Newspaper Headlines, September 8, 2026
This is what the front pages of the papers say:
Daily Graphic
1. Free Primary Healthcare goes live; Over 4,500 facilities ready / 135 Districts implement policy
Summary: Government’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme has started in 135 out of the 216 districts across all 16 regions. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says over 4,500 facilities are ready, with priority to deprived districts. Government targets 150 districts by end of year.
2. 53,000 Grade 9 BECE graduates given lifeline – They can do self-placement
Summary: 53,000 BECE graduates who missed school placement have been given a second chance to do self-placement. Full story on Page 13.
3. Amansie Community Bank mobilises GH¢1bn deposits – Highest in Ashanti Region for 2025
Summary: Amansie Community Bank has mobilized GH¢1 billion in deposits, making it the highest in the Ashanti Region for 2025. Story on Page 13
4. Tertiary Business Sense Challenge: ICAG commits to developing next generation business leaders
Summary: Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) says it will support the Tertiary Business Sense Challenge to train future business leaders. Details on Page 20.
Ghanaian Times
1. 53,887 students get second chance – BECE candidates offered SHS self-placement
Summary: Government has offered a second chance to 53,887 BECE graduates who missed out on SHS placement. Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak says they can now do self-placement. Full story on Page 12. Note: Daily Graphic reported 53,000 – Times gives 53,887.
2. Weija Dam spillage: Downstream residents ordered to evacuate
Summary: Residents living downstream of the Weija Dam have been ordered to evacuate following spillage. Details on Page 24.
3. Digital gap to close by end of 2027 – Minister
Summary: Communications Minister Sam George says government is working to close the digital divide by end of 2027. Story on Page 13.
4. HR Café opens in Accra to drive public-sector reforms
Summary: A new HR Café has been opened in Accra to lead reforms in the public sector. Story on Page 13.
5. Police foil bank attack, arrest robbery suspects
Summary: Police have stopped a bank robbery attack and arrested suspects. Story on Page 3.
Daily Guide
1. Errand Boy ‘KILLS’ Master, Wife – Busted In Dubai With Booty
Summary: Main story. An errand boy who allegedly killed his master Dr. Jesse Amuah and wife has been arrested in Dubai with stolen items. Full story on Page 3.
2. Ashanti NPP Makes 10 New Appointments
Summary: Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman COKA has made 10 new appointments to the regional executives. Photo shows the new executives with Chairman COKA. Details on Page 6.
3. Poor Reading Habit Cause For WASSCE Decline – WAEC
Summary: WAEC boss John Kapi says poor reading habit is responsible for the decline in WASSCE performance. Details on Page 6.
4. Police Nab Bank Robbery Syndicate
Summary: Police have arrested a syndicate behind bank robberies. Photo shows group of suspects paraded by the police. Full story on Page 3.
The Dispatch
1. GHANA MUST KEEP TWO TERM PREZ LIMITS – ASIEDU NKETIA
Summary: Lead story. NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia says Ghana must maintain the two-term presidential limit. Full story on Page 2.
2. IGP YOHUNO PROMOTES SEVEN POLICE OFFICERS WHO ARRESTED 5 SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER
Summary: Inspector General of Police Yohuno has promoted seven police officers who arrested five suspects linked to a murder case. Details on Page 12.
3. REV. STEPHEN WENGAM LAUNCHES THE 10TH TRIENNIAL CONGRESS OF WORLD ASSEMBLIES OF GOD IN GHANA NEXT MONTH
Summary: Rev. Stephen Wengam has launched the 10th Triennial Congress of the World Assemblies of God which will be held in Ghana next month. See Pages 2 & 3.
4. MY JOURNEY FROM RUNNING MATE TO FORMER VEEP IS BY GOD’S DIVINE WILL – DR. BAWUMIA
Summary: Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says his journey from running mate to Vice President was by God’s will. Story on Page 11.
Day Break
1. Mahama Sued …Over Council of State Vacancy
Summary: Main story. President John Dramani Mahama has been sued over Council of State vacancy. Suit filed by Samuel Bryan Buabeng. Full stories on Page 3.
2. 1 In 4 Fibre Cuts By Galamsey …Sam George Reveals
Summary: Communications and Digital Technology Minister Samuel Nartey George reveals that 1 out of every 4 fibre cuts is caused by galamsey operations.
3. Be Like Zijin! …Armah Buah Charges Ghanaian Mining Companies
Summary: Lands Minister Armah Buah has charged Ghanaian mining companies to emulate Zijin. Photo shows Minister with Chinese officials.
4. Galamsey To Worsen …Without Right Intelligence Architecture
Summary: Former Director General of the Bureau of National Intelligence, Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, warns that galamsey will worsen if Ghana doesn’t have the right intelligence architecture.
The Daily Searchlight
1. CLAIMS OF ATTEMPTS TO EXHUME APOSTLE SAFO FALSE! ….Kristo Asafo Mission
Summary: Lead story. The Kristo Asafo Mission says reports that there were attempts to exhume the body of Apostle Kwadwo Safo are false. Story on Page 2.
2. Suspect Arrested in Alleged Murder of Dr Jesse Amuah and Wife!
Summary: A suspect has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of Dr. Jesse Amuah and his wife. Photo shows the late couple. Details on Page 3.
3. WAEC Concerned by Poor Performance In English during WASSCE
Summary: WAEC has expressed concern over poor performance in English Language during the WASSCE. Details on Page 6.
4. Please Bring Us Home! – Stranded Ghanaians In South Africa beg
Summary: Stranded Ghanaians in South Africa are appealing to government to bring them home. Story on Page 7 with photo showing passengers boarding a flight.
Business & Financial Times
1. Banking stocks spur GSE YtD rally
Summary: Lead story. Banking stocks are driving the Ghana Stock Exchange Year-to-Date rally. Details on Page 3.
2. SME lending rates nearly three times corporate rates – report
Summary: A report shows SME lending rates are almost 3x higher than corporate lending rates. See Page 2.
3. Telecel raises alarm over fibre cuts
Summary: Telecel Ghana has raised alarm over frequent fibre cuts affecting service. Story on Page 3.
4. CUTS warns against cartel conduct …as cement producers agree uniform GH¢12 surcharge
Summary: Consumer advocacy group CUTS is warning against cartel behavior after cement producers agreed on a uniform GH¢12 surcharge. Details on Page 3.
5. RESET Project equips young people at Senior Correctional Centre …12-module financial capability programme completed
Summary: The RESET Project has equipped young people at the Senior Correctional Centre with a 12-module financial literacy program. Story on Page 2.
The Overseer
1. MAHAMA SACKS NDC “SERIAL TROUBLEMAKER” ASHIE-MOORE FROM SANKOFA GOLD
Summary: Lead story. President Mahama has sacked NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore from Sankofa Gold. Story on Page 3.
2. Ato Forson Thanks Constituents For 18 Years Of Support
Summary: Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson thanks his constituents for 18 years of support. Story on Page 2.
3. MIIF, Zijin Golden Ridge explores deeper investment in Ghana’s mining sector
Summary: Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and Zijin Golden Ridge are exploring deeper investment in Ghana’s mining sector. Story on Page 4.
4. Mahama Has Mobilized $1.7bn For Accra-Kumasi Expressway – Tamakloe
Summary: Government says President Mahama has mobilized $1.7 billion for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. Story on Page 4.
5. Free Primary Healthcare To Reach All 216 Districts By 2027 – Akandoh
Summary: Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says Free Primary Healthcare will cover all 216 districts by 2027. Story on Page 2.
The Hawk Newspaper
1. MAHAMA DUMPS ASHIE MOORE Over ‘Incompetence’ At Sankofa Gold
Summary: Lead story. President Mahama has sacked NDC Greater Accra Chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore from Sankofa Gold for incompetence. Details on Page 7.
2. FORMER CDS OFFERS BOOZ AND CASH TO KILL STORY
Summary: Former CDS Boss General Thomas Oppong Pepra allegedly offered alcohol and cash to kill a story about him. Story on Page 3.
3. MAHAMA, OPEN YOUR EYES! – Obiri Boahen’s Chilling Warning: NPP ‘Mulling Evil’
Summary: Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen warns President Mahama that NPP is plotting evil. Story on Page 4.
4. SILENT THEN. OUTRAGED NOW – Anin-Yeboah’s Praise Exposes Critics’ Double Standards
Summary: Story says Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah’s praise has exposed double standards of critics. Details on Page 6.
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