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.

Gowon in Britain: 1973 State Visit and Post-War Renewal

From 12 to 15 June 1973, General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s Head of State, and...

OAU Natural History Museum: Nigeria’s Biodiversity Hub

The Natural History Museum at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, stands as...

Tom Jones Memorial Hall: Lagos’s Civic Legacy

In early twentieth-century Lagos, when the city was evolving from a colonial trading hub...