Politics of Nigeria take place in a framework of a federal presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Nigeria (Umaru Musa YAR’ADUA) is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the legislature, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Nigerian senate is the upper chamber of the legislative house while the house of representatives is the lower house; together they make up the law-making body in Nigeria called the National Assembly. The highest judiciary arm of government in Nigeria in the form of a court is the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Nigeria also practices Baron de Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers. The National Assembly serves as a watchdog to the excesses of the executive arm of government. A map displaying todays federations. ... A presidential system, also called a congressional system, is a system of government where the executive branch exists and presides (hence the term) separate from the legislature, to which it is not accountable, and which cannot in normal circumstances dismiss it. ... Representative democracy is a form of democracy founded on the exercise of popular sovereignty by the peoples representatives. ... in particular, for the archaizing senses of republic, as a translation of politeia or res publica Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      A republic is a form of government maintained by a state or country whose sovereignty is based on popular consent and whose... Seal of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Flag of the President of Nigeria The President of Nigeria is the elected head of government and head of state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ... Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State of 16 countries including: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Bahamas, as well as crown colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom. ... The Head of Government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. ... Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the executive is the branch of a government charged with implementing, or executing, the law. ... A legislature is a governmental deliberative body with the power to adopt laws. ... The House of Representatives of Nigeria is the lower house of the countrys bicameral National Assembly. ... The Senate is the upper house of the National Assembly of Nigeria. ... The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court in Nigeria, and is located in the Central District, Abuja, in what is known as the Three Arms Zone, so called due to the close proximity of the offices of the Presidential Complex, the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court. ...

Republicanism in Nigeria

• Nigerian First Republic (1963 - 1966)
• Nigerian Second Republic (1979 - 1983)
• Nigerian Third Republic (1993)
• Nigerian Fourth Republic (1999 - present)

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Executive branch

The president is elected by the people. He is both the chief of state and head of government and heads the Federal Executive Council.

The executive branch is divided into the following Ministries:^{[1] [2] [3]}

Federal Executive Council (Cabinet)

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Legislative branch

The National Assembly of Nigeria has two chambers. The House of Representatives is presided upon by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. It has 360 members, elected for a four year term in single-seat constituencies. The Senate is presided upon by the President of the Senate. It has 109 members, elected for a four year term in 36 three-seat constituencies (corresponding to the country's 36 states) and one seat in a single-seat constituency (the federal capital, Abuja). The Senate is one of the two houses of the National Assembly of Nigeria. ... Image:WashingtonDC Capitol USA2. ... The House of Representatives of Nigeria is the lower house of the countrys bicameral National Assembly. ... The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the Federal House of Representatives of Nigeria. ... A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... The Senate is the upper house of the National Assembly of Nigeria. ... The President of the Senate is the presiding officer of the Senate of Nigeria. ... A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... Nigeria is currently divided into 36 states and one federal capital territory. ... Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, with an estimated population of 1. ...

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Judicial Branch

The judicial branch consists mainly of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which the highest court in the land. It is presided upon by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and thirteen associate justices, appointed by the President of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council and subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court in Nigeria, and is located in the Central District, Abuja, in what is known as the Three Arms Zone, so called due to the close proximity of the offices of the Presidential Complex, the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court. ... The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of the judicial branch of the government of Nigeria, and presides over the countrys Supreme Court. ... Seal of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Flag of the President of Nigeria The President of Nigeria is the elected head of government and head of state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ... The Senate is the upper house of the National Assembly of Nigeria. ...

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Political parties and elections

For other political parties see List of political parties in Nigeria. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Nigeria.

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Legal system

There are four distinct systems of law in Nigeria. English Law which is derived from its colonial past with Britain, common law, constitutional law (both a development of its post colonial independence), and Sharia law, used only in the predominantly Hausa and Muslim north of the country. Like the United States, there is a Judicial branch with a Supreme Court which is regarded as the highest court of the land. English law is a formal term of art that describes the law for the time being in force in England and Wales. ... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ... This article concerns the common-law legal system, as contrasted with the civil law legal system; for other meanings of the term, within the field of law, see common law (disambiguation). ... The French Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen, whose principles still have constitutional value Constitutional law is the study of foundational or basic laws of nation states and other political organizations. ... Sharia (Arabic: transliteration: ) is the body of Islamic law. ... The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court in Nigeria, and is located in the Central District, Abuja, in what is known as the Three Arms Zone, so called due to the close proximity of the offices of the Presidential Complex, the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court. ...

Administrative divisions

The federation is divided in 36 states and 1 territory*; Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)*, Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, with an estimated population of 1. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Adamawa is a state in northeastern Nigeria, with its capital at Yola, Nigeria. ... Akwa Ibom is a state in Nigeria. ... // Anambra is a state in south-central Nigeria. ... Bauchi State is a state in northern Nigeria. ... Bayelsa State is a state in southern Nigeria in the core Niger Delta region, between Delta State and Rivers State. ... Benue is a state in eastern Nigeria. ... Borno State is a state in north-eastern Nigeria. ... Cross River is a state in southeastern Nigeria. ... Delta State is a state in Nigeria, named for the delta of the river Niger. ... Ebonyi State is an inland south-eastern state of Nigeria, populated primarily by Igbos. ... Edo State is an inland state in central southern Nigeria. ... Ekiti State is an inland south-western state of Nigeria. ... // Enugu State is an inland state in southeastern Nigeria. ... Gombe is a state in north-eastern Nigeria, with its capital at Gombe. ... Imo is in Southern Nigeria and was created on February 3, 1976. ... Jigawa State is a state in central northern Nigeria. ... Kaduna State is a state in central northern Nigeria. ... Kano State is a state located in North-Western Nigeria. ... Katsina State is a state in northern Nigeria. ... Kebbi State is a state in north-western Nigeria. ... Kogi is a state in the north-central zone of Nigeria. ... Kwara State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria. ... // History Lagos State, Nigeria was created on May 27, 1967 by virtue of State (Creation and Transitional Provisions) Decree No. ... Nasarawa or Nassarawa State[1] is a state in central Nigeria. ... Ogun State is a state in South-western Nigeria. ... Ondo State, Nigeria was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. ... [Olagunsoye Oyinlola|Ọlagunsoye Oyinlọla] (PDP) Date Created 27 August 1991 Capital Osogbo Area 9,251 km² Ranked 28th Population 1991 Census 2005 est. ... Ọyọ State is an inland state in south-western Nigeria, with its capital at Ibadan. ... Plateau State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria. ... Rivers State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria. ... Sokoto State is a state in north-western Nigeria. ... Taraba is a state of Nigeria, named after the Taraba River which traverses the southern part of the state. ... Yobe State, a mainly agricultural state, is located in Northern Nigeria. ... Zamfara State is a state in Nigeria. ...

Each state is further divided into Local Government Areas (LGAs). There are 774 LGAs in Nigeria.^[4] For each state they are listed in the article for that state. Kano State has the largest number of LGAs at 44, and Bayelsa State has the fewest at 9. The Federal Capital Territory of Abuja has 6 LGAs.^[4] The Local Government Areas replaced the Districts that were the third tier administrative unit under the British government.

Military

Main article: Military of Nigeria

Nigerian troops

The military of Nigeria has played a major role in the country's history, often seizing control of the country and ruling it through major periods of its history. Its last period of rule ended in 1999 following the death of the leader of the previous military junta Sani Abacha in 1998. The Military of Nigeria has active duty personnel in three Nigerian armed services divisions totalling approximately 76,000 troops. ... From http://www. ... From http://www. ... General Augusto Pinochet (sitting) as head of the newly established military junta in Chile, September 1973. ... Sani Abacha General Sani Abacha (Kano, 20 September 1943 – Abuja, 8 June 1998) was a Nigerian politician and military leader. ...

Active duty personnel in the three Nigerian armed services is total approximately 76,000. The Nigerian Army, the largest of the services, has about 60,000 personnel deployed in two mechanized infantry divisions, one composite division (airborne and amphibious), the Lagos Garrison Command (a division size unit), and the Abuja-based Brigade of Guards. It has demonstrated its capability to mobilize, deploy, and sustain battalions in support of peacekeeping operations in Liberia, former Yugoslavia, Angola, Rwanda, Somalia, and Sierra Leone. The Nigerian Navy (7,000) is equipped with frigates, fast attack craft, convettes, and coastal patrol boats. The Nigerian Air Force (9,000) flies transport, trainer, helicopter, and fighter aircraft, but most are currently not operational. Nigeria also has pursued a policy of developing domestic training and military production capabilities. Nigeria has continued a strict policy of diversification in its military procurement from various countries. After the imposition of sanctions by many Western nations, Nigeria turned to the People's Republic of China, Russia, North Korea, and India for the purchase of military equipment and training. Nigerian troops Military of Nigeria - Active duty personnel in the three Nigerian armed services is total approximately 76,000. ... Bold textIn shipbuilding, MEKO refers to a family of warships developed by the German company Blohm + Voss. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Foreign relations

Nigeria is currently in better foreign relations due to its current state of democracy though a fledging one and with the help of the former president Obasanjo. It is a member of the African Union and sits on that organization's Peace and Security Council. Since 1960 Nigeria has been a member of the UN and also joined the Commonwealth of Nations the same year, however they were briefly suspended between 1995 and 1999. 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References

• Official Website of the Nigerian Supreme Court