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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu addresses Saint Lucian Parliament in historic first visit
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
In a historic milestone for Saint Lucia and the wider OECS region, Nigerian President His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu was welcomed at a Special Joint Sitting of Saint Lucia’s Senate and House of Assembly, hosted at Sandals Grande on Monday. The...
34% of enslaved people in Saint Lucia were from Nigeria – Alvina Reynolds
Business Day
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June 30, 2025
Alvina Reynolds, President of the Saint Lucian Senate has 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....
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia has been hailed as a symbolic reunion of long-separated kin, as the Caribbean nation traced the roots of its enslaved ancestors back to Nigeria. Welcoming President Tinubu to a joint session of...
Nigeria’s president delivers address to St Lucia’s parliament
St. Vincent Times
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June 30, 2025
Nigeria President Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu Visit Saint Lucia In a landmark event for Saint Lucia and the wider OECS region, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre today hosted His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and...
We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President of the Senate in Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds, has reaffirmed the deep ancestral and cultural ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, stating that most Saint Lucians have Nigerian roots. Speaking on Monday during a...
Most Saint Lucians formerly enslaved people were Nigerians, says Lucian Saint Senate President
New Mail
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucia’s 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....
Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations
New Mail
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this...
Tinubu’ll ignite economic, diplomatic opportunities in Saint Lucia, says Presidency
Point Blank News
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June 30, 2025
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that the recent trip made by President Bola Tinubu to the Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia will pave the way for the rekindling of ancestral bonds, igniting a new...
St Lucia’s Visit: Tinubu Prioritises Rich People’s Interest – Obi
New Telegraph
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June 29, 2025
Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election Mr. Peter Obi, said the President Bola Tinubu is channelling his energy into satisfying the interest of the elites, while the masses of the country are languishing in want. Obi in a...
Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations....
Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians
Eagle Online
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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...