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Delve into Eke in Nigeria
Eke in the region of Enugu State is a city in Nigeria - some 181 mi or ( 291 km ) South of Abuja , the country's capital .
Current time in Eke is now 07:13 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Douala, Malabo, Umulumgbe, Umudim, and Umuahia. While being here, make sure to check out Douala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Eke ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Abor, Enugu
Abor is a town in southeastern Nigeria, located in Enugu State near the city of Enugu. Abor is located on the Old Enugu-Nsukka Road, an important thoroughfare for travelers heading to northern Nigeria from the east. It consists of eight separate villages.
Located at 6.47 7.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Abia, Nigeria
Abia is one of a number of places in Nigeria with this name. This is the one in eastern Nigeria.
Located at 6.33 7.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium
Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Enugu, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Enugu Rangers. It was named after the first president of Nigeria. The stadium has a capacity of 22,000 people. Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium used to belong to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). Until then it was the most flamboyant playing facility in Enugu. As far back as 1959, the facility was the sports ground of the corporation, the Eastern District.
Located at 6.44 7.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Biafra
Biafra, officially the Republic of Biafra, was a secessionist state in south-eastern Nigeria that existed from 30 May 1967 to 15 January 1970, taking its name from the Bight of Biafra (the Atlantic bay to its south). The inhabitants were mostly the Igbo people who led the secession due to economic, ethnic, cultural and religious tensions among the various peoples of Nigeria. The creation of the new country was among the causes of the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Nigerian-Biafran War.
Located at 6.45 7.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Ekulu River
The River Ekulu is a 25km river and the largest body of water in the city of Enugu in Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria, and it originates in the same city as well.
Located at 6.48 7.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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