Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Senate, Nigeria's highest lawmaking body, resumed plenary on Tuesday, 7 October, after a two-month and two-week recess.

The lawmakers had embarked on the long recess on 23 July and were initially billed to reconvene on 23 September. However, it was shifted by two weeks.

The resumption of the lawmakers was eventful, not only because of the issues that arose on the floor for discussion, but also because of some occurrences in the chamber.

In his opening speech, the Senate president expressed optimism about Nigeria's economic trajectory and commended citizens for their resilience.

He claimed that the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu's administration were beginning to yield positive results, par...