Gloria Olaoye
Gloria Taiwo Olaoye is a Nigerian historian whose work explores the complexities of the nation’s past with depth and clarity. She examines power, memory, identity, and everyday life across different eras, treating history not only as a record of events but as a tool for understanding, reclaiming, and shaping Nigeria’s future. Through her research and writing, she seeks to make history accessible, relevant, and transformative for a new generation.
Military Era & Coups in Nigeria
Pioneers of the Nigerian Army Officer Corps
The story of the first Nigerians to be commissioned as officers in the Nigerian...
Military Era & Coups in Nigeria
Kam Salem: Nigeria’s Second Indigenous Inspector General of Police
Alhaji Kam Salem served as the Inspector General of Police of Nigeria from 1966...
Nigerian History
Lagos Heritage, 1966 Coup and Jakande’s Legacy
Lagos’s history reflects a rich tapestry of culture, political transformation and civic leadership. The...