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
Ransome-Kuti and Balewa: Twin Forces of Freedom
In the decades leading up to Nigeria’s independence, two figures stood out for their distinct...
Nigerian History
Usman Junaidu: Historian & Wazirin Sokoto
Alhaji Usman Junaidu (c. 1932 – 20 October 2017) was a distinguished Nigerian scholar,...
Nigerian History
How Gowon Ends 48-Year Paternity Dispute
General Yakubu Dan-Yumma “Jack” Gowon, Nigeria’s Head of State from 1966 to 1975, stands...

