Morning recap: Heatwave bites hard, Sowore Ekiti attack, FG’s transport allowance debate, other top stories

A new weekend in Nigeria brings with it multiple headlines of significance across various sectors. The sweltering heatwave and unreliable electricity supply have forced many households across the nation to endure sleep outdoors and take frequent night-time baths, while also parting with more funds on alternative power sources. Reports from residents highlight ongoing blackouts and scarcity of water, which has led to discomfort, especially in the evening.

Furthermore, the mounting challenge of high fuel costs has exacerbated the situation, alongside inadequate water supply and the expenses associated with rechargeable fans and solar installations. This heatwave has also raised health concerns for vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical conditions, as the nation braces for a prolonged dry spell.

The incident involving activist Omoyele Sowore in Ekiti has further ignited a heated debate between the activist and the police. Sowore claims he and his associates were attacked by government-sponsored thugs, while the police assert they rescued him following an altercation at a restaurant and transported him to the Police Hospital for minor injury treatment.

Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, stated that the command received information about Sowore's distress and promptly deployed personnel to the scene in Ado-Ekiti.