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Who is Nigeria’s current Senate President?
Godswill Akpabio is the leader of Nigeria’s 10th Assembly. Before he became Nigeria’s Senate President in 2023, he served as the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, and a Senator representing Akwa Ibom’s North-West Senatorial District.
Which Nigerian President took over from Musa Yar’adua?
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan took over from Musa Yar’adua after he died in office in May 2010.
Which of the following is Nigeria’s ruling party?
The APC is currently Nigeria’s ruling party, and it has been so since 2015 when they won the presidential election and took over from the PDP. Though they are different, many Nigerians refer to both parties as hideous twins; don’t ask us why.
Which Nigerian President was a former governor of Lagos State?
It’s Bola Tinubu. Currently serving as Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu also served as the governor of Lagos State for two terms (1999 to 2007).
Which of the following is Nigeria’s National anthem?
The answer is, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee.’ Although it was an old anthem used in Nigeria’s early independent days (1960 to 1978), President Bola Tinubu brought it back again in 2024 to replace the commonly known anthem, ‘Arise, o compatriots.’
Who is the current minister of the FCT?
Nyesom Wike is the current minister of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The controversial minister has served in this position since 2023 and was formerly the governor of the oil-rich Rivers State before then.
Which of the following is Nigeria’s national (male) football team?
Formerly known as the Green Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team is called the Super Eagles.
Which British colonial leader amalgamated Nigeria’s Northern and Southern protectorates?
It’s Lord Frederick Lugard. Formerly the governor of both the Northern and Southern Protectorate, Lugard merged both on January 1, 1914.
Which Nigerian President briefly banned Twitter?
It’s Muhammadu Buhari. In June 2021, he banned Twitter in Nigeria after the social media platform took down a controversial tweet in which he threatened to treat Biafra agitators “in the language they understand.” The ban was finally lifted in January 2022 after seven months.
What geopolitical zone is the FCT located in?
The FCT is located in the North-central, and it is bordered by Nassarawa, Kaduna, and Niger States.
Which Nigerian leader is on the 5 Naira note?
It’s Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. This Nigerian leader was an OG before IG. In addition to being Nigeria’s first prime minister, he was also a founding member of the Northern People’s Congress (NPC) and one of the first people from Northern Nigeria to study at the London University Institute of Education.
Which of the following is Nigeria's First political party?
The NNDP crawled so other parties could run. Founded in June 1923 by Sir Herbert Macauley, the party was created after the introduction of the Clifford Constitution of 1922, which provided an opportunity for legislative representation. The NNDP was so hot it swept up all the available seats in elections held in 1923, 1928, and 1933. Your current parties could never.
Who was the first woman to own a car in Nigeria?
It’s Funmilayo Ransome Kuti! Also nicknamed ‘The Lioness of Lisabi,’ Funmilayo was literally the mother that mothered plenty of mothers. Not only was she the first woman to buy and drive a car in Nigeria, but she was also a fierce anti-colonial activist and an even fiercer feminist. We have her to thank for so many things, including the 1948 tax revolt and the existence of the legendary pioneer Afrobeat star, Fela Kuti.
Which of the following is Nigeria’s nickname
It’s the giant of Africa. Nigeria was given this nickname because of its landmass, the largeness of its population, and its economy.
Which of the following is Nigeria’s first university?
It’s UI. The University was established in 1948 but was only a College of the University of London (through a unique scheme) until 1962, when it became a fully independent university. It ranks as one of Nigeria’s best Universities to date.
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