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.
Before the Macpherson's constitution of 1951, the North was governed by
Elders
Emirs
The Constitution
Proclamation of the Governor
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The Coussey Commission Report laid the ground-work for the eventual independence of
Ghana
Gambia
Liberia
Nigeria
Correct answer is A
The recommendation of the Coussey Commission formed the basis of the 1950 constitution. It marked the beginning of the process of independence for the Gold Coast as Ghana, The first Sub -Saharan British Colony to achieve independence.
Chief Ladoke Akintola
Chief Obafemi Awolowo
Dr M.A Majekodunmi
Chief Remi Fani Kayode
Correct answer is C
He was appointed sole administrator of Western Region in June 1962 after a political crisis in the region, holding office in place of the Premier Samuel Akintola until December that year.
The first almagamation in Nigeria happened in the year ___
1914
1886
1906
1900
Correct answer is C
In 1906, the Southern protectorate was almagamated with the Lagos colony to form the colony and protectorate of Southern Nigeria.
The first British consul in Nigeria was
Lord Lugard
John Beecroft
William Parry
Edward Nicolls
Correct answer is B
In 1849, John Beecroft was appointed Consul of the Bights of Benin and Biafra by the British, a position he held (along with his governorship of Fernando Po) until his death in 1854.