Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was noticeably absent from Tuesday's plenary session, days after she objected to a new sitting arrangement in the chamber.

However, it is unclear if her absence was in connection with the heated argument with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the change in her sitting position last Thursday.

The plenary started at about 12:10 p.m. and ended at about 3:00 p.m, The session was presided over by Mr Akpabio from the beginning to the end without a break.

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan's absence from plenary is increasing speculation about potential disciplinary actions against her, with many watching closely to see how the Senate leadership handles the situation.

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