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.
Nigerian History
Hausa Market Towns and Trade in Pre‑Colonial Nigeria
Pre‑colonial Northern Nigeria consisted of a network of Hausa city‑states, including Kano, Katsina, Zaria,...
Democratic Nigeria
Katsina: Trade, Learning, and Transformation
Katsina, located in present-day northern Nigeria, is one of the oldest and most historically...
Democratic Nigeria
Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa: Governor of Kaduna State
Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa was a Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Kaduna State...