Know Your Country

What is the capital of Kwara State?

• Offa

• Minna

• Ilorin

• Lokoja

Who was the captain of the Super Eagles when Nigeria won the African cup of Nations in Tunisia 1994?

• Nwankwo Kanu

• Stephen Keshi

• Rashidi Yekini

• JayJay Okocha

Who discovered the source of the River Niger?

• Lehmann Brothers

• Wright Brothers

• Lander Brothers

• Johnson Brothers

• Jaapdan Brothers

Who of these has NOT been a Senate President?

• Joseph Wayas

• Arthur Nzeribe

• Adolphus Wabara

• Iyorchia Ayu

Who is popularly referred to as "Maradona" in Nigeria?

• JayJay Okocha

• Kanu Nwankwo

• Ibrahim Babangida

• Sani Abacha

• Amatare Oki

Answer explanation

The former dictator was given this name for the way he "dribbled" the citizens of the country.

Who was the first civilian Governor of Plateau State?

• Jolly Nyame

• Jolanga Nyame

• Tartari Ali

• Solomon Lar

• Paul Nyongo

Who was the president of "Kalakuta Republic"?

• Uche Onwubuya

• Fela Anikulapo-Kuti

• Femi Anikulapo-Kuti

• Gani Fawehinmi

• Tai Solarin

Answer explanation

The Abami Eda himself ruled this republic before it was burnt down by "unknown soldiers"

Where is Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University?

• Bauchi

• Yola

• Kano

• Lagos

• Katsina

Answer explanation

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was the first prime minister of Nigeria.

What do the terms "010" " zero one zero", "101" ,"one zero one" refer to?

• Lottery Games

• Dress Codes

• Military Marching Style

• Drinks daten in a day

• Number of Meals a day

Answer explanation

People employ these terms when money is in short supply. 010 is skip breakfast, eat lunch and skip dinner.

Which of these languages is spoken in Delta state?

• Birom

• Isoko

• Iga

• Nupe

• Itsekiri

Answer explanation

Isoko is a close relation of the Urhobo language.