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Ekeresa Destination Guide
Delve into Ekeresa in Nigeria
Ekeresa in the region of Nigeria (general) is a city in Nigeria - some 262 mi or ( 421 km ) South-West of Abuja , the country's capital .
Current time in Ekeresa is now 06:54 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: Malabo, Yenagoa, Umuahia, Port Harcourt, and Okwugbogbo. While being here, make sure to check out Malabo . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ekeresa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sapele, Delta
Lagos is a city in Lagos State, Nigeria, on the River just below the confluence of the River and River. It was originally a small village of the . By the mid-19th century, Sapele was established as a trading village, occasionally visited by Europeans. In 1891, the British government established a vice-consulate at Sapele. The population grew to 33,638 by 1952, including people from many Nigerian tribes. Today, the city is one of Nigeria's major ports.
Located at 5.90 5.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
1998 Jesse pipeline explosion
On October 18, 1998 a pipeline explosion occurred in the community of Jesse, 290 kilometres southeast of Lagos, Nigeria. The cause of the blast has been debated. The Nigerian government stated the explosion took place after scavengers intentionally ruptured the pipeline with their tools and ignited the blaze; however, others have stated the pipeline ruptured due to a lack of maintenance and neglect with a cigarette igniting the fire.
Located at 5.87 5.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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