Late Night Vote Sends $9B Federal Spending Cuts Package to President Trump

Late Night Vote Sends B Federal Spending Cuts Package to President Trump

July 18, 2025 — In a dramatic late-night session, the Home of Representatives handed a $9 billion rescissions package deal, clawing again beforehand authorised federal funding for overseas assist and public broadcasting, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. The vote, which concluded minutes after midnight on Friday, marked a uncommon use … Read more

Senate defends additional N170 billion National Assembly allocations in 2025 budget 

The Senate has justified the additional N170 billion allocation to the National Assembly in the 2025 budget, arguing that the legislature, as a key arm of government, should not have a stagnant budget while other arms experience funding increases. Speaking on Arise Television’s This Morning Show on Monday, Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, defended the … Read more