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