Amanda Becomes First Nigerian Woman to Be Brigadier General In the USA Army
Amanda Azubuike, a 57-year-old Black U.S. military officer of Nigerian and Zimbabwean descent, has made history as the first Nigerian woman to be promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army. Her military career spans over 30 years, during which she has excelled in aviation, intelligence, public affairs, and senior advisory roles. She has […]
Commander Matuwo Olufokunbi Becomes First Nigerian To Qualify as Nuclear Engineer In the U.S. Navy
Commander Matuwo Iseoluwani Olufokunbi has made history as the first Nigerian-American to qualify as a nuclear engineer under the U.S. Navy’s prestigious Nuclear Propulsion Program. His achievement not only reflects his dedication and expertise but also highlights the growing impact of Nigerians in the diaspora. Born to Nigerian parents, Commander Olufokunbi began his Navy career […]
Lt. Maigari is the First Nigerian Navy Female Aircraft Pilot
Lieutenant Changfe Maigari has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first female pilot in the Nigerian Navy since its establishment in 1964. Her groundbreaking accomplishment was officially recognized on December 13, 2024, during the Nigerian Navy’s Ceremonial Sunset and Awards Night held at the Naval Training Command Headquarters (HQ NAVTRAC) in Ebube-Eleme, Rivers State. […]
Kelechi Ndukwe becomes the first person of Nigerian descent to command US Navy Warship!
Kelechi Ndukwe, a distinguished officer in the United States Navy, has made history as the first person of Nigerian descent to command a US Navy warship. In April 2021, Commander Ndukwe assumed leadership of the USS Halsey (DDG-97), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. This significant milestone came after years of dedicated service, including a […]
Owowoh Makes History as the First Nigerian Woman to Graduate from Sandhurst!
Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu has etched her name in history as the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the United Kingdom’s prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). At just 24 years old, she was among the 135 Officer Cadets who completed the intensive 44-week training program, culminating in the Sovereign’s Parade on April […]
MEET HETTY OFUGHARA – FIRST NIGERIAN FEMALE ACCESSIONS COMMANDER IN THE U.S.
Meet Hetty Ofugara, a Nigerian from Delta State. She has become the first black female and first Nigerian to be made an Accessions Commander in the US Navy. She will oversee the recruitment of new naval personnel, among other tasks. Congratulations!
BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, NEUTRALIZED IN RANN, BORNO STATE
On Friday, May 28th, troops of the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized ten Boko Haram terrorists in Rann, Borno State. They also destroyed a Boko Haram gun truck & recovered multiple weapons including one anti aircraft gun, two machine guns & eight AK-47 rifles.