The Kwankwaso National Network’s South-East Zone has accused Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress of treating the South-East unfairly, according to Vanguard. The group said the region is being left behind in national infrastructure and development, citing the lack of functional rail services despite major railway investments elsewhere. The claims were made in Umuahia and reflect the group’s criticism of federal infrastructure priorities.

The Kogi State Executive Council has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s developmental strides, particularly the ongoing reconstruction of the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene-Benin Highway, according to Leadership. The commendation was contained in resolutions from a State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in Lokoja. The council described the strategic highway project as significant, though the blurb does not provide details on cost, timeline, or completion status.

Muazu Elazeh, the Group Managing Director of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, has praised Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State for his initiatives regarding the timely payment of civil servants' salaries, as well as the settlement of pensions and gratuities. Additionally, Elazeh commended the governor's focus on infrastructure development, as noted in a statement from the governor's adviser on Media and Publicity.

On June 9, 2026, Vice-President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ekiti to commission the Ado-Ekiti Flyover Bridge, named after Tinubu. This 1.2-kilometre road is part of a series of projects identified by Governor Biodun Oyebanji as his legacy initiatives in Nigerian governance.

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo stated that he continues to support President Bola Tinubu in combating crime within his state, referring to himself as one of Tinubu's foot soldiers in the fight against insecurity. This declaration highlights the ongoing efforts of local leaders to address safety concerns in their regions, according to Naija News.

Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has instructed security and revenue authorities to initiate a crackdown on miners who are evading taxes. This directive aims to address the issue of tax evasion within the mining sector in Kogi State, as part of efforts to enhance revenue collection.