Nigerian-born Amanda Azubuike becomes Brigadier General in U.S. Army A senior officer in the United States (US) Army, Amanda Azubuike of Nigerian descent, has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. This was announced on Twitter by the Commanding General, United States Army Cadet Command, Major General Antonio V. Munera on Thursday morning. “Congratulations to USACC’s newly promoted @dcg_armyrotc, Brig. Gen. Amanda Azubuike! Today, she received her 1st star from Gen. James Rainey, @armyfutures, during a ceremony with family, friends, & fellow community leaders, the US Army chief tweeted. Amanda, whose father...