President Bola Tinubu's promotion of his personal Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Colonel Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of Brigadier-General has triggered significant internal concern within the Nigerian Army, with senior officers describing the move as an unusual breach of military tradition. The promotion, approved in a letter signed by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on December 12, 2025, marks Yusuf's second elevation in less than a year. He was decorated as a Colonel in January 2025 after being appointed ADC in May 2023. "Rupture with Tradition" Sparking Quiet Resentment Military sources speaking to journalists expressed deep unease, framing the promotion as a departure from established institutional norms. One officer directly questioned the precedent, stating that while junior officers can be promoted for exceptional performance, "elevating an officer to Brigadier-General by executive approval sets a troubling precedent." ...
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