1. The parliament of is called ______

(A) House of Representative (B) Senate (C) State house of Assembly (D) National Assembly

Answer: D

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 make up senate in the upper arm of the national assembly?

(A) 100 (B) 108 (C) 109 (D) 110

Answer: C

5. Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zone? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

Answer: B

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. 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, 199 B.Jan 15, 1966 C. Oct 1, 1960 D. Oct 1, 1963

Answer: D

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. 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 "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. 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

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 Of NIGERIAN CURRENT AFFAIRS (UPDATED)

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

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

61. Who is the current president of Nigeria?

Answer: Buhari

62. Who is the current vice president of Nigeria?

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

67. Which of these countries does NOT operate a federal constitution

Answer: France

68. The major advantage of the secret ballot is that Answer: it ensures the anonymity of each voter

69. In a one party state Answer: the ruling party is the only legal party

70. A cabinet system of government is practiced in Answer: Britain and Canada

71. A proclamation by the head of state ending a session of parliament is called Answer: a dissolution

72. The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria Answer: promotes unity of diversity

73. The transfer of authority to local government council is known as Answer: delegation

74. The principle of anonymity of civil servants means that they Answer: are credited or blamed for any thing they do

75. The six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982 were

Answer: UPN, GNPP, NAP, PRP, NPP, NPN,

76. Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in Nigeria Answer: farmers

CURRENT AFFAIRS ON NIGERIAN WOMEN

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 YOU NEED 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 Macaulay

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

4. Who is the current vice president of Nigeria? A. Osinbajo 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

07. 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

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 , 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 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 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 control over land is called a. Oligarchy b. Feudalism c. Socialism d. Welfarism

5. “Rule of Law†refers to situation in which 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 government 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 appointment 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 in 1957 recommend that: a. More states should be created in the federation b. No more states should created before independence c. Nigeria should revert to a unitary structure d. the legislature should Legislate for the minority arease 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 d. The Commonwealth of Nations e. ECOWAS PART 3: FACTS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT NIGERIA

1. Mention the new service chiefs in Nigeria

2. Who is the current INEC chairman? Answer: Mahmud Yakubu

3. Who is the current NAFDAC Director General? Answer: Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye

4. Who is the current Inspector General of police? Answer: IGP Ibrahim Idris

5. Current chairman of the African Union Answer: Paul Kagame

6. Who is the secretary General of the united nations Answer: António Guterres

7. Who is the current minister of education? Answer: Mallam Adamu Adamu

8. Mention five rivers in Nigeria that share their names with a state. Answer: Rivers- Benue, Niger, Osun, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, Cross River, Imo

9. What was the first political party in Nigeria? Answer: Nigerian National Democratic party (NNDP)

10. Who is the current president of Nigeria? Answer:

11. Who is the current vice president of Nigeria? Answer: Yemi Osibajo

12. What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent? 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, . 14. What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent? Answer: Dignity

14. What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for? Answer: Nigerian’s fertile soil

16. What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for? Answer: Peace

17. What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent? Answer: Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria

18. Who is the current minister of finance? Answer: Zainab Ahmed (substantive)

19. Who is the current minister of defence? Answer: Haliru Mohammed Bello

20. Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones? Answer: Six (6) geopolitical zones

21. What was the first capital city in Nigeria? Answer: Calabar

22. Who is the current minister of FCT? Answer: Muhammadu Bello

23. Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president? Answer: Senator

24. When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2015

25. Who gave Nigeria her name: Answer: Flora Shaw

26. Who designed the Nigerian flag? Answer: Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi

27. Which country won the last world cup? Answer: France

28. Who was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria? Answer: Bob Jensen 29. Who was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria? Answer: Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

30. What is the first TV station in Nigeria? Answer: Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959

31. Who is the current CBN Governor? Answer: Godwin Emefiele

32. Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria? Answer: Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State

33. Who was the first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate? Answer: Wole Soyinka

34. Who is the Nigerian current speaker of house of Assembly? Answer: Yakubu Dogara

35. Who is the minister for petroleum resources in Nigeria? Answer: President Muhammudu Buhari

36. Who is the current chief justice of Nigeria? Answer: Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen

37. When was the Nigerian Naira introduced? Answer: 1st January 1973

38. When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria? Answer: 1966

39. How many local Government do we have in Nigeria? Answer: 774

40. Who is the first Nigerian president? Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe

41. Who was Nigerian first executive president? Answer: Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari

42. Who was the Nigerian first prime minister? Answer: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

43. What is the largest continent in the world? Answer: ASIA with population of 3,641,000,000 while Australia & Oceania is the smallest continent 44. What are the five Oceans in the world?

Answer: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean.

Additional Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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 by 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

Answers 1A 2C 3B 4D 5D 6B 7D 8A 9C 10C 11A 12B 13D 14D 15C 16B 17A 18C 19B 20A 21D 22D 23C 24D

Who is the current chairman of INEC?

 Mahmoud Yakubu

Who is the current chief of Army staff?

 Gen. Tukur Buratai