JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 51

251.

The Economic and Financials Crime Commission (EFCC) scope and nature of duty may not extend to_______

A.

arresting suspects of cyber crime and online fraud

B.

arresting suspects of cyber crime and online fraud

C.

conducting trials and punishing persons involved in corruption matters

D.

investigating cases of substance and drug abuse intersecting with money laundering

Correct answer is C

The EFCC as it is, is an executive body that must discharge its functions strictly in line with the reasons for its establishment. None of those functions extend to exercising judicial powers by punishing and conducting trials for suspects, which the strict duty of the court.

252.

In the 4th republic, the political parties were______

A.

NAP, PDP and APGA

B.

PDP, APP, AD

C.

UPGA, NNA, CAN

D.

PDP, APGA, AD

Correct answer is D

With a multiparty system, the three political parties in 4th Republic were the Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressive Grand Alliance and the Alliance for Democracy.

253.

Which of the following was not responsible for the coalition between A. G and N. C. N. C.?

A.

The kano riot of 1953

B.

Awolowo's faction seeking to get N. P. C. out of power as opposed to Akintola's option

C.

contest for the federal election of 1964

D.

Akintola's faction which broke out of A. G. to form UPP

Correct answer is A

All the following options facilitated the coalition of the action Group and the National Council of the Nigerian Citizens except the The Kano Riot of 1953

254.

Under the 1999 constitution, the Chief Law Officer and the Supreme Court Judge respectively are the_______ 

A.

Chief Justice, Chief Judge

B.

Minister of Justice, Chief Judge

C.

Attorney-General, Chief Justice

D.

Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice

Correct answer is C

The Attorney General of the Federation is the same as the Minister of Justice while the judge at the Supreme Court level is the Chief Justice.

255.

The federal judge under the 1963 constitution could be removed by the______

A.

2/3 majority of the National Assembly

B.

Federal Judicial Service Commission

C.

Nigerian Judicial Council

D.

Executive president

Correct answer is A

2/3 majority support or vote of the National Assembly members was enough under the 1963 Constitution to remove a federal judge.