JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1740

8,696.

Nnamdi Azikiwe's West African Pilot was established in what year?

A.

1936

B.

1937

C.

1938

D.

1939

Correct answer is B

The West African Pilot was a newspaper launched in Nigeria by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1937, dedicated to fighting for independence from British colonial rule.

 

8,697.

Kastina and Akwa-Ibom were created in September, _____.

A.

1985

B.

1986

C.

1987

D.

1988

Correct answer is C

In September 1987 Babangida created Akwa Ibom State from part of Cross River State and Katsina State from part of Kaduna State.

8,698.

Before the Macpherson's constitution of 1951, the North was governed by

A.

Elders

B.

Emirs

C.

The Constitution

D.

Proclamation of the Governor

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,699.

The Coussey Commission Report laid the ground-work for the eventual independence of

A.

Ghana

B.

Gambia

C.

Liberia

D.

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.

8,700.

Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962?

A.

Chief Ladoke Akintola

B.

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

C.

Dr M.A Majekodunmi

D.

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.