1500 Currents Affairs Past Questions and Answers 2019

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Interview Question
#1. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
Answer: Herbert Macauly
#2. What was the first political party in Nigeria?

Answer: Nigerian National Democratic party (NNDP)
#3. Who is the current president of Nigeria?

Answer: Muhammadu Buhari
#4. Who is the current vice president of Nigeria?

Answer: Yemi Osibajo
#5. What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent?
Answer: Strength
#6. What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent?
Answer: Dignity
#7. What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?
Answer: Nigerian’s fertile soil
#8. What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for?
Answer: Peace
#9. What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?

Answer: Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
#10. Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?
Answer: Six (6) geopolitical zones
#11. What was the first capital city in Nigeria?

Answer: Calabar
#12. What is the capital of Nigeria Now?

Answer: Abuja
#13. Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?

Answer: Senator Ike Ekweremadu
#14. What is the name of Nigerian senior national team in football?

Answer: Super Eagles
#15. When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup
Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013
#16. Who was the first female vice chancellor in Nigerian university?
Answer: Grace Alele Williams
#17. Who gave Nigeria her name:

Answer: Flora Shaw
#18. Who designed the Nigerian flag?

Answer: Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
#19. Who was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria?

Answer: Bob Jensen
#20. Who was the first woman to buy a car in Nigeria?

Answer: Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
#21. Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria?

#22. What is the first TV station in Nigeria?

Answer: Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959
#23. When was Nigeria formed?

Answer: 1914
#24. Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?

Answer: Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State
#25. Who was the first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate?

Answer: Wole Soyinka
#26. Who is the Nigerian current speaker of house of Assembly?

Answer: Yakubu Dogara
#27. What is the premier university in Nigeria?

Answer: University of Ibadan
#28. Who is the minister for education in Nigeria?
Answer: Adamu Adamu
#29. Who is the current chief justice of Nigeria?

Answer: Mahmoud Mohammed.
#30. When did Nigeria have her independent?

Answer: 1st October 1960
#31. When Nigeria did become a republic?

#32. When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria?
Answer: 1966
#33. How many local Government do we have in Nigeria?

Answer: 774
#34. Who is the first Nigerian president?

Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
#35. Who was Nigerian first executive president?

Answer: Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
#36. Who was the Nigerian first prime minister?

Answer: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
#37. What is the largest continent in the world?

Answer: ASIA with population of 3,641,000,000 while Australia & Oceania is the smallest
continent
#38. What are the five Oceans in the world?
Answer: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean
#39. What is the full meaning of UNICEF?

Answer: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
#40. Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?

Answer: Senator Bukola Saraki
#41. Which country’s flag is called the Union Jack?

Answer: Great Britain
#42. When did Nigeria became a Republic?

Answer: 1963
#43. What is centenary?

Answer: 100 years
#44. What is Nigeria?

Answer: Nigeria officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic
comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigeria is located in West Africa
and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the
east, and Niger in the north.
#45. Who won the 2015 Nigerian presidential general election?

Answer: General Muhammadu Buhari
1>>1. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?

A obasanjo
B osama
C obi
D Herbert Macauly
2. What was the first political party in Nigeria?
A APC
B PDP
C NNDP
D AD
3. Who is the current president of Nigeria?

4. Obasanjo
B. Saraki
C. Buhari
D. Jonathan
5. Who is the current vice president of Nigeria?
6. Osinbanja
B. Atiku
C. Peter obi
D. Namadi sambo
#5. What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm

represent?
A peace
B Terror
C. Agriculture
D. Strength
Answer: Strength
6. Representative democracy is best characteristic by

(A) free elections and proper registers of voters
(B) a politically educated electorate
(C) rule by the interest group
(D) proper constituencies and a real choice of candidates
7. While political partial parties aim at forming a government pressure groups aim at
(A) causing social unrest (B) influencing governmental decisions
(C) controlling nation’s economy (D) getting workers to unite
8. When the electorate vote for representatives who is turn vote on their behalf we say it is
(A) an indirect election(B) an unfair election (C) a disputed election (D) a rigged electron
9. An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a
(A) by election (B) general election (C) referendum (D) plebiscite
10. Which of these countries does NOT operate a federal constitution
(A)USA (B) Nigeria (C) Canada (D) France
11. The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
(A) it is faster than other systems
(B) nobody can be prevented from voting
(C) it ensures the anonymity of each voter
(D) losers can ask for another secret voter
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12. In a one party state
(A) there are no free citizens
(B) the communist party is the only legal party
(C) the ruling party is the only legal party
(D) elections to be legislature are held at the party’s conferences
13. A cabinet system of government is practiced in
(A) Britain and Canada (B) the soviet union
(C) all European Countries including Britain (D) the United State of America
14. A proclamation by the head of state ending a session of parliament is called
(A) a dissolution (B) an adjournment (C) a prorogation (D) a devolution
15. The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria
(A) promotes unity of diversity
(B) allows for the dominance of the minority ethnic groups
(C) concentrates governmental power at on one level of government
(D) ensures the dominance of one political party.
16. The transfer of authority to local government council is known as
(A) delegation (B) fusion (C) fragmentation
(D) devolution
17. The principle of anonymity of civil servants means that they
(A) are not the servant of a particular government(B) are trained for the duties they perform(C)
are credited or
blamed
for any thing they do (D) have a career
18. The six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982 were
(A) UPN, NPN, PPA, PPP, NPP, and NAP
(B) UPN, GNPP, NAP, PRP, NPP, NPN,
(C) NPN, UPN, NPP, PRP, PPP NNDP,
(D) NPC, GNPP, PRP, UPN, NPP and PPA
19. Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in Nigeria
(A) farmers (B) the Nigerian union of teachers (NUT)(C) Nigeria medical associate (NMA) (D)
academic staff union
of
university (ASUU)
20. The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against the
(A) burns constitution
(B) Richards constitution
(C) Littleton constitution
(D) Macpherson constitution
21. A popular principle of colonial administration in British west Africa was
(A) association
(B) indirect rule (C) paternalism (D) assimilation
22. The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was
(A) sir, Hugh Clifford(B) sir James Robertson (C) lord Lugard(D) sir Ralph moore.
23. The first military government in Nigeria was headed by
(A) General Yakubu Gowon, (B) General Agunyi Ironsi
(C) General M. Mohammed (D) General O. Obasanjo.
24. The first general election in Nigeria was hold in
(A) 1933 (B) 1952 (C) 1955 (D) 1959
25. The supreme organ of the U.N O is the
(A) general assembly (B) secretary general (C) world court (D) world bank
ANSWERS
1D 2C 3C 4A 5D 6A 7B 8A 9A 10D
11C 12C 13A 14A 15A 16A 17C 18B 19A 20B
21B 22C 23B 24D 25A
Current affair 2
1. Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonia

l rules by the local government reforms of
a. 1966 b. 1976 c. 1984 d.1987
2. A parliamentary system, who ensures that member
s are in the house to vote on major issues
a. Party leaders
b. Speaker of the House
c. Clerk of the House
d. Whip
3. A system in which no single person serves as the
chief executive is known as a.
Republican b. Revolutionary
c. Collegial d. Parliamentary
4. A social system in which power is derived from c
ontrol over land is called
a. Oligarchy b. Feudalism
c. Socialism d. Welfarism
5. Ã¢â‚¬Å“Rule of LawÃ¢â‚¬ refers to situation in w
hich
a. Lawyers are the rulers
b. Laws are supreme
c. The judiciary is independent
d. Parliament makes laws
6. An important principle of the civil service is
a. Authoritarianism b. Anonymity
c. Nepotism d. Partisanship
7. Which of these constitution recognized local go
vernment as the third tier of government
a. The 1946 Constitution
b. The 1960 constitution
c. The 1963 constitution
d. the 1979 constitution
8. A condition for judicial independence is the app
ointment of judges by the
a. Civil service commission
b. Judicial service Commission
c. Low Review Commission
d. The 1979 constitution
9. The minorities Commission appointed in Nigeria i
n 1957 recommend that
a. More states should be created in the federation
b. No more states should created before independenc
e
c. Nigeria should revert to a unitary structure
d. the legislature should Legislate for the minorit
y areas
e the minorities should constitute one state 10. T
he second military coup detaÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t in Nigeria took place on
a January 15, 1966 b. October 1, 1966
c. July 29, 1966 d. July 29, 1975
e. February 13, 1976
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11. One of these was in existence before the outbre
ak of the second world war
a. The OAU b. The League of Nations
c. The UNO
d. The Commonwealth of Nations
e. ECOWAS
12. An important advantage of creating more constit
ution in a federal state is to
a. Enhance the PeopleÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s participation
b. Enable ambitious Politicians gain political powe
r
c. Make the states gain more power from the federal
government
d. Curb the excess of the federal government
13. Under the Presidential system
a. The party with the majority of seat forms the Ex
ecutive
b. There is the principle of collective responsibil
ity
c. The president may come from any of the parties
d. The states take instruction from the federal gov
ernment
14. Public opinion is important because it
a. Tells government what action it must take
b. Lets government know what the people want
c. Allows Police to manage crisis
d. Mothers the minorities in resource lean areas
e. Guarantees peopleÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s freedom and rights
15. Bicameral legislature exists
a. Where two cameras are used to monitor court proc
eedings
b. To prevent the concentration of power on legisla
tive house
c. To provide jobs for more politicians
d. To ensure that just laws are passed
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16. Africans were first elected to the legislative
council in British West Africa in a. Ghana b. Sierra Leone
c. The Gambia d. Nigeria
17. One of the functions of the Ministry of externa
l affairs is the
a. Deportation of illegal aliens
b. Issuance of Passports
c. Defence of the CountryÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Borders
d. Promotion of national interests
18. The leader of the Northern PeopleÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s cong
ress was
a. Yakubu Maitama Sule
b. AbubakarTafawa Balewa
c. Aminu Kano
d. Ahmadu Bello
19. The idea of democracy started with the
a. Romans b. Pensions d. Egyptians
20. In the Marxist theory, those who live by sellin
g their labour are called
a. Bourgeoisie b. Proletariats c. Feudal lords d. S
laves
21. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable mea
ns of achieving democracy?
a. Referendum b. Recall
c. Initiative d. Riots
22 The branch of government responsible for impleme
nting laws is the
a. Executives b. Legislature d. Police
23. In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in a. The
community b. Public officials
c. Judges d. The head of State e. The Legislature
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24. Universal Adult Suffrage means all
a. Adult citizens can vote
b. Citizens vote
c. Qualified citizens can vote
d. Literate citizens can vote
e. Adult males can vote
25. A bill that applies to the whole population and
is intended to promote the general
welfare is called
a. A private bill
b. A decree
c. An Appropriation bill
d. A public deal
e. An edict
ANSWER KEY
1. B 6.B 11.B 16.A 21D
2. D 7.D 12.A 17. D 22.A
3. D 8.B 13.C 18. D 23.A
4. B 9.A 14.B 19. C 24.C
5. B 10. C 15.B 20. B 25C
GOVERNMENT TWO
Current affair 3
(1) A human community that is usually cohesive and
homogeneous is
(A) nation (B) kinship (C) clan (D) nation
(2) Which of the following made the earliest contac
t with the Nigerian society ?
(A) british (B) portuguese (C) french (D) german
(3) Under the 1963 republican constitution,the pres
ident excercised ?
(A) judicial power (B) executive power (C) nominal
power (D) concurrent powers
(4) The principal of federal character was first e
nunciated in the (A) 1989 constitution (B)1963 con
stitution (C) 1999 constitution (D) 1979 constityt
ion
(5) Between 1960 and 1966 nigeria was governed un
der the (A) presidential system (B) westminster sy
stem (C) confederal system (D) unitary system
(6) One major factor that differentiate the preside
ntial from the parliament system isbr /> (A) separation of power (B) judicial indipendence (
C) passage of bills (D) party system
(7) A major feature of the policy of deregulation i
n nigeria is thebr /> (A) enthronement of market forces mechanism (B) i
ncreasing dominance of the economy by the state (C
) proliferation of public cooperations (D) phenome
ntal increase in direct foreign investment
( Bicameral legislature exists: (A) where camera
men are allowed to cover the proceedings of legisl
ature (B) to prevent the concentration of power in
one legisterature house (C) to provide jobs for m
ore politicians (D) to ensure that just laws are p
assed
(9) A major issues that distinguishes pressure grou
ps from political parties is
(A) membership (B) the objective (C) the voting pat
tern (D) the ideology.
(10) Equality before the law is component of
(A) separation of powers (B) checks and balanced (C
) the rule of law (D)constitutional law
(11) A law passed by the legislature and assented
to by the executive is (A) an act (b) a presidenti
al proclamation (C). A decree (D) a legislative or
der
(12) The principles of checks and balances empower
s the judiciary to (A) invalidate the actions of o
ther arms (B) administer the criminal justice sys
tem (C) abrogate the law (D) apply the law
(13) In a parliamentry, the term shadow cabinet is
often used to refer to (A) back benchers in the h
ouse (B). Deputy prime minister and assistant mini
sters (C) rebellious members of the ruling party (
D) portfolio designates. Of the party in opposition.
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(14) The fundamental assumption on which the idea o
f the rule of law is based is
(A). Supremacy at the constitution (B)rationality
of human being (C) quality of human being (D) love
for social justice.
(15) Association whose main interest is to influen
ce public policies without attempting to capture s
tate power are (A) communal group (b) trade unioun
(c) political paties (D) pressure group
(16) Multilaterism in Nigeria foreign policy entai
ls (A) africa being the centre piece of nigeria fo
reign policy (B) Non-aligned posture in internatio
nal affairs (C) quest for a permanent membership (
D) membership of internation organisation.
(17) The set of policies on the basis of which co
untries interact with one another is called (A) di
plomacy (B) foreign policy (C) National policy (D)
international relations
(1 After the defeat of germany in world war 1, h
er former colonies were administered under the lea
gue. Of nation as (A) occupy territory (B) trust t
erritories. (C)crown colonies (D) protectorates
(19) The Nigeria – cameroon crisis over Bakassi pe
ninsula occured owning to the interpretation of th
e treaty of 1913 and the
(A) resolution of OAU (B) Maroua accord (C) decisi
on of the ecowas (D) decision of the international
court justice
(20) The first Nigeria leader to become chairman o
rganization of african unity was: (A) Tafawa balew
a (B) murtala muhammed (c) yakuba gowon. (D) aguiy
i ironsi
1D 2B 3C 4D 5B 6A 7A 8D 9B 10C 11A 12A 13D 14C 15D
16D 17B 18B 19B 20C
CURRENT AFFAIR
CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. The military coup of July 25, 1975 which topped general Yakubu Gowon from power
took place when he was attending which important event?
a. OAU Summit in Kampala
b. UN General Assembly in New York
c. Assembly of Heads of States of ECOWAS in Monrovia
d. The Olympic Games
2. Which of the following political parties did not participate in the 1979 General
Elections in Nigeria?
a. Unity Party of Nigeria
b. National Party of Nigeria
c. Social Democratic Party
3. Alhaji Shehu Shagari was sworn in as President of the Federal republic of Nigeria in
1979 bybr /> a. Justice Fatai Williams
b. Justice Adetokunbo Ademola
c. Justice Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore
d. Justice Isa Mohammed
4. The British took over Nigeria through
a. Negotiation (b) Bargaining
c. War (d) The Sea
5. Which of the following courts served as the highest judicial organ for Nigeria up till
1963?
a. Supreme court
b. Federal Court of Appeal
c. Appellate court
d. The privy council
6. What was the primary purpose of the Sir Henry Willinks Commission of Inquiry?
a. To approve the independence of Nigeria
b. To allay the fears of minorities in Nigeria
c. To amalgamate Northern and Southern Nigeria.
d. To make Lagos a British colony
7. Into how many local government areas is Nigeria officially delineated?
a. 654 (b) 650 (c) 820 (d) 774
8. Laws made by State government are known as
a. Edicts (b) Bye law (c) Acts
(d) Decrease
9. The centenary anniversary of the amalgamation of Northern and southern Nigeria
will be celebrated in
a. 2060 (b) 2063 (c) 2014 (d) 2007
10. Which of these men introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?
a. Mungo Park
b. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
c. Lord Lugard
d. Sir James Robertson
11. Politics is an act for
a. Man to govern himself
b. Man to create government
c. States to control its destiny
d. Man to determine others
12. A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is
a. Membership (b) objective (c) voting patterns (d) ideology
13. A nation consists of people with
a. Common history
b. Common ancestry
c. A shared set of values
d. A,B, and C above
14. A totalitarian state is based on
a. Multi-party system
b. Total protection of civic rights
c. The totality of the state processes
d. Coercion as the instrument of government
15. A political concept that defines the beliefs, attitudes and values of a society is called
a. Political socialization
b. Political culture c. Political transformation
d. Referendum
16. The agent of political socialization generally regarded as the most important is
Family (b) Peer group (c) school d. Churches and Mosques
17. A political ideology that defines a system of societal organization in which the state
control the commanding heights of the economy is called (a)totalitarianism
(b)communalism (c) socialism (d) communism
18. In which of the following countries is governmental powers most fused?
a. Nigeria
b. United states of America
c. France
d. Canada
19. The benefits of separation of powers include the following except
20. Which of the following best describes French colonial policy in Africa? (a) policy of
association (b) policy of casus belli (c) policy of hostility (d) policy assimilation
21. The electorate is generally understood to refer to: (a) elected members of the
national assembly (b) elected members of the state houses of assembly (c)
candidates who can contest elections (d) those citizens qualified to vote at
elections
22. In a parliamentary system of government, the function of the head of state and the
head of government are vested in (a) the inner cabinet (b) an individual (c)
two different individual s (d) the ministerial council
23. In a modern democracy , the ultimate source of sovereignty is the (a) legislature
and executive (b) judiciary (c) ruling political party (d) people
ANSWER
1A 2C 3B 4D 5D 6B 7D 8A 9C 10C 11A 12B 13D 14D 15C 16B 17A 18C 19B 20A 21D 22D 23C
24D
The coat of arm of Nigeria has a black shield with two white stripes that come together, like the letter
‘Y’.
This ‘Y’ SYMBOL represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria:
which are the two popular rivers known as:
River Niger and River Benue.
The black shield represent Nigeria’s good earth.

While the two horses on each sides of the coat of arm represent dignity.
The eagle represent Strenght, while the green and white bands on the top of the shied represent the
rich Agricultural land of the country.
While the yellow flower at the base of the Coat of arm are Costus spectabilis, which is Nigeria’s
national flower.
The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hosted on 1st October 1960.(which is
Nigeria National Independent Day)
The green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria while the White band
stands for peace.
However, what you should know is that, the designer of the flag was a student from IBADAN,
Micheal Taiwo Akinkunmi.
THE HISTORY AND PAST LEADERS IN NIGERIA.
Nigeria is a country which has the highest population in Africa continent.

Which is proved by the 21st to 25th March, 2006 population census.
Nigeria’s population was estimated to be about 140,000,000 people.(One hundred and forty Million)
Nigeria, which is officially known as The Federal Republic of Nigeria, stands as a boarder,
Benin Republic on the west,
Cameroon on the east,
Gulf of Guinea on the south,
Niger to the north.
Currently, Nigeria is made up of 36 STATES and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
With 109 senatorial districts,
360 federal constituencies,
990 state constituencies,
774 local governments,
8810 wards.
This are the names of Nigeria former colonial masters.

They are,
Sir Frederick Lord Lugard,
who ruled from 1900 to 1919.
Sir Hugh Clifford,

Who ruled from 1919 to 1925.
Sir Creamer Thompson,

Sir Donald Cameroon,

Sir Bernard Bourdilion.

Sir Anthony Richard.

Who ruled from 1943to 1948.
Sir John McPherson.

Sir James Robertson.

The Nigeria first indigenous Governor General and also the first Ceremonial President is:
Dr Nnamdi Azikwe.
The first prime minister in Nigeria is:

Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
The first millitary head of state in Nigeria is:

General Aguiyi Ironsi.
The first executive President of Nigeria is:

Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
The first military president in Nigeria is:
General Ibrahim Babangida.
50 Question and Answers about Nigeria.
#1. Mention the new service chiefs in Nigeria
Answer: General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin- Chief of Defence Staff;
Lt-General T.Y. Buratai- Chief of Army Staff;
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas- Chief of Naval Staff;
Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar – Chief of Air Staff
#2. Who is the current INEC chairman?
Answer: Mahmud Yakubu
#3. Who is the current NAFDAC Director General?
Answer: Paul Orhii
#4. Who is the current Inspector General of police?
Answer: IGP Solomon Arase
#5. Current chairman of the African Union
Answer: Robert Mugabe
#6. Who is the secretary General of the united nations
Answer: Ban Ki-Moon
#7. Who is the current minister of education?
Answer: Anthony Onwuka
#8. Mention five rivers in Nigeria that share their names with a state.
Answer: Rivers- Benue, Niger, Osun, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, Cross River, Imo


Answer: Strength
#13. Mention 5 past senate presidents of Nigeria.
Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Evan Enwerem, Chuba Okadigbo, Anyim Pius Anyim, Adolphus
Wabara, Ken Nnamani, David Mark
Answer: Dignity
Answer: Peace

#18. Who is the current minister of finance?
Answer: Kemi Adeosun
#19. Who is the current minister of defence?
Answer: Monsur Dan-Ali

Answer: Calabar
#22. Who is the current minister of FCT?

Answer: Muhammadu Bello

Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2015

Answer: Flora Shaw

#27. Which country won the last world cup?
Answer: Germany
Answer: Bob Jensen

#31. Who is the current CBN Governor?

Answer: Godwin Emefiele



#35. Who is the minister for petroleum resources in Nigeria?

Answer: President Muhammudu Buhari

#37. When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?

Answer: 1st January 1973
Answer: 1966

Answer: 774




continent
#46. When were the currency notes introduced?
Answer: 100 naira:1999, 200 naira in 2000, 500 naira in 2001 and 1000 naira on October 12,
2005.
#47. How many ministers do we have in Nigeria?

Answer: 38


#50. With which countries does Nigeria share boundaries?

Answer: Nigeria is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin
in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north
On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 9:56 PM Kelvin Uhunamure <kelvin.uhunamure@gmail.com>

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Nigeria
Question 1.
Nigeria’s current president is ___
Ans.
Muhammadu Buhari
Question 2.
Current vice president
Ans.
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
Question 3.
Nigeria’s 36 States with their Capitals
Ans.
Note: Current Minister of Abuja Federal Capita Territory (FCT) is Muhammed

Bello.
S. No State Capital
1 Abia State Umuahia
2 Adamawa State Yola
3 Akwa Ibom State Uyo
4 Anambra State Awka
5 Bauchi State Bauchi
6 Bayelsa State Yenagoa
7 Benue State Makurdi
8 Borno State Maiduguri
9 Cross River State Calabar
10 Delta State Asaba
11 Ebonyi State Abakaliki
12 Edo State Benin City
13 Ekiti State Ado – Ekiti
14 Enugu State Enugu
15 Gombe State Gombe
16 Imo State Owerri
17 Jigawa State Dutse
18 Kaduna State Kaduna
19 Kano State Kano
20 Katsina State Katsina

21 Kebbi State Birnin Kebbi
22 Kogi State Lokoja
23 Kwara State Ilorin
24 Lagos State Ikeja
25 Nasarawa State Lafia
26 Niger State Minna
27 Ogun State Abeokuta
28 Ondo State Akure
29 Osun State Oshogbo
30 Oyo State Ibadan
31 Plateau State Jos
32 Rivers State Port Harcourt
33 Sokoto State Sokoto
34 Taraba State Jalingo
35 Yobe State Damaturu
36 Zamfara State Gusau
Question 4.
Current Governors of the 36 States in Nigeria
Ans.
S. No State Current Governor
1 Abia State Okezie Ikpeazu
2 Adamawa State Ahmadu Umar Fintiri
3 Akwa Ibom State Udom Gabriel Emmanuel
4 Anambra State Willie Obiano
5 Bauchi State Bala Mohammed
6 Bayelsa State Henry Seriake Dickson
7 Benue State Samuel Ortom

8 Borno State BabaGana Umara
9 Cross River State Benedict Ayade
10 Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa
11 Ebonyi State Dave Umahi
12 Edo State Godwin Obaseki
13 Ekiti State Dr. Kayode Fayemi
14 Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
15 Gombe State Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
16 Imo State Chukwuemeka Ihedioha
17 Jigawa State Badaru Abubakar
18 Kaduna State Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai
19 Kano State Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
20 Katsina State Aminu Bello Masari
21 Kebbi State Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
22 Kogi State Yahaya Bello
23 Kwara State AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq
24 Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu
25 Nasarawa State Abdullahi Sule
26 Niger State Abubakar Sani Bello
27 Ogun State Dapo Abiodun
28 Ondo State Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu
29 Osun State Adegboyega Oyetola
30 Oyo State Oluwaseyi Makinde
31 Plateau State Simon Lalong
32 Rivers State Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
33 Sokoto State Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
34 Taraba State Darius Ishaku
35 Yobe State Mai Mala Buni
36 Zamfara State Bello Matawalle

Question 5.
CBN Governor
Ans.
Godwin Emefiele
Question 6.
Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
Ans.
Herbert Macauly
Question 7.
What was the first political party in Nigeria?
Ans.
Nigerian National Democratic party (NNDP)
Question 8.
What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent?
Ans.
Strength
Question 9.
What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent?
Ans.
Dignity
Question 10.
What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?
Ans.
Nigerian’s fertile soil
Question 11.
What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for?
Ans.
Peace
Question 12.
What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?
Ans.
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
Question 13.
Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?
Ans.
Six (6) geopolitical zones
Question 14.
What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
Ans.
Calabar
Question 15.
Capital of Nigeria
Ans.
Abuja
Question:. Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?
Question 16.
What is the name of Nigerian senior national team in football (men team)?
Ans.
Super Eagles
Question 17.
When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup
Ans.
1985, 1993, 2007, 2013
Question 18.
Who was the first female vice chancellor in Nigerian university?
Ans.
Grace Alele Williams
Question 19.
Who gave Nigeria her name?
Ans.
Flora Shaw
Question 20.
Who designed the Nigerian flag?
Ans.
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
Question 21.
Who was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria?
Ans.
Bob Jensen
Question 22.
Who was the first woman to buy a car in Nigeria?
Ans.
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
Question 23.
Which was the first TV station in Nigeria?
Ans.
Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959
Question 24.
When was Nigeria formed?
Ans.
1914
Question 25.
Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?
Ans.
Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State
Question 26.
Who was the first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate?
Ans.
Wole Soyinka
Question 27.
Who is the Nigerian current speaker of house of Assembly?
Ans.
Yakubu Dogara
Question 28.
What is the premier university in Nigeria?
Ans.
University of Ibadan
Question 29.
Nigeria’s Ministers and Cabinet: 11 November 2015 – present
Ans.
Portfolio Incumbent T
President
Commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces
Minister of Petroleum
Muhammadu Buhari 20
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo 20
Minister of Justice
Attorney General
Abubakar Malami 20
Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama 20
Minister of Finance Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed 20
Minister of Defence Mansur Dan Ali 20
Minister of Education Adamu Adamu 20
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Okechukwu Enelamah 20
Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige 20
Minister of Federal Capital Territory Mohammed Musa Bello 20

Minister of Science and Technology Ogbonnaya Onu 20
Minister of Solid Minerals Kayode Fayemi 20
Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau 20
Minister of Budget and National Planning Udoma Udo Udoma 20
Minister of Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola 20
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Audu Ogbeh 20
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi 20
Minister of Health Isaac Adewole 20
Minister of Women Affairs Aisha Alhassan 20
Minister of Niger Delta Usani Uguru Usani 20
Minister of Information Lai Mohammed 20
Minister of Environment Amina J. Mohammed 20
Minister of Water Resources Suleiman Adamu Kazaure 20
Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung 20
Minister of State for Aviation Sirika Hadi 20
Minister of State for Environment Ibrahim Usman Jibril 20
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim 20
Minister of State for Solid Minerals Bawa Bwari Abubakar 20
Minister of State for Health Osagie Ehanire 20
Minister of State for Niger Delta Omole Daramola 20
Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing Mustapha Baba Shehuri 20
Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing Suleiman Hassan 20
Minister of State for Education Anthony Onwuka 20
Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development Heineken Lokpobiri 20
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Stephen Ocheni 20
Minister of State for Budget and National Planning Zainab Ahmed 20
Minister for Communication Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu 20
Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment Aisha Abubakar 20
Minister of State for Petroleum Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu 20
Cabinet of Nigeria: 11 November 2015 – present

Source: Wikipedia
Question 30.
Who is the current chief justice of Nigeria?
Ans.
Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad
Question 31.
When did Nigeria have her independent?
Ans.
1st October 1960
Question 32.
When Nigeria did become a republic?
Ans.
1st October 1963
Question 33.
When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria?
Ans.
1966
Question 34.
How many local Government do we have in Nigeria?
Ans.
774
Question 35.
Who is the first Nigerian president?
Ans.
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
Question 36.
Who was Nigerian first executive president?
Ans.
Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari
Question 37.
Who was the Nigerian first prime minister?
Ans.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Question 38.
What is the largest continent in the world?
Ans.
ASIA with population of 3,641,000,000 while Australia & Oceania is the smallest continent
Question 39.
What are the five Oceans in the world?
Ans.
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean
Question 40.
What is the full meaning of UNICEF?
Ans.
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Question 41.
Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?
Ans.
Senator Bukola Saraki
Question 42.
Which country’s flag is called the Union Jack?
Ans.
Great Britain
Question 43.
What is centenary?
Ans.
100 years
Question 44.
What is Nigeria?
Ans.
Nigeria officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising
36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigeria is located in West Africa and shares
land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger
in the north.
Question 45.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff
Ans.
General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin
Question 46.
Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff?
Ans.
Lt-General T.Y. Buratai
Question 47.
Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff?
Ans.
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas
Question 48.
Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff?
Ans.
Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar
Question 49.
Who is the current NAFDAC Director General?
Ans.
Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye
Question 50.
Who is the current Inspector General of police?
Ans.
Mohammed Adamu
Question 51.
Current chairman of the African Union
Ans.
Paul Kagame
Question 52.
Who is the secretary General of the united nations
Ans.
António Guterres
Question 53.
Who is the current minister of education?
Ans.
Mallam Adamu Adamu
Question 54.
Mention five rivers in Nigeria that share their names with a state.
Ans.
Rivers – Benue, Niger, Osun, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, Cross River, Imo
Question 55.
What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent?
Ans.
Strength
Question 56.
Mention 5 past senate presidents of Nigeria.
Ans.
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Evan Enwerem, Chuba Okadigbo, Anyim Pius Anyim, Adolphus Wabara,
Ken Nnamani, David Mark
Question 57.
What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent?
Ans.
Dignity
Question 58.
What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?
Ans.
Nigerian’s fertile soil
Question 59.
What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for?
Ans.
Peace
Question 60.
What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?
Ans.
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
Question 61.
Who is the current minister of finance?
Ans.
Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed
Question 62.
Who is the current minister of defence?
Ans.
Mansur Muhammad Dan Ali
Question 63.
Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?
Ans.
Six (6) geopolitical zones
Question 64.
What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
Ans.
Calabar
Question 65.
Who is the current minister of FCT?
Ans.
Muhammadu Bello
Question 66.
Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?
Ans.
Senator Ike Ekweremadu
Question 67.
When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup
Ans.
1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2015
Question 68.
Which country won the 2018 world cup?
Ans.
France
Question 69.
Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?
Ans.
Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State
Question:. Who was the first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate?
Question 70.
Who is the minister for petroleum resources in Nigeria?
Ans.
President Muhammudu Buhari
Question 71.
When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?
Ans.
1st January 1973
Question 72.
What are the five largest Oceans in the world?
Ans.
Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean
Question 73.
What is the full meaning of UNICEF?
Ans.
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Question 74.
When were the currency notes introduced?
Ans.
100 naira:1999, 200 naira in 2000, 500 naira in 2001 and 1000 naira on October 12, 2005
Question 75.
How many ministers do we have in Nigeria?
Ans.
38
Question 76.
With which countries does Nigeria share boundaries?
Ans.
Nigeria is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west,
Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north
Question 77.
Representative democracy is best characteristic by
Ans.
free elections and proper registers of voters
Question 78.
While political partial parties aim at forming a government pressure groups aim at
Ans.
influencing governmental decisions
Question 79.
When the electorate vote for representatives who is turn vote on their behalf we say it is
Ans.
an indirect election
Question 80.
An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a
Ans.
by election
Question 81.
Which of these countries does NOT operate a federal constitution
Ans.
France
Question 82.
The major advantage of the secret ballot is that
Ans.
it ensures the anonymity of each voter
Question 83.
In a one party state
Ans.
the ruling party is the only legal party
Question 84.
A cabinet system of government is practiced in
Ans.
Britain and Canada
Question 85.
A proclamation by the head of state ending a session of parliament is called
Ans.
a dissolution
Question 86.
The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria
Ans.
promotes unity of diversity
Question 87.
The transfer of authority to local government council is known as
Ans.
delegation
Question 88.
The principle of anonymity of civil servants means that they
Ans.
are credited or blamed for any thing they do
Question 89.
The six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982 were
Ans.
UPN, GNPP, NAP, PRP, NPP, NPN,
Question 90.
Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in Nigeria
Ans.
farmers
Question 91.
The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against the
Ans.
Richards constitution
Question 92.
A popular principle of colonial administration in British west Africa was
Ans.
indirect rule
Question 93.
The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was
Ans.
lord Lugard
Question 94.
The first military government in Nigeria was headed by
Ans.
General Agunyi Ironsi
Question 95.
The first general election in Nigeria was hold in
Ans.
1959
Question 96.
The supreme organ of the U.N O is the
Ans.
general assembly
Question 97.
Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of
Ans.
1976
Question 98.
A parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the house to vote on major issues
Ans.
Whip
Question 99.
A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as
Ans.
Parliamentary
Question 100.
A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
Ans.
Feudalism
Question 101.
“Rule of Law” refers to situation in which
Ans.
Laws are supreme
Question 102.
An important principle of the civil service is
Ans.
Anonymity
Question 103.
Which of these constitution recognized local government as the third tier of government
Ans.
the 1979 constitution
Question 104.
A condition for judicial independence is the appointment of judges by the
Ans.
Judicial service Commission
Question 105.
The minorities Commission appointed in Nigeria in 1957 recommend that
Ans.
More states should be created in the federation
Question 106.
The second military coup in Nigeria took place on
Ans.
July 29, 1966
Question 107.
One of these was in existence before the outbreak of the second world war
Ans.
The League of Nations
Question 108.
An important advantage of creating more constitution in a federal state is to
Ans.
Enhance the People participation
Question 109.
Under the Presidential system
Ans.
Question 110.
Public opinion is important because it
Ans.
Lets government know what the people want
Question 111.
Bicameral legislature exists
Ans.
To prevent the concentration of power on legislative house
Question 112.
Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in
Ans.
Ghana
Question 113.
One of the functions of the Ministry of external affairs is the
Ans.
Promotion of national interests
Question 114.
The leader of the Northern People’s congress was
Ans.
Ahmadu Bello
Question 115.
The idea of democracy started with the
Ans.
The earliest democracy in the world began with the work of a man named Cleisthenes, in Athens
(Greece), in 510 BC.
Question 116.
In the Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are called
Ans.
Proletariats
Question 117.
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable means of achieving democracy?
Ans.
Riots
22 The branch of government responsible for implementing laws is the
Question 118.
In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in
Ans.
The community
Question 119.
Universal Adult Suffrage means all
Ans.
Qualified citizens can vote
Question 120.
A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is
called
Ans.
An Appropriation bill
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1. The parliament of Nigeria is called ________
(A)House of Representative (B) Senate (C)State house of Assembly (D)

National Assembly
Answer: D
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2. Democracy day is celebrated in Nigeria on---------
(A) Oct 1 (B) Jan 12 (C)May 29 (D)June 12
Answer: D (It was recently changed)
3. How many members make up the house of representative in Nigeria?
(A)280 (B)774 (C)360 (D)359
Answer: C
4. How many members makeup senate in the upper arm of the national
assembly?
(A)100 (B)108 (C)109 (D)110
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5. Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?
(A)5 (B)6 (C)7 (D)8
Answer: B
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6. Nigeria flag was created by-------------------
(A)Mr Aina Onabolu (B)Prof Wole Soyinka (C)Taiwo Akinkumi (D)Ben

Odiase
Answer: C
7. How many local governments do we have in Nigeria?
(A)744 (B)774 (C) 747 (D)784

Answer: B
8. Who was the first military head of state?
(A)Gen. Muritala Muhammed (B)Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (C)Gen.

Aguiyi Ironsi (D)Gen. Idiagbon
Answer: C
9. Who stopped the killing of twins in calabar?
(A)Henry Townsend (B)Herbert Marculey (C)Mongo Park (D)Mary

Slessor
Answer: D
10. Nigeria became a republic in what year?
(A)May 29, 1999 (B)Jan 15, 1966 (C) Oct 1, 1960 (D)Oct 1, 1963
Answer: D
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11. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established
in what year?
(A)May 1975 (B)May 1963 (C)May 1966 (D)May 2000
Answer: A
12. Which state is referred to as "The Sunshine State"
(A)Ekiti state (B)Ondo State (C)Jigawa state (D)Oyo state
Answer: B
13. The Nigeria flag was designed by Taiwo Akinkunmi in what year?
(A)1957 (B)1959 (C)1960 (D)1963
Answer: B
14. The amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates and the
colony of Lagos was in what year?
(A)1959 (B)1914 (C)1963 (D)1960
Answer: B
15. Nigeria celebrated her last centenary anniversary in what year?
(A)2000 (B)2014 (C)2020 (D)1990
Answer: B
16. Who is the current minister of Education in Nigeria?
(A)Prof Rukkayat Rufai (B)Adamu Adamu (C)Prof Adedapo

Afolabi (D)Prof. Wole Soyinka
Answer: B
17. The state with the least number of local government in Nigeria is-------------
-----
(A)Zamfara (B)Lagos (C)Bayelsa (D)Anambra
Answer: C
18. Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?
(A)Yakubu Dogara (B)Bukola Saraki (C)Tukur Buratai (D)Oshiomole
Answer: B
19. Who is the current House of Rep in Nigeria?
(A)Yakubu Dogara (B)Bukola Saraki (C)Tukur Buratai (D)Oshiomole
Answer: A
20. Which state is referred to as the "Centre of Excellence?"
(A)Ekiti state (B)Ondo State (C)Lagos state (D)Oyo state
Answer: C
21. . Which state is referred to as "The Gateway state"
(A)Ekiti state (B)Ogun State (C)Jigawa state (D)Oyo state
Answer: B
22. The current minister of petroleum is ----------------
(A)President Muhammodu Buhari (B) Amaechi (c) Aisha Alhassan (D)

Babatunde Fashola
Answer: A
23. The first coup carried out in Nigeria was in what year?
(A) 1996 (B) 1966 (C)1967 (D)1973
Answer: B
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24. Nigeria civil war started in what year?
(A) 1967 (B) 1970 (C) 1966 (D)1985
Answer: A
25. The Aba Women Riot took place in what year?
(A)1975 (B) 1929 (C) 2001 (D) 1939
Answer: B
Part Two
26. Who is the current INEC Chairman? Mahmood Yakubu
27. Who is current Chief of Army Staff? Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai
28. Who discovered River Niger? Mungo Park
29. Who coined the name "Nigeria"? Flora Luggard
30. The first trade in Nigeria was held in what year? 1953
31. The highest mountain in Africa is? Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
32. The Largest River in the World is? Mississippi
33. The largest city in the world is? New York
34. Coldest country in the world is? Russia

35. The largest River in Nigeria is? River Niger
36. The United Nations was founded in what year? 1945
37. ECOWAS was founded in what year? 1975
38. The largest city in West Africa is? Ibadan
39. The twin towers ( World Trade Centre ) was bombed in what year? Sept
11, 2001 by Osama Bin Laden Terrorist group
40. The league of Nations was founded in what year? 1920
41. Central Bank of Nigeria was established in what year? 1959
42. The smallest continent in the world is? Australia
43. The First World War started in what year? 1914
44. The First World War ended in what year? 1919
45. The least populated country in the world is? Vatican city
46. Who hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup? South Africa
47. Nigeria is divided into how many geo-political zones? 6
48. The most populated country in the world is? China
49. The largest Island in the world is? Greenland
50. The Eifel's Tower is located in what country? France
51. Eifel's Tower was built in what year? 1889 by Gustave

52. The Nigerian to win a Nobel Laureate is? Prof. Wole Soyinka
53. N.Y.S.C was established in what year? 1973
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54. Nigeria Civil War started and ended in what year? 1967-1970
55. Nigeria changed to use of naira and kobo in what year? 1973
56. The largest continent in the world is? ASIA
57. The youngest judge in the whole world is John Payton
58. The first military coup carried out in Nigeria was in 1966.
59. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?

Answer: Herbert Macauly
60. Question: What was the first political party in Nigeria?
Answer: NNDP
Answer: Buhari
Answer: Osinbanja
62. What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm

represent?
Answer: Strength
63.Representative democracy is best characteristic by

Answer: free elections and proper registers of voters
64. While political partial parties aim at forming a government pressure

groups aim at
Answer: influencing governmental decisions
65. When the electorate vote for representatives who is turn vote on their
behalf we say it is
Answer: an indirect election
66. An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called

a
Answer: by election
Answer: France

Answer: it ensures the anonymity of each voter

Answer: the ruling party is the only legal party

Answer: Britain and Canada
71. A proclamation by the head of state ending a session of parliament is

called
Answer: a dissolution

Answer: promotes unity of diversity

Answer: delegation

Answer: are credited or blamed for any thing they do
Answer: UPN, GNPP, NAP, PRP, NPP, NPN,

Answer: farmers
NIGERIA CURRENT AFFAIRS ON

NIGERIAN WOMEN PACE-SETTERS
77. Who was the first female editor of a daily newspaper? Dr. Doyin Abiola
78. Who was the first Nigerian female novelist? Mrs Flora Nwakpa
79. Who was the first female winner of an Olympic gold medal? Miss Chioma
Ajunwa
80. Who was the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria? Mrs Folake Solanke
81. Who was the first female Vice Chancellor? Prof. Grace Alele Williams
82. Who was the first female Pilot? Mrs Chinyere Onyemaucheya
83. Who was the first female Judge? Mrs Rose Menye-Ukeje
84. Who was the first female Political Activist? Mrs Margaret Ekpo
85. Who was the first female Deputy Inspector General of Police? Mrs Bisi
Ugowe
86. Who was the first female Doctor? Dr Elizabeth Awonyi Abimbola
87. Who was the first female Governor in Nigeria? Mrs Virginia Etiaba
88. Who was the first female to buy a car? Mrs Efuroye Tinubu
89. Who was the first female to drive a car? Mrs Olufunmilayo Ransome Kuti
90. Who was the first female Speaker of the House of Assembly? Mrs Patricia
Eteh
USEFUL LEGAL TERMS TO KNOW

Governmental Terms to Know
Democracy: is the government of the people by the people and for the
people.
Kakistocracy: is the government by the worst class of citizens.
Oligarchy: this is the government by the rich (influential class of citizens).
Rule of law: this is the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by

subordinating it to well-defined and established laws. It's the supremacy of law
over everybody.
Political party: this consist of a group of people with distinct aims and
objectives involving in political activities seeking to obtain control of
government.
Dictatorship: this is a system of government under a military ruler. It's a ruler

who doesn't
Consult anyone but takes decision himself.

Monarchy: this is also known as kingship. It's when the ruler(King) rules for
his lifetime and passes the position to his blood as an inheritance.
Autocracy: this is a government by a sovereign government with

uncontrollable authority.
Amnesty: is a general pardon by a government to a certain class of

offenders.
Election: This is a system of selecting a ruler by voting.
Affidavit: A written statement that may be presented as evidence
Alibi: A defence that a person charged with a criminal offence was elsewhere
when the offence was committed and therefore cannot be responsible for it.
Solicitor: A person qualified to conduct legal matters.
Plaintiff: A person who brings an action in court to seek redress from another
called the defendant.
NIGERIAN NATIONALISTS YOU NEED TO

KNOW
1. Herbert Macaulay
2. Nnamdi Azikwe
3. Obafemi Awolowo
4. Tafawa Balewa
5. Ahmadu Bello
6. Anthony Enaghoro
7. Eyo Ita
8. Nyong Essien
9. Mbonu Ojike
10. Joseph Tarka
11. Ernest Okoli
12. Michael Okpara
13. Akanu Ibiam
14. King Jaja of Opobo
15. King Kosoko of Lagos
16. Oba Ovaremi of Benin
17. Dennis Osadebe
PART B: NIGERIA CURRENT AFFAIR

FROM 1960
1. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
A obasanjo
B osama
C obi
D Herbert Macauly
A APC
B PDP
C NNDP
D AD

A. Obasanjo
B. Saraki
C. Buhari
D. Jonathan

A. Osinbanja
B. Atiku
C. Peter obi
D. Namadi sambo
5. What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm

represent?
A peace
B Terror
C. Agriculture
D. Strength
Answer: Strength

7. While political partial parties aim at forming a government pressure groups
aim at
(A) causing social unrest
(B) influencing governmental decisions
(C) controlling nation’s economy
(D) getting workers to unite
8. When the electorate vote for representatives who is turn vote on their
behalf we say it is
(A) an indirect election
(B) an unfair election
(C) a disputed election
(D) a rigged electron
9. An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called

a
(A) by election
(B) general election
(C) referendum
(D) plebiscite

(A)USA
(B) Nigeria
(C) Canada
(D) France

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(A) Britain and Canada
(B) the soviet union
(C) all European Countries including Britain
(D) the United State of America
14. A proclamation by the head of state ending a session of parliament is

called
(A) a dissolution
(B) an adjournment
(C) a prorogation
(D) a devolution

(A) promotes unity of diversity

(A) delegation
(B) fusion
(C) fragmentation
(D) devolution

(A) are not the servant of a particular government
(B) are trained for the duties they perform
(C) are credited or blamed for any thing they do
(D) have a career

(A) farmers
(B) the Nigerian union of teachers (NUT)
(C) Nigeria medical associate (NMA)
(D) academic staff union of university (ASUU)
21. A popular principle of colonial administration in British west Africa was

(A) association
(B) indirect rule
(C) paternalism
(D) assimilation

(A) sir, Hugh Clifford
(B) sir James Robertson
(C) lord Lugard
(D) sir Ralph moore.

(A) General Yakubu Gowon,
(B) General Agunyi Ironsi
(C) General M. Mohammed
(D) General O. Obasanjo.

(A) 1933
(B) 1952
(C) 1955
(D) 1959
(A) general assembly
(B) secretary general
(C) world court
(D) world bank
ANSWERS
1D 2C 3C 4A 5D 6A 7B 8A 9A 10D 11C 12C 13A 14A 15A 16A 17C 18B

19A 20B 21B 22C 23B 24D 25A
Nigeria Current affair 2

1. Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local
government reforms of
a. 1966
b. 1976
c. 1984
d.1987
2. A parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the house to

vote on major issues
a. Party leaders
d. Whip
3. A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known

as
a.Republican
b. Revolutionary
c. Collegial
d. Parliamentary
4. A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
a. Oligarchy
b. Feudalism
c. Socialism
d. Welfarism
5. Ã¢â‚¬Å“Rule of LawÃ¢â‚¬ refers to situation in which
a. Lawyers are the rulers
b. Laws are supreme
d. Parliament makes laws

a. Authoritarianism
b. Anonymity
c. Nepotism
d. Partisanship
7. Which of these constitution recognized local government as the third tier of

government
8. A condition for judicial independence is the appointment of judges by the

9. The minorities Commission appointed in Nigeria in 1957 recommend that

b. No more states should created before independence
d. the legislature should Legislate for the minority areas
e the minorities should constitute one state
10. One of these was in existence before the outbreak of the second world
war
a. The OAU
b. The League of Nations
c. The UNO
e. ECOWAS
Who is the current chairman of INEC?
Mahmoud Yakubu
Who is the current chief of Army staff? Gen. Tukur Buratai

Ministers in Nigeria
• Minister of Petroleum President Muhammodu Buhari
• Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
• Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami
• Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama
• Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed
• Minister of Defence Mansur Dan Ali
• Minister of Education- Adamu Adamu
• Minister of Industry - Okechukwu Enelamah
• Minister of Labour- Chris Ngige
• Minister of FCT- Mohammed Musa Bello
• Minister of Science- Ogbonnaya Onu
• Minister of Solid Minerals- John Kayode Fayemi
• Minister of Interior- Abdulrahman Dambazau
• Minister of Budget- Udoma Udo Udoma

• Minister of Power- Babatunde Fashola
• Minister of Agriculture- Audu Ogbeh
• Minister of Transportation- Rotimi Amaechi
• Minister of Health- Isaac Adewole
• Minister of Women Affairs- Aisha Alhassan
• Minister of Niger Delta- Usani Uguru Usani
• Minister of Information- Lai Mohammed
• Minister of Environment- Amina J. Mohammed
• Minister of Water Resources- Suleiman Kazaure
• Minister of Youth and Sports- Solomon Dalong
• Minister of State for Aviation- Hadi Sirika
• Minister of State for Environment- Ibrahim Jibrin
• Minister of State for Foreign Affairs- Khadijat Ibrahim
• Minister of State for Solid Minerals Bawa Bwari Abubakar
• Minister of State for Health- Osagie Ehanire
• Minister of State for Niger Delta- Omole Daramola
• Minister of State for Works- Mustapha Baba Shauri
• Minister of State for Education- Anthony Onwuka
• Minister of State for Agriculture- Heneiken Lokpobiri
• Minister of State for Labour- Late James Ocholi

• Minister of State for Budget Zainab Ahmed
• Minister for Communication Adebayo Shittu
• Minister of State for Industry Aisha Abubakar
• Minister of State for Petroleum Emmanuel Kachikwu
Latest 2019 Nigerian Current Affairs – Questions And

Answers
#1 Who is the current speaker of the house of representative in Nigeria in 2019?
Answer: Femi Gbajabiamila
#2 Who is the current Akwa Ibom State governor in 2019?
Answer: Udom Emmanuel
#3 Who is the current speaker of Akwa Ibom State house of Assembly in 2019?
Answer: Aniekan Bassey
#4 Who is the current Nigerian senate president in 2019?
Answer: Senator Lawan Ahmed
#5 Is June 12 democracy day in Nigeria?
Answer: Yes, June 12 is officially the Nigerian democracy day.
#6 Is Nigeria a member of the Organization of Islamic corporation OIC?
Answer: Yes, Nigeria is officially a member of the OIC.
#7 When was Nigeria admitted into the organization of islamic corporation?

Answer: Nigeria secretly became a member in 1986 during the Babangidas administration.
#8 What is the ruling political party in Nigeria this 2019?
Answer: The ruling party in Nigeria this 2019 is the All Progressive Congress
#9 Who is the current Abia State governor in 2019?
Answer: Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu
#10 What is the richest state in Nigeria this 2019?
Answer: The richest state in Nigeria this 2019 is Lagos State, with a GDP of $33,679 Billion.
#11 Who is the current chief justice of Nigeria in 2019?
Answer: Tanko Muhammed
#1. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?

Answer: Herbert Macauley



Answer: Prof Yemi Osibajo
Answer: Strength
Answer: Dignity
#8. What does the white color in Nigerian flag stand for?
Answer: Peace
#9. What does the green color in Nigerian flag represent?


Answer: Six (6) geopolitical zones: North East, North West, North Central, South East, South
West and South South.

Answer: Calabar
#12. What is the capital of Nigeria Now in 2019?

Answer: Abuja

Answer: Senator Ovie Omo-Agege
#14. What is the name of Nigerian senior national team in football?

Answer: Super Eagles
Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013
#16. Who was the first female vice chancellor in Nigerian university?
Answer: Grace Alele Williams

Answer: Flora Shaw


Answer: Bob Jensen
#20. Who was the first woman to buy a car in Nigeria?


#23. When was Nigeria formed?Answer: 1914

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#27. What is the premier university in Nigeria?

Answer: University of Ibadan
#28. Who is the minister for education in Nigeria?

Answer: Adamu Adamu

Answer: Tanko Muhhamed
#30. When did Nigeria have her independent?

#31. When Did Nigeria become a republic?

Answer: 1966

Answer: 774



continent



#42. When did Nigeria became a Republic?

Answer: 1963
#43. What is centenary?

Answer: 100 years
#44. What is Nigeria?

Answer: Nigeria officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional
republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigeria is located in
West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and
Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north.


1>>1. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?
A obasanjo
B osama
C obi
D Herbert Macauly
Answer is – D
A APC
B PDP
C NNDP
D AD
Answer is- C
A. Obasanjo
B. Saraki
C. Buhari
D. Jonathan
Answer is- C
A. Osibanjo
B. Atiku
C. Peter obi
D. Namadi sambo
Answer is- A
#5. What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm

represent?
A peace
B Terror
C. Agriculture
D. Strength
Answer: D

Answer is- A
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7. While political parties aim at forming a government, pressure groups aim at

(A) causing social unrest (B) influencing governmental decisions
(C) controlling nation’s economy (D) getting workers to unite
Answer is- B
8. When the electorate vote for representatives who in turn vote on their behalf we say it is
(A) an indirect election(B) an unfair election (C) a disputed election (D) a rigged electron
Answer is- A
9. An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a

(A) by election (B) general election (C) referendum (D) plebiscite
Answer is- B

(A)USA (B) Nigeria (C) Canada (D) France
Answer is- D

Answer is- C
Answer is- B
13. A cabinet system of government is practiced in(A) Britain and Canada (B) the soviet union
(C) all European Countries including Britain (D) the United State of America
Answer is- A
14. A proclamation by the head of state ending a session of parliament is called
(A) a dissolution (B) an adjournment (C) a prorogation (D) a devolution
Answer is- A
(A) promotes unity in diversity
Answer is- A
(A) delegation (B) fusion (C) fragmentation
(D) devolution
Answer is- A
(A) are not the servant of a particular government(B) are trained for the duties they perform(C)
are credited or
blamed
for any thing they do (D) they are seen but not heard
Answer is- D
Answer is- D
(A) farmers (B) the Nigerian union of teachers (NUT)(C) Nigeria medical associate (NMA) (D)
academic staff union
of
university (ASUU)
Answer is- A
Answer is- C
21. A popular policy of colonial administration in British west Africa was
(A) association
(B) indirect rule (C) paternalism (D) assimilation
Answer is- A
(A) sir, Hugh Clifford(B) sir James Robertson (C) lord Lugard(D) sir Ralph moore.
Answer is- C
(A) General Yakubu Gowon, (B) General Agunyi Ironsi
(C) General M. Mohammed (D) General O. Obasanjo.
Answer is- B
(A) 1933 (B) 1952 (C) 1955 (D) 1959
Answer is- D
(A) general assembly (B) secretary general (C) world court (D) world bank
Answer is- A
MAJOR ACRONYMS AND FULL MEANING OF MAJOR INSTITUTIONS IN
NIGERIA(UPDATED 2019 LIST)
 SARS means Special Anti Robbery Squad

 ECOWAS means Economic Community Of West African States
 NANS means National Association Nigerian Students
 NUJ means Nigerian Union Of Journalists
 NASU means Non Academic Staff Union
 NDA means Nigerian Defense Academy
 SAN means Senior Advocate Of Nigeria
 NA means Nigerian Army
 PDP means Peoples Democratic Party
 APC means All Progressive Congress
 CAN means Christian Association Of Nigeria
 NYSC means National Youth Service Corps
 PHCN means Power Holding Company Of Nigeria
 NIPOST means Nigerian Postal Service And Telecommunication
 WAEC means West African Examination Council
 CBN means Central Bank Of Nigeria
 NICON means National Insurance Company Of Nigeria
 GCE means General Certificate Of Education
 NURTW means National Union Of Road Transport Workers
 EFCC means Economic And Financial Crime Commision
 FRSC means Federal Road Safety Commision.
 ASUU means Academic Staff Union Of Universities
 ASUP means Academic Staff Union Of Polytechnics
 JAMB means Joint Admission And Matriculation Board
 NAN means News Agency Of Nigeria
 NAFDAC means National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control.
 INEC means National Independent Electoral Commission
Current affair 2
1. Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government reforms of
a. 1966 b. 1976 c. 1984 d.1987
Answer is- B
2. A parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the house to vote on major issues
a. Party leaders
d. Whip
Answer is- B
3. A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as
a.Republican b. Revolutionary
c. Collegial d. Parliamentary
Answer is- D
4. A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called
a. Oligarchy b. Feudalism
c. Socialism d. Welfarism
Answer is- B
5. Indirect rule refers to situation in which

a. the rulers are subject to the supreme laws of the land.
b. Laws are supreme
d. The British authority rule through our local elites
Answer is- D

a. Authoritarianism b. Anonymity
c. Nepotism d. Partisanship
Answer is- B
7. Which of these constitution recognized local government as the third tier of government
Answer is- D
8. A condition for judicial independence is the appointment of judges by the

Answer is- B
9. The minorities Commission appointed in Nigeria in 1957 recommend that

b. No more states should created before independence
d. the legislature should Legislate for the minority areas
e the minorities should constitute one state
Answer is- A
10. The second military coup detat in Nigeria took place on

a July 15, 1966 b. October 1, 1966
c. July 29, 1966 d. July 29, 1975
e. February 13, 1976
Answer is- A
11. One of these was in existence before the outbreak of the second world war
a. The OAU b. The League of Nations
c. The UNO
e. ECOWAS
Answer is- D
12. An important advantage of creating more constitution in a federal state is to

a. Enhance the Peoples participation
b. Enable ambitious Politicians gain political power
c. Make the states gain more power from the federal
government
d. Curb the excess of the federal government.
Answer is- D
13. Under the Presidential system
a. The party with the majority of seat forms the Executive
b. There is the principle of collective responsibility
d. The states take instruction from the federal government
Answer is- C
14. Public opinion is important because it

a. Tells government what action it must take
b. Lets government know what the people want
c. Allows Police to manage crisis
d. Mothers the minorities in resource lean areas
e. Guarantees peoples freedom and rights
Answer is- B
15. Bicameral legislature exists

a. Where two cameras are used to monitor court proceedings
b. To prevent the concentration of power on legislative house
c. To provide jobs for more politicians
d. To ensure that just laws are passed
Answer is- D
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16. Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in
a. Ghana b. Sierra Leone

c. The Gambia d. Nigeria
Answer is- D
17. One of the functions of the Ministry of external affairs is the

a. Deportation of illegal aliens
b. Issuance of Passports
c. Defense of the Country’s Borders
d. Promotion of national interests
Answer is- D
18. The leader of the Northern Peoples congress
a. Yakubu Maitama Sule
b. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
c. Aminu Kano
d. Ahmadu Bello
Answer is- D
19. The idea of democracy started with the

a. Romans b. Pensions c. Egyptians d. Greeks
Answer is- D
20. In the Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are called
a. Bourgeoisie b. Proletariat’s c. Feudal lords d. Slaves
Answer is- B
21. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable means of achieving democracy?

a. Referendum b. Recall
c. Initiative d. Riots
Answer is- D
22 The branch of government responsible for implementing laws is the
a. Executives b. Legislature d. Police
Answer is- A
23. In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in a. The

community b. Public officials
c. Judges d. The head of State e. The Legislature
Answer is- A
24. Universal Adult Suffrage means all

a. Adult citizens can vote
b. Citizens vote
c. Qualified citizens can vote
d. Literate citizens can vote
e. Adult males can vote
Answer is- C
25. A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general
welfare is called
a. A private bill
b. A decree
c. An Appropriation bill
d. A public deal
e. An edict
Answer is- C
Current affair 3
(1) A human community that is usually cohesive and homogeneous is

(A) nation (B) kinship (C) clan (D) nation
Answer is- D
(2) Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society ?
(A) British (B) Portuguese (C) French (D) German
Answer is- B
(3) Under the 1963 republican constitution,the president exercised ?(A) judicial power (B)
executive power (C) nominal
power (D) concurrent powers
Answer is-B
(4) The principal of federal character was first enunciated in the
(A) 1989 constitution (B)1963 constitution (C) 1999 constitution (D) 1979 constitution
Answer is- D
(5) Between 1960 and 1966 Nigeria was governed under the (A) presidential system (B)
Westminster system (C) Confederate system (D) unitary system
Answer is- B
(6) One major factor that differentiate the presidential from the parliament system
(A) separation of power (B) judicial independence (

C) passage of bills (D) party system
Answer is- A
(7) A major feature of the policy of deregulation in Nigeria is the
(A) enthronement of market forces mechanism (B) increasing dominance of the economy by the
state (C
) proliferation of public cooperation (D) monumental increase in direct foreign investment
Answer is- A
(9) A major issues that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is
(A) membership (B) the objective (C) the voting pat
tern (D) the ideology.
Answer is- B
(10) Equality before the law is component of

(A) separation of powers (B) checks and balanced (C
) the rule of law (D)constitutional law
Answer is- C
(11) A law passed by the legislature and assented to by the executive is
(A) an act (b) a presidential proclamation(C). A decree (D) a legislative order
Answer is- A
(12) The principles of checks and balances empowers the judiciary to

(A) invalidate the actions of other arms (B) administer the criminal justice system (C) abrogate
the law (D) apply the law
Answer is- A
(13) In a parliamentary system, the term shadow cabinet is often used to refer to
(A) back benchers in the house (B). Deputy prime minister and assistant ministers
(C) rebellious members of the ruling party (D) portfolio designates Of the party in opposition.
Answer is- D
(14) The fundamental assumption on which the idea of the rule of law is based is
(A). Supremacy of the constitution (B)rationality of human being
(C) quality of human being (D) love for social justice.
Answer is- A
(15) Association whose main interest is to influence public policies without attempting to capture
state power are
(A) communal group (b) trade union

(c) political parties (D) pressure group
Answer is- D
(16) Unilateralism in Nigeria foreign policy entail
(A) Africa being the center piece of Nigeria foreign policy (B) Non-aligned posture in
international affairs
(C) quest for a permanent membership (D) membership of international organization.
(17) The set of policies on the basis of which countries interact with one another is called (A)
diplomacy (B) foreign policy
(C) National policy (D)international relations
Answer is- B
(1 ) After the defeat of Germany in world war 1, her former colonies were administered under
the league Of nation as
(A) occupied territory (B) trust territories. (C)crown colonies (D) protectorates
Answer is- A
(18) The Nigeria – Cameroon crisis over Bakassi peninsula occurred owning to the interpretation
of the treaty of 1913 and the
(A) resolution of OAU (B) Maroua accord (C) decision of the ECOWAS (D) decision of the
international court of justice
(19) The first Nigeria leader to become chairman of organization of African unity was: (A)
Tafawa balew
a (B) murtala muhammed (c) yakuba gowon. (D) aguiyi ironsi
Answer is- D
CURRENT AFFAIR 4
1. The military coup of July 25, 1975 which topped general Yakubu Gowon from power took
place when he was attending which important event?
a. OAU Summit in Kampala
b. UN General Assembly in New York
c. Assembly of Heads of States of ECOWAS in Monrovia
d. The Olympic Games
Answer is- A
2. Which of the following political parties did not participate in the 1979 General
Elections in Nigeria?
a. Unity Party of Nigeria
b. National Party of Nigeria
c. Social Democratic Party
Answer is- C
3. Alhaji Shehu Shagari was sworn in as President of the Federal republic of Nigeria in 1979 by
a. Justice Fatai Williams

b. Justice Adetokunbo Ademola
c. Justice Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore
d. Justice Isa Mohammed
Answer is- D
4. The British took over Nigeria through

a. Negotiation (b) Bargaining
c. War (d) The Sea
Answer is- C
5. Which of the following courts served as the highest judicial organ for Nigeria up till 1963?
a. Supreme court
b. Federal Court of Appeal
c. Appellate court
d. The privy council
Answer is- A
6. What was the primary purpose of the Sir Henry Willinks Commission of Inquiry?
a. To approve the independence of Nigeria
b. To allay the fears of minorities in Nigeria
c. To amalgamate Northern and Southern Nigeria.
d. To make Lagos a British colony
Answer is- B
7. Into how many local government areas is Nigeria officially delineated?

a. 654 (b) 650 (c) 820 (d) 774
Answer is- D
8. Laws made by State government are known as

a. Edicts (b) Bye law (c) Acts (d) Decrease
Answer is- A
9. The centenary anniversary of the amalgamation of Northern and southern Nigeria
will be celebrated in
a. 2060 (b) 2063 (c) 2014 (d) 2007
Answer is- C
10. Which of these men introduced indirect rule in Nigeria?

a. Mungo Park
b. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
c. Lord Lugard
d. Sir James Robertson
Answer is- C
11. Politics is an act for

a. Man to govern himself
b. Man to create government
c. States to control its destiny
d. Man to determine others
Answer is- A
12. A major issue that distinguishes pressure groups from political parties is
a. Membership (b) objective (c) voting patterns (d) ideology
Answer is-B
13. A nation consists of people with

a. Common history
b. Common ancestry
c. A shared set of values
d. A,B, and C above
Answer is- D
14. A totalitarian state is based on

a. Multi-party system
b. Total protection of civic rights
c. The totality of the state processes
d. Coercion as the instrument of government
Answer is- D
15. A political concept that defines the beliefs, attitudes and values of a society is called
a. Political socialization
b. Political culture c. Political transformation
d. Referendum
Answer is- C
16. The agent of political socialization generally regarded as the most important is
(a) Family (b) Peer group (c) school d. Churches and Mosques
Answer is- A
17. A political ideology that defines a system of societal organization in which the state
control the commanding heights of the economy is called (a)totalitarianism
(b)communalism (c) socialism (d) communism
Answer is- C
18. In which of the following countries is governmental powers most fused?

a. Nigeria
b. United states of America
c. France
d. Canada
Answer is- D
19. Which of the following best describes French colonial policy in Africa?
(a) policy of association (b) policy of indiference (c) policy of hostility (d) policy assimilation
Answer is- D
21. The electorate is generally understood to refer to:
(a) elected members of the national assembly (b) elected members of the state houses of
assembly
(c)candidates who can contest elections (d) those citizens qualified to vote at elections
Answer is- D
22. In a parliamentary system of government, the function of the head of state and the
head of government are vested in
(a) the inner cabinet (b) an individual
(c)two different individual s (d) the ministerial council
Answer is- D
23. In a modern democracy , the ultimate source of sovereignty is the (a) legislature
and executive (b) judiciary (c) ruling political party (d) people
Answer is- D
The coat of arm of Nigeria has a black shield with two white stripes that come together, like the
letter ‘Y’.
This ‘Y’ SYMBOL represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria:
which are the two popular rivers known as:
River Niger and River Benue.
The black shield represent Nigeria’s good earth.

While the two horses on each sides of the coat of arm represent dignity.
The eagle represent Strenght, while the green and white bands on the top of the shied represent
the rich Agricultural land of the country.
While the yellow flower at the base of the Coat of arm are Costus spectabilis, which is Nigeria’s
national flower.
The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hosted on 1st October 1960.(which
is Nigeria National Independent Day)
The green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria while the White
band stands for peace.
However, what you should know is that, the designer of the flag was a student from IBADAN,
Micheal Taiwo Akinkunmi.
THE HISTORY AND PAST LEADERS IN NIGERIA: NIGERIAN CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019
Nigeria is a country which has the highest population in Africa continent.

Which is proved by the 21st to 25th March, 2006 population census.
Nigeria’s population was estimated to be about 140,000,000 people.(One hundred and forty
Million)
Nigeria, which is officially known as The Federal Republic of Nigeria, stands as a boarder,
Benin Republic on the west,
Cameroon on the east,
Gulf of Guinea on the south,
Niger to the north.
Currently, Nigeria is made up of 36 STATES and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
With 109 senatorial districts,
360 federal constituencies,
990 state constituencies,
774 local governments,
8810 wards.
This are the names of Nigeria former colonial masters.

They are,
Sir Frederick Lord Lugard,
Sir Hugh Clifford,

Sir Creamer Thompson,

Sir Donald Cameroon,

Sir Bernard Bourdilion.
Sir Anthony Richard.

Who ruled from 1943to 1948.
Sir John McPherson.

Sir James Robertson.

The Nigeria first indigenous Governor General and also the first Ceremonial President is:
Dr Nnamdi Azikwe.
The first prime minister in Nigeria is:

Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
The first millitary head of state in Nigeria is:

General Aguiyi Ironsi.
The first executive President of Nigeria is:

Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
The first military president in Nigeria is:

General Ibrahim Babangida.
#1. Mention the new service chiefs in Nigeria
Answer:General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin- Chief of Defence Staff;
Lt-General T.Y. Buratai- Chief of Army Staff;
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas- Chief of Naval Staff;
Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar – Chief of Air Staff

#2. Who is the current INEC chairman?
Answer: Mahmud Yakubu
#3. Who is the current NAFDAC Director General?
Answer: Paul Orhii
#4. Who is the current Inspector General of police?
Answer: IGP Solomon Arase
#5. Current chairman of the African Union
Answer: Robert Mugabe
#6. Who is the secretary General of the united nations
Answer: Ban Ki-Moon
#7. Who is the current minister of education?
Answer: Anthony Onwuka
#8. Mention five rivers in Nigeria that share their names with a state.
Answer: Rivers- Benue, Niger, Osun, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, Cross River, Imo


Answer: Strength
#13. Mention 5 past senate presidents of Nigeria.
Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Evan Enwerem, Chuba Okadigbo, Anyim Pius Anyim,
Adolphus Wabara, Ken Nnamani, David Mark
Answer: Dignity
Answer: Peace

#18. Who is the current minister of finance?
Answer: Kemi Adeosun
#19. Who is the current minister of defence?
Answer: Monsur Dan-Ali

Answer: Calabar
#22. Who is the current minister of FCT?

Answer: Muhammadu Bello

Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2015

Answer: Flora Shaw

#27. Which country won the last world cup?
Answer: Germany
Answer: Bob Jensen


#31. Who is the current CBN Governor?

Answer: Godwin Emefiele



#35. Who is the minister for petroleum resources in Nigeria?

Answer: President Muhammudu Buhari

#37. When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?

Answer: 1st January 1973
Answer: 1966

Answer: 774




continent
#46. When were the currency notes introduced?
Answer: 100 naira:1999, 200 naira in 2000, 500 naira in 2001 and 1000 naira on October 12,
2005.
#47. How many ministers do we have in Nigeria?
Answer: 38


#50. With which countries does Nigeria share boundaries?
Answer: Nigeria is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of
Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north
51# What are the top 3 political parties in Nigerian fourth Republic ?
Answer: the top 3 political parties in the fourth republic is
PDP- peoples democratic party
APC -All Progressive Congress
SDP- Social Democratic Party.
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Below are Repeated Aptitude Test and Job

#2. What was the first political party in Nigeria?

#3. Who is the current president of Nigeria?

#4. Who is the current vice president of Nigeria?

#9. What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?

#11. What was the first capital city in Nigeria?

#12. What is the capital of Nigeria Now?

#13. Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?

#14. What is the name of Nigerian senior national team in football?

#17. Who gave Nigeria her name:

#18. Who designed the Nigerian flag?

#19. Who was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria?

#20. Who was the first woman to buy a car in Nigeria?

#21. Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria?

#22. What is the first TV station in Nigeria?

#23. When was Nigeria formed?

#24. Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?

#25. Who was the first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate?

#26. Who is the Nigerian current speaker of house of Assembly?

#27. What is the premier university in Nigeria?

#29. Who is the current chief justice of Nigeria?

#30. When did Nigeria have her independent?

#31. When Nigeria did become a republic?

#33. How many local Government do we have in Nigeria?

#34. Who is the first Nigerian president?

#35. Who was Nigerian first executive president?

#36. Who was the Nigerian first prime minister?

#37. What is the largest continent in the world?

#38. What are the five Oceans in the world?

#39. What is the full meaning of UNICEF?

#40. Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?

#41. Which country’s flag is called the Union Jack?

#42. When did Nigeria became a Republic?

#43. What is centenary?

#44. What is Nigeria?

#45. Who won the 2015 Nigerian presidential general election?

1>>1. Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?

2. What was the first political party in Nigeria?

3. Who is the current president of Nigeria?

#5. What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm

6. Representative democracy is best characteristic by

1. Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonia

The black shield represent Nigeria’s good earth.

THE HISTORY AND PAST LEADERS IN NIGERIA.

Nigeria is a country which has the highest population in Africa continent.

This are the names of Nigeria former colonial masters.

Sir Hugh Clifford,

Sir Creamer Thompson,

Sir Donald Cameroon,

Sir Bernard Bourdilion.

Sir Anthony Richard.

Sir John McPherson.

Sir James Robertson.

The first prime minister in Nigeria is:

The first millitary head of state in Nigeria is:

The first executive President of Nigeria is:

50 Question and Answers about Nigeria.

#1. Mention the new service chiefs in Nigeria

Answer: General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin- Chief of Defence Staff;

Lt-General T.Y. Buratai- Chief of Army Staff;