Before the 1976 reforms, the three-tier local government system was practiced by
Northern and Eastern Nigeria
Eastern and Western Nigeria
Western and Northern Nigeria
Mid-Western and Eastern Nigeria
Correct answer is C
Before the 1976 reforms, the three-tier local government system was practiced by Western and Northern Nigeria.
exclusive list
residual list
concurrent list
reserved list
reserved list
Correct answer is C
Constitutional matters in which the Nigerian federal and state governments exercise joint authority are on the concurrent list.
Some examples are as follows:
1. Industrial Development
2. Education
3. Agriculture
4. Finance
5. Transport
6. Works
The federal laws prevail in case of contradictions.
In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constituted the
legislative arm
executive
ombudsman
judicial arm
Correct answer is A
In the pre-colonial Yoruba political system,the council of chiefs constituted the Legislative Arm.
It should be noted that the Oba made the laws in consultation with his chiefs who represented different villages. The laws could be for imposition of the following:
1. Taxes
2. Land Allocation
3. Marriage
4. Divorce etc.
The senior chiefs could also make laws but such laws were subject to Oba's ratification.
The Bales also made rules and regulations on behalf of the Oba.
In Nigeria, military regimes returned power to civilians through
transition programmes
constitutional conferences
impositions
negotiations
Correct answer is A
In Nigeria, military regimes returned power to civilians through Transition Programmes
The main reason for the poor performance of the Public Complaints Commission in Nigeria is that
its activities are interfered with
it lacks the power to prosecute offenders
it lacks adequate funds to play its roles
people have not been lodging complaints
Correct answer is B
The main reason for the poor performance of the Public Complaints Commission in Nigeria is that it lacks the power to prosecute offenders.
That is, it has no powers to enforce its investigations and decisions it has taken, it can only investigate and recommend.
Other limitations are as follows:
1. It cannot investigate the activities of top officials in government e.g the President.
2. No power to question or challenge e.g the decision of the court.
3. Lack of confidentiality.
4. The need to preserve and safeguard state security and vital national interest.