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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 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...
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....
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....
St Lucia announces Itinerary for Nigerian President’s visit
Business Day
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June 27, 2025
Saint Lucia is making final preparations to welcome Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for an official state visit from June 28 to July 4. Janelle Modeste-Stephen, the permanent secretary in the ministry of external affairs, outlined the...
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...
Our ancestors descended from Nigerians, Senegambians — Saint Lucian Senate President
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
The president of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, highlighted the historical ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia during a joint session of the Lucian bicameral parliament on Monday, welcoming Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. She...
Our ancestors were Nigerians who helped shape Saint Lucia – Senator Reynolds tells Tinubu
Daily Post
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June 30, 2025
The president of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, on Monday, 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...
Saint Lucia Outlines Plans for Nigerian President’s Visit, Details Traffic Disruptions
St. Lucia Times
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June 27, 2025
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced the itinerary for the official visit of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from June 28 to July 4. According to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Janelle Modeste-Stephen, the...
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...
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...
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...
Official Visit by Nigerian President Reaffirms St. Lucia’s Commitment to Deepening Ties with African Nations and Global South Community
The Voice
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June 30, 2025
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu & Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre The official visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to Saint Lucia heralds a new dawn for...
Tinubu, Saint Lucia PM commits to formal diplomatic relations
Eagle Online
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have committed to establishing formal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. Both leaders discussed ongoing efforts toward this goal during President Tinubu’s courtesy visit...
Tinubu’s meeting with Saint Lucia’s PM in brief
Punch
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June 30, 2025
In a landmark meeting, President Bola Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations, paving the way for enhanced cooperation in trade, culture, and education. The leaders expressed a...
Tinubu, Saint Lucia’s PM Forge Closer Ties, Pledge Diplomatic Relations
The News Chronicle
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu and Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre have agreed to establish formal diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, marking a new chapter in Africa-Caribbean relations. The agreement was reached during Tinubu’s...