Newspaper Headlines, September 30, 2026

This is what the papers say:

Daily graphic

1. Police set for traffic offence crackdown

Summary: The Ghana Police Service says it has completed preparations for the nationwide TRAFFITECH-GH automated traffic law enforcement system. The system, originally scheduled to go live on October 1, has been rescheduled to start on November 1, 2026. It will begin with speeding infractions, using personnel training, deployed equipment, and a digital platform monitored through the Police Traffic Monitoring and Surveillance Centre.

2. GES directs school heads to refund unauthorised fees

Summary: The Ghana Education Service has ordered heads of schools to refund all unauthorised fees charged to students.

3. Embrace digitalisation, strengthen soft skills

Summary: Small businesses have been urged to adopt digital tools and improve soft skills to remain competitive. The call was made at the Graphic/MTN SMEs Clinic.

4. US health aid to Ghana not cut abruptly — US Embassy

Summary: The US Embassy has clarified that American health assistance to Ghana has not been suddenly withdrawn.

5. 2,695 women die from breast cancer annually — Dr Ann-Dadzie

Summary: Dr Ann-Dadzie has revealed that breast cancer claims the lives of 2,695 women in Ghana every year, highlighting the need for increased awareness and early screening.

Ghanaian Times

1. Hundreds displaced by floods at Hohoe

Summary: The River Dayi has overflowed, displacing hundreds of residents at Hohoe. About 400 households are reported to have been affected.

2. Suspend TRAFFITECH-GH until road defects are fixed – CUTS

Summary: CUTS has called for the suspension of the TRAFFITECH-GH automated traffic enforcement programme until road defects are addressed.

3. DOSH wins top award for digital health insurance

Summary: DOSH has won a top award for its role in digital health insurance.

4. Mahama’s UN reckoning comes alive

Summary: A feature on President Mahama’s appearance and address at the United Nations.

5. US Army pledges support for Ghana’s security efforts

Summary: The US Army has pledged its support for Ghana’s security efforts.

Daily Guide

1. Women Hit Streets To Demand Release Of Detained Nurse

Summary: Women protesters marched with a “Women’s Voices Matter!” banner to demand the release of a detained nurse linked to the Ghana Jollof saga, displaying pictures of arrested women who spoke against the government

2. Latif Abubakar Stages Mahama UN Reckoning In ‘The Darkest Chapter’

Summary: Playwright Latif Abubakar is staging a play titled ‘The Darkest Chapter’ centered on Mahama’s UN reckoning

3. €225m Cocaine Shipment 6 Denied Bail Again

Summary: Six accused persons in the €225 million cocaine shipment case have again been denied bail

4. Speaker Dismisses Minority Cocaine Motion

Summary: Speaker Alban S.K. Bagbin has dismissed a motion by the Minority related to the cocaine issue

Daily Analyst

1. Bagbin Blocks Narcotics Probe Motion

Summary: Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has blocked a motion for a narcotics probe. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is challenging the Speaker’s reasoning.

2. Minority Pushes for Ad Hoc Committee to Probe into Drug Trafficking

Summary: The Minority is pushing for the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate drug trafficking, according to Hon. Reverend Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee.

3. Black Stars Humiliated at Home

Summary: The Black Stars suffered a humiliating 4-2 defeat at home to The Gambia.

4. Lands Minister Has Not Resigned from GoldBod – Ministry Clarifies

Summary: The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has clarified that Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has not resigned from GoldBod.

The NewsCenta

1. Rethink Galamsey Crackdown: Invest in licensed ASM to raise gold recovery to 95% – Hosi

Summary: Finance and minerals policy analyst Hosi calls for investment in licensed Artisanal and Small-scale Mining to raise gold recovery to 95% instead of the current crackdown approach.

2. Bagbin blocks parliamentary inquiry into drugs

Summary: Speaker Alban Bagbin has blocked a parliamentary inquiry into drugs.

3. Gold extraction putting lives at risk – WACAM

Summary: The Wassa Association of Communities Affected by Mining (WACAM), through Executive Director Mrs. Hannah Owusu Koranteng, warns that gold extraction is putting lives at risk.

4. Petition to Mahama flags Sentuo Airport City security risks

Summary: A petition to President Mahama has flagged security risks at the Sentuo Airport City project.

Supreme Newspaper

1. Women Storm EOCO, Demand Immediate Release of Salomey Baffoe

Summary: Women protesters stormed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to demand the immediate release of detained nurse Salomey Baffoe.

2. TDC’s Money Trail Under Scrutiny: Questions Emerge Over Donations, Payments and Internal Controls

Summary: The TDC’s finances are under scrutiny with questions emerging over donations, payments and internal controls.

3. Minority Raises Alarm Over Ghana’s Drug Trafficking Crisis …Demands Parliamentary Probe

Summary: The Minority has raised alarm over Ghana’s drug trafficking crisis and is demanding a parliamentary probe.

4. Boadu, Kodua, Nana B Lead NPP National Officers Race in New Survey

Summary: A new survey shows Boadu, Kodua and Nana B leading the race for NPP National Officers positions.

5. Afienya Demolition Saga: ‘National Security Operatives’ Arrested Performing Landguard Duties

Summary: Individuals described as National Security operatives have been arrested for performing landguard duties in the Afienya demolition saga.

The Metro Lens

1. “Not Here!” Nsawam-Adipa Rejects Accra ‘Borla’

Summary: Nsawam-Adipa residents have rejected the dumping of Accra waste (‘borla’) in their area, with Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh leading the protest.

2. Minority Takes Drug Crisis to Parliament

Summary: The Minority has taken Ghana’s drug crisis to Parliament, pushing for action.

3. Kate Gyamfua Condemns Arrest of Women Over Free Speech

Summary: NPP National Women’s Organiser Kate Gyamfua has condemned the arrest of women over free speech.

4. Black Stars Slaughtered 4-2 By Gambia

Summary: The Black Stars suffered a 4-2 defeat to Gambia.

The Informer

1. Importer Chases GRA Over Wrongful Auction, Theft of 4 Containers

Summary: An importer is pursuing the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over the alleged wrongful auction and theft of 4 containers.

2. Bagbin Rejects Minority Drugs Inquiry Demand

Summary: Speaker Alban Bagbin has rejected the Minority’s demand for a parliamentary inquiry into drugs.

3. Ato Cancels ¢643m Agric Financing

Summary: Ato has cancelled ¢643 million in agric financing.

4. Aayalolo Takes On Accra Traffic! …As Kasoa-Accra Journey Drops From 2½ Hrs To 50 Minutes!

Summary: Aayalolo bus service has eased Accra traffic, cutting the Kasoa-Accra journey time from 2.5 hours to 50 minutes.

5. Bawumia Listens To Doctors …Calls for Paradigm Shift in Health Sector

Summary: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has engaged doctors and called for a paradigm shift in the health sector.

The Daily Gist

1. Bagbin Buries Cocaine Probe As Minority Pushes For Answers On Drug Busts

Summary: Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has blocked a probe into cocaine busts, as the Minority pushes for answers on drug seizures.

2. Free Salomey Now! Women Storm EOCO, Give Mahama 24 Hours To Act

Summary: Women protesters stormed EOCO demanding the release of detained nurse Salomey Baffoe, giving President Mahama 24 hours to act.

3. Ato Forson, Eric Opoku Feud Deepens Over GH¢644m World Bank Cash

Summary: The feud between Ato Forson and Eric Opoku has deepened over GH¢644 million World Bank funds.

4. NPP Bans Camping Of Delegates

Summary: The NPP has banned the camping of delegates.

5. From Cocaine To Romance Scams: Ghana’s ‘Big Men’ Caught In Int’l Crime Web

Summary: Ghanaian ‘big men’ have been caught in an international crime web ranging from cocaine to romance scams.

The Daily Statesman

1. Women Angry With Mahama Over ‘unjustified political arrests’

Summary: Women have expressed anger at President Mahama over what they describe as unjustified political arrests.

2. I’ll restore hope and trust in NPP grassroots – Abankwah-Yeboah assures

Summary: Kwabena Abankwah-Yeboah, NPP National Vice Chairman aspirant, has assured that he will restore hope and trust in the NPP grassroots.

3. Boadu, Kodua, Nana B lead NPP elections

Summary: Boadu, Kodua and Nana B are leading in the NPP elections race.

4. Narawa Mining petitions CID over invasion by armed group

Summary: Narawa Mining Co. Ltd has petitioned the CID over invasion of its Site ‘C’ at Nsuapemso by an armed group.

5. The Negotiations Have Already Started: The Ghana-China Mineral Processing Announcement and Ghana’s Intelligence Architecture

Summary: Analysis on the Ghana-China mineral processing announcement and Ghana’s intelligence architecture, noting that negotiations have already started.

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