Stories making headlines on the front pages in the major newspapers include:
Daily Guide
*I'm sorry - Kumasi kidnapper begs
*Government parries African Watch report
*NDC,Mahama fights founders day
*Stop vile campaign - Nana to Universities
* Public reacts differently to first commemorative Republic Day
* Fall Armyworms resurface in North East Region
The Chronicle
*Tema Port boils over MP's deal
*Robbers rob shrine at Mim
*Rawlings will pay for the murder of judges
Ghanaian Times:
* Akufo-Addo defends Varsity Bill, it will not undermine academic freedom
* Damongo Hospital nurses embark on strike over unpaid allowances
* NLA, VAG to launch lottery to create 20, 000 jobs
B&FT:
* Ghana Bauxite refutes poor payment claims
* Republic Bank honors Akufo-Addo
* National pension assets hit GH¢22.2bn
* Taxes choke cement manufacturers
Chronicle:
* Tema Port boils over MPS deal
* Armed robbers attack shrine at Mim