Delve into Oben in Nigeria
Oben in the region of Edo is a city in Nigeria - some 239 mi or ( 384 km ) South-West of Abuja , the country's capital .
Current time in Oben is now 09:40 AM (Sunday) . 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, Urhehue, Sapoba, and Port Harcourt. While being here, make sure to check out Douala . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Oben ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
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 22 km away
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