Embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central made her return to the Senate on Tuesday, the 7th of October, 2025, as plenary reconvened after a 10-week break.
The upper chamber had earlier adjourned on the 24th of July, 2025, for its annual recess, with a planned resumption date of the 23rd of September, 2025.
At Tuesday’s session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin presided in the absence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
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Natasha, who had been on a six-month suspension, was among those present at the sitting. Her reappearance drew attention as lawmakers returned to a packed chamber ready to resume legislative duties.
In a striking gesture, some senators appeared in Palestinian-themed outfits, showing support for the call for a free Palestine.