Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- Security personnel and the Sergeant-at-Arms unsealed Akpoti-Uduaghan's office in the Senate wing, effectively restoring her access to the National Assembly complex ahead of plenary resumption on October 7, 2025.

The News Chronicle gathered that the Senate leadership reached a compromise during Monday's meeting, paving the way for a motion that will require Akpoti-Uduaghan to issue an apology on the floor. The Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), is expected to move the motion.

Recall that the embattled Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March for six months after clashing with Akpabio over the reassignment of her seat, a move the Senate said violated its Standing Orders. Though her suspension elapsed...