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            Police: The Police in Adamawa has confirmed the release of Sen. Elisha Abbo’s stepmother, Madam Rifkatu Elisha. The Spokesman of the command, DSP Suleiman Yahaya, confirmed the release to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Wednesday. Yahaya said that the woman was abducted by unknown gunmen about two weeks ago at the family house of Abbo at Muchalla village in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. “Our men from the Inspector General of Police team together with other special forces deployed for the operation in the area during patrol sighted her (Rifkatu Elisha). “She was sighted on a street along Bagira road in Mubi town of Mubi North Local Government Area on Wednesday. “She is now taken to the Mubi General Hospital for medical examination,” Yahaya said. He said no ransom was paid before her release and no suspect was has been arrested in connection with the abduction. He however said that Madam Elisha was assisting the command with use

MANCHESTER UNITED Home kit When you have just endured a horror campaign, there's only one thing you can do when you're a fallen giant. Look back on the good old days! And of course for Manchester United that means partying like it's 1999 and releasing a strip based on the treble year. United fans will recognise that shield crest from their Champions League winning kit from anywhere, and just in case there was any doubt of it's homage to that 'one night in Barcelona' - the kit even has the date on it. But while the strip is a smoke and mirrors distraction to the carnage at Old Trafford in the present day, it looks great - especially as the traditional white shorts have returned too. HOME KIT VERDICT: 8/10 The strip pays homage to the kit Manchester United used to win the treble in 1999 Away kit With all the carnage on the pitch in recent times, Manchester United supporters can at least take some comfort that off the pitch at least some things

LIVERPOOL Home kit Liverpool have released their new 2019-20 home kit and while there is little surprise that it is red, there is a return to the strip that has not been seen since 1984. Pin stripes are back in vogue at Anfield having last featured on the home kit when they lifted their fourth European Cup. It would have been nicer if the stripes went the full way up the kit, but maybe the idea of falling short helped blend the old design with a modern concept. All jokes aside, this is smart strip and a good offering from New Balance in the final year of their Reds deal. HOME KIT VERDICT: 8/10 Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Alisson and Naby Keita were pictured showing off the kit Sadio Mane pointed to the badge as he showed off the last strip designed by New Balance Away kit When you are European champions you can do what you want, but the away kit Jurgen Klopp's men will be playing in away from Anfield at certain grounds next term is unlikely to live long in

ARSENAL Home kit It's a new era at Arsenal on the kit front as Puma are out and adidas are back for the first time in 25 years. Judging by their first strip for the Gunners on their return, supporters probably won't want them to leave again as they have produced an excellent kit, even by just keeping it simple. The three stripes are tastefully added and the trim around the neck and sleeves both serves as a past tribute to previous adidas Arsenal kits, yet also perfectly compliments the design. Can it help bring the good times back to the Emirates Stadium though? HOME KIT VERDICT: 9/10 Arsenal's deadly striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poses in the new adidas kit Away kit Arsenal's away kit from the early 1990s has always been a favourite with fans, but simply bringing it back nearly 30 years on, as tempting as it is, would perhaps cause it to lose its allure. So adidas have done the next best thing and produced a new away strip with a modern look ye

CHELSEA Home kit Swing and a miss. There is a fine line to be trodden on when trying to design a kit with a crazy pattern in the shading. An example of how to do it right comes with Mexico's 1998 World Cup kit, and even they had the advantage of the fashion crime amnesty being in force for much of the 1990s. The Blues though have no such defence and even Eden Hazard looks like he is thinking he would rather be elsewhere while wearing it judging by the club's promotional pictures. HOME KIT VERDICT: 4/10 The new kit features crazy pattern within the stitching in the latest offering from Nike Hazard, pictured in the 2019-20 kit, has since signed for Real Madrid since the strip's launch Away kit Nothing unusual at first glance at the Chelsea away strip - much of it is quite standard for the west London side, with a white kit being complimented by red and blue trim. But look at that collar. Been a while since we saw a proper one of those on a Chelsea str

Many people have been left stunned after an African player received a chicken for winning the man of the match award.   The footballer receives his gift   Nyasa Big Bullets’ striker Hassan Kajoke was given a chicken for his exemplary performance in their 5-0 win over Karonge United TNM Super League match on Sunday at Kamuzu Stadium in Malawi.   Kajoke scored a brace and as he helped his side run over Karonge United in the Malawian league clash.   The league management had earlier said that the award was given by a sponsor. However, because the photo attracted a lot of comments on social media, the Malawian league website came out to say that the chicken was given to Kajoke by a fan who was impressed by his performance in the match.   The club, however, did not have anything to hide as they posted the photo of Kajoke receiving the chicken on their Facebook page. It is this post that attracted social media comments.     The unidentified fan asked for perm

The Kebbi Government on Wednesday dissolved the 21 local government councils’ chairmen following the expiration of their tenure on July 24. Alhaji Abubakar Dakingari, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Atiku Bagudu, made this known in a statement in Birnin Kebbi. “The Kebbi State Government has directed all chairmen of local government councils to hand over the affairs of the local governments to the Secretary of Local Government of their area,” Dakingari said. He said the action followed the expiration of the tenure of local government chairmen and councilors on July 24. “An official circular from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Umar, indicated that the chairmen and councilors were elected for two- year tenure. ”They were also sworn into office on the 24th of July, 2017,” he said. Dakingari said the state government appreciated the outgoing chairmen and councilors for their selfless contribution to the devel