Nigeria's History

Nigeria gained independence from which colonial power?

• France

• United kingdom

• Portugal

Who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria?

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Ahmadu Bello

• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

Nigeria became a republic in which year?

• 1960

• 1954

• 1963

Who was the first President of Nigeria?

• Olusegun Obasanjo

• Yakubu Gowon

• Nnamdi Azikiwe

Nigeria fought a civil war from 1967 to 1970, which region sought secession during this war?

• Western region

• Eastern region

• Northern region

Who was the military head of state during the Nigerian Civil War?

• Yakubu Gowon

• Ibrahim Babangida

• Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria's current constitution was adopted in which year?

• 1960

• 1963

• 1999

Nigeria changed its official language from English to what in 1976?

• Yoruba

• Pidgin

• None, it remained English

Who was Nigeria's first military head of state?

• Aguiyi Ironsi

• Olusegun Obasanjo

• Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria hosted the second edition of the All-Africa Games in which year?

• 1999

• 1973

• 1980