00:00Morgan Rogers, Rogers, let's fly! It's two!
00:04Jake Bellingham is known for his football IQ, but perhaps the root of that intelligence lies with his grandfather.
00:11A former soldier, schoolmaster, and polygots, Bill lived and worked in Nigeria for many years before appearing on Mastermind in
00:181987. Take a look.
00:20Your name, please.
00:21William Bellingham.
00:22Occupation.
00:22Schoolmaster.
00:23Your chosen specialised subject.
00:24History of Nigeria, 1900 to 1966.
00:27Sir Bellingham, you have two minutes on Nigeria from 1900 to 1966, starting.
00:33Now, which distinguished British administrator served as High Commissioner in northern Nigeria from 1901 to 6?
00:40Lugard.
00:40Correct.
00:41What is the name usually given to the form of devolved government pioneered by Lugard in northern Nigeria?
00:46Indirect rule.
00:46Correct.
00:47In May 1906, what important island and seaport became part of the newly formed colony and protectorate of southern Nigeria?
00:54Lagos.
00:55Correct.
00:55What is the name of the plateau area where Nigeria's main tin deposits are found?
01:00Joss.
01:00Correct.
01:01Which politician founded the Nigerian National Democratic Party and dominated the politics of Lagos for many years?
01:06Herbert Macaulay.
01:07Correct.
01:07In 1947, in what capacity did Hugh Foote serve in the Nigerian colonial government?
01:12Colonial secretary.
01:14Chief secretary.
01:15Yes, I'll accept that.
01:16Chief secretary.
01:17From 1951, which temporal and spiritual traditional ruler dominated the northern People's Congress?
01:22Saldana.
01:23Correct.
01:24In the general election of 1952, who led the action group, a part of their claim to represent the interests
01:29of the western region?
01:31Awolawa.
01:32Correct.
01:32In 1964, the Northern Elements Progressive Union and the United Middle Belt Congress joined together.
01:38What was the name of the group?
01:41UGPA.
01:42No, it was the Northern Progressive Front.
01:44At the time of the 1966 coup d'etat, which Yoruba politician was prime minister of the western region?
01:49Akintola.
01:50Correct.
01:50By what name is the Nigerian constitution of 1947 usually known?
01:54Richards.
01:55Correct.
01:55Which member of the Igbo community became governor general in 1960?
01:59Azikwe.
02:00Correct.
02:00In 1957, who was appointed to the newly created post of federal prime minister?
02:05Tafawa Bilewa.
02:06Correct.
02:06In 1963, a new Nigerian region was created.
02:10What was it called?
02:10Midwest.
02:11Correct.
02:11Which young major, based at Kaduna, led the coup of January 1966 and later was held responsible
02:17for the Sardana's death?
02:18Tukuman Zyogwu.
02:20Correct.
02:21After the military coup of January 1966, which army officer was forced by circumstances to
02:25assume command of the newly formed federal military government?
02:28Jakob Ugaon.
02:29No, it was Major Johnson Ironsi.
02:32Of which Lagos daily newspaper did Dr. Azikwe become editor in 1937?
02:36West African pilot.
02:37West African pilot is right.
02:38And at the end of that round, Mr. Bellingham, you have scored 15 points and no passes.
02:43Thank you very much.
02:46Realize the irony.
02:47A British man knew enough Nigerian history to compete on national television.
02:53How many Nigerians could do the same today?
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