According to Pakistani media reports, an explosion at a glue-making factory in Pakistan caused at least 16 injuries and caused fires to rage nearby homes.
On Friday, at around 5 a.m. (GMT) in the Malikpur district of Faisalabad, west of Lahore, in Punjab province, the explosion took place in the west of Lahore.
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Local media reports that Faisalabad Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar was one of the people who first learned a gas leak inside the factory’s chemical warehouse was the cause of the explosion.
Authorities detained the factory manager, but they were still looking for the owner, who quickly fled the scene.
According to Pakistani channel Aaj TV, the blast flattened the factory’s roof and those of a few other nearby homes, sparking fires in at least three of them. Rescue teams crowding into the interior of a burning building from a central blast site in photos that the channel released.
According to authorities, six children were among the victims, the majority of whom were from nearby homes.
According to the TV station Geo News, rescue teams dug people out of piles of rubble and searched for them. A nearby hospital was treating the seven injured patients.
Temigbe Jamiu, 35, allegedly posed as a member of the Nigerian Army during his arrest, according to Ondo State Police Command agents.
Olusola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, made this known to journalists in Akure, the state capital, in a statement.
Ayanlade claims that the suspect extorted one Mr. Temiloluwa for $1, 200, 000.
He claimed that the funds represent the mother’s hard-earned retirement benefits, which had been invested in real estate.
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Ayanlade explained that the victim had engaged the suspect to help with the retirement benefits by providing more information about the arrest.
However, Jamiu abused the victim’s trust, collected it, and used it for personal gain while working with accomplices who are still at large.
The suspect, who had previously served at the 82 Divison, Enugu, admitted to the fraud after being arrested. He reportedly admitted to the fraud.
Ayanlade added that investigations are ongoing to find and prosecute the other suspects in the scheme.
“The suspect is currently being held in legal custody and will be taken into custody in court after the investigations are finished. According to him, efforts to apprehend the remaining accomplices are still being made, which shows how committed the Command is to bring all those responsible for criminal activity to justice.
Legendary bassist Gary ‘ Mani ‘ Mounfield has sadly died aged 63. In a time of deep crisis, his feud-ridden bandmates came together for the star and the emotional moment sparked a reunion
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Mani was ‘itching to get back’ into music just before his death(Image: WireImage)
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield suffered many heartbreaks during his incredible career, but one devastating loss changed the trajectory of his life.
The legendary bassist for the Stone Roses and Primal Scream has sadly died aged 63, leaving his two twins orphaned. Mani’s wife Imelda passed away from cancer in 2023 at just 52-years-old. Their children, Gene Clark and George Christopher, are believed to be around 12 years old.
The rocker revealed in one of his final interviews that he was “itching to get back” into music, perhaps inspired by Oasis’ stunning reunion that has mesmerised the industry this year. Mani had said in a chat last month that he had recently been to his lock-up and looked at his bass guitars and was being encouraged by other musicians to pick it up again.
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The Stone Roses enjoyed their last gig together in 2017, and although they didn’t officially call it quits immediately after their final show, guitarist John Squire confirmed the split in a 2019 interview. The band had been fractured by a bitter feud between John and singer Ian Brown, with a series of bust-ups sealing the Stones ‘ fate.
But before parting ways, they had an incredible comeback, reuniting for a tour for the first time in 15 years. Mani left Primal Scream to rejoin Stone Roses for the big hurrah in 2011, and it soon became clear that a tragedy in his personal life sparked the decision to get back on stage with the iconic rock band.
The bassist was wracked with grief when his beloved mother died earlier that same year, and his old friends were right by his side to help him get through it.
Mani admitted at the time that her passing what “the cloud that gave us the silver lining” to settle their differences, as he opened up about the upcoming world tour. Fellow Stone Roses members Ian and John were spotted together at Mani’s mum’s funeral, putting their own issues aside to support their pal.
The bassist told The Sun: “It’s weird how it can be one mad thing that starts a chain of events. It was amazing and bizarre when John and Ian started speaking at my mum’s funeral. I always wanted them to do it, even if we never reformed I wanted them to reform the friendship. Rock ‘n’ roll is more than just music.”
A source also added at the time: “It was an emotional reunion. There were no harsh words. It was a heartwarming breaking of bread. They had a lot to catch up on and have been in regular contact since”.
The band pioneered the “Madchester” scene with hits such as I Am The Resurrection, Waterfall, Made Of Stone and Fools Gold. John, whose feud with Ian insiders blame for the band’s long separation, confirmed at the time that they had finally buried the hatchet.
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Despite famously saying he had no wish to “desecrate the grave” of The Stone Roses, he revealed: “Everything changed when me and Ian started seeing each other again – it was surreal, we went from crying and laughing about the old days to writing songs. It’s a friendship which defines us both, and it needed fixing. We did, and two phone calls later the band was no longer dead”.
At least three people have died in Bangladesh as a result of a powerful earthquake that occurred outside Dhaka, the crowded capital, according to health officials.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the magnitude 5. 5 earthquake struck close to the city of Narsingdi at 10:38 am (04:38 GMT), which is located about 33 kilometers (16 miles) away from Dhaka.
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Residents of the Muslim-majority nation of 170 million were frightened by the earthquake’s magnitude on Friday morning when many were staying at home on their day off.
People appeared shocked in the streets of Bangladesh, while others appeared to be weeping, according to AFP reporters in Dhaka.
According to the health department, three people died, including a medical student.
The USGS warned of potential “significant casualties” and damage.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, which recorded the magnitude of the shaking at 5.7%, it lasted for 26 seconds and reached its epicenter in Narsingdi’s Madhabdi district.
More than 325 kilometers from the epicentre, Kolkata, India, experienced strong tremors.
After the sudden jolt, AFP reporters there witnessed people fleeing homes and offices.
Sumit Dutta, 66, said, “I felt tremors and my bed moved. I rushed out of my room.”
Ireland vs. South Africa in the Quilter Nations Series
Dublin’s Aviva Stadium Kickoff Time: 17:40 GMT on Saturday, November 22
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan claims the game’s scheduled meeting with world champion South Africa at the Aviva Stadium will serve as “a great marker” for the intensity of his side.
Ireland’s November internationals will be finished with the Springboks’ match.
In their first three games, Andy Farrell’s side lost to New Zealand in Chicago before falling to Japan and Australia in Dublin.
Over the past few years, we’ve engaged in some serious combat, according to Sheehan.
“It’s always a thrilling game to play, and I think everyone is eager to get up for the world champions to come to town and see how we’re doing.”
We’ve been progressing nicely, though, despite a slow start.
Ireland’s line-out had received some negative reviews in recent weeks, but the Leinster forward was happy with how the set-piece turned out in the 46-19 victory over the Wallabies over the weekend.
I’ll admit that I didn’t like the media coverage of the camp’s recent weeks because I thought it was overblown and there were many panic stations outside, but it hasn’t been like that inside,” he continued.
We all knew that the errors were essentially human errors, not minor adjustments. You simply get on with life as it is.
“We had the right people in the room to sort things out, and it all came together over the weekend,” said the manager.
We take confidence from a strong performance on our end, and there are definitely improvements to be made in our own game, particularly how we handled the second 20 in the first half, and how we handled our discipline and defense when our 22-team defense are required.
Sheehan put emphasis on the fact that Ireland would “go out” with a hostile attitude toward South Africa.
Like most test games, it’s. Physicality is always on the minds of those wearing Irish jerseys, but it’s also important when facing world champions.
“But you can’t let it take over your mind; we must concentrate on ourselves and ensure that we have a game plan in place rather than waiting and seeing what they have.”
The defense in and around the ruck is likely to play a significant role in the weekend game.
Where: City Stadium, Glasgow When: Friday, 21 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Unlike his misfiring side, when Tony Docherty took aim last weekend he did not miss.
“An unacceptable level of performance,” he said.
“I have always come out and defended the players. I can’t defend that.”
The Ross County manager took no prisoners after his side lost 3-0 at home to Greenock Morton.
To be fair to the Staggies’ strikers, the Dingwall side are ranked sixth when it comes to goals scored in the Championship.
Defence is the major issue. They have the leakiest backline in the division, having conceded 26 goals in 15 games.
The defeat by Morton kept County second bottom of the table, in the relegation play-off spot. Much better was expected from a side only relegated from the Premiership last season and among the favourites to go right back up.
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Gravity is an apt word for County right now. For some reason, lift-off has been impossible. They should be circulating in the rarefied air of title contention rather than scrabbling around in the dirt.
Docherty, who replaced Don Cowie in August, needs a reaction from the underperforming players he has inherited if County are to somehow work a way into the promotion play-off mix.
That may sound fanciful given their form. However, no matter how poor the start has been in this crazy division, a sudden run of victories can change the narrative quickly.
Plus, you would expect them to make moves in the January transfer window given the largesse shown by chairman Roy McGregor in the past.
The narrative surrounding Friday’s hosts, Queen’s Park, was expected to be about decline.
Their benefactor, Lord Haughey, is cutting off the cash supply come the summer.
The question is, can they adjust to this new reality and stay in Scotland’s second tier?
They sit third bottom, one point above County.
Last weekend was no disgrace as they narrowly lost out 4-3 to leaders St Johnstone. The week before, they beat Raith Rovers 2-1, which spelled the end for the Kirkcaldy side’s team boss, Barry Robson.
However, the Glasgow side have only managed one win in their past nine matches. Having said that, they beat County 2-1 in Dingwall back in September.
After the extraordinary tumult of Hampden on Tuesday, the atmosphere will be a wee bit more sedate at Lesser Hampden, aka The City Stadium.
