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.

Ikoyi, Lagos: From Colonial Reservation to Urban Landmark

Ikoyi is one of the most affluent districts in Lagos, Nigeria, situated east of...

Nigeria’s January 1966 Coup

On 15 January 1966, a group of young Nigerian Army officers carried out a...

Ezekiel Noruchor Igho and the Birth of Urhobo College

In the mid‑20th century, the Urhobo people of southern Nigeria faced a pressing challenge,...