Sahara Reporters has learned that a car bomb has exploded near the Banex Plaza in Abuja, Nigeria. The car exploded in front of Park 'N Shop at Shefiff Plaza, close to Banex Plaza in Wuse 2. FCT police commissioner is there at the moment, as the police put up barricades around the area. No one is allowed to take pictures at the moment.

Source: http://saharareporters.com/news-page/exploion-rocks-abuja-shopping-center

Thank GOD for keeping me poles away from the scene...I had the sound, saw the effect
check it out on this link for a complete story on the explosion
http://www.nigeriabusinessfile.com/news/readnews.php?id=509&cat_id=1

The bomb is finally reaching GEJ's door step. At least he should feel the heat too

One person was injured
www.vanguardngr.com/2012/07/one-injured-as-bomb-explodes-in-abuja/

Till tomorrow. I mean when we confirm the information.

The end is near.

Well jos, bauchi,n kd are fast eluding them so they hv faced d fct cos the indigienes are all in the bush.

Abeg... Make i call loved ones first.

US warned its citizens of this last week. I got this mail last week.



U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Security Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S.G. Personnel Restrictions
June 28, 2012

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is issuing this emergency message informing U.S. citizens of the current restrictions on U.S. government personnel in Abuja. 
 
Beginning Friday, June 29 through July 1, all U.S. government personnel in Abuja are restricted from going to places of worship and all commercial establishments adjacent to any place of worship.  In addition, all U.S. government personnelare required to return to their residences by 12:00 midnight.  These restrictions will be re-reviewed on Monday, July 2.
 
These measures are being taken as a safety precaution because of recent extremist attacks on five churches in the states of Bauchi, Jos, and Kaduna, and the attacks in Borno, Yobe, Kano and other areas resulting in scores of deaths.  An explosion occurred outside a nightclub in Abuja on June 22.  Media continually report extremist threats to attack throughout June.
 
The situation in the country remains fluid and unpredictable. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria strongly urges U.S. citizens in Nigeria to consider their personal security and to keep personal safety in the forefront of their planning.
 
U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Nigeria are strongly advised to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).  U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to contact you in case of emergency.
 
U.S. citizens should contact the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos for up-to-date information on any restrictions.  The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is open Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is open Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The U.S. Embassy in Abuja can be reached by telephone, including after-hours emergencies, at +234(9) 461-4000.  The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos can be reached by telephone, including after-hours emergencies at +234(1) 460-3600 or +234 (1) 460-3400.
 
Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or a regular toll line at-1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).  You can also stay up to date by bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution.  Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.
 
 
Sarah Kessler| Outreach Coordinator| AAJV
Research and Information Support Center (RISC)| Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
Bureau of Diplomatic Security | U.S. Department of State
kesslerse2@state.gov | www.osac.gov | Desk: 571-345-9989 | Cell: 571-225-0649

These Boko boys don't want to stay dead. Mr President promised us their interment by June. I wonder what they intend to achieve with this July resurrection three days after their end.

Na wa oh.. Dis country sef! Na 2 park go Ghana wit my "Nigeria Must Go"

I know this might sound very brash and ignorant, but isn't it time we split this darn country?

ignis: The bomb is finally reaching GEJ's door step. At least he should feel the heat too

this is so cheap,you just blabbed not minding that innocent people may have been hurt.

so these cattles has finally conquered Abuja. ''Christ we need your peace not from soldiers''

This is most likely a lie because our president Retardeen Jonathan said it would be over by June and this is July already

wondering when all this will stop

Not again. Abokis have declared war on us. We either fight or be consumed.

GOD SAVE NIGERIA.

We are on top of the situation... Nigerians and foreigners a like are safe... Security has being beeefed up ... GEJ... Dats what the storyline is and will always be... Tales by *sunshine*... I weep for 9ja...

phreakabit: I know this might sound very brash and ignorant, but isn't it time we split this darn country?

Is that an order or just wishful thinking?

how true is this? anywaz May God help us all

National Emergency Management
Agency confirms there were no
casualties from this evening's blast
in Abuja
#Nigeria...
Just imagine Nigeria's capital in τнis kind of mess...!! I τнink it.s high time for Gej to wake up from his ωεak αηd slows Action towards stopping all τнis crap

Our president Retardeen Jonathan is on top of the situation

Jarus: US warned its citizens of this last week. I got this mail last week.



U.S. Mission to Nigeria
Security Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S.G. Personnel Restrictions
June 28, 2012

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is issuing this emergency message informing U.S. citizens of the current restrictions on U.S. government personnel in Abuja. 
 
Beginning Friday, June 29 through July 1, all U.S. government personnel in Abuja are restricted from going to places of worship and all commercial establishments adjacent to any place of worship.  In addition, all U.S. government personnelare required to return to their residences by 12:00 midnight.  These restrictions will be re-reviewed on Monday, July 2.
 
These measures are being taken as a safety precaution because of recent extremist attacks on five churches in the states of Bauchi, Jos, and Kaduna, and the attacks in Borno, Yobe, Kano and other areas resulting in scores of deaths.  An explosion occurred outside a nightclub in Abuja on June 22.  Media continually report extremist threats to attack throughout June.
 
The situation in the country remains fluid and unpredictable. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria strongly urges U.S. citizens in Nigeria to consider their personal security and to keep personal safety in the forefront of their planning.
 
U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Nigeria are strongly advised to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).  U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to contact you in case of emergency.
 
U.S. citizens should contact the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos for up-to-date information on any restrictions.  The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is open Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is open Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The U.S. Embassy in Abuja can be reached by telephone, including after-hours emergencies, at +234(9) 461-4000.  The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos can be reached by telephone, including after-hours emergencies at +234(1) 460-3600 or +234 (1) 460-3400.
 
Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or a regular toll line at-1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).  You can also stay up to date by bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution.  Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.
 
 
Sarah Kessler| Outreach Coordinator| AAJV
Research and Information Support Center (RISC)| Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
Bureau of Diplomatic Security | U.S. Department of State
kesslerse2@state.gov | www.osac.gov | Desk: 571-345-9989 | Cell: 571-225-0649
 
 
 
 

foreigner ar securin dia citizen_we ar busy sndin our youths 2 go n die in d name of nysc_GOD HELP US O

Those boko boys finally nailed banex! Good this doesn't happen in the day.

This is no longer news! why are people acting surprised Fresh air and Fresh bombings!

engineerd: This is no longer news! why are people acting surprised Fresh air and Fresh bombings!

My thots exactly

ignis: The bomb is finally reaching GEJ's door step. At least he should feel the heat too

what is there for him to feel? Is it not the same nigerians that are still dieing or did you hear that any of gej's relative had since been afected

chidyhels:
foreigner ar securin dia citizen_we ar busy sndin our youths 2 go n die in d name of nysc_GOD HELP US O

Don't mind those wicked souls at nysc

Gen gen!! the mesengers are returning back home to give the report on their errand, whereby exhibit abit on their sophisticated skill. BH just pls beware us an innocent citizens ooo

thank God for saving my friend o...he left park and shop just five minute befor the explosion... [b][/b]

What is really happening? I'm becomin depressed