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...

FG DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR EASTER CELEBRATION. (PHOTO).


 FG declares public holidays for Easter celebration


The Federal Government has declared Friday, 3rd, and Monday, 6th April 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.


Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter.


In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance, and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.


He called on Nigerians to remain committed to the values of tolerance and community that keep us together as a nation.


The Minister reiterated that the goal of the government remains to make decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.


“He wished all Christians a peaceful and joyous Easter celebration,” the statement added.

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