Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- A video of Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru introducing herself during legislative proceedings without using her partner 2Baba's surname has renewed speculation about their relationship.

In the video posted on her Instagram page on Tuesday, the minority leader identified herself as "Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru," representing Egor Constituency.

The nameplate before her also bore the Osawaru surname without "Idibia".

Her use of Osawaru does not, by itself, establish any change in the couple's relationship. However, it attracted attention weeks after she was absent from 2Baba's 51st birthday celebration and album listening party in Lagos.

During the proceedings, Natasha supported a bill seeking to strengthen the st...