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InsightNewsgh.com looks at the stories making headlines of Ghanaian newspaper publications for Monday, 14th August, 2023.

The University of Ghana, Legon may soon change its name to better reflect the memory and contributions of President Akufo Addo’s uncle, J.B. Danquah. The proposal to rename the university after J.B. Danquah, in the president’s opinion, would be worthwhile. The University of Ghana, one of the best tertiary institutions in Africa, was founded thanks to J.B. Danquah’s innovative work and tenacity in rallying Ghanaians to establish their own university. He maintains that it is accurate to refer to the Ghanaian academic and politician as one of the University of Ghana’s founding fathers. “Indeed, in many other jurisdictions where there…

Efia Odo, a musician and social media influencer from Ghana, gave her opinion on the Cecilia Dapaah incident. The Minister for Sanitation, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, encountered controversy in July 2023 when court records showed that two of her domestic staff were accused of stealing sizeable sums of money and priceless items from her. Around $1 million, $300,000, as well as various pieces of clothing and jewelry worth a considerable amount were among the stolen goods. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) launched an investigation into her wealth as a result of the revelation. Authorities searched her homes as a…

Veteran actor and media personality, Akwasi Boadi popularly known on the screens as Akrobeto has implored Efia Odo to have a rethink of her previous statement to never date a broke guy. Recently, Ghanaian actress and socialite, Efia Odo during a panel discussion stated that she can only date wealthy men and has no interest in men who are currently trying to succeed in life. Relationships and how they intersect with money were the topics of discussion in one episode of the podcast “Keeping It 100 percent.” Efia Odo’s comments came as a no surprise to many because she has…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is said to have destooled Nana Saforo Koto, the Chief of Bekwai-Abodom. According to media reports, the destoolment occurred as a result of the Bekwai-Abodom chief’s inability to establish his innocence in 20 cases involving claims that he participated in “galamsey” [illegal mining]. The locals charged the chief with selling plots of land to artisanal miners willingly and arbitrarily. In addition, Nana Saforo Koto was charged with failing to care for his community for seven years, which led to him forgoing performing his customary rituals in the stool house as well as other duties.…

The beginning of the school selection process for applicants to the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has been announced by the Ministry of Education. “To provide clarity and guidance on the selection process, the Ministry has developed an informative video that elaborates on the School selection guidelines,” a statement issued by Kwasi Kwarteng, Spokesperson for the Ministry said. The exams, which are being taken by just over 600,000 candidates nationwide and end on Friday, August 11, 2023. 300,323 males and 300,391 females from 18,993 schools across the nation are among them. READ ALSO: 2023 BECE: Amidu’s ‘Mother Serpent Of…

The Board Chairman of the authority, Frank Davies, has revealed that thirteen employees of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) have been interdicted and that three others have had their appointments terminated because of staff indiscipline. He warned staff to live above reproach and exhibit behavior that would be an inspiration to others, saying the board would not shield anyone who broke the authority’s disciplinary code. Although the DVLA had made commendable strides in streamlining services and cutting processing times, he said there were still difficulties, including delays in printing driving licenses, attitude problems on the part of some…

InsightNewsgh.com looks at the stories making headlines of Ghanaian newspaper publications for Saturday, 12th August, 2023.

Carlos Ahenkorah, a member of parliament for Tema West, has reaffirmed that he still stands by his actions of stealing ballot box during the speakership election vote counting on January 7, 2021. As part of plans to stop Alban Bagbin of the NDC from becoming Speaker that day, the legislator fled with a set of ballot papers during a very chaotic Speaker election session. However, his plans fell through when he was pursued by opponents on the other side. His actions were widely denounced as violent, immature, and undemocratic by the general public and civil society. Mr. Carlos Ahenkorah revealed…

A strategy to build on the party’s successes has been unveiled by New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer candidate Alan Kyeremanten. The former trade minister’s “Transformation and Modernization of the New Patriotic Party-Agenda 2030” included, among other things, the expansion of the ruling party’s membership drive and efforts to make it more appealing to women and young people. He intends to implement a program to reward devoted party members. The Alan Kyeremanten 10-point agenda is listed below: 1. Aggressively expanding the membership base of the Party, focusing particularly on the Youth and Women, and introducing a Membership Reward Scheme to incentivize…