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.

Emure Ekiti and Yoruba Heritage

Emure Ekiti is a historic Yoruba town in present‑day Ekiti State in southwestern Nigeria....

Ibadan’s Gates: Trade and Defence in the 19th Century

Ibadan, located in present-day Oyo State in south-western Nigeria, emerged as one of the...

Professor Adamu Baikie: A Pioneer of Nigerian Education

Professor David Adamu Baikie was born on 2 October 1931, in Wusasa, Zaria, Northern...