In what year was Lagos annexed by the British?
1861
1862
1863
1851
Correct answer is A
Lagos Colony was a British colonial possession centred on the port of Lagos in what is now southern Nigeria. Lagos was annexed on 6 August 1861 under the threat of force by Commander Beddingfield of HMS Prometheus who was accompanied by the Acting British Consul, William McCoskry.
The _____ conference of 1950 discussed the provisions of the Macpherson's constitution.
London
Ibadan
Lagos
Calabar
Correct answer is B
The Ibadan Conference of 1950 was convened to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution.
Which constitution laid the foundation for the establishment of political parties in Nigeria?
The Clifford constitution of 1922
The Richards constitution of 1946
The Macpherson constitution of 1951
The Lyttleton constitution of 1954
Correct answer is A
The Clifford's constitution of 1922 introduced Elective principles which laid the foundation for the establishment of political parties in Nigeria.
Who established the Sokoto Caliphate?
Abdullahi Dan Fodio
Ahmadu Bello
Usman Dan Fodio
None of the above
Correct answer is C
The Sokoto Caliphate was a West African Empire that became a part of northern Nigeria. It was founded by the charismatic Fulani Islamic scholar and political leader Usman dan Fodio upon his conquer of the Hausa people.
How many geo-political zones are there in Nigeria?
5
6
7
8
Correct answer is B
The states in Nigeria are grouped into six geopolitical zones, the North Central (NC), North East (NE), North West (NW), South West (SW), South East (SE) and South (SS).