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Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating US President Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious of the contact's legitimacy. Downing Street confirmed that only "a few messages" and "no messages of significance" were exchanged before the communication was reported to authorities.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating US President Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious of the contact's legitimacy. Downing Street confirmed that only "a few messages" and "no messages of significance" were exchanged before the communication was reported to authorities.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An American missionary, Kevin Rideout, has been released after spending more than nine months in captivity following his kidnapping outside his home in Niger's capital Niamey last year. SIM International, the international Christian organisation he worked for, said he was in good health in the care of US officials, though details of how he was released and who held him remained unclear.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Federal sex-trafficking charges have dropped to the slowest pace since 2010, with 73 people charged through June — about 22% lower than the average for the same period over the past three years — due to staffing shortages, funding cuts, and other enforcement pressures, according to interviews with former prosecutors and victims' advocates.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Asante Kwaku Berko, a dual U.S.-Ghanaian citizen and former Goldman Sachs executive director, on all counts of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a substantive FCPA violation, and conspiracy to commit money laundering related to financing and construction of a power plant in Ghana between 2014 and 2017. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Berko and co-conspirators paid and conspired to pay more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials to secure the deal.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Power Minister Dr Kwabena Donkor has denied involvement in bribery allegations surrounding former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko, stating he has never met Berko, demanded money from him, or received any personal benefit connected with a power deal. His lawyers said he has "absolutely no knowledge" of the allegations and had "completely and emphatically" denied any knowledge of a request or demand for money.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online editorial argues that while Ghana should cooperate internationally in fighting cybercrime and transnational crime, the Ghanaian passport must guarantee constitutional protection and due process before citizens are surrendered to foreign jurisdictions, rather than serving as an "administrative conveyor belt for foreign prosecutions."
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica) has been rushed to the Police Hospital, according to his lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who says his legal team has been denied access to their client for over a week and authorities have not disclosed where he is being held. Barker-Vormawor warned he will file a habeas corpus application if authorities continue to deny Abu Trica legal representation.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Accra has approved the extradition of Fredrick Kumi, known as "Abu Trica," to the United States, where he is wanted to stand trial over an alleged romance fraud scheme involving approximately US$8 million. The decision follows months of legal proceedings; his lawyer indicates the defence may appeal to the Supreme Court.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Nigerian national operating a cement block manufacturing business in Accra has been arraigned in court following a joint Cyber Security Authority and Ghana Police Service investigation into alleged use of compromised US-issued Citi Bank debit cards for fraudulent Point of Sale transactions at fuel stations.
1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A second ransom note sent days after Nancy Guthrie, mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home in January claimed she had died. The note reportedly stated the kidnappers did not intend for her to die and included an apology, while the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed the investigation remains active.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician Criss Waddle has disputed spiritual leader Ajagurajah's recent public claim that he foresaw trouble approaching him from abroad, questioning why the warning was not delivered privately. Waddle stated he is aware that anyone can face investigation or arrest and does not need such possibilities framed as divine revelations.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The FBI thwarted a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House on Sunday, arresting five men across four US states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones and firing on "high value targets," with a second wave of attackers intended to storm the White House gate.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Attorney-General Dominic Ayine will hold bilateral discussions with the US Department of Justice on all pending extradition requests between the two countries. The announcement came as Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, convicted in absentia in April 2024, arrived in Accra after a two-year extradition process to begin serving her sentence, with several high-profile cases including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta currently in the extradition pipeline.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A former CIA official, David Rush, 49, accused of stashing millions in gold bars at his Virginia home was ruled a severe flight risk by a judge and ordered to remain in jail until trial. Prosecutors describe him as a "master manipulator" who lied to neighbours and exploited his access to classified information, while his defence argues such activities are consistent with intelligence work.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest after officers responded to a report of a person firing a weapon.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A person opened fire at officers at a White House checkpoint on Saturday evening and was shot and taken to George Washington Hospital. The suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person with a prior "stay-away order."
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Two teenagers fatally shot three men at the Islamic Centre of San Diego in a suspected hate crime on Monday before taking their own lives. A security guard at the centre was among the victims and was credited by police with heroic actions that prevented the attack from being worse.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Lom-Nuku Ahlijah stated that Members of Parliament in Ghana do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution, with constitutional protections relating only to parliamentary duties. He noted that law enforcement can invite, arrest, and charge MPs where there is sufficient legal basis, citing cases including Ato Forson as examples of sitting MPs who faced legal proceedings.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
International lawyer Amanda Clinton has defended her earlier comments suggesting that foreign law enforcement agencies may withhold intelligence from Ghana due to concerns about information leaks, saying that trust issues between foreign and Ghanaian security agencies remain valid in cases involving politically exposed persons.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament confirmed that Kwame Ohene Frimpong, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Parliamentary leadership is in contact with Ghana's diplomatic mission in The Hague to obtain information about the incident.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's treatment of animals reflects gaps in law, environment, and conscience, and that failure to cherish animal life will harm human health, economy, and future.
7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with the suspect exchanging fire with security officials on a floor above where Trump was present. The incident has renewed scrutiny over Secret Service security protocols and screening procedures at high-profile events.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. According to acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, preliminary findings suggest he was targeting administration officials, though the motive remains under investigation.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →