Nigeria, Dec. 17 -- President Bola Tinubu has reportedly reversed the controversial promotion of his Aide-de-Camp, Nuruddeen Yusuf, after the decision triggered widespread criticism.

Mr Tinubu had elevated Mr Yusuf to the rank of brigadier-general, a decision that sparked murmuring and discontent within the Nigerian Army.

A presidency source told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday that the president bowed to a superior argument and cancelled the promotion.

The source said the decision to revoke the promotion came after consultations with senior military and security officials.

PREMIUM TIMES had reported that in a letter dated 12 December 2025 and addressed to the Chief of Army Staff, Wahid Shaibu, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, con...