The Military in Nigerian Politics - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1999

Decree No, 34 of May 1966 is also known as the

A. State Security Decree
B. Suspension and Modification Decree
C. Public Order Decree
D. Unification Decree

Question 32:

• JAMB 2000

Military intervention i Nigeria arose from

A. Perceived incapacity of civilians to govern
B. Military corporatism and egocentdsm
C. International pressures for change
D. Civilians desire to give up power

Question 33:

• JAMB 2002

In Nigeria,the Council of State was first created by

A. General Murtala Muhammed
B. General Olusegun Obasanjo
C. Major-General Aguiyi Ironsi
D. General Yakubu Gowon

Question 34:

• JAMB 2002

The two military coups that toppled civilian regimes in Nigeria were those of

A. January 1966 and December 1983
B. July 1966 and August 1985
C. January 1966 and July 1975
D. February 1976 and December 1983

Question 35:

• JAMB 2002

The main legislative body in Nigeria between 1966 and 1975 was the

A. Supreme Military Council
B. Armed Forces Ruling Council
C. Provisional Ruling Council
D. National Security Council