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Oyo State Current Affairs As At 27th July, 2020

S/N PORTFOLIO NAME

1 Governor Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde
2 Deputy Governor Engr. Raufu Olaniyan
3 Speaker State House Of Assembly Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin
4 Secretary to the State Government Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun
5 Chief of Staff to the State Government Chief Bisi Ilaka
6 Head of Service to the State Government Mrs. Ololade Amidat Agboola
7 Chairman Teaching Service Commission Pastor Akin Alamu
(TESCOM)
8 Permanent Secretary State Ministry of Mrs. Atere Aminat Bamidele
Education

State Commissioners

S/N OFFICE NAME

1 Agriculture and Rural Development Mr. Muyiwa Ojekunle
2 Budget and Planning Barr. Niyi Farinto
3 Commerce Mr. Niyi Adebisi
4 Education, Science and Technology Barr. Olasunkanmi Aremu Olaleye
5 Energy and Mineral Resources Barr. Temilolu Seun Ashamu
6 Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Olaniyi Kehinde Agboola
7 Establishment and Training Mr. Daud Kehinde Sangodoyin
8 Finance Mr. Akinola Ojo
9 Health Dr. Bashir Bello
10 Information and Mass Mobilization Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun
11 Justice Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo
12 Lands, Housing and Urban Development Barr. Rahman Abdulraheem
13 Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters Mrs. Funmi Orisadeyi
14 Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport Prof. Rapheal Afonja
15 Special Duties Chief Bayo Lawal
16 Women Affairs and Social Inclusion Alhaja Fausat Sanni
17 Youth and Sport Mr. Seun Fakorede

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Question 1: Nigeria’s current president Answer: Muhammadu Buhari

Question 2: Current vice president Answer: Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Question 6: Who formed the first political party in Nigeria?

Answer: Herbert Macaulay

Question 7: What was the first political party in Nigeria?

Answer: Nigerian National Democratic party (NNDP)

Question 8: What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent? Answer: Strength

Question 9: What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent?

Answer: Dignity

Question 10: What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?

Answer: Nigerian’s fertile soil

Question 11: What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for? Answer: Peace

Question 12: What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?

Answer: Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria

Question 13: Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?

Answer: Six (6) geopolitical zones

Question 14: What was the first capital city in Nigeria Answer: Calabar

Question 15: Capital of Nigeria Answer: Abuja

Question: Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?

Answer: Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege

Question 16: What is the name of Nigerian senior national team in football (men team)?

Answer: Super Eagles

Question 17: When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup

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Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013

Question 18: Who was the first female vice chancellor in Nigerian university?

Answer: Grace Alele Williams

Question 19: Who gave Nigeria her name? Answer: Flora Shaw (Lady Lugard)

Question 20: Who designed the Nigerian flag? Answer: Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi

Question 21: Who was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria? Answer: Bob Jensen

Question 22: Who was the first woman to buy a car in Nigeria?

Answer: Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

Question 23: Which was the first TV station in Nigeria?

Answer: Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959

Question 24: When was Nigeria formed? Answer: 1914

Question 25: Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?

Answer: Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State

Question 26: Who was the first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate?

Answer: Wole Soyinka

Question 27: Who is the Nigerian current speaker of House of the Representatives?

Answer: Femi Gbajabiamila

Question 28: What is the premier university in Nigeria? Answer: University of Ibadan

Question 29: Who is the minister for education in Nigeria? Answer: Adamu Adamu

Question 31: When did Nigeria have her independent? Answer: 1st October 1960

Question 32: When Nigeria did become a republic? Answer: 1st October 1963

Question 33: When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria? Answer: 1966

Question 34: How many local Government do we have in Nigeria? Answer: 774

Question 35: Who is the first Nigerian president? Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe

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Question 36: Who was Nigerian first executive president? Answer: Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari

Question 37: Who was the Nigerian first prime minister? Answer: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Question 38: What is the largest continent in the world?

Answer: 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?

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

Question 41: Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?

Answer: Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan

Question 42: Which country’s flag is called the Union Jack? Answer: Great Britain

Question 43: What is centenary? Answer: 100 years

Question 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.

Question 45: Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff

Answer: General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin

Question 46: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff? Answer: Lt-General T.Y. Buratai

Question 47: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff? Answer: Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

Question 48: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff? Answer: Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar

Question 49: Who is the current NAFDAC Director General?

Answer: Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye

Question 51: Current chairman of the African Union Answer: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Question 52: Who is the secretary General of the United Nations Answer: António Guterres

Question: Who is the IMF President? Answer: Christine Lagarde

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Question 53: Who is the current minister of education? Answer: Adamu Adamu

Question 54: Mention five rivers in Nigeria that share their names with a state.

Answer: Rivers – Benue, Niger, Osun, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, Cross River, Imo

Question 55: What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent? Answer: Strength

Question 56: Mention 9 past senate presidents of Nigeria.

Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Evan Enwerem, Chuba Okadigbo, Anyim Pius Anyim, Adolphus
Wabara, Ken Nnamani, David Mark, Bukola Saraki, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan

Question 57: What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent? Answer: Dignity

Question 58: What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?

Answer: Nigerian’s fertile soil

Question 59: What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for? Answer: Peace

Question 60: What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?

Answer: Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria

Question 61: Who is the current minister of finance? Answer: Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

Question 62: Who is the current minister of defense? Answer: Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd)

Question 63: Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?

Answer: Six (6) geopolitical zones

Question 64: What was the first capital city in Nigeria? Answer: Calabar

Question 65: Who is the current minister of FCT? Answer: Mohammed Musa Bello

Question 66: Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?

Answer: Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege

Question 67: When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup

Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2015

Question 68: Which country won the 2018 world cup? Answer: France

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Question 69: Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?

Answer: Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State.

Question 70: Who is the minister for petroleum resources in Nigeria?

Answer: President Muhammudu Buhari

Question 71: When was the Nigerian Naira introduced? Answer: 1st January 1973

Question 72: What are the five largest Oceans in the world?

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

Question 73: What is the full meaning of UNICEF?

Answer: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

Question 74: 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

Question 75: How many ministers do we have in Nigeria? Answer: 43

Question 76: 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

Question 77: Representative democracy is best characteristic by

Answer: free elections and proper registers of voters

Question 78: While political partial parties aim at forming a government pressure groups aim at

Answer: influencing governmental decisions

Question 79: When the electorate vote for representatives who is turn vote on their behalf we
say it is Answer: an indirect election

Question 80: An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a

Answer: by election

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Question 82: The major advantage of the secret ballot is that

Answer: it ensures the anonymity of each voter

Question 83: In a one party state Answer: the ruling party is the only legal party

Question 84: A cabinet system of government is practiced in Answer: Britain and Canada

Question 85: A proclamation by the head of state ending a session of parliament is called

Answer: a dissolution

Question 86: The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria

Answer: promotes unity of diversity

Question 87: The transfer of authority to local government council is known as

Answer: delegation

Question 88: The principle of anonymity of civil servants means that they

Answer: Are credited or blamed for any thing they do

Question 89: The six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982 were

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

Question 90: Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in Nigeria? Answer: farmers

Question 91: The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against the

Answer: Richards constitution

Question 92: A popular principle of colonial administration in British west Africa was

Answer: Indirect Rule

Question 93: The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was Answer: Lord Lugard

Question 94: The first military government in Nigeria was headed by

Answer: General Agunyi Ironsi

Question 95: The first general election in Nigeria was hold in Answer: 1959

Question 96: The supreme organ of the U.N O is the Answer: general assembly

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Question 97: Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government
reforms of Answer: 1976

Question 98: A parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the house to vote on
major issues Answer: Whip

Question 99: A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as

Answer: Parliamentary

Question 100: A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called

Answer: Feudalism

Question 101: “Rule of Law” refers to situation in which Answer: Laws are supreme

Question 102: An important principle of the civil service is Answer: Anonymity

Question 103: Which of these constitution recognized local government as the third tier of
government? Answer: the 1979 constitution

Question 104: A condition for judicial independence is the appointment of judges by the

Answer: Judicial service Commission

Question 105: The minorities Commission appointed in Nigeria in 1957 recommend that

Answer: More states should be created in the federation

Question 106: The second military coup in Nigeria took place on Answer: July 29, 1966

Question 107: One of these was in existence before the outbreak of the second world war

Answer: The League of Nations

Question 108: An important advantage of creating more constitution in a federal state is to

Answer: Enhance the People participation

Question 109: Under the Presidential system

Answer: C. The president may come from any of the parties

Question 110: Public opinion is important because it

Answer: Lets government know what the people want

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Question 111: Bicameral legislature exists

Answer: To prevent the concentration of power on legislative house

Question 112: Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in

Answer: Ghana

Question 113: One of the functions of the Ministry of external affairs is the

Answer: Promotion of national interests

Question 114: The leader of the Northern People’s congress was Answer: Ahmadu Bello

Question 115: The idea of democracy started with the

Answer: 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

Answer: Proletariats

Question 117: Which of the following is NOT an acceptable means of achieving democracy?

Answer: Riots

Question 118: In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in Answer: The community

Question 119: Universal Adult Suffrage means all Answer: Qualified citizens can vote

Question 120: A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the
general welfare is called Answer: An Appropriation bill

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Question 121: Nigeria’s 36 States with their Capitals

S/N STATE CAPITAL
1 Abia Umuahia
2 Adamawa Yola
3 Akwa Ibom Uyo
4 Anambra Awka
5 Bauchi Bauchi
6 Bayelsa Yenagoa
7 Benue Makurdi
8 Bornu Maiduguri
9 Cross River Calabar
10 Delta State Asaba
11 Ebonyi Abakaliki
12 Edo Benin City
13 Ekiti Ado – Ekiti
14 Enugu Enugu
15 Gombe Gombe
16 Imo Owerri
17 Jigawa Dutse
18 Kaduna Kaduna
19 Kano Kano
20 Katsina Katsina
21 Kebbi Birnin Kebbi
22 Kogi Lokoja
23 Kwara Ilorin
24 Lagos Ikeja
25 Nasarawa Lafia
26 Niger Minna
27 Ogun Abeokuta
28 Ondo Akure
29 Osun Osogbo
30 Oyo Ibadan
31 Plateau Jos
32 Rivers Port Harcourt
33 Sokoto Sokoto
34 Taraba Jalingo
35 Yobe Damaturu
36 Zamfara Gusau

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Question 122: Current Governors of Nigeria’s 36 States

S/N STATE NAME OF CURRENT GOVERNOR
1 Abia Okezie Ikpeazu
2 Adamawa Jibrilla Bindow
3 Akwa Ibo Udom Gabriel Emmanuel
4 Anambra Willie Obiano
5 Bauchi Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed
6 Bayelsa Duoyi Diri
7 Benue muel Ortom
8 Bornu Babagana Umara Zulum
9 Cross River Benedict Ayade
10 Delta Ifeanyi Okowa
11 Ebonyi Dave Umahi
12 Edo Godwin Obaseki
13 Ekiti Kayode Fayemi
14 Enugu Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
15 Gombe Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
16 Imo Chukwuemeka Ihedioha
17 Jigawa Badaru Abubakar
18 Kaduna Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai
19 Kano Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
20 Katsina Aminu Bello Masari
21 Kebbi Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
22 Kogi Yahaya Adoza Bello
23 Kwara AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
24 Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu
25 Nasarawa Abdullahi Sule
26 Niger Abubakar Sani Bello
27 Ogun Dapo Abiodun
28 Ondo Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu
29 Osun Adegboyega Oyetola
30 Oyo Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde
31 Plateau Simon Bako Lalong
32 Rivers Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
33 Sokoto Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
34 Taraba Darius Dickson Ishaku
35 Yobe Mai Mala Buni
36 Zamfara Bello Muhammad Matawalle

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Question 123: CBN Governor Answer: Godwin Emefiele

Question 124: When was the Nigeria 2019 General Election held?

Answer: February 23 2019

Question: Mention the service chiefs in Nigeria

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

Question: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff? Answer: Lt-General T.Y. Buratai

Question: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff? Answer: Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

Question: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff? Answer: Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar

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

Question: Who is the current NAFDAC Director General?

Answer: Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye

Question: Current chairman of the African Union Answer: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

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

Question: Who is the current minister of education? Answer: Adamu Adamu

Question: Mention five rivers in Nigeria that share their names with a state.

Answer: Rivers- Benue, Niger, Osun, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, Cross River, Imo

Question: What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?

Answer: Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria

Question: Who is the current minister of finance? Answer: Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

Question: Who is the current minister of defence? Answer: Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd)

Question: Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?

Answer: Six (6) geopolitical zones

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

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15. Bicameral legislature exists

Answer: To prevent the concentration of power on legislative house

16. Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in

Answer: Ghana

17. One of the functions of the Ministry of external affairs is the

Answer: Promotion of national interests

18. The leader of the Northern People’s congress was

Answer: Ahmadu Bello

20. In the Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are called

Answer: Proletariats

21. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable means of achieving democracy?

Answer: Riots

22 The branch of government responsible for implementing laws is the

Answer: Executives

23. In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in Answer: The community

24. Universal Adult Suffrage means all Answer: Qualified citizens can vote

25. A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is
called Answer: An Appropriation bill

1. The parliament of Nigeria is called ____ (D) National Assembly

2. Democracy day is celebrated in Nigeria on——— (D) June 12

3. How many members make up the house of representative in Nigeria? (C) 360

4. How many members make up senate in the upper arm of the national assembly? (C) 109

5. Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones? B. 6

6. Nigeria flag was created by——————- C. Taiwo Akinkumi

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7. How many local governments do we have in Nigeria? B. 774

8. Who was the first military head of state? C. Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi

9. Who stopped the killing of twins in Calabar? D.Mary Slessor

10. Nigeria became a republic in what year? D. Oct 1, 1963

11. Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS. was established in what year?

A. May 1975

12. Which state is referred to as “The Sunshine State” B. Ondo State

13. The Nigeria flag was designed by Taiwo Akinkunmi in what year? B. 1959

14. The amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates and the colony of Lagos was
in what year? B. 1914

15. Nigeria celebrated her last centenary anniversary in what year? B. 2014

16. Who is the current minister of Education in Nigeria? B. Adamu Adamu

17. The state with the least number of local government in Nigeria is——————

C. Bayelsa

18. Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria? B. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan

20. Which state is referred to as “Centre of Excellence?” C. Lagos state

21. Which state is referred to as “The Gateway state” B. Ogun State

22. The current minister of petroleum is —————- A. President Muhammodu Buhari

23. The first coup carried out in Nigeria was in what year? B. 1966

24. Nigeria civil war started in what year? A. 1967

25. The Aba Women Riot took place in what year? B. 1929

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

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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

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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 Macaulay

60. Question: What was the first political party in Nigeria? Answer: NNDP

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

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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

NIGERIAN WOMEN CURRENT AFFAIRS

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

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Governmental Terms to Know

ü Democracy: is the government of the people by the people and for the people.
ü Kakistocracy: is the government by the worst class of citizens.
ü Oligarchy: this is the government by the rich (influential class of citizens).
ü 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.
ü Political party: this consist of a group of people with distinct aims and objectives
involving in political activities seeking to obtain control of government.
ü Dictatorship: this is a system of government under a military ruler. It’s a ruler who
doesn’t consult anyone but takes decision himself.
ü 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.
ü Autocracy: this is a government by a sovereign government with uncontrollable
authority.
ü Amnesty: is a general pardon by a government to a certain class of offenders.
ü Election: This is a system of selecting a ruler by voting.
ü Affidavit: A written statement that may be presented as evidence
ü 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
ü Solicitor: A person qualified to conduct legal matters.
ü Plaintiff: A person who brings an action in court to seek redress from another called the
defendant.

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 Abubakar Mohammed Adamu

5. Current chairman of the African Union Answer: President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt.

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)

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

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, David Mark

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 Shamsuna Ahmed

19. Who is the current minister of defence? Answer: Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd)

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 Musa Bello

23. Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president? Answer: Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege

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

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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 Representatives?

Answer: Femi Gbajabiamila

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

Answer: President Muhammudu Buhari

36. Who is the current chief justice of Nigeria? Answer: Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad

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.

Who is the current chairman of INEC? • Mahmoud Yakubu

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Who is the current chief of Army staff? • Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai

LIST OF MINISTERS IN NIGERIA

S/N PORTFOLIOS NAME
1 Minister of Petroleum President Muhammadu Buhari
2 Minister of Mines and Steel Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah
Development
3 Minister of FCT Muhammed Musa Bello
4 Minister of Niger Delta Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio
5 Minister of Labour & Employment Chris Ngige
6 Minister of Education Adamu Adamu
7 Minister of Special Duties Sen. George Akume
8 Minister of Science and Technology Ogbonnaya Onu
9 Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire
10 Minister of Industry, Trade and Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo
Investment
11 Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama
12 Minister of Communication Dr. Ali Isa Pantami
13 Minister of Water Resources Suleiman Adamu
14 Minister of Finance, Budget and National Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed
Planning
15 Minister of Environment Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud
16 Minister of Agriculture Mohammed Sabo Nanono
17 Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika
18 HAGF and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami
19 Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Raji Fashola
20 Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd)
21 Minister of Mines & Steel Development Olamilekan Adegbite
22 Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed
23 Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola
24 Minister of Youth and Sports Sunday Dare
25 Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen
26 Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi
27 Minister of Police Affairs Mohammed Maigari Dangyadi
28 Minister of Power Engr. Sale Mamman
29 Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq
Disaster Management and Social
Development

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Ø Minister of Environment (State) Sharon Ikeazor

Ø Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, (State) Amb Maryam Katagum
Ø Minister of Petroleum (State) Timipre Silva
Ø Minister of Agriculture (State) Mustapha Baba Shehuri
Ø Minister of Power (State) Godwin Jedi-Agba
Ø Minister of Niger Delta (State) Sen. Omotayo Alasuadura
Ø Minister of Budget and National Planning (State) Clement Ikanade Agba
Ø Minister of Education (State) Emeka Nwajuba
Ø Minister of FCT (State) Ramatu Tijani Aliyu
Ø Minister of Transportation (State) Gbemisola Saraki
Ø Minister of Health (State) Adeleke Mamora
Ø Minister of Science & Tech (State) Mohammed A. Abdullahi
Ø Minister of Foreign Affairs (State) Amb. Zubairu Dada
Ø Minister of Labour (State) Festus Keyamo
Ø Minister of Works and Housing, (State) Abubakar D. Aliyu

Question 16: What is the name of Nigerian senior national team in football (men team)?

Answer: Super Eagles

Question 17: When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup

Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013

Question 18: Who was the first female vice chancellor in Nigerian university?

Answer: Grace Alele Williams

Question 19: Who gave Nigeria her name? Answer: Flora Shaw

Question 20: Who designed the Nigerian flag? Answer: Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi

Question 21: Who was the first man to buy a car in Nigeria? Answer: Bob Jensen

Question 22: Who was the first woman to buy a car in Nigeria?

Answer: Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

Question 23: Which was the first TV station in Nigeria?

Answer: Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959

Question 24: When was Nigeria formed? Answer: 1914

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Question 25: Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?

Answer: Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State

Question 26: Who was the first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate?

Answer: Wole Soyinka

Question 27: Who is the Nigerian current speaker of House of the Representatives?

Answer: Femi Gbajabiamila

Question 28: What is the premier university in Nigeria? Answer: University of Ibadan

Question 29: Who is the minister for education in Nigeria? Answer: Adamu Adamu

Question 31: When did Nigeria have her independent? Answer: 1st October 1960

Question 32: When Nigeria did become a republic? Answer: 1st October 1963

Question 33: When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria? Answer: 1966

Question 34: How many local Government do we have in Nigeria? Answer: 774

Question 35: Who is the first Nigerian president? Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe

Question 36: Who was Nigerian first executive president?

Answer: Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Shagari

Question 37: Who was the Nigerian first prime minister?

Answer: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Question 38: What is the largest continent in the world?

Answer: 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?

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

Question 41: Who is the current Senate President in Nigeria?

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Answer: Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan

Question 42: Which country’s flag is called the Union Jack? Answer: Great Britain

Question 43: What is centenary? Answer: 100 years

Question 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.

Question 45: Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff

Answer: General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin

Question 46: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff? Answer: Lt-General T.Y. Buratai

Question 47: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff? Answer: Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

Question 48: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff? Answer: Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar

Question 49: Who is the current NAFDAC Director General?

Answer: Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye

Question 51: Current chairman of the African Union Answer: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Question 52: Who is the secretary General of the united nations Answer: António Guterres

Question: Who is the IMF President? Answer: Christine Lagarde

Question 53: Who is the current minister of education? Answer: Adamu Adamu

Question 54: Mention five rivers in Nigeria that share their names with a state.

Answer: Rivers – Benue, Niger, Osun, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, Cross River, Imo

Question 55: What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent?

Answer: Strength

Question 56: Mention 9 past senate presidents of Nigeria.

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Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Evan Enwerem, Chuba Okadigbo, Anyim Pius Anyim, Adolphus
Wabara, Ken Nnamani, David Mark, Bukola Saraki, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan

Question 57: What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent? Answer: Dignity

Question 58: What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?

Answer: Nigerian’s fertile soil

Question 59: What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for? Answer: Peace

Question 60: What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?

Answer: Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria

Question 61: Who is the current minister of finance? Answer: Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

Question 62: Who is the current minister of defence? Answer: Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd)

Question 63: Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones? Answer: Six

(6) Question 64: What was the first capital city in Nigeria? Answer: Calabar

Question 65: Who is the current minister of FCT? Answer: Mohammed Musa Bello

Question 66: Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president?

Answer: Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege

Question 67: When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup

Answer: 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, 2015

Question 68: Which country won the 2018 world cup? Answer: France

Question 69: Where was crude oil first discovered in Nigeria?

Answer: 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?

Answer: President Muhammudu Buhari

Question 71: When was the Nigerian Naira introduced? Answer: 1st January 1973

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Question 72: What are the five largest Oceans in the world?

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

Question 73: What is the full meaning of UNICEF?

Answer: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

Question 74: 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

Question 75: How many ministers do we have in Nigeria? Answer: 43

Question 76: 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

Question 77: Representative democracy is best characteristic by

Answer: free elections and proper registers of voters

Question 78: While political partial parties aim at forming a government pressure groups aim at

Answer: influencing governmental decisions

Question 79: When the electorate vote for representatives who is turn vote on their behalf we
say it is Answer: an indirect election

Question 80: An election which is conducted to fill a vacant seat in a legislature is called a

Answer: by election

Question 81: Which of these countries does NOT operate a federal constitution

Answer: France

Question 82: The major advantage of the secret ballot is that

Answer: it ensures the anonymity of each voter

Question 83: In a one party state Answer: the ruling party is the only legal party

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Question 84: A cabinet system of government is practiced in Answer: Britain and Canada

Question 85: A proclamation by the head of state ending a session of parliament is called

Answer: a dissolution

Question 86: The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria

Answer: promotes unity of diversity

Question 87: The transfer of authority to local government council is known as

Answer: delegation

Question 88: The principle of anonymity of civil servants means that they

Answer: Are credited or blamed for any thing they do

Question 89: The six registered political parties in Nigeria in 1982 were

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

Question 90: Which of the following is NOT a pressure group in Nigeria? Answer: farmers

Question 91: The N.C.N.C sent a delegation to London in 1947 to protest against the

Answer: Richards constitution

Question 92: A popular principle of colonial administration in British west Africa was

Answer: indirect rule

Question 93: The first governor-general of colonial Nigeria was Answer: Lord Lugard

Question 94: The first military government in Nigeria was headed by

Answer: General Agunyi Ironsi

Question 95: The first general election in Nigeria was hold in Answer: 1959

Question 96: The supreme organ of the U.N O is the Answer: general assembly

Question 97: Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the local government
reforms of Answer: 1976

Question 98: A parliamentary system, who ensures that members are in the house to vote on
major issues Answer: Whip

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Question 99: A system in which no single person serves as the chief executive is known as

Answer: Parliamentary

Question 100: A social system in which power is derived from control over land is called

Answer: Feudalism

Question 101: “Rule of Law” refers to situation in which Answer: Laws are supreme

Question 102: An important principle of the civil service is Answer: Anonymity

Question 103: Which of these constitution recognized local government as the third tier of
government Answer: the 1979 constitution

Question 104: A condition for judicial independence is the appointment of judges by the

Answer: Judicial service Commission

Question 105: The minorities Commission appointed in Nigeria in 1957 recommend that

Answer: More states should be created in the federation

Question 106: The second military coup in Nigeria took place on Answer: July 29, 1966

Question 107: One of these was in existence before the outbreak of the second world war

Answer: The League of Nations

Question 108: An important advantage of creating more constitution in a federal state is to

Answer: Enhance the People participation

Question 109: Under the Presidential system

Answer: The president may come from any of the parties

Question 110: Public opinion is important because it

Answer: Lets government know what the people want

Question 111: Bicameral legislature exists

Answer: To prevent the concentration of power on legislative house

Question 112: Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in

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Answer: Ghana

Question 113: One of the functions of the Ministry of external affairs is the

Answer: Promotion of national interests

Question 114: The leader of the Northern People’s congress was Answer: Ahmadu Bello

Question 115: The idea of democracy started with the

Answer: 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

Answer: Proletariats

Question 117: Which of the following is NOT an acceptable means of achieving democracy?

Answer: Riots

Question 118: In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in Answer: The community

Question 119: Universal Adult Suffrage means all Answer: Qualified citizens can vote

Question 120: A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the
general welfare is called Answer: An Appropriation bill

Question 123: CBN Governor Answer: Godwin Emefiele

Question 124: When was the Nigeria 2019 General Election held? Answer: February 23 2019

Question: Mention the service chiefs in Nigeria

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

Question: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff? Answer: Lt-General T.Y. Buratai

Question: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff? Answer: Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

Question: Who is Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff? Answer: Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar

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

Question: Who is the current NAFDAC Director General?

Answer: Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye

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Question: Current chairman of the African Union Answer: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Question: Who is the secretary General of the United Nations Answer: António Guterres

Question: Who is the current minister of education? Answer: Adamu Adamu

Question: Mention five rivers in Nigeria that share their names with a state.

Answer: Rivers- Benue, Niger, Osun, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, Cross River, Imo

Question: What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent? Answer: Strength

Question: Mention 8 past senate presidents of Nigeria.

Answer: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Evan Enwerem, Chuba Okadigbo, Anyim Pius Anyim, Adolphus
Wabara, Ken Nnamani, David Mark, Bukola Saraki

Question: What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent?

Answer: Dignity

Question: What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?

Answer: Nigerian’s fertile soil

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

Question: What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?

Answer: Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria

Question: Who is the current minister of finance? Answer: Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

Question: Who is the current minister of defence? Answer: Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd)

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

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

15. Bicameral legislature exists

Answer: To prevent the concentration of power on legislative house

16. Africans were first elected to the legislative council in British West Africa in

Answer: Ghana

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17. One of the functions of the Ministry of external affairs is the

Answer: Promotion of national interests

18. The leader of the Northern People’s congress was Answer: Ahmadu Bello

20. In the Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are called

Answer: Proletariats

21. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable means of achieving democracy?

Answer: Riots

22 The branch of government responsible for implementing laws is the

Answer: Executives

23. In a democracy, sovereignty is vested in Answer: The community

24. Universal Adult Suffrage means all Answer: Qualified citizens can vote

25. A bill that applies to the whole population and is intended to promote the general welfare is
called Answer: An Appropriation bill

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

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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 Macaulay

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60. Question: What was the first political party in Nigeria? Answer: NNDP

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 anything 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

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NIGERIAN WOMEN CURRENT AFFAIRS

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

GOVERNMENTAL TERMS TO KNOW

ü Democracy: is the government of the people by the people and for the people.
ü Kakistocracy: is the government by the worst class of citizens.
ü Oligarchy: this is the government by the rich (influential class of citizens).
ü 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.
ü Political party: this consist of a group of people with distinct aims and objectives
involving in political activities seeking to obtain control of government.
ü Dictatorship: this is a system of government under a military ruler. It’s a ruler who
doesn’t consult anyone but takes decision himself.
ü 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.
ü Autocracy: this is a government by a sovereign government with uncontrollable
authority.

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ü Amnesty: is a general pardon by a government to a certain class of offenders.

ü Election: This is a system of selecting a ruler by voting.
ü Affidavit: A written statement that may be presented as evidence
ü 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.
ü Solicitor: A person qualified to conduct legal matters.
ü Plaintiff: A person who brings an action in court to seek redress from another called the
defendant.

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 Abubakar Mohammed Adamu

5. Current chairman of the African Union Answer: President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt.

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: Muhammadu Buhari

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, David Mark

14. What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent? Dignity

14. What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?

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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 Shamsuna Ahmed

19. Who is the current minister of defence? Answer: Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd)

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 Musa Bello

23. Who is the current Nigerian Deputy Senate president? Answer: Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege

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 Representatives?

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Answer: Femi Gbajabiamila

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

Answer: President Muhammudu Buhari

36. Who is the current chief justice of Nigeria? Answer: Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad

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.

Who is the current chairman of INEC? • Mahmoud Yakubu

Who is the current chief of Army staff? • Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai

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