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.

Fela, Soyinka & the Voice of Resistance

The 1990s in Nigeria were years of deep political tension and cultural vitality. Under...

OGSS: Pioneering Girl-Education (1955)

The history of secondary education for girls in Nigeria is closely linked to the...

Mallam Bako: Pioneer of Colonial Service

The early twentieth century was a period of major transformation in Northern Nigeria. After...