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Naomi Ohene Oti makes Ghana proud …wins $250,000 Global Nursing Award in Dubai
A ghanaian nurse, Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, on Monday, May 26 became the first Ghanaian to win the coveted 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award in Dubai, since its inception.
She received the award, which comes with a $250,000 cash prize, after she was selected from over 100,000 nominations from 199 countries.
The award places Ghana on the global healthcare map and marks a significant moment not only for her professional journey but also for Ghana’s growing influence in global health.
Naomi’s win places her alongside past recipients of the award, including Kenya’s Anna Qabale Duba (2022), the UK’s Margaret Helen Shepherd (2023), and the Philippines’ Maria Victoria Juan (2024).
This year’s finalists represented 10 countries, including the USA, Switzerland, India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, UAE, Kenya, and Ghana. Among such global talent, Naomi stood out, waving Ghana’s flag high on a prestigious international platform.
Naomi, an Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, is currently serving as Head of Nursing at the National Radiotherapy, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre at the facility.
Naomi has played a transformative role in advancing cancer care in Ghana. With a career spanning more than two decades, she pioneered the country’s first postgraduate oncology nursing curriculum in 2015 and has since mentored over 60 oncology nurse specialists and 10 breast care nurses.
She is also a respected voice in international cancer research and education, and serves as a global faculty member for the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Courses.
Again, Naomi is a member of the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), and a co-investigator on the Global Bridges Oncology Grant.
The Ministry of Health has described her achievement as a testament to the dedication and excellence within Ghana’s nursing profession.
According to the Ministry, “Naomi’s dedication to cancer care, service, and innovative contributions to Oncology Nursing have earned her global recognition.
It also said as a former recipient of the Ministry of Health’s Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Award, this latest honour reflects Naomi’s continued impact and leadership in advancing healthcare in Ghana and beyond
Her leadership in oncology care, according to the Ministry, highlights the capacity of Ghanaian nurses to make global impact and signals a growing recognition of the country’s healthcare
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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