Newspaper Headlines, October 6, 2026
This is what the papers report:
Daily Graphic
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Govt to sustain teacher education funding…Vice-President assures at Ghana Teacher Prize
Government will continue to invest in teacher training and welfare. Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang gave the assurance at the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize, where Abigail Agyeiwaa, a teacher at Mangoase SHS in the Eastern Region, won Overall Outstanding Teacher for 2026 and received a 3-bedroom house worth GH¢700,000.
2. Foreign Affairs Minister assesses visa services in surprise visits
Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa carried out surprise inspections at visa service centres to check efficiency and service delivery. Full details on Page 13.
3. We’ll win waste management war within a year — Mahama Ayariga
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says government will fix Ghana’s sanitation crisis within one year through new reforms.
4. Collaborate to combat cyber threats to financial ecosystem
The Director-General has urged banks, fintechs and financial operators to unite to fight growing cyber attacks on the financial system.
Ghanaian Times
1. MAIN HEADLINE: Payment of teachers’ arrears: Govt targets Oct 16 for first tranche Page 12
The government has set October 16, 2026, as the date to start paying outstanding arrears owed to teachers. The assurance was given by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu. This is to clear the backlog and improve teacher motivation.
2. GRA probes alleged GH¢600 extortion at KIA
The Ghana Revenue Authority is investigating reports of alleged extortion of GH¢600 from passengers at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) by some officials.
3. Breast Society urges women to prioritise screening Page 11
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Breast Society of Ghana is advising women to go for early screening and regular checks to prevent late detection of breast cancer.
4. MMDAs get GH¢5bn to drive local development – Page 13
Government has released GH¢5 billion to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to accelerate local development projects. Minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, is leading the disbursement.
5. Cabinet approves establishment of Ghana Space Agency — Minister Page 13
Cabinet has given approval for the creation of Ghana Space Agency to drive research, satellite technology and innovation for national development.
Daily Guide
1. MAIN HEADLINE: NPP Shops For Winnable MP Candidates
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is searching for strong, electable parliamentary candidates ahead of the next elections. The story features Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Full story on page 3.
2. Ghana Jollof Saga: Nurse Gets GH¢100k Bail
Nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who is involved in the viral “Ghana Jollof” case, has been granted bail to the tune of GH¢100,000. Details of the case on page 3.
3. We Are Not Squatters – La Pleasure Beach
Operators and workers at La Pleasure Beach (Laboma) have refuted claims that they are squatters on the beachfront, insisting they have legitimate rights to operate there.
4. 7 Arrested Over Money Bouquets
Police have arrested 7 suspects in connection with money bouquets — flower bouquets made with real currency notes. Photo shows some of the suspects holding the bouquets.
5. 3 Siblings Found Dead In Vehicle
Three siblings have been found dead inside a parked vehicle in a bushy area. Police have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding their death.
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