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Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians – Senate President
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 1, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu receives top Saint Lucian honour
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
President Tinubu said he was humbled to receive the honour. He noted that the recognition symbolised a deepening of historic and cultural connections between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. He pledged to strengthen the ties between Nigeria and the...
Nigeria seeks trade, investment relations with Saint Lucia
Daily Trust
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Nigeria has expressed interest in expanding trade and investment relations with Saint Lucia, focusing on key growth areas such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, renewable energy, and ICT. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria,...
How Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia will deepen educational, cultural ties with Nigeria – Presidency
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 30, 2025
The Presidency Sunday said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia would deepen educational and cultural cooperation with the nation and the Caribbean. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, in...
SALCC meets President Tinubu
The Voice
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July 5, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below . President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu scheduled a number stops on his visit to St. Lucia. One such stop was his visit to the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College {SALCC} Tuesday. Participants of the morning...
Tinubu conferred with highest honour in Saint Lucia
Daily Post
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July 1, 2025
The Government of Saint Lucia has conferred one of its highest national honours, the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia, KCOSL, on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A post on the official X handle of the Office of the Prime Minister of Saint...
Tinubu’s Historic Visit Rekindles Africa-Caribbean Ties in Saint Lucia
The News Chronicle
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July 1, 2025
Saint Lucia’s Senate President Alvina Reynolds on Monday highlighted deep ancestral links with Nigeria, citing an 1815 British census showing a majority of enslaved Africans on the island traced their roots to Nigeria and surrounding regions....
Tinubu, Prime Minister Pierre to establish formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria, Saint Lucia
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward this goal during President Tinubu’s...
Tinubu conferred with Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia
The Cable
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July 1, 2025
The government of Saint Lucia has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL) — the highest honour in the country. “The Government of Saint Lucia is pleased to announce that, the Governor...
Friends Of Fair Helen
The Voice
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July 5, 2025
Take a moment, reflect, and be honest when you try to write down the names of the countries who are true allies of the beautiful small sovereign country of ours. Who are the real friends of St. Lucia? It is clear as day how well debated the visit...
Presidential Aide Slams Peter Obi Over Criticism Of Tinubu’s Saint Lucia Trip
New Telegraph
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July 1, 2025
Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, had condemned President Tinubu for embarking on what he described as a “holiday” in the Caribbean nation amidst Nigeria’s ongoing security concerns. Obi’s remarks, which sparked widespread debate on...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic ties with St. Lucia
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 1, 2025
‘Most St. Lucian former slaves were Nigerians’ President Bola Tinubu announced, yesterday, the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between...
Caribbean and US stars poised for glory in blockbuster Wanda League showdown
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 5, 2025
Eugene’s Hayward Field, the site of unforgettable world records and Olympic drama, will sizzle again this Saturday, July 5, as St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred aims to extend her perfect season against the fiercest sprint line-up of the year at the Wanda...
Presidency Counters Tinubu’s St. Lucia trip as health Vacation
You News Ng
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July 1, 2025
By, Biola Davies Claims that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s ongoing visit to Saint Lucia is serving as a strategic cover for a discreet medical consultation has been debunked. Peter Obi had swiftly attacked Tinubu’s trip, saying, “this isn’t time...
Saint Lucia trip strategic not leisure, Presidency replies Peter Obi
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
The Nigerian Presidency has issued a robust response to criticism over President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia, insisting the trip is a historic diplomatic engagement designed to deepen Nigeria’s ties with the Caribbean and foster...
Saint Lucia Awaits 2025 CPEA Results
The Voice
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June 29, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below The long wait is finally over for thousands of eager Saint Lucian students and their families, as the Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation prepares to officially release the 2025 Caribbean...
Nigerian president offers scholarships for Saint Lucians
St. Lucia Times
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June 30, 2025
In a landmark address to a special joint sitting of Saint Lucia’s Parliament on Monday, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced scholarships for Saint Lucian students and proposed deeper cooperation with the Eastern Caribbean, including...
President Tinubu Addresses Joint Parliament In Saint Lucia
Lagos Post Online
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday addressed a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia, proposing a visa-free arrangement for officials of both nations and calling for enhanced bilateral ties in areas such as education,...
Most Residents In St Lucia Have Nigerian Roots – Alvina Reynolds
New Telegraph
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, has emphasized the ancestral links between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, citing an 1815 British census that showed most residents of the Caribbean island originated from Nigeria. “Of the 16,282...
Many formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were Nigerians – Official
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...