Stories making headlines on the front pages in the major newspapers include:

B&FT:

*BoG aggressively pushing for mergers

*Cryptocurrencies to disrupt banking system - Economist

*Analysts see room for further policy rate cut

Business Day:

*Economy is growing but where is the money?

*World Bank procurements threatens Ghanaians - GPHA

*Hotel development jumps 30%

*Gold Fields sacks 2000 workers

Daily Graphic

*Speaker sworn in as President

*Veep in UK on medical leave

*Gangsterism at Kwabenya Police Station... Gunmen free cell inmates, officer on duty killed

The Chronicle:

*Armed robbers overpower police at Kwabenya; one personnel killed, detained robbers freed in Rambo style

*Terrorism fight must not aim at disarming suspects alone but... - Expert

*Akufo-Addo in Liberia for Weah's inauguration

*Ave Maria Resort pleads with GPHA to temporarily halt demolition of facility

Crusading Guide:

*Wanted - Police hunts for Kwabenya escapees

*Wembley takes astroturf parks to Madina, Walewale

*'Illegitimate' Bortianor Mankralo challenge in court over capacity

*GUTA fights GIPC boss for manipulating GIPC law

Daily Guide:

*Robbers kill cop, free 7 prisoners

*'Man pass man' – Akufo-Addo teases Mahama

*Ave Maria begs GPHA for extension

*Oquaye is Acting President

Daily Heritage:

*Fulanis drag Ghana to @UN over killing of 2000 cattle; want compensation for lost property

*GUTA to revolt against government if...

*89-year-old man survives arson attack

*Nurses, midwives to hold crunch meeting over hike in dues, levies

The Finder

*2 cops killed, 7 suspects freed at Kwabenya Police Station

*Masked armed thugs terrorise residents of Koforidua

*Ave Maria begs GPHA to extend demolishing date

*GRA records 22.3% revenue growth in 2017

*First Lady commits to help improve health sector

Ghanaian Observer:

*Oquaye is president as Akufo-Addo, Bawumia leave town

*Boniface breaks ground for one constituency, one astroturf at Madina

*John Boadu condemns attack on Abronye DC

*Bortianor 'Mankralo' challenged in court

Ghanaian Times:

*Deadly attack on Kwabenya Police - Manhunt for 6 robbers, 7 escapees

*President in Liberia to attend inaugural ceremony of George Weah

*Professor Ocquaye sworn in as Ag President

*GPHA poised to demolish facility to complete Tema Port Expansion

Graphic Showbiz:

*Gh musicians are ungrateful - Producer

*Celebrity marriages beating the odds

*Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture @ 1 = zero achievements

Herald:

*Many sides to Bawumia's sudden sickness

*Isolated Kwabenya Police Station raided with bullets; Senior Officer killed as insecurity engulfs nation

The Independent:

*Ghana in solidarity with Liberia – Akufo-Addo

*AkufoAddo to observe Weah's inauguration

*Bank of Ghana to enforce International Financial Reporting Standards this year

Public Agenda: *Government prioritises private sector growth as solution to youth unemployment

*GUTA urges government to maintain existing GIPC law

*Don't confuse Plant Breeders Bill with biotechnology - Ghanaians advised

The Publisher:

*Robbers on the loose; kill police officer, free inmates

*Ocquaye turns President; Akufo-Addo leaves for Liberia

*Gunshots over NPP polls

*Fire sweeps Kumasi Magazine

*Zylofon gives $1 million to creative arts