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A 33-year-old banker at Goldman Sachs was dismissed in June 2024 after his bosses found out that he had pleaded guilty in February to the s3xual assault of his niece.

The assault happened on multiple occasions over a period of years, beginning in 2004.

Ronan O’Grady who had been working as a private wealth adviser at Goldman’s London-based offices since 2017, was sentenced to two years in prison late last month for s3xually abusing his niece when she was 6 years old and he was 13, according to Financial Times.

O’Grady pleaded guilty to eight counts of s3xual assault.

His niece, Keely O’Grady, said her uncle touched her inappropriately, made her perform or@l s3x and showed her p*rnography, the Irish news outlet RTE reported.

On at least one occasion, Ronan O’Grady’s friend hid in a closet and recorded some of the assaults on his phone.

The crimes took place in the girl’s grandparents’ home in Offaly, a county just west of the Irish capital of Dublin.

Ronan O’Grady, who had no prior convictions, was given a two-year sentence after the judge in the case took into account the fact that he was between the ages of 13 and 17 when he committed the assaults.

He entered his guilty plea in February and was sentenced last month.

In the interim, however, he continued working at Goldman without informing his bosses of his legal troubles, according to the investment bank.

“Mr. O’Grady concealed these criminal proceedings from us until June 2024, despite being required to disclose them,” Goldman Sachs spokesperson Tony Fratto told The Post.

“His employment ended within days of us becoming aware.”

Fratto added that Goldman managers “were shocked to learn of Mr. O’Grady’s appalling past offenses” and that “he is no longer employed by the firm.”

Sachs added: “Our thoughts are with the victim.”

The crimes to which O’Grady pleaded guilty were committed between 2004 and 2008.

Keely O’Grady, 26, reached out to her uncle on social media when she turned 18 years old and confronted him about what he had done, according to RTE.

“I remember too. I hope you’re OK,” Ronan O’Grady wrote back to his niece, adding that he was “young and stupid” at the time.

Despite the social media messages to his niece, Ronan O’Grady maintained his innocence until the start of his trial.

He pleaded guilty in February.

Keely O’Grady gave an impact statement in which she described suffering from depression, severe anxiety and su*cidal thoughts as a result of the abuse.

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Twenty-five persons have been abducted by bandits in Runka community, Safana local government of Katsina State.

Runka community residents said the incident, which happened on Saturday, led to missing men, women and children who are yet to return after escaping into the bushes to escape being kidnapped

According to Leadership, the bandits struck Saturday night, abducted including women and children before making their way into the bush.

Some Runka residents said the bandits moved from house to house, breaking in and taking occupants without any confrontation.

“One person who was injured when he attempted to escape has been hospitalised.

“The attack is believed to have been facilitated by informants within the community,” Leadership said.

According to the local government chairman of Safana, Abdullahi Sani Safana, who confirmed the incident rescue operation are under as security agencies have been alerted on the attacks.

The Katsina State Police Command has not issued an official statement on the incident.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Safana, told Leadership rescue team had been sent after the bandits. He added that efforts are on to combat the activities of bandits in the state.

The attack followed a su*cide bombing attack in Gwoza, Borno State. Many other parts of Nigeria, particularly the Northern region have been affected by bandits.

According to Amnesty International, over 2,600 citizens of Benue and 50 rural communities were killed by bandits.

Amnesty added that over 80 percent of farming populations in Agatu, Guma and Gwer local government areas were displaced and have access to their farmlands due to the activities of bandits.

“Over 80 percent of farming populations in Agatu, Guma and Gwer West LGA have been displaced, with no access to their farmland or any means of livelihood.” Amnesty International said in its 2024 report on June 27.

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A hyena has escaped from its cage at the Jos Wildlife Park.

This was confirmed by the Management of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation, PSTC.

This was contained in a statement issued by the corporation on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Jos after the animal was discovered missing.
 
The Jos wildlife park is known as one of Plateau’s topmost tourist attractions and a place in Nigeria where nature has been conserved.

The park’s management made the announcement as a cautionary measure to safeguard the public and help in apprehending the animal.
 
“The hyena is currently being tracked by our dedicated team of Game-guards and Park-rangers with the assistance of drone technology,” the statement read.
     
“We assure the public that we are taking all necessary measures to locate the escaped animal and ensure its safe return to its enclosure soonest.
     
“We kindly request the public to remain calm and avoid any approach to the hyena if sighted and you can kindly notify the park authorities immediately on 09026927620 & 09131000945.
     
“We thank you for your cooperation and promise to update the public as soon as the situation is resolved.”

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A US-based Nigerian man, Daniel Tanimawo, has taken to Facebook to advise women regarding relationships.

The software engineer urged women to love men for their money if loving them for their potential fails.

Using Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels as an example, he stated that she is happy in her marriage to billionaire, Ned Nwoko.

“If you’ve been loving men for their potential and the relationship or marriage isn’t working out, then it’s time to love them for their money. Regina seems happy with Ned,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Monday.

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A Nigerian lady has disclosed that people move around in canoes when there is a heavy downpour in her neighbourhood in Lagos.

Sharing a video of herself in a canoe and her flooded neighbourhood, the TikTok user called on the state government to intervene.

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@amaka_gurl Pls the government needs to come to our aid 😭😭 #flood #floodinlagos #viralvideo #video ♬ original sound – Amakagurl

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Popular Nigerian social media influencer Flag Boy, was on Monday, July 8, arrested while protesting against hunger in Abuja.

Flag Boy was seen in a video walking through the streets of Abuja, chanting “Hunger dey.”

Shortly before his arrest, he shared another video from the police station, alerting the public about his situation and expressing concern for his safety.

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Yahaya Bello

The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has lost his bid to transfer his N80.2 billion fraud case from the FCT to his state.

This followed the ruling of Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, who dismissed Bello’s application seeking to transfer his case to Kogi State.

Justice Tsoho, on Monday, July 8, upheld the argument of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, that the case should remain in Abuja.

Bello is facing a 19-count charge of alleged money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of public funds.

Despite denying the allegations, he has repeatedly failed to appear in court for his arraignment.

His lawyers had applied to transfer the trial to Lokoja, Kogi State. However, EFCC opposed the move, arguing that the alleged offences were committed partly in Kogi and Abuja, making either state a suitable venue for the trial.

In a letter signed by his Special Assistant, Joshua Ibrahim Aji, the Chief Judge agreed with EFCC, stating that the law permits the filing of the charge in either Abuja or Lokoja.

The judge also noted that two similar criminal charges are already being tried in the Federal High Court, Abuja and that transferring the case would be premature given the pending appeal.
 

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Popular Nigerian actor, Hanks Anuku has been spotted staging a lone protest over hunger in the country.

The actor held up the Nigerian flag and a white flag which had “hunger dey” boldly written on it.

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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has opened up that he runs away from ladies.

According to him, he still avoids s3xual temptations despite his anointing and his age.

Citing the downfall of the biblical Samson, Adeboye advised both men and women to be wary of lust and to flee from sinful circumstances.

Adeboye made these remarks during the Ministers and Workers Conference of RCCG Americas 1.

In his words;

“Somebody says, at your age, why are you still running? I run faster than before because the closer you get to the finishing point, the more careful you must be.

“Some of you can say, ‘Daddy, what are you saying, are you still running?’ I run fast.

“With all your anointing?’ Does anointing turn your body to stone? Samson was anointed. Single-handedly, he killed a thousand soldiers. A woman finished him. I hope the boys are listening.

“You can say, ‘Is anybody still interested in an 82-year-old man?’ She is not interested in you but interested in putting an end to all the great works God has done through you.

“You see that woman smiling at you everywhere you go, she is there smiling, and she is not your wife, run.”

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A video has captured the moment a man went on his knee to propose to his girlfriend on her sign-out day.

The new graduate @marymoore009 took to TikTok to share the moment her man surprised her on the day of her final exams.

In the video she shared, her man went down on one knee to pop the question while holding her hand to keep her from moving away.

The girlfriend eventually accepted his proposal and wore the ring which she flaunted to the camera.

Celebrating, she remarked that it is a double congratulations for her…

“Double congratulations💃💃🎊🎉🙏❤️,” she wrote.

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Doible congratulations💃💃🎊🎉🙏❤️ ♬ You Do This One – Mercy Chinwo

Some netizens who saw the video remarked that she didn’t convey much excitement over the proposal, while others have opined that she was probably shy.

See reactions below;

Suzzy😊❤️ stated: “Aunty thought her Pablo babe will propose but uncle Akin came through for her😂😭💔 You dey form for who? 😂😭💔”

Raeporsh1138 asked: “Why you Dey do like say you no like the man 😔”

AMA🥺 commented: “She’s shy”

Praiser_0 said: “U no like am … talk true , u just wan marry 😂😂”

am_richie wrote: “Na by force na wa oooo”

Blessing Sampson penned: “Why e be like say them force you wear the ring 🙄well congratulations dear”