Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administrator of justice was...

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JAMB 2001

Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administrator of justice was the

A. Privy council
B. High court
C. Supreme court
D. Court of appeal

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the Privy council. one of the features of the Republican Constitution of 1963 is that the supreme court of Nigeria became the highest court in Nigeria. Appeal cases stopped going to the privy council in London

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