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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 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...
CAF consolidates support for Bahamas, Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua
St. Vincent Times
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June 30, 2025
The Caribbean region featured prominently during the Board of Directors meeting of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Seville, Spain, with several landmark developments in its deepening partnership with the region....
Most African slaves brought to Saint Lucia were from Nigeria, says Alvina Reynolds
The Cable
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June 30, 2025
Alvina Reynolds, president of the Saint Lucian senate, says historical records show that most of the African slaves brought to the island during the transatlantic slave trade were from Nigeria. Reynolds referenced a British census conducted in...
Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia parliament, proposes visa waiver, education ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Monday proposed a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), during a special address to a joint session of the Saint...
Saint Lucia Trip Ill-timed, Insensitive in the Face of Deepening National Crises, Peter Obi Tells Tinubu
This Day
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June 29, 2025
*Hails Ganduje’s resignation, urges unfit leaders to take a cueChuks Okocha in Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Saint Lucia, calling it an ill-timed and...
Tinubu Seeks Visa Waivers For OECS Officials, Deepens Ties With Saint Lucia
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States as part of Nigeria’s efforts to foster stronger ties with the region. Tinubu...
Tinubu Addresses Joint Parliament In Saint Lucia
Naija News
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June 30, 2025
Speaking at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet, the Nigerian leader said the move was aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and enhancing Nigeria’s engagement with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...
Tinubu Claims Visit To Saint Lucia Is 'To Advance Prosperity For Nigerians, Build Bridge With Carribean Nations'
Sahara Reporters
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President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that the time has come for Africans and people of African origins worldwide to take charge of their shared destiny by forging stronger ties and working together for a prosperous future. He made the declaration...
President Tinubu’s Saint Lucia Visit Cultural, Strategic, Presidency Replies Critics
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — The Presidency on Sunday tackled critics of President Bola Tinubu’s 2-Day stopover visit to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, en route to Brazil to participate in the 17th Summit of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro, describing it as...
Nigeria, Saint Lucia Pledge To Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations As PM Pierre Seeks Close Ties With Africa
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, and Saint Lucia Prime Minister, Philip Pierre, have pledged to establish formal diplomatic relations between the two countries. Both leaders discussed ongoing efforts towards this objective...
Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Visit To Saint Lucia As Landmark Diplomatic Mission
Biz Watch Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
The Presidency on Sunday described President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Saint Lucia as a landmark diplomatic and cultural mission, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ties with the Caribbean nation and the wider CARICOM bloc. In a statement...