History Questions and Answers
Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
Learn about past events in Nigeria and the world with these interesting and informative History questions and answers.
The formation of the first 12 states in Nigeria took place in the year?
1966
1976
1967
1987
Correct answer is C
Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on the 27th of May, 1967 created 12 states out of the existing four regions; Northern region, Western region, Eastern region and Mid Western region.
The quest for self government was a motion proposed by ______ in ______
Gnassingbe Enyadema/1976
Anthony Enahoro/1953
Obafemi Awolowo/1960
Hon. Tunji Brightwhite/1963
Correct answer is B
On the floor of the House of Representative, Chief Anthony Enahoro a member of the Action Group moved a motion in 1953 that Nigeria should attain her self government in 1956 and this was in contrary to the opinion of the Northern leader, Sir Ahmadu Bello,
Which of these is not an achievement under the colonial rule?
Creation of political region
Creation of Nigerian Council
Proclamation
None
Correct answer is C
The correct answer is 'proclamation'.
Proclamation is a direct rule from the Governor to the colony.
The ______ presides over the Shariah Law court in the Sokoto Caliphate
Hakimi
Dogari
Maaji
Alkali
Correct answer is D
The Alkali judgesd presides over the Shariah law and the Shariah law court.
The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorate of Nigeria took place on
10 July, 1914
1 January, 1921
10 December, 1941
1 January, 1914
Correct answer is D
Lord Fredrick Luggard amalgamated the Northern and the Southern protectorate of Nigeria on the 1st of January, 1914.