Newspaper Headlines, September 7, 2026
This is what the papers say:
Daily Graphic
1. Don’t admit outside CSSPS – Minister directs SHS heads
Summary: Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu directs all SHS heads not to admit outside CSSPS
2. RESET Project equips young people at Senior Correctional Centre
Summary: RESET Project equips young inmates with skills and tools
3. I’d rather die with integrity than be corrupted by galamsey – Lands Minister
Summary: Lands Minister says he prefers integrity over galamsey money
4. 1 in 5 Ghanaians battles elevated blood pressure – MoH rallies support
Summary: One in five Ghanaians has high blood pressure, MoH calls for action
5. Fetu Afahye 2026: 3 Traditional rulers urge more investments in human devt
Summary: Three chiefs at Fetu Afahye urge more investment in human development
Ghanaian Times
1. Let’s protect the country’s peace – Gonja Overlord urges Ghanaians
Summary: The Gonja Overlord, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, is urging all Ghanaians to protect the country’s peace. Story on Page 12.
2. Ghana National Fire Service goes digital
Summary: The Ghana National Fire Service has gone digital to improve operations. Story on Page 6.
3. Minister puts contractors on notice over abandoned projects
Summary: Mr Ahmed Ibrahim puts contractors with abandoned projects on notice. Story on Page 11.
4. Vice Pres Prof. Opoku-Agyemang – Women urged to acquire financial literacy, digital skills
Summary: Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urges women to acquire financial literacy and digital skills. Story on Page 21.
Daily Guide
1. NPP clears 47 for national positions, balloting Sept. 9
Summary: NPP clears 47 aspirants including Paul Afoko, John Boadu, Sammy Crabbe and Boafoye Agyarko for national positions. Balloting on Sept 9. See Page 3.
2. Parliament backs OSP probe into ‘fake’ GH¢70k memo
Summary: Parliament backs the Office of the Special Prosecutor probe into fake GH¢70k memo. Story on Page 2.
3. NFS goes digital, introduces automated fire compliance system
Summary: Ghana National Fire Service goes digital and introduces automated fire compliance system. See Page 2.
4. Influencer dies after penile enlargement procedure
Summary: Influencer dies after penile enlargement procedure. See Page 3.
5. Mother, son arrested for possessing narcotics
Summary: Mother and son arrested for possessing narcotics. See Page 3.
New Crusading Guide
1. Bawumia to overhaul cocoa policy – Annoh-Dompreh
Summary: Annoh-Dompreh says Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will overhaul Ghana’s cocoa policy if elected. Main story, see Pages 3, 9 & 10.
2. Teshie climaxed peaceful Homowo celebration – With the Traditional Tseese-Bumo Rite
Summary: Teshie climaxed this year’s Homowo festival peacefully with the traditional Tseese-Bumo rite. See Page 10.
3. Judicial Secretary defends CJ’s independence over visits to state institutions
Summary: The Judicial Secretary has defended the Chief Justice’s independence regarding visits to state institutions.
4. Ashanti Region will grab four key positions in NPP national elections – Asanteman COKA
Summary: Asanteman COKA says Ashanti Region will grab four key positions in the upcoming NPP national elections.
The Daily Searchlight
1. Abossey Okai dealers slam GPRTU over 30% plus fare hike!
Summary: Spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai have slammed the GPRTU over the 30% transport fare increase and discounted claims that spare parts prices have gone up.
2. Restoring destroyed forests will cost US$21 Billion! – Frimpong Boateng warns
Summary: Former Environment Minister Prof. Frimpong Boateng warns it will cost 21 billion dollars to restore forests destroyed by galamsey.
3. NPP: 47 Aspirants approved to contest 2026 national officers election, balloting on September 9
Summary: NPP approves 47 aspirants to contest its 2026 National Officers election, with balloting scheduled for September 9. See Page 7.
4. Gov’t to introduce mandatory towing to remove broken-down, stationary vehicles from roads to begin in 2027 – Transport Minister
Summary: Government will introduce mandatory towing to remove broken-down vehicles from roads starting in 2027, according to the Transport Minister. See Page 9.
Daily Analyst
1. WASSCE 2026: 8,295 Candidates lose results over malpractices
Summary: WAEC withholds results of 8,295 candidates in the 2026 WASSCE over examination malpractices.
2. Accra Int’l Airport VIP Lounge to be completed by end of 2026 – Ablakwa
Summary: Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the VIP Lounge at Accra International Airport will be completed by end of 2026.
3. Teshie climaxes peaceful Homowo celebration – With the traditional Tseese-Bumo rites
Summary: Teshie climaxes peaceful Homowo celebration with the traditional Tseese-Bumo rites.
4. Chief Justice should stop commenting on some political issues – Domelevo
Summary: Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo says the Chief Justice should stop commenting on some political issues.
5. Virtue Int’l School marks 20 years – Character must define education …Dwumfour
Summary: GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour says character must define education as Virtue International School marks 20 years.
The Informer
1. Focus on judiciary, leave political arena – Chief Justice told
Summary: Dr Arthur Kennedy and others tell Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to focus on judiciary and leave political arena. Page 3.
2. Bright Simons fires @ SIGA boss over AI analysis remark
Summary: Bright Simons fires at SIGA boss Prof. Kpasar-Whyte over AI analysis remark. Page 4.
3. Bawumia unveils prudent mining plans
Summary: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia unveils prudent mining plans. Page 5.
4. Deputy Speaker urges merit-based recruitment
Summary: Deputy Speaker urges merit-based recruitment. Page 12.
The Chronicle
1. Agyarko plots NPP’s return to power
Summary: Boakye Agyarko plots NPP’s return to power. Top story.
2. Akatsi North & South sit on a time bomb as dispute over ‘Avega’ escalates
Summary: Akatsi North and South sit on a time bomb as dispute over ‘Avega’ chieftaincy escalates. Stories on pages 2 & 3.
3. Teshie marks peaceful Homowo
Summary: Teshie marks peaceful Homowo celebration. See image of massive crowd that celebrated the festival.
The Ghanaian Publisher
1. Mahama’s wrath falls on Ashie-Moore …Sacks him from Sankofa Gold
Summary: President Mahama sacks Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore from Sankofa Gold. See page 3.
2. Bawumia to outline major cocoa policy – Annoh-Dompreh
Summary: Annoh-Dompreh says Bawumia to outline major cocoa policy. See page 2.
3. Unity key to NPP’s 2028 comeback – Asanteman COKA
Summary: Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, aka Asanteman COKA says unity is key to NPP’s 2028 comeback. See page 3.
4. Agyarko promises new NPP machine for 2028 victory
Summary: NPP National Chairman hopeful Boakye Agyarko promises new NPP machine for 2028 victory. See page 2.
The Custodian
1. Mahama boots out Ashie-Moore over governance issues at Sankofa Gold Limited
Summary: President Mahama boots out Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore as Board Chairman of Sankofa Gold Limited over governance issues. Read story on page 3.
2. Bawumia to unveil new cocoa policy soon – Annoh-Dompreh hints
Summary: Annoh-Dompreh hints that Dr Bawumia will unveil new cocoa policy soon. Page 2.
3. Agyarko promises to empower NPP executives for 2028 victory
Summary: Boakye Agyarko promises to empower NPP executives for 2028 victory. Page 3.
4. NPP National officers pick ballot positions Sept 9
Summary: NPP national officers aspirants to pick ballot positions on Sept 9. Page 7.
Graphic Sports
1. Queiroz must deliver! No more excuses for AFCON failure, warns Afriyie
Summary: Carlos Queiroz got long-term mandate and GFA backing, qualification for 2027 AFCON is now non-negotiable.
2. Dogboe walks away from boxing – Passes torch to next warriors
Summary: Isaac Dogboe retires from boxing at 31.
3. Jordan close to Blackburn move – Jordan Ayew currently unattached
Summary: Jordan Ayew who is currently unattached is close to joining Blackburn Rovers.
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