- Who was the first Prime Minister of Nigeria?
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. Goodluck Jonathan
- C. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Which Prime Minister of Nigeria led the country during its independence in 1960?
- A. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- C. Olusegun Obasanjo
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Who succeeded Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa as Prime Minister in 1966?
- A. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- B. General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- C. Yakubu Gowon
- D. Olusegun Obasanjo
- Which Nigerian Prime Minister was overthrown in a military coup in January 1966?
- A. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- B. Yakubu Gowon
- C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- D. General Muhammadu Buhari
- Who was the military leader who became the Head of State after the coup that ousted Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa?
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. Muhammadu Buhari
- C. General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- D. Yakubu Gowon
- Which Prime Minister was in office during Nigeria’s transition to a republic in 1963?
- A. Yakubu Gowon
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Who served as Nigeria’s Prime Minister between 1963 and 1966?
- A. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- C. Yakubu Gowon
- D. Olusegun Obasanjo
- Which Nigerian leader was known for establishing the Federal Military Government after the coup in 1966?
- A. General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- B. Yakubu Gowon
- C. Olusegun Obasanjo
- D. Muhammadu Buhari
- Who was the Head of State in Nigeria before General Yakubu Gowon took over?
- A. General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- B. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- C. Olusegun Obasanjo
- D. Muhammadu Buhari
- Which Prime Minister was in power when Nigeria gained its independence from Britain?
- A. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- B. Yakubu Gowon
- C. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- D. Olusegun Obasanjo
- Who led Nigeria through the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970)?
- A. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- B. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- C. Yakubu Gowon
- D. Olusegun Obasanjo
- Which leader served as Head of State from 1975 to 1976, following a military coup?
- A. General Murtala Mohammed
- B. Yakubu Gowon
- C. Olusegun Obasanjo
- D. Muhammadu Buhari
- Who became Head of State after the assassination of General Murtala Mohammed?
- A. Muhammadu Buhari
- B. Yakubu Gowon
- C. Olusegun Obasanjo
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Which Nigerian leader was in office during the transition to civilian rule in 1999?
- A. Muhammadu Buhari
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. Goodluck Jonathan
- D. Umaru Yar’Adua
- Who was the Nigerian President before Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency?
- A. Umaru Yar’Adua
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. Muhammadu Buhari
- D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Which Nigerian leader was in power during the 2006 electoral reforms?
- A. Muhammadu Buhari
- B. Umaru Yar’Adua
- C. Olusegun Obasanjo
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Who was the first civilian President of Nigeria after the end of military rule?
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. Goodluck Jonathan
- C. Umaru Yar’Adua
- D. Muhammadu Buhari
- Which leader served as Nigeria’s Head of State from 1985 to 1993?
- A. Muhammadu Buhari
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. General Ibrahim Babangida
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Who was the President of Nigeria immediately following the end of General Ibrahim Babangida’s rule?
- A. General Sani Abacha
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. Muhammadu Buhari
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Which leader served as Head of State from 1993 to 1998 and was known for his efforts in economic reform?
- A. Muhammadu Buhari
- B. Goodluck Jonathan
- C. General Sani Abacha
- D. Olusegun Obasanjo
- Who became the President of Nigeria in 2015, succeeding Goodluck Jonathan?
- A. Muhammadu Buhari
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. Umaru Yar’Adua
- D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Which President was in power during the introduction of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria?
- A. General Yakubu Gowon
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. Muhammadu Buhari
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Who was the President of Nigeria during the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)?
- A. General Ibrahim Babangida
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. Umaru Yar’Adua
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Which Nigerian leader is known for his role in the 2015 anti-corruption campaign?
- A. Muhammadu Buhari
- B. Olusegun Obasanjo
- C. Goodluck Jonathan
- D. Umaru Yar’Adua
- Who was the first Nigerian military leader to step down from power voluntarily?
- A. General Yakubu Gowon
- B. General Murtala Mohammed
- C. General Olusegun Obasanjo
- D. General Ibrahim Babangida
- Which leader was in office during the creation of the 36 states in Nigeria?
- A. General Ibrahim Babangida
- B. Muhammadu Buhari
- C. Olusegun Obasanjo
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
- Who served as President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010?
- A. Muhammadu Buhari
- B. Umaru Yar’Adua
- C. Goodluck Jonathan
- D. Olusegun Obasanjo
- Which Nigerian President was known for his focus on healthcare reforms and anti-corruption efforts?
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. Muhammadu Buhari
- C. Goodluck Jonathan
- D. Umaru Yar’Adua
- Who was the Nigerian leader during the transition to democracy in 1999?
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. General Ibrahim Babangida
- C. General Sani Abacha
- D. Muhammadu Buhari
- Which leader was in power during the 1999 return to civilian rule in Nigeria?
- A. Olusegun Obasanjo
- B. General Sani Abacha
- C. Muhammadu Buhari
- D. Goodluck Jonathan
| Name | Term Start | Term End | Key Details |
| Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa | 1960 | 1966 | First Prime Minister of Nigeria, led during independence. |
| General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi | 1966 | 1966 | Served as Head of State following the coup that ousted Balewa. |
| General Yakubu Gowon | 1966 | 1975 | Led Nigeria through the Civil War and post-war reconstruction. |
| General Murtala Mohammed | 1975 | 1976 | Focused on economic reforms and anti-corruption measures before his assassination. |
| General Olusegun Obasanjo | 1976 | 1979 | Oversaw the transition to civilian rule and the establishment of the Second Republic. |
| Shehu Shagari | 1979 | 1983 | First President of the Second Republic, known for economic and infrastructural development. |
| General Muhammadu Buhari | 1983 | 1985 | Led a military coup that overthrew Shagari, focused on anti-corruption. |
| General Ibrahim Babangida | 1985 | 1993 | Implemented economic reforms and political changes; stepped down under pressure. |
| General Sani Abacha | 1993 | 1998 | His tenure was marked by human rights abuses and corruption; died in office. |
| General Abdulsalami Abubakar | 1998 | 1999 | Oversaw the transition to civilian rule and the return to democracy. |
| Olusegun Obasanjo | 1999 | 2007 | First President of the Fourth Republic, known for democratic consolidation and economic reforms. |
| Umaru Yar’Adua | 2007 | 2010 | Focused on health and education reforms; died in office. |
| Goodluck Jonathan | 2010 | 2015 | His tenure was noted for efforts to address corruption and economic challenges. |
| Muhammadu Buhari | 2015 | Present | Focused on anti-corruption, security issues, and economic diversification |