Newspaper Headlines, November 5, 2026

This is what the papers reported:

Daily Graphic

1. Protect media freedom

The main headline. Graphic Editor, Theophilus Yartey, has urged the Armed Forces to protect press freedom and respect the work of journalists. He said such commitment is essential for the protection of constitutional order, strengthening democratic governance and promoting national security. He added that the military’s responsibility to defend the constitutional order also requires respect for freedoms.

2. New Economy programme will turn recovery into jobs — Dr Ato Forson

Dr Ato Forson says the new Economy programme is designed to turn Ghana’s economic recovery into jobs for citizens. Full story on Page 13.

3. Strategic communication key to public trust, driving devt — PR Practitioner of the Year

PR Practitioner of the Year, Sandra Amarquaye, says strategic communication is key to building public trust and driving development. Full story on Page 20.

4. Researchers want MMDAs to lead local mining activities

Researchers are calling for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to lead local mining activities. Full story on Page 13.

Ghanaian Times

1. Banks hold back on mining loans

The main headline. Banks are holding back from giving loans to the mining sector. The paper blames illegal operations and weak safeguards for the reluctance. Full story on Page 12.

2. Police arrest 3 over robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi

Police have arrested 3 people over robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi. Full story on Page 3.

3. Ghana to champion Africa-CARICOM trade bloc — Pres Mahama

President Mahama says Ghana will champion the Africa-CARICOM trade bloc. The photo shows President Mahama in discussion with King Charles. Full story on Page 12.

4. Create jobs for One Million Coders graduates — Veep

The Vice President is calling for jobs to be created for graduates of the One Million Coders programme. Full story on Page 11.

5. Inflation rises marginally to 5.5% in October

Inflation rose marginally to 5.5% in October, according to the figures shown on the front page. Full story on Page 13.

Daily Guide

1. 47.6 kg Beirut Bust: Cocaine Sack NACOC, GACL Heads – NPP Demands

The main headline. The NPP is demanding the sacking of the heads of NACOC and GACL following the 46.7kg Beirut Cocaine Bust. 3 suspects have been grabbed in connection with the bust. Full story on Page 3.

2. Wassa Fiase Chiefs Oppose Gold Fields Lease Extension

Chiefs of Wassa Fiase are opposing the extension of the Gold Fields lease. Full story inside.

3. Jinapor’s Removal From Chamber: Minority Accuses Speaker Of Bullying

The Minority is accusing the Speaker of bullying over the removal of Jinapor from the Chamber. Full story inside.

4. Netherlands Queen Visits Asantehene

The Queen of the Netherlands has visited the Asantehene. The photo shows Queen Maxima dancing Adowa with Asante women. Full story on Page 4.

5. Court Dismisses Adamus Australia’s Move To Injunct Nguvu Mining, Other

The Court has dismissed a move by Adamus Australia to seek an injunction against Nguvu Mining and others. Full story inside.

The Chronicle

1. Equip MMDCEs To Fight Galamsey

The main headline. Canadian and Ghanaian researchers are telling Government to equip Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to fight galamsey. The call is backed by Dr John Boulaye-Danquah, Adjunct Lecturer, University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Professor Yaw Agyeman Badu, Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, University of Ghana. Full stories on Pages 2 and 3.

2. Mining Threatens Ghana’s Cocoa Farms

Nana Dwomoh Sarpong is warning that mining activities are threatening Ghana’s cocoa farms. Full story inside.

3. AMA Gives Hawkers 48 Hours To Quit Bus Stops

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given hawkers 48 hours to quit bus stops. Full story on Page 7.

Daily Democrat

1. Don’t Kill Northern Ashanti Mines

The main headline. Asanda Farmers are urging Government to dialogue instead of killing the Northern Ashanti Mines. Full story on Page 3 and 4.

2. Ghana Risks Missing 2030 Sanitation Target – CONIWAS

CONIWAS is warning that Ghana risks missing the 2030 Sanitation Target. Full story inside.3. CID, Apple, Unilever Join Forces Against Fake Goods

The CID, Apple, and Unilever have joined forces to fight fake goods. Full story inside.

4. GoldBod Generates US$1.011bn From Gold Trade

GoldBod has generated US$1.011 billion from gold trade. Full story inside.

5. VALCO Records Major Turnaround, Targets Industrial Expansion

VALCO has recorded a major turnaround and is now targeting industrial expansion. Full story inside.

6. No Landlord Can Demand More Than Six Months Rent Advance – Acting Rent Commissioner

The Acting Rent Commissioner says no landlord can demand more than six months rent advance from tenants. Full story inside.

The Dispatch

1. We Are Committed To A Two Term Prez Limit – NDC’s Asiedu Nketiah

The main headline. The NDC’s Asiedu Nketiah says the party is committed to a two-term presidential limit. Full story on Page 12.

2. Zoomlion Begins Work In Guinea

Zoomlion has begun work in Guinea. Full story on Page 11.

3. KGL Group Made Massive Global Impact In 2025

KGL Group made a massive global impact in 2025. Full story inside.

4. Veep Opoku Agyeman Is Capable Of Being Ghana’s Next Prez – Haruna Iddrisu

Haruna Iddrisu says Vice President Opoku Agyeman is capable of being Ghana’s next President. Full story on Page 11.

5. Dr. Julius Debrah Will Appeal Most To Swing Voters – NDC Minister

An NDC Minister says Dr. Julius Debrah will appeal most to swing voters. Full story on Page 2.

The Daily Searchlight

1. Mahama Using State Power To Intimidate Us!

The main headline. Afenyo-Markin accuses the Government of using state power to intimidate the opposition. Full story on Pages 2.

2. Cocaine Trafficking – NACOC And GACL Leadership Should Go! Nana B Demands

Nana B demands that the NACOC and GACL leadership should go over cocaine trafficking. Full story on Page 9.

3. We Will Not Be Silenced! – Afenyo-Markin Vows

Afenyo-Markin vows that they will not be silenced. Full story on Page 9.

4. High Court Dismisses Adamus Australia’s Injunction Application In Dispute Over 90% Adamus Ghana Shares

The High Court has dismissed Adamus Australia’s injunction application in the dispute over 90% Adamus Ghana shares. The court dismissed the bid to stop the share transfer. Full story on Page 13.

5. 115 Ga-Dangme Students Receive Scholarship From RNAQ, Ga Mantse Foundation

115 Ga-Dangme students have received scholarships from RNAQ and the Ga Mantse Foundation. Full story on Page 8.

Day Break

1. Bagbin Bullying Us – Minority

The main headline. The Minority accuses Speaker Bagbin of bullying them. Full story inside.

2. NAIMOS Sand Operation: Sam George Falls On Own Dagger!

Sam George falls on his own dagger over the NAIMOS sand operation, moving from fire to apology. Full story inside.

3. JUSAG To Decide After Ayine-Forson Meeting

JUSAG is to decide after the Ayine-Forson meeting. Full story inside.

4. Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III Backs Mahama-Cares

Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III, Omanhene of the New Juaben Traditional Area, backs Mahama-Cares. Full story on Pages 3 and 8.

The Archives

1. JoyNews Reporter Accused Of Blackmail, Personal Agenda

The main headline. Tontokrom Elders accuse the JoyNews reporter of fronting for foreign mining firms, blackmail and pursuing a personal agenda. Full stories on Pages 2, 3, 4 and 5.\

2. Couple Arrested After Dumping 2-Year-Old Baby In Bush

A couple has been arrested after dumping their 2-year-old baby in a bush. Full story inside.

3. Another Promising Ghanaian ‘Killed’ In New York

Another promising Ghanaian has been killed in New York. Full story inside.

4. A/R Minister, Lil Win, Others Survive PassionAir Flight Horror

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Lil Win and others have survived a PassionAir flight horror. Passengers recount the harrowing ordeal. Full story inside.

Thes Spyder

1. Drugs, Jobs, And The Speaker: Minority Opens Two Fronts

The main headline. Afenyo-Markin seeks a review of the Speaker’s drug-probe ruling. Agalga dares him to debate, as the Minority also demands answers on 24-Hour Economy jobs. Full story on Page 3.

2. Greater Accra NDC: Benjamin Danso Takes Chairmanship Race To The Grassroots

Benjamin Danso has taken the Greater Accra NDC Chairmanship race to the grassroots, building his campaign around unity, grassroots empowerment and stronger constituency structures. Full story on Page 6.

3. The $235m Desalination Debt: Who Pays?

The paper asks who pays the $235m desalination debt. Full story on Page 5.

4. Ghana’s Food Warning Labels: Decision Time As NCDs Kill 43%

Advocates say the draft Nutrient Profiling System has no threshold for some nutrients, as Ghana faces decision time on food warning labels with NCDs killing 43%. Full story on Page 7.

5. NPP Fires Salvo At Mahama Over Drug Trade

The NPP has fired a salvo at Mahama over the drug trade and demands Muntaka’s head. Full story on Page 9.

The Exclusive

1. Rent Control Orders UGEL, Hostels To Refund Excess Rent

The main headline. Rent Control has ordered UGEL and hostels to refund excess rent. Full stories on Pages 9 and 11.

2. GoldBod Targets US$1.2bn Forex Inflow In November

GoldBod is targeting US$1.2 billion forex inflow in November. Full story inside.

3. Zoomlion Lands In Guinea: Conakry’s Waste Revolution Begins

Zoomlion has landed in Guinea, and Conakry’s waste revolution begins. Full story inside.

4. Ghana’s Sanitation Progress Too Slow For 2030 Goal

Ghana’s sanitation progress is too slow for the 2030 goal. Full story inside.

5. Abossey Okai Traders Threaten MTN With Legal Action

Abossey Okai traders are threatening MTN with legal action. Full story inside.

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