Heatwave, political developments and other headlines Rising temperatures and frequent power outages have forced many Nigerians to sleep outdoors, take repeated night‑time baths and spend more on alternative power sources. Residents in several states reported prolonged blackouts, inadequate water supply and the high cost of fuel, rechargeable fans and solar installations. The conditions have raised concerns about the health of children, the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions as the country prepares for months of dry weather. In Ado‑Ekiti, presidential candidate for the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, and the Ekiti State Police Command gave conflicting accounts of an alleged attack on the activist. Sowore claimed that he and his associates were attacked by government‑sponsored thugs, while police said their personnel rescued him after an altercation at a restaurant and took him to the Police Hospital, where he received treatment for a minor injury. Police Public Relations Officer Sunday Abutu said the command had been informed of Sowore’s “issues with individuals at a restaurant” and deployed operatives to the scene. Organised labour is urging state governments to adopt the federal government’s N70,000 transport relief initiative for workers. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Lagos State is seeking a monthly allowance of N100,000, while its counterpart in Kebbi is considering an allowance between N40,000 and N70,000. Labour leaders in other states are preparing to engage their governments, with some awaiting directives from national leadership. Dr. Kadri Hamzat, the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate and incumbent deputy governor, unveiled a 100‑point manifesto on Friday at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. The manifesto, titled “The Lagos Promise (Ileri Eko)”, outlines plans to expand public transportation, build new hospitals, provide affordable housing and create more jobs. It is anchored on seven pillars: transportation, healthcare, education, housing, security, job creation and government accountability. The family of 46‑year‑old Ondo businessman Kayode Akinbolusere, known as Tolufe, has raised questions over his death. Akinbolusere, owner of Esther Estate in Igba, Ondo State, reportedly recorded a video before allegedly taking his own life at his office on Thursday. In the video he spoke about his struggles, said he was leaving his properties to his wife, Esther, and their three children in Canada, and claimed the decision was voluntary and that no one had pressured him. The family has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. In the NBA, Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa scored 24 points in a 132‑120 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Centre. The Kings remain winless in the 2026/27 season after losing their first four games. The Pelicans, who were in form, proved too strong for the Kings, who had taken a 30‑24 lead in the first quarter.