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Saint Lucia’s Senate President: Majority of enslaved ancestors were Nigerians
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senate President of Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds has revealed that most of the formerly enslaved people in the country traced their origins to Nigeria. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Saint Lucia welcomes Tinubu, celebrates ancestral ties with Nigeria
Punch
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June 30, 2025
The President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, has emphasised the island’s ancestral connection to Nigeria by citing an 1815 British census that documented the origins of enslaved people in the country. Reynolds shared these historical...
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...
Saint Lucia: Tinubu mulls visa waivers for Eastern Caribbean citizens
Daily Post
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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 to fostering closer ties between both nations.” President Tinubu stated...
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 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...
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...
In Pictures: Tinubu addresses Saint Lucia lawmakers
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Monday addressed a special joint sitting of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at Sandals Grande, Gros Islet. President Bola Tinubu Tinubu had earlier on Monday proposed a visa waiver arrangement for holders...
Saint Lucia approved to join CAF as new shareholder
Loop News
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June 30, 2025
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) is set to welcome Saint Lucia as its newest shareholder, following approval by the bank’s board of directors. The bank said St Lucia’s approval means the island will now begin the...
St Lucia: Apart from Lagos, Tinubu Hasn’t Spent a Night in Any State Yet He’s Spending 8 Nights in a Place Smaller Than Ajegunle – Obi
Daily Trust
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Former Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his ongoing visit to Saint Lucia, questioning the decision to spend eight nights in the Caribbean nation while allegedly neglecting states...