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JAMB Government 1989 Question 43

Question 43

Judiciary

Under the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria, the head of the judiciary was the

  1. A.attorney-general and minister of justice
  2. B.chief justice of the federation
  3. C.solicitor-general and permanent secretary, federal ministry of justice
  4. D.chief registrar of the Supreme Court
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Answer: B (chief justice of the federation)

Explanation

The Chief Justice of the Federation (now called the Chief Justice of Nigeria) heads the judiciary. The Attorney-General is part of the executive.