Teen Sensation of Nigerian Descent Makes Champions League History
Ethan Nwaneri, a 17-year-old footballer of Nigerian descent, has made history as the second youngest English player to score in the UEFA Champions League. The Arsenal FC midfielder achieved this feat at 17 years and 347 days, just behind Jude Bellingham, who scored at 17 years and 289 days for Real Madrid. Nwaneri, who has […]
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 […]
Nigerian Makes History as the First African to Win Mister International Beauty Pageant
Nwajagu Samuel, a Nigerian model, has made history as the first African to win the Mister International beauty pageant. Renowned for his passion for fitness, fashion, and wellness, Samuel clinched the title during the global competition held in Thailand in December 2024. This remarkable achievement took place on December 14, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand, at […]
Nigeria’s St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Emerges as First Runners-Up at the World School Athletics Competition
St. Judges Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, emerged as silver medalists in 3×3 basketball at the World School Athletics Competition held in October 2024 in Bahrain. The team achieved this remarkable feat by defeating Thailand 18-6 to qualify for the final, but narrowly missed the grand prize after a close 14-16 loss to […]
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. […]
Olanike Becomes First Female Pilot in the Nigerian Customs Service
Olanike Nafisat Balogun has etched her name in history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s aviation and public service sectors. Her journey from a cabin crew member to a licensed pilot exemplifies resilience, dedication, and the breaking of gender barriers in a traditionally […]
Nigerian Teacher Among Top 50 Educators Worldwide
Kayode Adewale, a Mathematics and STEM educator at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School in Ogun State, Nigeria, has been named among the top 50 finalists for the prestigious 2025 Global Teacher Prize, presented by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO. This recognition celebrates his innovative teaching methods and unwavering commitment to improving education in underserved […]
Nigerian Born Dauda Wins 2024 Mr. Olympia
Samson Dauda, a Nigerian-born bodybuilder, has clinched the most coveted title of Mr. Olympia in the just-concluded bodybuilding competition. The event, held at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, saw Dauda emerging victorious with a remarkable performance that secured him the top spot in the Men’s Open division. Dauda’s triumph comes after an intense […]
Nigerian Born Anita Becomes Oxford University’s First Black Woman Student Union President
Anita Okunde, a 20-year-old student of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Oxford University, has registered herself as the first-ever Black woman to be elected as the Student Union President at the prestigious institution. At a young age, Anita has already established herself as an award-winning activist, an I Will Ambassador, and a public speaker, […]