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Every December, in the past two years, the Molade-Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Telsim Balogun Stadium in Lagos becomes the hub for Nigerians in the diaspora living in the United Kingdom. Most of the time, Nigerians living abroad far and near choose a day or more in December to come home and celebrate for different reasons. Vacation, wedding, house warming, family reunion, traditional and religious activities are some of the reasons Nigerians in the diaspora visit the country during the yuletide. In its first of a kind, table tennis has now joined the long list of reasons Nigerians in the Diaspora travel home during December; this is as a result of the annual Daniel Ford Elite Youth National Table Tennis Championships that takes place at the prestigious Molade-Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, which has hosted world ranking events like Table Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Karate and a whole of lots of world-class events. The event, which is on the calendar of the African Table Tennis Federation, the body governing table tennis in Africa, Nigeria Table Tennis Federation, and on the bucket list of thousands of table tennis players in West Africa, has made Telsim Balogun Stadium a tourist centre . To prove my assertion, the two-day events, which started with a two-day training clinic and ended on Saturday, the 22nd, has the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as the special guest at the grand finale. In her interview with Journalists, Abike lauded the sponsor, Yemi Edun, a philanthropist and a property developer in London for investing in youth development through sports. She also called on other Nigerians in the diaspora to take a cue from the real estate expert. “I commend Yemi Edun for returning home to sponsor this kind of tournament that helps unearth talents. I appeal to other Nigerians in the Diaspora to emulate him by seeing what they can do to help our youths in the country,” With 66 youths across the nation in four different categories of events – U19 Boys & Girls and U15 Boys & Girls, the Daniel Ford Elite Youth National Table Tennis Championships has given hope to Nigerian youths to shun vices in society. It’s also worth mentioning that the event is the most competitive table tennis tournament in West Africa, which is evident in the emergence of new champions in all categories as Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, a Southpaw player from Kwara State dethroned Matthew Kuti to become the new U19 champion after a thrilling and suspense full final. In the girls’ U-19 final, Ayoola fought back from the brink of defeat to beat Aishat Rabiu 4-3 (11-9, 8-11, 14-16 , 8-11, 11-2, 11-5, 11-4) and become the new champion. For the first time in the history of table tennis in Nigeria, Abia State claimed their first national title as Chinenye Okafor beat Ifeoluwa Ajasa of Lagos State 3-2 (11-5, 11-9, 11-13 , 9-11, 11-6). In the Boys’ U-15, Abdulamid Adebayo of Lagos stunned Samuel Dada of Kogi 3-2 (4-11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-7) to become the new boys’ champion. The importance of the annual event is not only for Nigerians in the diaspora, since the advent of COVID-19 some years ago, there has been a steady dwindle of table tennis competitions in the country, and the championships have become a beacon of hope for aspiring ping pongers. Other highlights of the event apart from the prize monies and sharing of souvenirs with all participants is the guest artist appearance of Akande Abolore Adegbola popularly known as 9ice, who played a novelty game with the special guest of the occasion Abike Dabiri-Erewa, to the amusement of the spectators. As a prove that that the championships is the annual confluence of Nigerians in the diaspora, notable persons that grace the occasion include Remi Babalola, a former Minister of State for Finance and former chairman, board of directors of First Bank Holdings, Professor Bamitale Omole, former Vice-chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday was also in attendance. Mrs Edun, wife of Yemi Edun, Gboyega Fatimilehin, an Estate Surveyor and co-founder, Diya Fatimilehin, the head of Table Tennis in Africa, Barrister Enitan Oshodi led the Table Tennis top dignitaries to the occasion. Bosun Omoniyi and his wife, Sola Osinaike, The Anthony Tejuoso Family, Olumide Coker, Dipo Davies of Castle magazine, Bunmi and Serekunmi Obanubi, Hon. Ojuri, Barrister and Mrs Bayo Koku, Abayomi Ajao of DUISSE, Koye Sax and Doyin Akinnurin from the USA were in attendance. During the interview with Journalists, the Director-General, of Lagos Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, whose mission in the state is to promote grassroots sports, identify and nurture talents acknowledged the impact of the championships in the state as a platform that can achieve the vision and mission of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the area of Sports. Beyond the main event of the day, some crème de la crème were seen on camera laughing, smiling and sharing pleasantries, caught on camera including Wale Edun, Olabode Ojuri, Remi Coker, David Coker, Joseph Edgar, the Duke of Shomolu, Ope Oye, Kolade Giwa – Osagie, Kanmi Osobu, Mr Femi Oduntan, were seen enjoying the sportainment atmosphere of the hub As the third edition commences in earnest, The 2025 Daniel Ford Elite Youth National Table Tennis Championships will take place tentatively for the 19th and 20th of December . Mudashiru Shittu writes from Lagos
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Smaller parties perform poorlyShopping for the woman who raised you can be a daunting task. How do you show the woman who nurtured you and watched you grow your unconditional love with a gift? Well, we’re here to guide you through the gift shopping process so you can pick the perfect gift that suits your mama. We’ve selected a variety of thoughtful gifts from handy gadgets that will improve everyday life to luxury self-care products to keep her feeling pampered and radiant. These gifts will ensure that your mom feels loved and appreciated this holiday season. Check out these thoughtful gifts for mom that you can grab on Amazon right now! UGGs never go out of style, and they’re oh, so comfy! offer some added height to their regular booties. Made with a suede upper and a wool interior, these platforms will keep her feet warm throughout the winter and can be worn with her favorite pair of jeans. This will quench her thirst and keep her hydrated all day long. It’s made from stainless steel and has double wall vacuum insulation so her beverages will stay at the right temperature for hours. The tumbler comes in a variety of super cute colors to pick out for her. Life can get pretty messy and moms on the go know how important it is to have hand sanitizer on hand at all times. This are made with natural ingredients and have the scents of bergamot, eucalyptus, and lavender, although there are other scents to choose from. The pocked-sized misters can be refilled so she can throw these in her go-bags to have ready in the case of sticky situations. Treat your mom to some self-care when you gift her this . She can enjoy the cooling eye masks with some friends or stash them for when she needs a little extra TLC. There are three different types of eye patches that she can choose from. Every mom needs a to enjoy with company. Made with lead-free crystal, this set of four red wine glasses looks elegant on display and are functional and easy to hold. These are great for entertaining guests and the best part is that they’re dishwasher safe! If your mom takes cheese seriously, upgrade her standard cheese grater to this interchangeable three-blade . It comes with a slicing blade, shredding blade, and fine shredding blade so she can enjoy more efficient cooking in the kitchen. Spoil your mom with some well-deserved luxury skincare that she might not normally buy for herself like the . This overnight lip mask exfoliates the lips and locks in moisture so her lips will feel rejuvenated when she wakes up in the morning. Provide some portable aromatherapy with . It has all organic botanical ingredients and the tangerine, rosemary, and lavender scents will soothe her when applied to pulse points like the neck and wrists. Help her cut down on chopping time with this . It comes with a juicer, peeler, egg slicer, yolk splitter, two dicers, two spiralizers, and a blade organizer. Everything that gets chopped falls directly into the catch tray so she can meal prep like a wizard. If your mom is always bringing over a cheese board of sorts, help to elevate her presentation with this . It comes with everything she’ll need to display her treats including the cheeseboard, a separate fruit tray, and two sauce bowls. A section of the cheeseboard pulls out to reveal four cheese knives, chalk, and slate labels so she can keep everything organized, because crafting a charcuterie board is, in fact, very serious business. If your mom is the best party host you know, help her celebrate and elevate her hosting game with this . It’s made of durable stainless steel and will proudly chill and display her finest wine and champagne. If your mom is always cold, keep her warm during the colder months with this . It has smooth flannel on one side and cozy sherpa on the other, so she can enjoy the best of both worlds. It has six heating levels and four timer settings for her to customize her comfort. The blanket is even machine washable and it comes in a variety of beautiful colors, patterns, and sizes to choose from. Your mom will be impressed with this cookbook from Dolly Parton and her sister, Rachel Parton George. “ ” has some mouth-watering recipes like spare ribs and mac and cheese that she can serve up at the next family gathering. Keep your mom in on the trends with this adorable . You can select any letter of the alphabet in either gold or white gold. The pendant comes with a beautiful beaded chain and a two-inch extension chain. She’ll love wearing this with her holiday outfits! Hardworking moms often have pilled, fur-covered clothing that they just can’t get to look like normal. This battery-operated will remove all the lint and fuzz from their clothes, bringing her favorite sweaters back to life. They’ll be so happy you changed their clothing game and made their wardrobe look new again. If she likes to sip on her coffee throughout the day but hates when it gets cold after an hour, solve the problem with this . The 24-ounce mug will keep her drink cold or hot for hours and it has a convenient handle. It’s dishwasher safe and comes in a bunch of great colors to choose from, so you can pick her favorite. If your mom is a fine jewelry collector but often finds that her precious jewels are getting tangled up or misplaced, give her this luxurious . It has seven slot rolls, three rectangular compartments, a built-in mirror, and a hidden compartment so she can keep her accessories neat and organized while traveling. Switch up her coffee routine with a . It makes up to 2 quarts of cold brew and the slim design fits great in the fridge. It’s dishwasher safe and has a leak-proof lid so she won’t have to worry about cleaning it by hand. Moms are some of the busiest people in the world, and it can sometimes be hard to keep track of everything. Throw one of in her gift this year so she can keep track of her prized possessions. She can attach the device to her fave item and it will connect to her iPhone or iPad so she can always find it if it happens to go missing. Lounging around has never looked so good when she’s wearing these adorable . Made with leather, sheep fur, and rubber, these slippers are soft on the inside and durable on the outside. Choose from a variety of colors and sizes. This is the perfect gift for moms who love to crochet or read as they settle into the night. The light wraps around her neck so she can have both hands free to read or work while it’s dark out. She can adjust the three color temperatures and three brightness levels to her liking so she can knit away with ample light. Moms have to deal with a lot of noise pollution every day, so gift her these for some peace of mind. They’re reusable and come with a cute little carrying case so she can pop them in from anywhere that might be a little bit too noisy for her liking. When it’s mom’s day off, she’ll likely want to kick back her feet and do nothing all day. This rests on top of her armrest so she can have her drink, phone, remote, glasses, and more all within an arm’s reach. She can watch her favorite show series without getting up and the silicone material is rather easy to keep clean. If your mom loves things that smell good but hates open flames, opt for this gorgeous . The flowery lampshade will add to her decor and it has four levels of temperature so she can control the intensity of the scent emitting from the candle. Your mom will feel like she’s walking on clouds when she wears these trendy . They’re lightweight with a thick cushion, so she can run around the house and feel supported in them. These slides come in a variety of colors and sizes. This will come in handy for work trips and formal events. The portable steamer takes 30 seconds to heat up and will remove wrinkles from delicate fabrics like silk, linen, wool, denim, cotton, and more. Treat her to some extra shower self-care with this . Each shower steamer has natural fragrances like lavender or citrus that will help her destress in the shower. They’re simple to use and elevate shower time, making it feel more like spa time. If your mom loves making coffee in different ways, introduce her to a . This manual coffee maker is made from borosilicate glass with a wooden collar. It can brew up to eight cups of coffee in no time so she can provide coffee for the whole fam or store it in the fridge for iced coffee to enjoy later in the week. Every bath lover needs this to take the experience to a whole new level. The water-resistant tray will rest over the sides of her tub and it has plenty of compartments for her to keep her wine, book, snacks, and more right in the tub with her, so she can fully relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. If she doesn’t already have an essential oil diffuser, consider getting her this premium . It has customizable lighting and misting modes that she can control with the remote control. Bring the gift together with some of your favorite essential oils so she can enjoy aromatherapy right at home.CATHOLIC EDUCATION The Holy Angel Academy, founded by Juan and Teresa Nepomuceno in 1933 for their son, Javier Jesus, evolved into the Holy Angel University, the country’s first Catholic university founded by laypersons. —Tonette T. Orejas ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — Two universities in this city in Pampanga—one with a 91-year legacy, the other spanning 62 years—have flourished over time. The third-generation heirs leading the Holy Angel University (HAU) and Angeles University Foundation (AUF) believed they became good, if not the best, in what they do in their field because their institutions adhere to the values passed down by their founders, using these as guideposts in meeting today’s challenges. “All for the glory of God,” the motto of HAU founder Don Juan Nepomuceno, is not only etched on his gravestone. It is in the HAU mission statement, his grandson Leopoldo Jaime Valdes, the current university president, said. The maxim that his grandmother Doña Teresa Nepomuceno lived by—“Do it well or not at all”—has become the quality statement that is seen on campus. “Our grandparents were, in a way, servant-leaders. They didn’t bring attention to themselves; they just served. They’re philanthropists,” Valdes said, referring to the couple’s commercial and social enterprises that helped grow Angeles City, then Barrio Kuliat, that Juan’s great grandfather, Don Angel Pantaleon de Miranda, founded. The couple started the Angeles Electric Light and Power Plant in 1923 because the Holy Rosary Church needed electricity. They opened the Holy Angel Academy for their firstborn, Javier Jesus (Jave) and other youth who wanted to finish high school without studying in the capital Manila. Teresa handled the operations and Juan, the accounting and bookkeeping side. The children learned honest labor and discipline by working in the businesses and made sacrifices because their two houses accommodated the relatives. Valdes, a son of Aurora, the seventh among the 10 Nepomuceno children, had what he called the “extraordinary privilege” of growing and learning from his grandparents. At one time when businesses slumped, the elders ditched tinsels and glued instead “papel de Hapon” for a Christmas tree on the wall. From this, Valdes learned that the so-called old money from the wedding gifts of lands and gold coins was fleeting. “Industriousness, working hard, doing things for others— these are more important than the wealth you currently have. We never thought that we were rich. We kept thinking we had a lot of work to do,” he added. So beginning with 78 students in 1933, the enrollees grew to 14,026 this 2024, with 5,779 of them as scholars. HAU evolved as the first Catholic school in the Philippines that was founded and managed by laypersons. It is the first co-ed Catholic high school that produced government officials, business leaders, trailblazers in the private sector, artists, religious persons and rebels. It received the Philippine Quality Award among higher education institutions accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (Paascu). On account of his bloodline, background and work in HAU since 2016 in learning systems, Valdes was chosen by the board to head HAU in 2021 after the death of Dr. Luis Maria Calingo from complications of COVID-19 that year. Choosing Valdes was in line with the results of a 2015 survey that showed a strong clamor to have a family member lead the school. “Every president of the university has contributed to where it is right now. There are no right or wrong presidents,” Valdes said. Following its founders’ lead, HAU is not driven by profit. “It’s motivated by family and God and their values. In crises like World War II and Mt. Pinatubo’s eruptions, the [family] kept steadfast. The family comes in to rebuild. We always look around in our community and to society in general to see what we can do to support. And all the other family businesses are meant to do that,” he said. “We live these every day,” Valdes further said, adding, “We return to the vision-mission cycle and try to connect everything back to the founders as much as possible while looking forward.” He noted that there was clarification of roles at times. “Are we here to direct or are we here to serve? It is the service that is most important.” “The organization is like an upside-down pyramid, where the head, I myself, is at the bottom, and I serve all people above me, and they serve all the people above them. The goal is to be a servant first, a leader second. The goal is to serve the priority needs of the people who work with us. In this, the students and their parents are at the very top,” Valdes said. At least 680 of the close to 1,000 employees of HAU are teachers who are helped to imbibe the values and believe in the vision-mission. Valdes tells the story and values of Juan and Teresa to new employees. A cartoon character was made of Juan to inspire enthusiasm among the youth. “Laus deo semper” (Praise God always) is the battlecry cascaded by being a good model,” he said. PRAISE, PERSISTENCE Leopoldo Jaime Valdes is the third generation Nepomuceno heir leading the Holy Angel University’s educational battlecry “Laus Deo Semper” (Praise God always). Another Pampanga university, the Angeles University Foundation (right), is a story of persistence by the founder, Barbara Yap-Angeles; her son, Emmanuel, who turned it into a foundation; and her grandson, Joseph Emmanuel (below), who is leading it to prepare students for the modern challenges of education. —Tonette T. Orejas Some courses are offered for their importance rather than for money, like cybersecurity or a Green MBA for sustainability. It sustains the Center for Kapampangan Studies to help preserve the language and culture. It looks at the success of students and graduates. “Where are our graduates today? What did we do to get them there?” Valdes said. Based on the 2022-2023 tracer study, HAU graduates posted an 87-percent employability rate. The School of Arts and Sciences registered a rate of 88 percent; the School of Business and Accountancy, 88 percent; the School of Engineering and Architecture, 63 percent; the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 93 percent; the School of Computing, 100 percent; the College of Criminal Justice Education and Forensic, 87 percent; the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences, 64 percent; and the School of Education, 94 percent. It offers less than 90 programs. “We knew we were different because of the way we were founded and how we were resilient over the years,” Valdes said. He added: “The important measure of a university that’s supposed to be cared [for] is that we did not leave anyone behind. And because we have to think in that respect, we have to think about those who failed. We are looking at failure as not a negative but something that actually leads to strength. Barbara Yap-Angeles closed the Angeles Academy three years after she opened it in 1933. Many endeavors, including motherhood, got her away from her dream of reviving the school. She picked up the dream again in 1962 by establishing the Angeles Institute of Technology (AIT) on proceeds of sold or pawned jewelry. Her eldest son, former Commission on Higher Education head Dr. Emmanuel Yap Angeles, recovered some of his mother’s jewelry and paid all her loans in 1975, or 13 years later. He also gave up his law practice to help her grow AIT. “Nobody should be deprived of education because of poverty,” was what she often told him. The Department of Education granted AIT university status in 1971. Emmanuel converted the school into a foundation and a Catholic university in 1975. He inaugurated the AUF Medical Center in 1990 and established centers of excellence at AUF, mostly on grants and tie-ups with more than 200 universities and benefactors from all over the world. Lawyer Joseph Emmanuel Angeles, the second of three children of Emmanuel and Dr. Cornelia Pabico Lukban, assumed the position of university president in 2009. “AUF was already well-known, especially for our nursing and medicine courses, when I assumed at the prodding of Tatang [Emmanuel], then AUF president Dr. Ricardo Pama and the AUF Trustees. I knew I had large shoes to fill. Tatang was the driving force behind the reestablishment of AUF, and the architect of AUF’s achieving university status within nine years, its conversion to a nonprofit foundation and recognition as a Catholic university,” Angeles said. “Cognizant of this legacy, I built upon this foundation to ensure the AUF founders’ enduring contribution to Philippine education,” he added. His focus, he said, is to attain the highest quality Catholic education and make it accessible to Filipinos. “In doing so, we bring to life AUF’s mission of ‘Total Development of Man for God and Humanity,” Angeles shared. According to him, the fulfillment of that mission can be seen from the overall board examination passing rate of 70.87 percent in 2009 and 86.98 percent in 2023; and Paascu accreditation of 19 programs in 2009 and 70 in 2023. Joseph Emmanuel Angeles, AUF president Its Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Centers of Excellence (COEs)/Development (CODs) totaled one COE in Information Technology in 2009 and five centers in 2023 (COE in Information Technology, COE in Teacher Education, COE in Criminology, COD in Computer Engineering and COD in Nursing). AUF has also been recently included in the 2025 QS Asian Ranking (QSAR 2025). In Asia, it was ranked 901+; and in Southeast Asia, 169. AUF is the only private university in Central Luzon that was ranked in QSAR 2025. In The Impact Rankings, he said AUF was ranked as one of the top universities in the country along with the University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University. In the Student Mobility and Openness Category of The World University Rankings for Innovation, AUF was ranked 57th in the world and 3ed in the Philippines. Angeles said it was important to share the narrative. “Lola Barang passed away before I was born, but her values were passed on through Tatang’s anecdotes over the dinner table. Tatang would similarly pass on his values and experiences through his own anecdotes and example.” He said he learned from her charity and concern for the disadvantaged. “Tatang attested to Lola Barang’s remarkable generosity, exemplified by her pawning jewelry to help others. From Tatang, that virtue of charity was reinforced, and to that he added the virtues of grit, hard work, discipline, and the ability to walk with kings, but not lose the common touch,” Angeles said. That generosity, he added, has continued through AUF’s scholarship programs that have benefited more than 78,000 students at a cost of over P1.36 billion from 1975 to 2023. His leadership introduced pillars of quality and accessibility. “Without quality and accessibility, AUF has no reason for being. Only with these foundations can AUF properly assume the mantle of a world-class Catholic university,” Angeles said. With these, new programs and institutes came. Among them are the AUF School of Law, headed by retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Jose Vitug, which has been recognized by the Legal Education Board and Supreme Court for its bar examination performance. The Confucius Institute at AUF was awarded multiple times as Confucius Institute of the Year in 2011, 2013 and 2017. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . The AUF Senior High School has been recognized by the Department of Science and Technology for their innovative research. The recently launched BS Human Biology program would allow exceptional students to complete their medicine studies at AUF within six years.
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