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Muhammad Nami: Patriot, Numbers Guy, and Tax Icon At 54

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In Nigeria, a 54 year old could pass for a young man; the political milieu is awash with oldies in their 60s still hustling and bustling. Those in their 40s are in fact on the waiting list—they are still quite young.

For one born in the year 1968, in a town whose name he bears as a last name, Muhammad Nami may, in his jocular fashion, argue that he is still in the realm of his youth. Save a few strands of grey beards shooting off his chin, his agility, efficiency, and grit give off a fairly young man in his mid 30s.

He maintains this youthfulness and fitness by taking long walks in the evenings. The tonic that ensures his body is game for the job of leading the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

Nami is devout, taking his belief in the Almighty God, His divine assignments and the teachings of the Glorious Quran seriously—and it reflects in his humility, his decency, his unadulterated honesty, his integrity, his hardwork and his passion for country.

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On the 2nd of February (02) 2022, he turned 54. In the last thirty years of his lifetime so far, Muhammad Nami has dedicated his life to hard work and service to the nation in various capacities.

He built himself into a force in the tax community by sheer diligence and self development. From 1993 to 2018 he worked with the PKF Professional Services where he rose through the ranks to become a Senior Manager at the firm, Heading Tax Consultancy Services; overseeing business development and tax advisory, supervising teams handling audits, developing Accounting and Internal Control Manuals for clients and conducting valuation and feasibility studies.

As a member of the Presidential Committee on Audit of Recoveries Made By Federal Government Agencies, he played a critical role in the country’s anti-corruption war, reconciling figures and positions of recoveries by MDAs, and establishing a structure for accountability of future recoveries by MDAs.

It surprised few who knew his grit when President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him to lead the Federal Inland Revenue Service in 2019. He is fit, skilled and competent for the job—and that has shown in the way in which he has managed the FIRS, and is turning around its successes for the better.

When he was nominated for this job he was already renowned for enmeshing himself in any task that he was given. As a member of the Presidential Panel, he was up and doing, serving and pouring himself into the task of the Panel, leaving no stone unturned and dedicating himself to the betterment of the nation.

That character has not changed. Muhammad Nami daily still gives his best to the FIRS, seeing it as a call to duty and service for the nation. It is no surprise that he is working most of the day into the late hours of the night.

He carefully curated his management team from across the spread of the six geopolitical groups of the country, reflecting his values of zero bias for ethnicity, religion and tribe when it comes to work and nation building. These women and men have been a backbone for his reforms, and the results we see—working tirelessly to birth big ideas, fixing knotty issues, and revolutionising tax administration as we know it.

Muhammad Nami has a preternatural flair for figures. I easily declare that this is his gift. When numbers are placed before him, he knows quickly where the odd ones are, where the irregularities are, and makes his call: “there’s something wrong there, check it again,” or “that figure in the 3rd paragraph is wrong, cross-check it here,” or “add this, this, this, multiply this, this and that, it does not give you this.” His gift was his selling point at the Presidential Panel, too. He saw, like the forensic auditor that he is, where the numbers did not add up. Where public funds had been illegally moved from government coffers to private accounts in sleek fashion, he saw them too. And that earned him accolades on the Panel.

“We are doing this for Nigeria,” Oga usually says this when there is fatigue and the sacrifice of labour seems a burden too much to give. His sense of patriotism is deep-seated and non-negotiable, so is his love and passion for the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

In 2021, the Service achieved a collection of N6.405 trillion, the highest ever in its history, the Chairman was visibly delighted and revered in the victory. But as much as he has been excited over this, he has said that this means more work—for him, the least the Service should look forward to in 2022 is to add a trillion to the collection sum for 2021. He has set the ball rolling for this next battle, and the next victory, too.

His work tool for this next level is technology. Perhaps this would be his greatest legacy in tax administration: how he made technology the transforming tool for mobilising unprecedented revenue for government. The “TaxPro Max” digital solution, FIRS’ tax administration software, birthed under his watch has been Nigeria’s revenue game-changer. And he isn’t even stopping at this.

At a seminar organised by the Pedabo Consulting two weeks ago he stated unequivocally: “The Service intends to continue on this trajectory in 2022, by expanding the scope and capacity of the TaxPro Max and other ICT infrastructures. We will seek to achieve 100% automation of ALL our tax administration processes, which will block revenue leakages and revolutionise revenue generation in this country.” The fulfilment of this goal would make the FIRS Nigeria’s most technologically driven Agency/ Parastatal. And Nami means business on this.

When the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators unanimously elected Muhammad Nami as their President, they wanted what they saw he was doing—revolutionising tax administration with technology, achieving feats in revenue collection even during a pandemic, and leading a world-class Inland Revenue Service that was setting the pace for tax administration.

54 looks good on Muhammad Nami—a sleek gentleman with a fierce Resume, author of bold innovations and milestone achievements as FIRS’ Chief Executive, and agility that says with readiness: “What’s next?”

Johannes Oluwatobi Wojuola is the Special Assistant to Muhammad Nami, Executive Chairman of the FIRS, on Media and Communication.


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Seyi Vibez Drops Fuji Moto Album Featuring Trippie Redd, French Montana, NLE Choppa & Olamide

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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Seyi Vibez has released his highly anticipated album Fuji Moto, a 14-track project that fuses Fuji rhythms with trap, street-hop, and melodic Afro-fusion. The album arrived on November 14, 2025, under EMPIRE, marking one of Seyi Vibez’s most ambitious creations yet.

Fuji Moto features standout international and local collaborations, including Trippie Redd, French Montana, NLE Choppa, and Nigerian rap icon Olamide. The project also includes several deep, introspective solo tracks where Seyi Vibez reflects on pain, resilience, spirituality, and his rise from the trenches to global acclaim.

Within hours of release, the album debuted at No. 2 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Albums chart and quickly became Seyi Vibez’s most-streamed project ever on Spotify, reinforcing his status as one of the most influential voices in modern Afrobeats and street music.

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With its blend of traditional Fuji influences and contemporary sonic experimentation, Fuji Moto cements Seyi Vibez’s reputation for pushing boundaries and representing the sound of the streets on a global stage.

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Wike Presides Over FCT Exco, Launches New Waste Management System for Cleaner Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will commence a comprehensive new waste management regime across Abuja from Monday, November 17, 2025, as part of efforts to improve sanitation and restore environmental order in the nation’s capital.

The announcement followed the FCT Executive Committee Meeting held on Thursday and presided over by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council (AMMC), Chief Felix Amechi Obuah, revealed that the Executive Committee had ratified and approved a memo appointing new contractors to handle waste collection and management across different districts of the FCT.

According to him, the approval also covers the procurement of basic waste treatment plants, alongside the maintenance and operation of supervisory utility vehicles to support the new regime.
Chief Obuah, who acknowledged widespread complaints about waste disposal in the capital, expressed optimism that residents would begin to experience a significantly cleaner and better-managed Abuja once the new system takes effect.

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Also speaking, the head of the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Hon. Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, disclosed that the Committee approved payment for the emergency evacuation of waste from open dump sites, waterways, and stream channels in the Dogon Gada community of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

He explained that a total of ₦111,913,176 was released for the execution of the cleanup contract.

In addition, the FCT Transportation Secretary, Hon. Chinedum Elechi, announced approvals for printing services for the Directorate of Road Transport Services. He added that funds have also been approved for the operation and maintenance of 34 existing traffic lights, as well as the installation of three new traffic light systems within the Federal Capital City.

Earlier in the meeting, the Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Hon. Chidi Amadi, reiterated Wike’s determination to maintain high environmental standards in Abuja.

“The Minister is very concerned about the waste management contract,” he said. “He is serious about it because it directly affects the cleanliness and overall image of the city.”

With the new waste management framework set to take effect next Monday, the FCTA says it is fully committed to delivering a cleaner, orderly, and world-class Abuja.

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Senator Ned Nwoko Releases Voter’s Card to Deny Marrying Regina Daniels at 17

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Senator Ned Nwoko breaks silence on his reported marital crisis with Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, denying domestic violence allegations and alleging that drug abuse caused their dispute.
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Senator Ned Nwoko, 67, has released what he claims to be Nollywood actress Regina Daniels’ voter’s card to debunk widespread claims that he married her when she was 17 years old.

The document, reportedly issued by INEC, lists Regina’s date of birth as 1998, suggesting she was 21 when the couple tied the knot in 2019 not 17, as previously alleged.

Nwoko shared the card on social media in response to Regina’s recent revelation that she was underage at the time of their marriage, alongside new allegations of abuse and drug exposure during their relationship.

In his rebuttal, Nwoko dismissed the accusations as false and malicious, suggesting that Regina’s statements were influenced by “substance-related issues.”

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The controversy has intensified following claims of family confrontations and arrests, though no formal legal action has been filed by either side.

Regina, who has presented her international passport showing a 2001 birth year, maintains that she was 17 at the time of their union. The conflicting records have fueled online debates over document authenticity and the couple’s 46-year age gap.

Social media users remain divided, with some defending Nwoko’s evidence, while others question the motive and legality of the marriage. Many commentators have also called for privacy and due process amid the escalating feud.

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Your anger misplaced, face those who scammed you — Wike’s aide tackles ex-Naval chief

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Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reacted to the controversy involving former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (retd.), over a disputed plot of land in Abuja.

In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, Olayinka alleged that the retired naval chief was deceived into buying land that had been officially designated for park and recreational purposes, not residential use.

According to Olayinka, rather than directing anger at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for enforcing land-use regulations, the former naval chief should focus on the individuals who sold him the illegal property.

“Vice Admiral Gambo was scammed. He needs to use his military might against the person who sold land meant for park and recreation to him to build duplexes — not FCTA officials carrying out their lawful duties,” Olayinka stated.

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He revealed that the land in question was originally allocated to Santos Estate Limited in 2007 for park and recreation purposes.

Olayinka further explained that in 2022, the company applied to the then FCT Minister for approval to convert the land to residential use, but the request was declined. Despite this, the company allegedly went ahead to partition and sell the land to unsuspecting buyers, including the former naval chief.

“Santos Estate Limited had already sold the land to unsuspecting people, including the former Chief of Naval Staff, who is now building duplexes on it,” Olayinka noted.

“Like I said earlier, shouldn’t the former Chief of Naval Staff be more concerned with the person who scammed him, rather than using military might to hold on to a property on which he was duped?” he queried.

Reacting to comments made by Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), former Chief of Army Staff, Olayinka added:

“I read the statement made by the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai. As Director General of Rotimi Amaechi Campaign, Buratai has done his job.”

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Badaru Defends Soldiers, Says No Officer on Lawful Duty Will Be Punished Over Wike Incident

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Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has assured that no officer or soldier performing lawful duty will face punishment over the recent altercation between military personnel and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Abuja.

Speaking during the ministerial briefing to flag off activities for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the National Defence College, Abuja, Badaru reaffirmed the government’s support for security personnel executing their duties responsibly.

“We will always protect officers and our armed forces personnel on lawful duty. Any officer on lawful duty will be protected if he is doing his job lawfully and if he does it well,” he said.

The assurance comes amid tensions following a confrontation between Wike and a military officer who led soldiers to secure a disputed plot of land in Abuja’s Gaduwa district.

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After the incident, a coalition of retired military veterans threatened to occupy the FCT ministry if any disciplinary action was taken against the officer, insisting he acted under a lawful directive.

On National Security Achievements

The Defence Minister also highlighted key achievements under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the armed forces have recorded major successes in counter-terrorism and internal security operations nationwide.

According to Badaru, within Tinubu’s tenure, troops have neutralised over 13,000 terrorists and criminals, arrested more than 17,000, and rescued nearly 10,000 hostages. He added that over 100,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP combatants and their families have surrendered.

“These coordinated operations have dismantled major terrorist enclaves, neutralised notorious bandit commanders, and restored peace to hundreds of communities, enabling displaced persons to return home,” he said.

Badaru also disclosed that in the South-South region, troops destroyed over 1,900 illegal refining sites, safeguarding vital oil and gas infrastructure.

He emphasized that the military’s growing operational capacity is supported by strategic modernization efforts, including the procurement of Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and naval vessels.

“The signing of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Act in 2023 marks a milestone in indigenous defence production, positioning Nigeria as an emerging hub for defence technology in the region,” the minister stated.

He further called for collective participation in the fight against insecurity, stressing a “whole-of-society approach” that involves government, civil society, traditional institutions, academia, and the private sector.

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