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Nigeria general knowledge examination

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This is the Nigeria general knowledge examination. It contains topics relating to arts , environmental studies , economy, sports, entertainment, geography among others.

Nigeria as a country, is blessed with abundance human and natural resources. From coal to crude oil and natural gas, Nigeria is so blessed. Not just by size; Nigeria equally has a huge creative thinkers and enthusiast. It is believed that not less than 5 Nigerian are settled in all countries of the world.

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1.
Peter Odemwingie is best known as.....?
A.
A Designer
B.
A Footballer
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

2.
Who was the first incumbent president to lost re-election?
A.
Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
Shehu Shagari
C.
Goodluck Jonathan
Reveal Answer
Goodluck Jonathan

3.
How high are pineapple trees in Nigeria?
A.
Below one Metre
B.
None of the above
C.
Above one metre
Reveal Answer
None of the above

4.
Where can you find Olumo Rock?
A.
Ogun State
B.
Oyo State
C.
Ondo State
Reveal Answer
Ogun State

5.
Dick Tiger is best known as.....?
A.
A Model
B.
A Pastor
C.
A Boxer
Reveal Answer
A Boxer

6.
Who was the eight military head of state in Nigeria?
A.
Abdulsalami Abubakar
B.
Ibrahim Babangida
C.
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Reveal Answer
Abdulsalami Abubakar

7.
Gbegiri Soup is made with what?
A.
Cocoyam
B.
Beans
C.
Rice
Reveal Answer
Beans

8.
The major ingredient of Ekpang Nkukwo is ......?
A.
Millet
B.
Cassava
C.
Cocoyam
Reveal Answer
Cocoyam

9.
Folorunsho Alakija is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Musician
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

10.
Ramsey Nouah is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
An Actor

11.
Iyabo Ojo is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Footballer
C.
An Actress
Reveal Answer
An Actress

12.
The Yoruba word 'Enu' means what part of the body?
A.
Mouth
B.
Leg
C.
Eye
Reveal Answer
Mouth

13.
Orji Uzor Kalu is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Comedian
C.
A Pastor
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

14.
Majek Fashek is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Musician
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Musician

15.
Gbenga Adeyinka is best known as ....?
A.
A Comedian
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

16.
Where can you find Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls?
A.
Osun State
B.
Ekiti State
C.
Zamfara State
Reveal Answer
Osun State

17.
Who was Nigerian fourth executive president?
A.
Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
Shehu Shagari
C.
Goodluck Jonathan
Reveal Answer
Goodluck Jonathan

18.
The major ingredient for Banga soup is what?
A.
Palm fruit
B.
Spinach
C.
Egusi
Reveal Answer
Palm fruit

19.
What part of Nigeria is the cultivation of oil palm predominant?
A.
Middle-belt
B.
North
C.
South
Reveal Answer
South

20.
The Igbo word 'Echi' means when?
A.
Yesterday
B.
Tomorrow
C.
Today
Reveal Answer
Tomorrow

21.
Ayodeji Balogun is best known as.....?
A.
A Boxer
B.
A Writer
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Musician

22.
Which Nigeria State is lfe Ancient City located?
A.
Ogun State
B.
Osun State
C.
Oyo State
Reveal Answer
Osun State

23.
Ikechuckwu Uche is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
An Actor
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

24.
Nigeria became a centenary in which year?
A.
year 2016
B.
year 2015
C.
year 2014
Reveal Answer
year 2014

25.
Which State is Onitcha located?
A.
Anambra State
B.
Imo State
C.
Enugu State
Reveal Answer
Anambra State

26.
Lagbaja is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Musician

27.
Peter Osaze is best known as.....?
A.
A writer
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

28.
Where do they celebrate Calabar Carnival in Nigeria?
A.
Akwa Ibom
B.
Lagos
C.
Cross-River
Reveal Answer
Cross-River

29.
What people celebrate Sango Festival in Nigeria?
A.
Yorubas
B.
Igbos
C.
Ijaws
Reveal Answer
Yorubas

30.
Folorunsho Kumuyi is best known as.....?
A.
A Pilot
B.
A Teacher
C.
A Pastor
Reveal Answer
A Pastor

31.
What do the two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent?
A.
Holiness
B.
Dignity
C.
Power
Reveal Answer
Dignity

32.
Hakeem Olajuwon is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Musician
C.
A Basketballer
Reveal Answer
A Basketballer

33.
Which Nigerian musician was named King of Afro beat?
A.
Fela Kuti
B.
Ebenezar Obey
C.
Sunny Ade
Reveal Answer
Fela Kuti

34.
Tuface Idibia is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Writer
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Musician

35.
Mike Bamiloye is best known as.....?
A.
An Actor
B.
A Musician
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
An Actor

36.
Nduka Ugbade is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Comedian
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

37.
Which State is Bida located?
A.
Delta State
B.
Niger State
C.
Kogi State
Reveal Answer
Niger State

38.
Jay-Jay Okocha is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Sprinter
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

39.
Biodun Fatoyinbo is best known as.....?
A.
An Architect
B.
A Musician
C.
A Pastor
Reveal Answer
A Pastor

40.
Which State is Ogbomoso located?
A.
Ondo State
B.
Edo State
C.
Oyo State
Reveal Answer
Oyo State

41.
Celestine Babayaro is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
An Actor
C.
A Sprinter
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

42.
Kalu Uche is best known as.....?
A.
A Sprinter
B.
A Footballer
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

43.
Bovi Ugboma is best known as ....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Comedian
C.
A Pastor
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

44.
Which State is Dutse located?
A.
Taraba State
B.
Jigawa State
C.
Anambra State
Reveal Answer
Jigawa State

45.
Alhassan Dantata is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Politician
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

46.
Which State is Afikpo located?
A.
Rivers State
B.
Kogi State
C.
Ebonyi State
Reveal Answer
Ebonyi State

47.
Osita Iheme is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
An Actor
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
An Actor

48.
Which State do you have the largest deposit of bitumen in Nigeria?
A.
Ondo State
B.
Ogun State
C.
Edo State
Reveal Answer
Ondo State

49.
Obinna Ekezie is best known as.....?
A.
A Teacher
B.
A Footballer
C.
A Basketballer
Reveal Answer
A Basketballer

50.
What part of Nigeria is the cultivation of cocoa predominant?
A.
South West
B.
South East
C.
South South
Reveal Answer
South West

51.
Which State in Nigeria is the most populated?
A.
Sokoto
B.
Abuja
C.
Lagos
Reveal Answer
Lagos

52.
Genevieve Nnaji is best known as.....?
A.
An Actress
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Fashion Designer
Reveal Answer
An Actress

53.
Which zone is Igbo speakers predominant in Nigeria?
A.
South-West
B.
South-South
C.
South-East
Reveal Answer
South-East

54.
Saint Obi is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Writer
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
An Actor

55.
Mikel Obi is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Musician
C.
A Farmer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

56.
Who was the sixth military head of state in Nigeria?
A.
Ibrahim Babangida
B.
Murtala Mohammed
C.
Sani Abacha
Reveal Answer
Ibrahim Babangida

57.
Ayodeji Makun is best known as ....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Comedian
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

58.
Nigeria is located in which part of Africa?
A.
Northern
B.
Easterns
C.
Western
Reveal Answer
Western

59.
Victor Obinna is best known as.....?
A.
An Architect
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

60.
Jide Kosoko is knowns as .....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Actor
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
An Actor

61.
What colour is Zobo drink?
A.
Red
B.
Yellow
C.
White
Reveal Answer
Red

62.
Who was the first woman to buy a car in Nigeria?
A.
Margaret Ekpo
B.
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
C.
Gambo Sawaba
Reveal Answer
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

63.
Francis Agoda is best known as ....?
A.
A Writer
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Comedian
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

64.
Uninted State is to white house: Nigeria is to ......?
A.
Green House
B.
Zuma Rock
C.
Aso Villa
Reveal Answer
Aso Villa

65.
Adebayo Salami is best known as.....?
A.
An Actor
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Pastor
Reveal Answer
An Actor

66.
What arm of the government is headed by the president in Nigeria?
A.
The Judiciary
B.
The Legislature
C.
The Executive
Reveal Answer
The Executive

67.
Fura Da Nono is generally sold by the ......?
A.
Fulani
B.
Tiv
C.
Hausas
Reveal Answer
Fulani

68.
Who wrote the book, 'Things Fall Apart'?
A.
Daniel O. Fagunwa
B.
Chinua Achebe
C.
Wole Soyinka
Reveal Answer
Chinua Achebe

69.
What is the name of Nigerian senior national women team in football?
A.
Super falcons
B.
Super ladies
C.
Super beevers
Reveal Answer
Super falcons

70.
Which State is Ede located?
A.
Ekiti State
B.
Osun State
C.
Edo State
Reveal Answer
Osun State

71.
What is the capital of Ondo State?
A.
Akure
B.
Ibadan
C.
Abeokuta
Reveal Answer
Akure

72.
Which Nigerian politician was remembered June 12?
A.
Ernest Shonekan
B.
Shehu Shagari
C.
M.K.O. Abiola
Reveal Answer
M.K.O. Abiola

73.
Stephen Keshi is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Farmer
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

74.
What is the capital of Rivers?
A.
Port Harcourt
B.
Calabar
C.
Rivers
Reveal Answer
Port Harcourt

75.
Mercy Johnson is best known as.....?
A.
A Comedian
B.
An Actress
C.
A Model
Reveal Answer
An Actress

76.
Obafemi Martins is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Writer
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

77.
Vincent Enyeama is best known as.....?
A.
A Comedian
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

78.
When did Nigeria become a British colony?
A.
1960
B.
1999
C.
1914
Reveal Answer
1914

79.
Nigeria is divided into how many geopolitical zones?
A.
Three Zones
B.
Six zones
C.
Five Zones
Reveal Answer
Six zones

80.
s Kontagora located?
A.
Kebbi State
B.
Gombe State
C.
Niger State
Reveal Answer
Niger State

81.
Victor Ikpeba is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Boxer
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

82.
The earliest known sculptures found in Nigeria are found in the _______ civilisation?
A.
Oyo
B.
Nok
C.
Benin
Reveal Answer
Nok

83.
Which State is Suleja located?
A.
F.C.T
B.
Kano State
C.
Niger State
Reveal Answer
Niger State

84.
Which State is Jebba located?
A.
Kwara State
B.
Kebbi State
C.
Niger State
Reveal Answer
Kwara State

85.
Kate Henshaw is best known as.....?
A.
An Actress
B.
A Writer
C.
A Model
Reveal Answer
An Actress

86.
Ebenezer Obey is best known as.....?
A.
A Designer
B.
A Musician
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Musician

87.
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
An Actress
C.
A Model
Reveal Answer
An Actress

88.
The term (in form of number) used to indicate frauds is ....?
A.
911
B.
419
C.
666
Reveal Answer
419

89.
What language is widely spoken in all part of Nigeria?
A.
French
B.
English
C.
Kanuri
Reveal Answer
English

90.
Tuwo Shinkafa is made with what?
A.
Rice
B.
Corn
C.
Beans
Reveal Answer
Rice

91.
Which State is Kabba located?
A.
Kogi State
B.
Enugu State
C.
Edo State
Reveal Answer
Kogi State

92.
What does the white colour in Nigerian flag stand for?
A.
Unity
B.
Peace
C.
Purity
Reveal Answer
Peace

93.
What does the eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represent?
A.
Dignity
B.
Strength
C.
Peace
Reveal Answer
Strength

94.
Which zone is Hausa and Fulani speakers predominant in Nigeria?
A.
West
B.
North
C.
South
Reveal Answer
North

95.
T.B Joshua is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
A Pastor
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
A Pastor

96.
Which State is Iwo located?
A.
Oyo State
B.
Ondo State
C.
Osun State
Reveal Answer
Osun State

97.
Odunlade Adekola is knowns as .....?
A.
An Actor
B.
A Musician
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
An Actor

98.
Timi Dakolo is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Musician

99.
The popular Nigeria food, Fufu is made from ....?
A.
Cassava
B.
Yam
C.
Corn
Reveal Answer
Cassava

100.
The highest judicial branch in Nigeria is ....?
A.
The Supreme Court
B.
The Customary Court
C.
The High Court
Reveal Answer
The Supreme Court

101.
The first military government in Nigeria was headed by who?
A.
Ibrahim Babangida
B.
Murtala Mohammed
C.
Agunyi Ironsi
Reveal Answer
Agunyi Ironsi

102.
Chinua Achebe is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Writer

103.
Bisi Komolafe is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Politician
C.
An Actress
Reveal Answer
An Actress

104.
Ahmadu Bello is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Politician
C.
A Surgeon
Reveal Answer
A Politician

105.
Which State is Wukari located?
A.
Kebbi State
B.
Taraba State
C.
Kogi State
Reveal Answer
Taraba State

106.
Which zone is Edo speakers predominant in Nigeria?
A.
South-West
B.
South-South
C.
North-West
Reveal Answer
South-South

107.
Liz Benson is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Politician
C.
An Actress
Reveal Answer
An Actress

108.
Fathia Balogun is best known as.....?
A.
A Fashion Designer
B.
A Politician
C.
An Actress
Reveal Answer
An Actress

109.
E.A Adeboye is best known as.....?
A.
A Pastor
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Pastor

110.
Which State do you have the largest deposit of limestone in Nigeria?
A.
Kogi State
B.
Enugu State
C.
Abia State
Reveal Answer
Kogi State

111.
Nkem Owoh is best known as.....?
A.
An Actor
B.
A Musician
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
An Actor

112.
Akara is made with what?
A.
Cassava
B.
Rice
C.
Beans
Reveal Answer
Beans

113.
The Yoruba food, Ikokore is made with what?
A.
Cocoyam
B.
Water Yam
C.
White Yam
Reveal Answer
Water Yam

114.
Moi moi is made with what?
A.
Corn
B.
Rice
C.
Beans
Reveal Answer
Beans

115.
Who was the fourth military head of state in Nigeria?
A.
Murtala Mohammed
B.
Ibrahim Babangida
C.
Olusegun Obasanjo
Reveal Answer
Olusegun Obasanjo

116.
Who designed the Nigerian flag?
A.
Wole Soyinka
B.
Taiwo Akinkunmi
C.
Chinua Achebe
Reveal Answer
Taiwo Akinkunmi

117.
What year did Nigeria win gold in Olympic football?
A.
1999
B.
1990
C.
1996
Reveal Answer
1996

118.
Nigeria was colonized by ......?
A.
the British
B.
the Germans
C.
the French
Reveal Answer
the British

119.
Hertbert Macaulay is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
An Actor
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Politician

120.
Atiku Abubakar is best known as.....?
A.
A Pilot
B.
A Designer
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Politician

121.
Ini Edo is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
A Model
C.
An Actress
Reveal Answer
An Actress

122.
Sola Sobowale is best known as.....?
A.
An Actress
B.
A Politician
C.
A Designer
Reveal Answer
An Actress

123.
Adesua Etomi is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Actress
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
An Actress

124.
A very popular Nigeria beverage made from millet is .....?
A.
Kunu
B.
Fura
C.
Zobo
Reveal Answer
Kunu

125.
Ambrose Alli is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Engineer
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Politician

126.
Bola Tinubu is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Politician
C.
An Comedian
Reveal Answer
A Politician

127.
Chioma Chukwuka is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
An Actress
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
An Actress

128.
Cobhams Asuquo is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Actor
C.
A Model
Reveal Answer
A Musician

129.
John Chukwudi Utaka is best known as.....?
A.
A Comedian
B.
A Boxer
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

130.
Which part of Nigeria mark the Egungun Festival?
A.
Igbos
B.
Hausas
C.
Yorubas
Reveal Answer
Yorubas

131.
What is the capital of Taraba State?
A.
Jalingo
B.
Gusau
C.
Maiduguri
Reveal Answer
Jalingo

132.
Yinka Dare is best known as.....?
A.
A Sprinter
B.
A Basketballer
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Basketballer

133.
Masa is largely eaten by the .....?
A.
Hausas
B.
Gbagyi
C.
Igbos
Reveal Answer
Hausas

134.
Rashidi Yekini is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
A Footballer
C.
An Architect
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

135.
Joseph Yobo is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
A Sprinter
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

136.
Who was the first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate?
A.
Chinua Achebe
B.
Dele Giwa
C.
Wole Soyinka
Reveal Answer
Wole Soyinka

137.
What Nigeria cuisine is grilled meat coated with ground pepper?
A.
Suya
B.
Masa
C.
Doya
Reveal Answer
Suya

138.
The major ingredient for Efo Riro soup is what?
A.
Potato
B.
Spinach
C.
Egusi
Reveal Answer
Spinach

139.
Tonto Dikeh is best known as.....?
A.
A Teacher
B.
An Actress
C.
A Model
Reveal Answer
An Actress

140.
What dam generate the highest power for Nigerians?
A.
Shiroro Dam
B.
Jebba Dam
C.
Kainji Dam
Reveal Answer
Kainji Dam

141.
What is the Calling code used for Nigeria telcommunication?
A.
+080
B.
+234
C.
+419
Reveal Answer
+234

142.
Afeez Oyetoro is best known as.....?
A.
An Actor
B.
A Footballer
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
An Actor

143.
Which State is Eket located?
A.
Akwa Ibom State
B.
Edo State
C.
Cross-River State
Reveal Answer
Akwa Ibom State

144.
Who was head of the secessionist state of Biafra during the Nigerian civil war?
A.
Odumegwu Ojukwu
B.
Osita Iheme
C.
Chinedu Achebe
Reveal Answer
Odumegwu Ojukwu

145.
Bright Okpocha is best known as ....?
A.
A Basketballer
B.
A Comedian
C.
A Sprinter
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

146.
Chinedu Ikedieze is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
An Actor

147.
Where do they celebrate Eyo Festival in Nigeria?
A.
Lagos
B.
Benin
C.
Calabar
Reveal Answer
Lagos

148.
What is the name of Nigerian senior national men team in football?
A.
Super Stars
B.
Super Eagles
C.
Super Striker
Reveal Answer
Super Eagles

149.
Which State is Warri located?
A.
Delta State
B.
Rivers State
C.
Abia State
Reveal Answer
Delta State

150.
When was the Nigerian Naira introduced?
A.
1st October 1973
B.
1st April 1973
C.
1st January 1973
Reveal Answer
1st January 1973

151.
Which State is Lekki located?
A.
Rivers State
B.
Lagos State
C.
Ogun State
Reveal Answer
Lagos State

152.
The first storey building in Nigeria is located in ......?
A.
Ife
B.
Calabar
C.
Badagry
Reveal Answer
Badagry

153.
Which State is Offa located?
A.
Ekiti State
B.
Osun State
C.
Kwara State
Reveal Answer
Kwara State

154.
Atunyota Akpobome is best known as ....?
A.
A Comedian
B.
A Musician
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

155.
What state in Nigeria is the Nupe people dominant?
A.
Kaduna State
B.
Bornu State
C.
Niger State
Reveal Answer
Niger State

156.
What is the motto of Nigeria?
A.
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress
B.
Peace and Hope, Faith and Harmony
C.
Faith and Love, Unity and Progress
Reveal Answer
Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress

157.
Chris Oyakhilome is best known as.....?
A.
A Pastor
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Teacher
Reveal Answer
A Pastor

158.
Where can you find Ikogosi Warm Springs?
A.
Ekiti State
B.
Ondo State
C.
Osun State
Reveal Answer
Ekiti State

159.
Taye Taiwo is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
A Comedian
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

160.
Which State is Okene located?
A.
Kogi State
B.
Edo State
C.
Niger State
Reveal Answer
Kogi State

161.
Wake, Agwa and Ewa are Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba word for ....?
A.
Rice
B.
Beans
C.
Yam
Reveal Answer
Beans

162.
When Nigeria did become a republic?
A.
1st October 1963
B.
1st October 1966
C.
1st October 1960
Reveal Answer
1st October 1963

163.
What does the green colour in Nigerian flag represent?
A.
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria
B.
Strength of the nation
C.
Unity and Love among the poeple
Reveal Answer
Forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria

164.
Tony Elumelu is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Pilot
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

165.
Who gave Nigeria her name?
A.
Queen Elizabeth
B.
Matthew Park
C.
Flora Shaw
Reveal Answer
Flora Shaw

166.
Which zone in Nigeria can you Lake Chad?
A.
North-East
B.
South-South
C.
North-West
Reveal Answer
North-East

167.
What is the capital of Kogi State?
A.
Lokoja
B.
Niger
C.
Kogi
Reveal Answer
Lokoja

168.
David Oyedepo is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Pastor
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Pastor

169.
Which State is Ikere located?
A.
Ondo State
B.
Ekiti State
C.
Jigawa State
Reveal Answer
Ekiti State

170.
Samuel Peter is best known as.....?
A.
A Pastor
B.
A Boxer
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
A Boxer

171.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A writer
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

172.
Which zone is Gbagyi speakers predominant in Nigeria?
A.
South-West
B.
South-East
C.
North-Centre
Reveal Answer
North-Centre

173.
Bright Dike is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Comedian
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

174.
Eedris Abdulkareem is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Musician

175.
Yemi Alade is best known as.....?
A.
A Pastor
B.
An Actress
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Musician

176.
Where can you find the National Theatre in Nigeria?
A.
Abuja
B.
Ibadan
C.
Lagos
Reveal Answer
Lagos

177.
Who was the second military head of state in Nigeria?
A.
Murtala Mohammed
B.
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
C.
Yakubu Gowon
Reveal Answer
Yakubu Gowon

178.
Where can you find Obudu Cattle Ranch?
A.
Akwa Ibom State
B.
Rivers State
C.
Cross-River State
Reveal Answer
Cross-River State

179.
What is the capital of Delta State?
A.
Rivers
B.
Asaba
C.
Delta
Reveal Answer
Asaba

180.
Who was Nigerian second executive president?
A.
Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
Shehu Shagari
C.
Goodluck Jonathan
Reveal Answer
Olusegun Obasanjo

181.
Olusegun Mimiko is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Politician

182.
Nigeria got her name from what River?
A.
Niger Country
B.
Niger State
C.
River Niger
Reveal Answer
River Niger

183.
When did Nigeria have her independent?
A.
1st October 1960
B.
1st October 1993
C.
1st October 1990
Reveal Answer
1st October 1960

184.
Which State is Nsukka located?
A.
Imo State
B.
Rivers State
C.
Enugu State
Reveal Answer
Enugu State

185.
Where can you find Kainji Dam?
A.
Rivers State
B.
Kogi State
C.
Niger State
Reveal Answer
Niger State

186.
Kanu Nwankwo is best known as.....?
A.
A Sprinter
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

187.
Which State is Ife located?
A.
Ogun State
B.
Osun State
C.
Oyo State
Reveal Answer
Osun State

188.
Where can you find Yankari National Park?
A.
Jigawa State
B.
Bornu State
C.
Bauchi State
Reveal Answer
Bauchi State

189.
Julius Agwu is best known as ....?
A.
A Comedian
B.
A Footballer
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

190.
Alex Ekubo is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Actor
C.
A Lecturer
Reveal Answer
An Actor

191.
Abdul Samad is best known as.....?
A.
An Actor
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Teacher
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

192.
Edikang Ikong soup is largely eaten by the ..... people?
A.
Efik-Ibibios
B.
Yorubas
C.
Igbos
Reveal Answer
Efik-Ibibios

193.
What colour is palm oil?
A.
Red
B.
Purple
C.
White
Reveal Answer
Red

194.
Onyeka Onwenu is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
A Teacher
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
A Musician

195.
Who was the first military head of state in Nigeria?
A.
Sani Abacha
B.
Ibrahim Babangida
C.
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Reveal Answer
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi

196.
Solomon Alabi is best known as.....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Basketballer
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Basketballer

197.
Orlando Owoh is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
A Designer
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Musician

198.
The term 'Area Boys' is used for .....?
A.
Fraudsters
B.
Organized gangs
C.
Land Owners
Reveal Answer
Organized gangs

199.
Which area in Nigeria is crude oil extraction predominant?
A.
Niger Delta
B.
Oodua Community
C.
Arewa States
Reveal Answer
Niger Delta

200.
How many colours can you identify on the Nigeria flag?
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Three
Reveal Answer
Two

201.
Aliko Dangote is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Comedian
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

202.
Nigeria's most recognized artifacts is the .....?
A.
Benin ivory mask
B.
Ori Olokun
C.
Ife King
Reveal Answer
Benin ivory mask

203.
The Hausa word, Mei Shai means who?
A.
Provision Seller
B.
Tea Seller
C.
Water Seller
Reveal Answer
Tea Seller

204.
Where can you find Bar Beach?
A.
Rivers State
B.
Akwa Ibom State
C.
Lagos State
Reveal Answer
Lagos State

205.
Mike Adenuga is best known as.....?
A.
A Teacher
B.
A Motivational Speaker
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

206.
Which State is Owo located?
A.
Niger State
B.
Ondo State
C.
Oyo State
Reveal Answer
Ondo State

207.
Which zone is Nupe speakers predominant in Nigeria?
A.
North-East
B.
North-Centre
C.
South-East
Reveal Answer
North-Centre

208.
Femi Branch is best known as.....?
A.
A Designer
B.
A Singer
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
An Actor

209.
Where can you find Zuma Rock?
A.
Abeokuta
B.
Abuja
C.
Ibadan
Reveal Answer
Abuja

210.
What is the premier university in Nigeria?
A.
University of Lagos
B.
University of Calabar
C.
University of Ibadan
Reveal Answer
University of Ibadan

211.
Which is a popular river in Nigeria?
A.
Limpopo
B.
Benue
C.
Nile
Reveal Answer
Benue

212.
Fela Kuti is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Musician

213.
Who was the first African to win the World Scrabble Championship?
A.
Wellington Jighere
B.
Odogwu Stephen
C.
Olusola Butler
Reveal Answer
Wellington Jighere

214.
Olu Jacobs is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
An Actor
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
An Actor

215.
Tafawa Balewa is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Writer
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Politician

216.
Which State is Abaji located?
A.
Niger State
B.
F.C.T
C.
Kogi State
Reveal Answer
F.C.T

217.
Rana in Hausa means what?
A.
Star
B.
Sun
C.
Moon
Reveal Answer
Sun

218.
Victor Moses is best known as.....?
A.
A Comedian
B.
A Footballer
C.
A Model
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

219.
Which of the following insects is the most deadly in Nigeria?
A.
Cockroach
B.
Mosquito
C.
Tse-tse fly
Reveal Answer
Mosquito

220.
Femi Adebayo is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Actor
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
An Actor

221.
Bukky Wright is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Actress
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
An Actress

222.
The fifth executive president of Nigeria is who?
A.
Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
Goodluck Jonathan
C.
Muhammadu Buhari
Reveal Answer
Muhammadu Buhari

223.
The Igbo word 'Nna' means who?
A.
Mother
B.
Father
C.
Teacher
Reveal Answer
Father

224.
Wilson Oruma is best known as.....?
A.
A Footballer
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

225.
Which is the apex bank in Nigeria?
A.
General Bank
B.
Commercial Bank
C.
Central Bank
Reveal Answer
Central Bank

226.
Which State is Nnewi located?
A.
Anambra State
B.
Enugu State
C.
Imo State
Reveal Answer
Anambra State

227.
What day of the year is practical jokes played in Nigeria?
A.
1st of June
B.
1st of April
C.
1st of December
Reveal Answer
1st of April

228.
Who Amalgamated the Northern and Sourthern part of Nigeria?
A.
Obafemi Awolowo
B.
Tafawa Balewa
C.
Frederick Lugard
Reveal Answer
Frederick Lugard

229.
Who is the head of the Supreme Court of Nigeria?
A.
Major General
B.
Chief Judge
C.
Supreme Judge
Reveal Answer
Chief Judge

230.
Who was the interim president of Nigeria when Ibrahim Babangida resigned?
A.
Olusegun Obasanjo
B.
M.K.O. Abiola
C.
Ernest Shonekan
Reveal Answer
Ernest Shonekan

231.
Adekunle Gold is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
A Writer
C.
A Moltivational Speaker
Reveal Answer
A Musician

232.
Jim Iyke is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
An Actor

233.
Chris Ngige is best known as.....?
A.
A Teacher
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Politician

234.
Where do they celebrate Argungu Fishing Festival in Nigeria?
A.
Niger
B.
Sokoto
C.
Kebbi
Reveal Answer
Kebbi

235.
Funke Akindele is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Writer
C.
An Actress
Reveal Answer
An Actress

236.
What was the first capital city in Nigeria?
A.
Calabar
B.
Abuja
C.
Lagos
Reveal Answer
Calabar

237.
Where can you find the ancient NOK Village?
A.
Plateau State
B.
Niger State
C.
Kaduna State
Reveal Answer
Kaduna State

238.
Okey Bakassi is best known as ....?
A.
A Comedian
B.
A Writer
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

239.
Who was Nigerian first executive president?
A.
Shehu Shagari
B.
Olusegun Obasanjo
C.
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Reveal Answer
Shehu Shagari

240.
Daniel O. Fagunwa is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Writer
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Writer

241.
Obafemi Awolowo is best known as.....?
A.
An Architect
B.
A Politician
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Politician

242.
Frank Edwards is best known as.....?
A.
An Actor
B.
A Musician
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Musician

243.
Which State is Awgu located?
A.
Abia State
B.
Enugu State
C.
Imo State
Reveal Answer
Enugu State

244.
What day is Children day celebrated in Nigeria?
A.
May 27th
B.
June 27th
C.
July 27th
Reveal Answer
May 27th

245.
Who was the seventh military head of state in Nigeria?
A.
Sani Abacha
B.
Ibrahim Babangida
C.
Murtala Mohammed
Reveal Answer
Sani Abacha

246.
Which State do you have the largest deposit of coal in Nigeria?
A.
Imo State
B.
Abia State
C.
Enugu State
Reveal Answer
Enugu State

247.
Adams Oshiomhole is best known as.....?
A.
A Pastor
B.
A Politician
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Politician

248.
Femi Kuti is best known as.....?
A.
An Actor
B.
A Musician
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
A Musician

249.
Who was the environmentalist that was killed in Sani Abacha regime?
A.
Shehu Yar\'Adua
B.
M.K.O Abiola
C.
Ken Saro-Wiwa
Reveal Answer
Ken Saro-Wiwa

250.
Where is Chad Basin located?
A.
Northern Nigeria
B.
Sourthern Nigeria
C.
Western Nigeria
Reveal Answer
Northern Nigeria

251.
The Nigeria movie insustry is called......?
A.
Bollywood
B.
Hollywood
C.
Nollywood
Reveal Answer
Nollywood

252.
Which State is Ore located?
A.
Osun State
B.
Ondo State
C.
Oyo State
Reveal Answer
Ondo State

253.
In Youruba land, the Ooni is the king of what land?
A.
Oyo
B.
Akure
C.
Ife
Reveal Answer
Ife

254.
Kuli-Kuli is a popular Nigeria snack made from what?
A.
Groundnut
B.
Sweet Corn
C.
Soya Beans
Reveal Answer
Groundnut

255.
Where can you find the Ibeno Beach?
A.
Imo State
B.
Rivers State
C.
Akwa Ibom State
Reveal Answer
Akwa Ibom State

256.
Regina Daniels is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Writer
C.
An Actress
Reveal Answer
An Actress

257.
Garri is made from what?
A.
Rice
B.
Yam
C.
Cassava
Reveal Answer
Cassava

258.
Which State is Oshodi located?
A.
Kogi State
B.
Niger State
C.
Lagos State
Reveal Answer
Lagos State

259.
Femi Osofisan is best known as.....?
A.
An Architect
B.
A Writer
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Writer

260.
Who was Nigerian third executive president?
A.
Umaru Musa Yar\'Adua
B.
Olusegun Obasanjo
C.
Goodluck Jonathan
Reveal Answer
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua

261.
Which zone is Ijaw speakers predominant in Nigeria?
A.
South-South
B.
North-East
C.
South-East
Reveal Answer
South-South

262.
Ahmed Musa is best known as.....?
A.
An Actor
B.
An Entrepreneur
C.
A Footballer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

263.
Tiwa Savage is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
A Designer
C.
An Actress
Reveal Answer
A Musician

264.
Asa Bukola Elemide is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Musician
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Musician

265.
Ben Okri is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
A Writer
C.
A Designer
Reveal Answer
A Writer

266.
Which State is Aba located?
A.
Abia State
B.
Imo State
C.
Anambra State
Reveal Answer
Abia State

267.
Who was the Nigerian first prime minister?
A.
Muhammadu Buhari
B.
Shehu Shagari
C.
Tafawa Balewa
Reveal Answer
Tafawa Balewa

268.
Where can you find Queen Amina Statue?
A.
Kano State
B.
Lagos State
C.
Sokoto State
Reveal Answer
Lagos State

269.
Wole Soyinka is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Writer
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Writer

270.
What arm of the government is the guardian of the Constitution of Nigeria?
A.
The Judiciary
B.
The Executive
C.
The Legislature
Reveal Answer
The Judiciary

271.
The Senate and House of Representative fall under what arm of government in Nigeria?
A.
The Judiciary
B.
The Executive
C.
The Legislature
Reveal Answer
The Legislature

272.
Helen Paul is best known as ....?
A.
A Writer
B.
A Comedian
C.
A Model
Reveal Answer
A Comedian

273.
Dodo is the popular Nigeria word for ....?
A.
Fried Plantain
B.
Boiled Yam
C.
Smoked Fish
Reveal Answer
Fried Plantain

274.
Which State is Ikirun located?
A.
Osun State
B.
Kwara State
C.
Edo State
Reveal Answer
Osun State

275.
Jonathan Akpoborie is best known as.....?
A.
A Musician
B.
A Footballer
C.
A writer
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

276.
Who was the first Senate President of Nigeria?
A.
Obafemi Awolowo
B.
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
C.
Tafawa Balewa
Reveal Answer
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

277.
Where can you find Idanre Hill?
A.
Rivers State
B.
Osun State
C.
Ondo State
Reveal Answer
Ondo State

278.
Which Nigeria State is Benin City located?
A.
Anambra State
B.
Edo State
C.
Osun State
Reveal Answer
Edo State

279.
Femi Otedola is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
A Teacher
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

280.
Babafemi Ojudi is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Model
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
A Politician

281.
The Ofela Festival is celebrated among the ...... people?
A.
Tiv
B.
Yoruba
C.
Igbo
Reveal Answer
Igbo

282.
Hadiza Gabon is best known as.....?
A.
An Actress
B.
A Boxer
C.
A Politician
Reveal Answer
An Actress

283.
Which of the following States is hottest in Nigeria?
A.
Sokoto State
B.
Benue State
C.
Kogi State
Reveal Answer
Sokoto State

284.
What was the black shield in the Nigerian coat of arm stand for?
A.
Strength
B.
Nigerian’s fertile soil
C.
Peace and Progress
Reveal Answer
Nigerian’s fertile soil

285.
What part of the country is Badagry located?
A.
Abuja
B.
Abeokuta
C.
Lagos
Reveal Answer
Lagos

286.
Who was the third military head of state in Nigeria?
A.
Sani Abacha
B.
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
C.
Murtala Mohammed
Reveal Answer
Murtala Mohammed

287.
Who was the fifth military head of state in Nigeria?
A.
Muhammadu Buhari
B.
Ibrahim Babangida
C.
Sani Abacha
Reveal Answer
Muhammadu Buhari

288.
Where can you find Gurara Waterfalls?
A.
Cross-River State
B.
Niger State
C.
Edo State
Reveal Answer
Niger State

289.
King Jaja of Opobo was from where?
A.
Akwa Ibom
B.
Enugu
C.
Lagos
Reveal Answer
Akwa Ibom

290.
Kilishi is made from what?
A.
Meat
B.
Corn
C.
Millet
Reveal Answer
Meat

291.
The longest river in Nigeria is River ........?
A.
Ose
B.
Benue
C.
Niger
Reveal Answer
Niger

292.
Osita Osadebe is best known as.....?
A.
A Pastor
B.
A Musician
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
A Musician

293.
Where can you find Ezeagu waterfalls?
A.
Enugu State
B.
Imo State
C.
Abia State
Reveal Answer
Enugu State

294.
Ken Saro Wiwa is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Musician
C.
A Writer
Reveal Answer
A Writer

295.
Akamu or Ogi is made from what?
A.
Groundnut
B.
Beans
C.
Corn
Reveal Answer
Corn

296.
Which State is Zaria located?
A.
Jigawa State
B.
Kaduna State
C.
Bornu State
Reveal Answer
Kaduna State

297.
Pete Edochie is best known as.....?
A.
A Sprinter
B.
An Actor
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
An Actor

298.
King Sunny Ade is best known as.....?
A.
A Politician
B.
A Musician
C.
An Entrepreneur
Reveal Answer
A Musician

299.
Emmanuel Emenike is best known as.....?
A.
A Farmer
B.
A Footballer
C.
A Musician
Reveal Answer
A Footballer

300.
Which zone is Yoruba speakers predominant in Nigeria?
A.
South-East
B.
South-South
C.
South-West
Reveal Answer
South-West

301.
Joke Silva is best known as.....?
A.
An Actress
B.
A Writer
C.
A Drummer
Reveal Answer
An Actress

302.
Egungun in Yoruba means what?
A.
Food
B.
Mascurade
C.
Journey
Reveal Answer
Mascurade

303.
Sango in Yoruba mythology is seen as what?
A.
god of forest
B.
god of thunder
C.
god of wind
Reveal Answer
god of thunder

304.
Jim Ovia is best known as.....?
A.
An Entrepreneur
B.
A Farmer
C.
An Actor
Reveal Answer
An Entrepreneur

Top Scores:

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Name Score Time Used
1 Sam 18 2 min.
2 Banks 18 4 min.
3 Joseph Daniel 18 5 min.
4 Femi 15 2 min.
5 Chioma 15 4 min.
6 THE WORD 15 5 min.
7 sunday 14 4 min.