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History & Independence

Test your knowledge as Nigeria turns 65!

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1 / 10

Which tribe is majorly found in the southeastern part of Nigeria?

a. Igbo

b. Yoruba

c. Tiv

d. Hausa

2 / 10

Who was the first female Nigerian to become a governor?

a. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,

b. Dora Akunyili

c. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

d. Virginia Etiaba

3 / 10

Who was Nigeria’s first president?

a. Nnamdi Azikiwe

b. Tafawa Balewa

c. Obasanjo

d. Abiola

4 / 10

When did Nigeria gain independence?

a. 1960

b. 1966

c. 1957

d. 1963

5 / 10

Who is Nigeria’s only Nobel Prize winner?

a. Wole Soyinka,

b. Ben Okri

c. Chinua Achebe

d. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

6 / 10

What was the name of the movement that led to Nigeria’s independence?

a. African Union

b. NCNC

c. Black Star Movement

d. NADECO

7 / 10

Which Nigerian festival is celebrated by the Yoruba people?

a. Durbar

b. Argungu

c. New Yam

d. Osun Osogbo

8 / 10

Who sang the hit song “Fall” in 2017?

a. Davido

b. Wizkid

c. Olamide

d. Burna Boy

9 / 10

Which Nigerian footballer won the 1996 Olympic gold?

a. Jay Jay Okocha

b. Rashidi Yekini

c. Kanu Nwankwo

d. Mikel Obi

10 / 10

What is the capital of Kwara State?

a. Lokoja

b. Akure

c. Ilorin

d. Minna

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