Trump praises Nigeria's first lady at prayer breakfast as political tensions continue at home

President Donald Trump publicly praised Nigeria's First Lady, Remi Tinubu, calling her a 'very respected woman' during a national prayer breakfast event in the United States. Video of the recognition circulated widely in Nigerian media.

Meanwhile, domestic political tensions involving her husband's administration continued. A former governor alleged that President Bola Tinubu's government was behind proposed U.S. sanctions against a political rival, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Separately, stakeholders were divided over Tinubu's reported move to halt an impeachment process against the governor of Rivers State.