Nigerian Advocate

31/10/2025

princess Ochanya said;"watch out-SOMETHING BIG IS COMING SOON!

23/10/2025

Griselda Blanco once smuggled co***ne in her own wedding dress — and later ordered her husband’s murder on their honeymoon.

Before Pablo Escobar became the “King of Cocaine,” she was already the queen. Griselda Blanco didn’t just play the game — she invented it. Ruthless, brilliant, and terrifyingly unpredictable, she built the foundation of the global co***ne trade while men still underestimated her as “just a woman.”

Born in Cartagena, Colombia, in 1943, she grew up in the chaos of poverty and violence. By her teens, she was robbing and running scams on the streets of Medellín. At fourteen, she was rumored to have killed a boy who refused to give up ransom money. Her childhood hardened into a simple philosophy: survival was power — and power was fear.

In the 1970s, Griselda saw opportunity where no one else did. While male traffickers fought over ma*****na, she quietly shifted to co***ne. She created smuggling networks that disguised drugs inside lingerie, furniture, and even hollowed-out shoes. Her routes stretched from Colombia to New York to Miami — all designed by her, all run with military precision.

She didn’t ask permission from men. She eliminated them.

Her first husband, Carlos Trujillo, helped start her drug business. When he got greedy, she had him killed. The second, Alberto Bravo, questioned her control. On a Bogotá street, the argument turned into a gunfight — and ended with him dead in a pool of blood. Witnesses said Griselda walked away untouched, pearl necklace glinting under the streetlights. Her third husband, Darío Sepúlveda, fled with their son Michael Corleone (yes, named after The Godfather). Griselda sent men to kill him, too — in front of the boy.

By the 1980s, she ruled the Miami co***ne pipeline, commanding hundreds of hitmen known as sicarios. They called her “La Madrina” — The Godmother. Her enemies disappeared, her rivals exploded. She paid assassins in gold watches, cars, and cash, and ran Miami like a warlord.

23/10/2025

23/10/2025

After becoming President, I asked my security team to go have lunch at a restaurant.We sat down, and everyone ordered what they wanted.

At the table in front of us, there was a man waiting to be served. After he was served,I told one of my guards, go and ask that gentleman to join us..The soldier went to deliver my invitation.The man stood up took his plate and sat down right next to me.

While he ate,his hands trembled constantly,and he didn't lift his head from his meal. When we finished,he greeted me without looking up. I shook his hand and he left .

The soldier said to me:

Madiba,that man must have been very ill, because his hands wouldn't stop shaking while he was eating..

Absolutely not I replied. The reason for his trembling is something else.

Then I explained:

That man was the director of the prison where I was held..After torturing me,I screamed and cried asking for water.. he came to humiliate me - he mocked me and instead of giving me water, he urinated on my head.

He isn't sick.he was afraid that I now President of South Africa would send him to prison and do to him what he did to me. But I am not like that - such behaviour is not part of my character or my ethics.

Spirit that seem revenge destroy nation while those that seek reconciliation build them. As I left home I knew that if I did not leave behind all my anger,hatred and resentment,I would remain a prisoner forever..

Moral lesson : Hate is for the weak

20/10/2025

The History Makers: Biographical Sketches of 100+ Idoma Trailblazers That Shaped Her Modern History
Reclaiming a Legacy
The Idoma people of Nigeria's Middle Belt region possess a rich cultural heritage that has often been overshadowed in broader historical narratives. The History Makers: Biographical Sketches of 100+ Idoma Trailblazers That Shaped Her Modern History emerges as a groundbreaking effort to rectify this omission, offering a comprehensive celebration of extraordinary individuals whose vision, courage, and ingenuity have profoundly shaped contemporary society. This monumental work does more than simply document lives; it weaves together the diverse threads of Idoma excellence into a vibrant tapestry that showcases the community's immense contributions to Nigeria and the world. In the spirit of organizations like The HistoryMakers, which works to preserve African American heritage through expansive digital archives, this book undertakes the vital mission of ensuring that Idoma achievements are neither forgotten nor overlooked.

The creation of this volume responds to an urgent need to preserve endangered stories and combat historical erasure. Much like The HistoryMakers' initiative, described as "the only massive attempt to record the black experience since the WPA Slave Narratives of the 1930s," this collection represents a deliberate intervention against the loss of cultural memory. By meticulously documenting over one hundred biographical sketches, the authors have created a permanent repository of Idoma excellence that will serve educators, researchers, and future generations seeking to understand the true breadth of African accomplishment. The book stands as a testament to the power of recorded history in preserving identity and inspiring progress.
Unveiling Extraordinary Lives
The History Makers illuminates the diverse achievements of Idoma pioneers across numerous fields—including arts, business, civic engagement, education, entertainment, law, etc

22/07/2025

May His Legacy Live On

Professor Jonah Isawa Elaigwu's passing is a great loss to our ORGANIZATION-IDOMA PATHFINDERS INITIATIVE and the Idoma NATION and the Academic community. We are consoled by the fact that his work and legacy will continue to inspire future generations. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him, and may his contributions to Nigeria's development be forever remembered. Rest in peace, Professor Jonah Isawa Elaigwu.