Newspaper Headlines, November 11, 2026
This is what the papers reported:
Daily Graphic
1. NATION DISCOVERS NEW GAS
Summary: President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major new gas and condensate discovery offshore Ghana. The find was made at the Nya Gyidie-1X exploration well in the Deepwater Cape Three Points (DWCTP) block in the prolific Tano Basin. He announced it in Takoradi when he opened the 2026 Petroleum Commission’s Local Content Conference and Exhibition. The block, previously operated by US major ExxonMobil before it relinquished its interest in 2021, is now operated by Planet One Oil & Gas with a 75% interest, in partnership with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) with 15% and GOIL Upstream with 10%. The discovery is described as a major turnaround and a boost for the nation’s upstream petroleum sector.
2. GRAPHIC’S NGNENBE, FUGU STAND OUT AT GJA AWARDS
Summary: Graphic Communications Group journalists Timothy Ngnenbe and Mohammed Fugu excelled at the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards. Timothy Ngnenbe won three awards, while Mohammed Fugu also received an award, as pictured, receiving their respective honours at the ceremony.
3. NDC REGIONAL POLLS TO SHAPE 2028 FORTUNES
Summary: The upcoming regional elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are expected to play a key role in shaping the party’s chances and strategy for the 2028 general elections.
4. THE CEDI STORY: WE ALL HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY – 1 DAY TO GO
Summary: There is one day to go to the launch of the Ghana Heritage Series Banknotes on 12 November 2026. The campaign stresses that protecting the integrity of the cedi is a collective responsibility and that every Ghanaian has a role to play.
Ghanaian Times
1. 2027 BUDGET: TURN ECONOMIC GAINS INTO JOBS
Summary: Ahead of the 2027 Budget, experts and businesses are demanding job-centred policies. They want the government to turn the country’s economic gains into real jobs for Ghanaians, especially the youth.
2. GHANA STRIKES MORE OIL AND GAS
Summary: Ghana has made another major oil and gas discovery. The President announced the new find, which is expected to boost the country’s energy sector and economy.
3. EU STUDY EXPOSES SCAM IN FIGHT AGAINST GALAMSEY
Summary: A European Union study has exposed a scam in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The study reveals weaknesses and dishonest practices undermining efforts to stop illegal mining.
4. ENSURING FAIRER, MORE SUSTAINABLE TAX ADMINISTRATION IN GHANA
Summary: The story focuses on the need for a fairer and more sustainable tax administration system in Ghana, to ensure equity, improve compliance and support national development.
Junior Graphic
1. DON’T WEAR BRACES FOR FASHION – THEY CAN CAUSE DENTAL PROBLEMS
Summary: A Specialist Orthodontist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr Maria Nyarkoh, has expressed concern about the rate at which youngsters are wearing dental braces for fashion. She pointed out that many young people now wear braces that have not been prescribed by a professional, and that can cause dental problems such as viral and bacterial infections.
2. READING IS FUN
Summary: Learners of the St Mark Preparatory School in Agege, Accra, are making the most of their break time by playing and reading the Junior Graphic. The picture shows the pupils sitting in a circle outdoors, happily reading and discussing the newspaper together.
3. WATCH OUT FOR THE NAMES OF THE 50 STUDENTS WHO HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE FINAL STAGE OF THE JUNIOR GRAPHIC NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION
Summary: Readers should watch out for the names of the 50 students who have qualified for the final stage of the Junior Graphic National Essay Competition. Winners of the Junior Graphic, Parliament and You Quiz will also be published next week.
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