Federalism was introduced in Nigeria under the
Lyttleton Constitution
Macpherson Constitution
Richards Constitution
Independence
Correct answer is A
The Lyttleton Constitution was enacted in 1954 and it established the federal system of government and paved the way for independence.
This constitution is considered the start of federalism, as it provided for a division of power between the central government and the regions, unlike the Richards constitution that created provinces/regions, with no autonomy being given to the regions.
Who was the political head of the Old Oyo Empire?
Bashorun
Oyomesi
Aremo
Alaafin
Correct answer is D
This position is regarded as sacred and spirit being. So the Alafin is regarded as the spiritual head of the Oyo kingdom.
Nigeria spearheaded the formation of ECOWAS during the regime of
Olusegun Obasanjo
Yakubu Gowon
Murtala Muhammad
Ibrahim Babangida
Correct answer is B
This was regarded as one of the greatest achievement of the then military head of state.
An electoral process in which candidates are selected for elective offices by party members is
primary election
electoral college
bye election
general election
Correct answer is A
It is only the party that can nominate (choose) an individual for a position or post. Furthermore, it an in-house affair where the party’s candidate is given a ticket to vote for a particular post.
In a Federal System (such as Nigeria) the Local Governments are directly responsible
to the Federal or Central Government
to the State Government
to the Federal and State Government
to no other level of government
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.