Tag: Tinubu’s ADC

Promotion of Tinubu’s ADC shelved as retired generals intervene

Aminu Imam
Tinubu’s ADC

The controversial plan to decorate aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, Nurudeen Yusuf, as a one-star general on Monday evening was shelved at the last minute after an intervention by two former Chiefs of Army Staff.  Yusuf, who was only decorated as a Colonel last January, was to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General through “special presidential promotion”. Under normal process, an officer has to be a colonel for at least four years, after which he or she will attend the National Defence College (NDC) before they are considered…

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Fast-tracked or favoured? Tinubu’s alleged ADC promotion sparks unease, debate in Army ranks

Aminu Imam
Tinubu’s on ADC promotion

Controversy is trailing reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the promotion of his aide-de-camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of brigadier-general, a move said to have triggered murmuring and discontent within the Nigerian Army and reignited a broader debate over merit, seniority and standards in the Armed Forces. The controversy followed a published report claiming that a letter dated December 12, 2025, conveyed the President’s approval of Yusuf’s elevation. The letter was reportedly addressed to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Wahid Shaibu, with copies to the National…

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