Tag: US army
-
Shamed for marrying 49-year-old American, 26-year-old Nigerian joins US Army
Suleiman Isah, an indigene of Kano State, who was shamed for marrying a 49-year-old American, Janine Reimann, has joined the US Army.
-
In less than two months, another US helicopters crash during Alaska training flight
Two United States Army attack helicopters crashed while on a training flight in Alaska on Thursday, the military said, the second such incident in less than a month. The AH-64 Apache helicopters “crashed today near Healy, Alaska, returning from a training flight. First responders are on the scene. The incident is under investigation and more…
-
Nigerian-US General, Azubuike calls on Nigerians interested in American Army to contact her
US Army Brigadier General of Nigerian descent, Amanda Azubuike has called on well-meaning Nigerians who are interested in joining the American Army to reach out to her. Azubuike noted that there are many opportunities in the US army, noting that it’s another opportunity for anyone to reach his/her goals.
-
Okowa Congratulates Gen Azubuike on Her Elevation in US Army
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated a Nigerian, Amanda Azubuike, on her promotion to the rank of Brigadier-General in the United States Army. Azubuike, an African-American, was elevated from Colonel to the new rank at a ceremony at a military base in Fort…
-
![[Video] Nigerian Woman Azubuike, promoted to Brigadier-General in US Army](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Brig-Gen-Amanda-Azubuike-US-Army.webp)
[Video] Nigerian Woman Azubuike, promoted to Brigadier-General in US Army
Amanda Azubuike, a Nigerian woman, has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General, in the United States Army at a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA. Commanding General of the United States Army Futures Command, General James E. Rainey, while celebrating her promotion stated that Azubuike “makes everyone around her better.” Amanda was born…
-
Kidnappers of ex-US army officer contact family, demand N20m ransom
The kidnappers of a retired United States Army officer, Maj. Jide Ijadare, who was abducted at his palm oil factory on Ijan-Ise EKiti road have demanded N20 million ransom. Ijadare and one of his staff were abducted by gunmen at Ijan Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government area of Ekiti State, on Tuesday. A man identified as…
-
US Air Force approves hijab, beard for Muslims
Sikhs and Muslim officers in the United States Air Force can now wear turban and hijab as part of their military uniforms. Officers are now also permitted to keep beards, according to the Air Force updated dress code reported by CNN. Under the new guidelines, which were finalised last week, Sikhs and Muslims can seek…
-
Nigerian, US Army host 2018 African Land Forces Summit in Abuja
The Nigerian Army in partnership with the US Army African Command will host the 2018 “African Land Forces Summit (ALFS)” in Abuja from April 16 to April 19. Maj.-Gen. David Ahmadu, the Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Army, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja at a joint news conference with the US army. Ahmadu…
-
U.S. deploys ‘Iron Soldiers’ to Europe, warns Russia over Ukraine
The U.S. says its Army’s 3rd Armoured Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is ready for any mission to protect the territorial integrity of its allies in Europe, warning Russia over its invasion into Ukraine, U.S. European Command’s Deputy Commander, Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Ray, gave the warnings on Monday at the unit’s consolidation…