Thursday 9 April 2015

Interesting Places In Abuja

 
So many people keep saying Abuja is dull, not active and all sorts. Well as an indigene of Abuja(technically), I always laugh out my lung cos I once said so, coming from the bustling and highlife of Lagos, I found Abuja so boring at first. Here I am bringing to you cool and interesting places that makes the city, not just Federal Capital City but also a Rock City. 

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1. Three Arms Zone: 


Known as TAZ, the ''Three Arms Zone'' is a replica of Capitol Hill in Washington D.C in the U.S. The Capitol Hill has the White House, the Supreme Court and the U. S Congress. ''The Three Arms Zone'' (TAZ) combines the Supreme Court, the National Assembly and the Aso Villa. The TAZ has a well linked road interconnecting the three zones with an outer ring road. 
The TAZ is a well visited place for tourist as it is located in the Central Business District of the city. 
Be Warned! if you are planning to spend 5 minutes in TAZ, you will end up staying for 5 hours and more... TAZ is addictive. 

2. Ceddi Plaza:  

If you come from anywhere to visit me in Rock City, this is one place I wont fail to take you to, owned by Ceddi Corporation and managed by Broll Property Sevice. Ceddi Plaza is located in the Central Business District. With its facilities, you will spend 24 hours without knowing it and wish a day has 50 hours. Activities in this building alone sums it up for fun lovers especially on Public holidays. Visit:Ceddi Plaza 

3. Banex Plaza  

Honestly, if I don't include Banex Plaza(Main, Vina and Vom) in this publication about, then I copped this article somewhere. It is a fun place to visit in terms of shopping(clothes, gadgets, electronics, e.t.c). This plaza practically makes ''Wuse 2'' famous and attracts other businesses, restaurants, hotels, schools and offices to Wuse 2. Banex Plaza is a market place of its own, big and wide, all classes of citizens visit this place, foreigners are not left out. Banex always outshine Zone 3, Neighborhood Shopping Complex. Visit: Banex Plaza 

4. Chinese Restaurants:  
Yeah! You do not need to travel to China before you can have a meal of Chinese. These chinko's fellas are taking over Abuja when it comes to food, you see their restaurants in almost every corners of the city center, their delicacies are breathtaking and of course affordable. It is a *crime to visit Rock City and go back without ordering for a Chinese down your stomach. The Chinese waiters in different restaurants (in a bid to make you keep coming back) will engage you in some kinda jokes, mehn! You will love these jokes. Only Abj got you lockdown on Chinese meals. Visit Woks and Koi Restaurants 

5. Jabi Lake 
Common, It is a place to visit in Rock city. Nollywood filmmakers choose here for romantic scenes and so on this list Jabi Lake earned a spot. Jabi lake has a twin brother called Jabi Park. Jabi Park is a place to relax in the evening with friends, family and loved ones, with the beautiful lake to provide a serene environment. 

6. Cubana  

For those of you running your mouth about Lagos kinda party and stuff... 
Cubana rep it for Rock City! Don't get me wrong, there are lots of other lounges, clubs and party places in Abj, choosing Cubana is just to make a point about night life in Abj. 
With its Klub Vanity which has played hosts to number of events like the Mavis Tour, Dj TTP(CoolFM inhouse Dj) House Party... This place is just one place that brings home whatever kinda party experienced in Lagos, London, New York or even in Paris. Visit:Cubana 

7. Broadcasting Stations: 
You can not but feel the urge to listen to fm stations in Abuja. Raypower FM, Rhythm FM, Vision FM, Hot FM, Brila FM, Kapital FM, Cool FM, Nigeria Info, Aso Radio, Wazobia FM, Kiss FM, Love FM and We FM. With 13 fm stations, what else you need to meet your yearnings for entertainment and music?
Personally, I favoured Cool FM Abuja, program contents designed for trending and vibrant youth like me to cool OAPs and what more, the station is located in a cool environment sharing same street with Bolingo Hotel and neighbourhood with the Ship House. These radio stations supplies brand new songs and other cool stuffs
Asideradio stations, we have AIT Abuja, Silverbird TV Abuja, NTA Abuja and International, Channels Abuja. 
Radio House houses Kapital Fm (government owned)
 

8. Millenium Park 
This park was once visited by Queen Elizabeth II and Tony Blair(you know this duo, right?). A Cool place to visit anytime(not midnight o), any-day, it is free of charge to host your birthday, get together, etc. Definition of green area, you will always come across cool people here. Infact, just come as you are and at the end of the day, you wont wanna leave cos of the fun you will swim into. 
At Millenium Park, everything is FREE! 

9. Wonderland 
Lol!... Quit, that straight face... 
I know you are familiar with the entrance pic of Wonderland and this is not the picture you are expecting but this is inside Wonderland, from the back view. 
See, have got lot of things to write about this place, being there several times and its just one place to visit if you find yourself in Rock City. It will avail you the opportuinty to see the National Stadium up and close without going in, as well as a clear view of the City Gate(under renovation), the Akwaba rock(even climb it) and the Light Rail Track(under construction). 
Visit: Wonderland 

10. Eagle Square 
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Ok... am a foodie, so I will dive in from this axis. On working days, the aroma of foods coming out from one corner cut out for ''mama-put'', ''bukka'' or whatever name you want to call it is just awesome. You know the popular Shita in Surulere,(Amala Shita?) Lagos State? Yeah! that is what am talking about. You know so many offices, business and Ministries buildings are located around the Eagle Square, so workers come here for lunch.
Eagle Square is where most national events takes place. venue to swearing in of new President, Political Parties National Conventions, etc. Come May 29th, President Jonathan will handover to the President Elect. 

11. Silverbird Galleria Abuja 
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Cinema, Shoprite, Rhythm FM, game centres, shops are all present in this building. Just like Ceddi Plaza, this one building has what it takes to arrest you for 24 hours and you wont know.  For movie premier? come to this place. 


12. National Stadium Abuja 
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This place is fun to be on match days. Trust Rock City football lovers, we know how to support our Super Eagles to victory.... the songs we chants, the colourful jerseys we turn up in, the crowd we form intimidates the opponents and spur Super Eagles to victory. 
The annual New Year Eve is out of this world, marvelous and colourful fireworks from the stadium always make the skyline of Abuja something to behold. 
The Velodrome aint left out, host to many events in Abuja. Located beside the stadium, the interior is(you just need to be inside). 
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13. The Art and Craft Village, Abuja 
This place is a must to visit for you... Visit Abuja Art and Craft village
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14. IBB Golf Course 
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Can you swing? Lets go golfing 
I mean, you think a Federal Capital City will be short of this? We have other parks that's got fantastic golf course. Just come around, Rock City will meet all your expectations. 

15. Punk House 
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This is one house for bikers and mobile upward, funky and trending youth. A palace sort of, you wont be wrong if you call it a shrine... 
Charley Boy owns this house.

16. The Rocks!  
Why do we go by the name, Rock City? 
Rocks abounds here in Abuja, the nation's Federal Capital Territory. 
Zuma rock(one legendary rock with a face), located in the outskirt of Abuja in Suleja, Niger State. It has a clearer view from Abuja. Aso Rock, located behind the Aso Villa, Akwaba hill at wonderland and other numerous hills and rocks that surround the city.  

Zuma Rock , visit this rock and update your gallery with numerous selfies
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Aso Rock, one rock that sits at the back of National Assembly and Aso Villa. Visit this rock and leave with memorable selfies.
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Abuja city is not a boring place, this is home to me and no one can exhaust the fun in Rock city. We are 09erz(City Telephone Code 09) and we administer the nation. 
You on facebook and wan meet with cool Rock City peeps, join the group 09erz Web and Abuja Friends or you want to hang out with me in Rock City, hook up with me on facebook Ope Shina

More and cool stuffs about Abuja coming your way soon on this blog.

Ope Shina 
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2 comments:

  1. the bc said painment and no painment from the write up. just cool facts, i love it.

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