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.

Udokaha Jacob Esuene and the Birth of South‑Eastern State

Udokaha Jacob Esuene was a pivotal figure in Nigerian history, serving as the first...

Ibrahim Sulu‑Gambari, Emir of Ilorin

His Royal Highness Ibrahim Kolapo Sulu‑Gambari CFR has been the Emir of Ilorin since...

Nigerian Students in Britain: Education, Challenges, and Post-Colonial Impact

In the years surrounding Nigeria’s independence in 1960, thousands of young Nigerians travelled to...