, researchers, and policy experts across the country.

 

"As a nation, we are proud of your achievements and the example you set for current and future generations.

 

"Your passion, innovation, and service to the nation's economic progress embody the spirit of excellence that our administration celebrates and upholds," President Tinubu affirms.

 

The President urges the new Fellows to continue leveraging their expertise to support Nigeria's economic recovery, foster inclusive prosperity, and strengthen its global competitiveness.

 

President Tinubu assures them of his administration's determination to collaborate with experts and institutions to deliver enduring growth and shared opportunities for all Nigerians.

 

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

September 7, 2025

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