Who was chairman of the Transitional Council when it was inaugurated in January 1993?

A. Bashir Othma Tofa

B. Chief Ernest Adegunle Shonekan

C. General Sanni Abacha

D. Major General Ibrahim Babangida

E. Moshood Kashimawo Olawale

The power to legislate is usually exercised by the

A. executive

B. judiciary

C. parliament

D. police

E. press

Which reason could NOT be responsible for the creation of local governments in Nigeria.

A. agitation for more funds for the Traditional Councils

B. bringing government nearer to the people

C. presentation of the local culture

D. speedy development

E. wider participation in government

The principle of popular sovereignty is the bedrock of

A. Capitalism

B. Communism

C. Monarchy

D. Republicanism

E. Socialism

The means and conditions for the establishment of a representative government do NOT include

A. establishment fundamental freedom

B. independence of the judiciary

C. observance of arbitrary laws

D. recognition of the opposition

E. rule of law

Katsina and Akwa lbom states were created in 1987 by General

A. Ibrahim Babangida

B. Muhammed Buhari

C. Olusegun Obasanjo

D. Sani Abacha

E. Tunde Idiagbon

Nigerian foreign policy during General Sani Abacha’s regime could be described as

A. cautious and inactive

B. dynamic and active

C. Heavily dependent on the western Countrie

D. truly non-aligned

E. retaliative and aggressive

Which region ignited the census crisis of 1963 by not accepting the government’s figures?

A. eastern

B. mid-western

C. Lagos territory

D. northern

E. western

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an example of a/an

A. economic grouping

B. international political organization

C. pure Arab grouping

D. United Nations agency

E. world body

Which political party of the second republic had the highest number of representatives in the national assembly?

A. Great Nigeria People‘s Party

B. National Party of Nigeria

C. Nigerian People‘s Party

D. People’s Redemption Party

E. Unity Party of Nigeria