Gunmen Abduct Samson Siasia’s Mother In Bayelsa

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6 years ago

July 15, 2019

Gunmen Abduct Samson Siasia’s Mother In Bayelsa

Unknown gunmen have abducted the mother of former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia in her country home, Bayelsa.

Channels Television learnt that the aged woman was captured at her residence in Adoni community Sagbama Local Government Area of the state.

The abductors arrived at her residence about 2:00 am in the early hours of Monday morning.

But when contacted, the spokesman for the Bayelsa State Police Command, DSP Asinim Butswat, neither confirmed nor denied the incident.

He, however, requested for more time to be briefed before issuing a statement to that effect.

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FCT Outplays Edo to Grab Handball Bronze at Gateway Games

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

Team FCT bounced back from their narrow semi-final defeat to hosts Ogun State with an emphatic victory over Team Edo to secure the bronze medal in handball at the 2024 Gateway Games.

In the third-place match played on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the resilient FCT side dominated proceedings and overpowered their Edo counterparts with a convincing 30–17 win.

Displaying determination and teamwork, Team FCT shook off the disappointment of missing out on the final and ended the tournament on a high, earning praise from spectators and officials alike for their spirited performance.

Speaking after the victory, FCT Handball Coach Ayo Joshua attributed the success to the team’s resilience and strong desire to win a medal.

“We planned for gold but, unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. However, we are happy that we didn’t leave Ogun State empty-handed—we were able to secure the bronze medal,” he said.

“We have the best team, skillful players who follow instructions, and by the grace of God, come the next festival in Enugu, FCT Handball will come out even stronger.”

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