Newspaper Headlines, November 9, 2026
This is what the papers reported:
Daily Graphic
1. Govt allocates GH¢10m to reactivate Media Fund
Summary: At the 30th GJA awards, President John Dramani Mahama announced GH¢10 million as seed money in the 2027 Budget to reactivate the Media Development Fund to support journalists welfare, professional development, investigative reporting, digital literacy, safety training and to strengthen journalism practice in the country
2. Philip Osei Bonsu crowned Journalist of the Year
Summary: Philip Osei Bonsu of Asempa FM was crowned Journalist of the Year at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association awards and President Mahama presented the award to him with King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, also present
3. Nii Oko, Akuetteh Bampoe Addo laid to rest
Summary: Nii Oko, Akuetteh Bampoe Addo has been laid to rest and full details of the funeral are on page 38
4. Rev Wengam, Executive Presbytery inducted for new term at Assemblies of God
Summary: Rev Stephen Wengam and the Executive Presbytery have been inducted for a new term at the Assemblies of God and full story is on page 13
Ghanaian Times
1. Govt commits GH¢10m to media fund
Summary: At the 30th GJA Awards, government committed GH¢10 million to the media fund and Philip Osei Bonsu of Asempa FM was pictured receiving his Journalist of the Year award from President Mahama
2. Philip Osei Bonsu named Journalist of the Year
Summary: Philip Osei Bonsu of Asempa FM was named Journalist of the Year at the 30th GJA Awards and received his award from President Mahama
3. Pres Mahama, Dangote, to open Invest Ghana Summit 2026
Summary: President Mahama and Dangote are to open the Invest Ghana Summit 2026 and full details are on page 14
4. Assemblies of God urged to deepen reforms – Rev Wengam begins 4-year term
Summary: The Assemblies of God has been urged to deepen reforms as Rev Wengam begins a 4-year term and full story is on page 14
5. Rich culture on display at Hogbetsotso festival – President assures Volta Region of devt
Summary: Rich culture was on display at the Hogbetsotso festival where the President assured the Volta Region of development and full story is on page 13
Daily Guide
1. Diplomatic Passports On Sale – Minority Blows Alarm
Summary: The Minority has blown the alarm over claims that diplomatic passports are on sale and Samuel Abu Jinapor is pictured addressing the issue and full story is on page 3
2. Tontokrom Chiefs, Youth Bare Teeth Over Defamatory Reports
Summary: Chiefs and youth of Tontokrom have bared their teeth over defamatory reports and Opanin Kofi Manu is pictured addressing the media and full story is on page 3
3. Esiama Chiefs Commend Adamus CEO
Summary: Chiefs of Esiama have commended the Adamus CEO and Angela Diala Attafuah is pictured and full story is on page 6
4. GH¢10m Boost For Journalists – Mahama
Summary: President Mahama has announced a GH¢10 million boost for journalists and he is pictured presenting the Journalist of the Year award to Osei Bonsu and full story is on page 7
5. Rev Wengam Begins Second Term As AG Gen Supt
Summary: Rev Wengam has begun his second term as Assemblies of God General Superintendent and he is pictured addressing the gathering and full story is on page 8
The Daily Searchlight
1. JUSTICE SHUT DOWN – JUSAG Strike Persists Into Second Week
Summary: Justice has been shut down as the JUSAG strike persists into its second week and JUSAG has vowed to sustain the strike unless government accepts its revised conditions of service demands and full story is on page 2
2. Our Priority Is Not Simply To Extract And Export More Raw Materials – Hon Sulemana Pitches Mining Vision To Chinese Investors
Summary: Hon Sulemana has pitched his mining vision to Chinese investors saying the priority is not simply to extract and export more raw materials and full story is on page 5
3. GJA Records More Than 50 Attacks on Journalists as Dwumfour Demands Greater Protection for Media Practitioners at 30TH GJA Awards
Summary: The GJA has recorded more than 50 attacks on journalists as Dwumfour demanded greater protection for media practitioners at the 30th GJA Awards and full story is on page 9
4. Sky Train Trial – Solomon Asamoah Seeks Court Order to Compel 15 Witnesses Including Former Minister Joe Ghartey
Summary: In the Sky Train trial, Solomon Asamoah is seeking a court order to compel 15 witnesses including former Minister Joe Ghartey and full story is on page 10
5. Ablekuma West – Roni Nicol Declares 3rd Time Bid For NPP Parliamentary Candidacy
Summary: In Ablekuma West, Roni Nicol has declared his third time bid for the NPP parliamentary candidacy and full story is on page 10
The New Publisher
1. Ministry Confesses Passport Scandal – Minority Files Probe Motion Today
Summary: The Ministry has confessed to the passport scandal as the Minority files a probe motion today and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is pictured and full story is on page 2
2. HOLY THIEF – Pastor Caught on Camera Stealing
Summary: A pastor has been caught on camera stealing in a holy thief incident and full story is on page 6
3. Osahen Urges Mahama to Pardon Jailed TikToker
Summary: Osahen has urged President Mahama to pardon the jailed TikToker and Osahen is pictured with President Mahama at the awards and full story is on page 2
4. Kofi Wayo Dies at 71
Summary: Kofi Wayo has died at age 71 and full story is on page 3
The Daily Statesman
1. Passport Scandal – MINORITY DROPS DAMNING EVIDENCE
Summary: In the passport scandal, the Minority has dropped damning evidence and full story is on page 2
2. Oppong Nkrumah questions BoG’s inflation drive over growth, jobs
Summary: Oppong Nkrumah has questioned the Bank of Ghana’s inflation drive over growth and jobs and full story is on page 2
3. Tell our stories, preserve our heritage – Samira Bawumia tells writers
Summary: Samira Bawumia has told writers to tell our stories and preserve our heritage and full story is on page 2
4. Asuman-Frimpong – Protect MSMEs under consumer law
Summary: Asuman-Frimpong has called for MSMEs to be protected under consumer law and full story is on page 2
5. Annoh-Dompreh donates GH¢50,000 to repair Nsawam Prison ambulance
Summary: Annoh-Dompreh has donated GH¢50,000 to repair the Nsawam Prison ambulance and full story is on page 2
The New Crusading Guide
1. TONTOKR… ELDERS THREATEN TO INVOKE CURSES – Over Alleged Defamatory Reports
Summary: Elders of Tontokrom have threatened to invoke curses over alleged defamatory reports
2. Minority Alleges Passport Racketeering, Demands Probe Into 300 Travellers
Summary: The Minority has alleged passport racketeering and demanded a probe into 300 travellers
3. DHIMS RESTORED AND FULLY OPERATIONAL – HEALTH MINISTRY
Summary: The Health Ministry has announced that DHIMS has been restored and is fully operational and full story is on page 10
4. Oppong Nkrumah Questions BoG’s Inflation Strategy, Warns of Impact on Jobs and Economic Growth
Summary: Oppong Nkrumah has questioned the Bank of Ghana’s inflation strategy and warned of its impact on jobs and economic growth
5. US Army Officer vs Ghana Police – Tesano Crime Officer Dragged To Court Over Death Threat
Summary: In a case involving a US Army Officer versus Ghana Police, the Tesano Crime Officer has been dragged to court over a death threat
6. CDABI Council Congratulates President on Award of Doctor of DBA
Summary: The CDABI Council has congratulated the President on the award of Doctor of DBA
The Chronicle
1. Passport Scandal Rocks Foreign Ministry – Minority Demands Full Probe
Summary: A passport scandal has rocked the Foreign Ministry as the Minority demands a full probe and the Foreign Ministry has cancelled 10 illegally issued passports
2. DAYS OF SMUGGLERS NUMBERED – As Customs Boss Leads Team To The Oti Region
Summary: The days of smugglers are numbered as the Customs Boss leads a team to the Oti Region and full stories are on pages 3 to 6
The Metro Lens
1. Passport Gate – Minority Tables Evidence, Pushes for Parliamentary Probe
Summary: In Passport Gate, the Minority has tabled evidence and pushed for a parliamentary probe and full story is on page 8
2. Prez Mahama Pledges GH¢10M to Media Development Fund At 30th GJA Awards
Summary: President Mahama has pledged GH¢10 million to the Media Development Fund at the 30th GJA Awards and full story is on page 8
3. Political Firebrand Kofi Wayo Passes On at 71
Summary: Political firebrand Kofi Wayo has passed on at age 71 and full story is on page 4
4. Metro Lens, Climate Africa Media Coalition Teams Head to Turkey for COP31
Summary: Metro Lens and Climate Africa Media Coalition teams are heading to Turkey for COP31 and full story is on page 6
Daily Democrat
1. Prez Mahama Allocates GH¢10m to Revive Media Development Fund
Summary: President Mahama has allocated GH¢10 million to revive the Media Development Fund and full stories are on pages 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10
2. BoG Unveils Major Support Package for Economic Journalists
Summary: The Bank of Ghana has unveiled a major support package for economic journalists
3. Greater Accra Sand, Stone And Tipper Truck Drivers Defend Sam George – Call For Justice
Summary: Greater Accra Sand, Stone and Tipper Truck Drivers have defended Sam George and called for justice
4. Sulemana Woos Chinese Investors for Ghana’s Mining Transformation
Summary: Sulemana has wooed Chinese investors for Ghana’s mining transformation
Supreme Newspaper
1. Tontonkrom Chiefs, Residents Descend Fight Back – Deny Derogatory Report, Threaten To Invoke Curses If…
Summary: Chiefs and residents of Tontonkrom have descended to fight back as they deny a derogatory report and threaten to invoke curses and full story is on page 3
2. I Won’t Succumb To Blackmailers – Frank Lexi Kuku Speaks on Leaked Sex Video, Threaten Legal Action
Summary: Frank Lexi Kuku has said he won’t succumb to blackmailers as he speaks on a leaked sex video and threatens legal action and full story is on page 4
3. Chiefs Commend ADAMUS CEO for support to Esiama SHS
Summary: Chiefs have commended the ADAMUS CEO for support to Esiama SHS and full story is on page 4
4. Grassroots Power – Constituency Youth Organisers, TEIN Delegates File Nomination for Okai Mintah
Summary: In a show of grassroots power, constituency youth organisers and TEIN delegates have filed nomination for Okai Mintah
5. Ablakwa in Hot Waters – As Minority Presents Evidence of Passport Sales
Summary: Ablakwa is in hot waters as the Minority presents evidence of passport sales and full story is on page 8
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