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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 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. 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, 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. 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 "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 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.
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