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.

Women at University College, Ibadan, 1950s

In the 1950s, University College, Ibadan, now the University of Ibadan, stood as Nigeria’s...

African First Ladies and Peace Advocacy

The African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) is a continental initiative created to promote...

Oba Williams Adetona Ayeni I: Ila‑Orangun

Ila‑Orangun is an ancient Yoruba city in present‑day Osun State, Nigeria, recognised as a...