5 h. ago Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has officially commenced the deployment of skilled professionals to Saint Lucia following the signing of a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement between the two countries. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the agreement, signed on Wednesday in Castries by […] The post Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria to begin deployment of technical manpower to Saint Lucia

Nigeria and Saint Lucia on Wednesday announced the beginning of deployment of skilled manpower to Saint Lucia on the back read more Nigeria to begin deployment of technical manpower to Saint Lucia

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25 h. ago Saint Lucia is a paradise, I wish to return – Tinubu’s aide Onanuga

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said he longs to return to Saint Lucia, describing the small Caribbean nation as a “paradise of sorts”. He said this in a Facebook post on Wednesday as he shared a breathtaking view from his hotel room. As presidential spokesman, Onanuga […] The post Saint Lucia is a paradise, I wish to return – Tinubu’s aide Onanuga appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago ‘Act of betrayal’, Obi blasts Tinubu for awarding scholarship to Saint Lucia kids

Tribune Online ‘Act of betrayal’, Obi blasts Tinubu for awarding scholarship to Saint Lucia kids "What sense does it make that a president of a country with such terrible and dire statistics would travel to a country with..." ‘Act of betrayal’, Obi blasts Tinubu for awarding scholarship to Saint Lucia kids Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Tinubu warns Saint Lucian students: Don’t let AI replace critical thinking

announces cultural exchange programme    From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja During his visit to Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Saint Lucia on July 1, 2025, President Bola Tinubu delivered a strong message urging students not to rely solely on artificial intelligence (AI) to solve problems, emphasizing the enduring value of discipline, critical thinking, and perseverance. […] The post Tinubu warns Saint Lucian students: Don’t let AI replace critical thinking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Education Beats Poverty, Not AI, Tinubu Tells Students In Saint Lucia

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening collaboration with Saint Lucia in education, culture, and technology. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President visited the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Morne Fortune, Castries, on Tuesday, the fourth day of his State Visit to Saint Lucia. He engaged with […]

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48 h. ago President Tinubu Knighted In Saint Lucia During Official Visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been honoured with the highest national award in Saint Lucia, receiving the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL). The honour followed President Tinubu’s official visit to the island where he addressed a joint session of the Saint Lucian Senate and House of Assembly. During his […] The post President Tinubu Knighted In Saint Lucia During Official Visit appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Most of our ancestors were Nigerians — Saint Lucia’s Senate President

Tribune Online Most of our ancestors were Nigerians — Saint Lucia’s Senate President “Of the 16,282 enslaved people in Saint Lucia that year, 3,488 were born in Africa. Most of our ancestors were Nigerians — Saint Lucia’s Senate President Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials

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. Speaking at a special joint session of Saint Lucia’s Senate and House of Assembly at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, […] The post Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Saint Lucia’s Senate President: Majority of enslaved ancestors were Nigerians 

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 Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, she made the disclosure when she warming welcomed President Bola Tinubu to Saint […] The post Saint Lucia’s Senate President: Majority of enslaved ancestors were Nigerians  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers OECS visa waivers

Tribune Online Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers OECS visa waivers "promote cultural understanding that further strengthens the bond between Nigeria and the Eastern Caribbean states Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers OECS visa waivers Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations

President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic read more Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations

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3 d. ago 34% of enslaved people in Saint Lucia were from Nigeria – Alvina Reynolds

Alvina Reynolds, President of the Saint Lucian Senate has underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result read more 34% of enslaved people in Saint Lucia were from Nigeria – Alvina Reynolds

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3 d. ago Peter Obi equating constant criticism with effective opposition – Onanuga

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said former presidential candidate, Peter Obi is equating constant criticism with effective opposition. Onanuga said this in an X post on Sunday after Obi faulted President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to Saint Lucia. In a Saturday statement, Obi had said […] The post Peter Obi equating constant criticism with effective opposition – Onanuga appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘It’s Inspiring Moment,’ Says Nigerian Student After Meeting Tinubu In Saint Lucia

Bob Chikwem Amadi, a Nigerian medical student at the American International University in Saint Lucia, described his encounter with President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre as inspiring. Amadi, who is preparing for the clinical phase of his medical training at the American International University in Saint Lucia, had a memorable encounter with […]

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4 d. ago Saint Lucia: Tinubu’s visit will open doors to $130b economy, says Presidency

… Strengthen historic ties Amidst growing criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia, Presidency said the visit is read more Saint Lucia: Tinubu’s visit will open doors to $130b economy, says Presidency

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4 d. ago Presidency replies Peter Obi, defends Tinubu’s Saint Lucia trip, says visit strategic, not leisure

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja 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 South-South cooperation—not a leisure excursion. Peter Obi had condemned the trip as “ill-timed and […] The post Presidency replies Peter Obi, defends Tinubu’s Saint Lucia trip, says visit strategic, not leisure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago This isn’t time for holidaying – Peter Obi on Tinubu’s St Lucia trip

Labour party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Saint Lucia, calling it ill-timed and insensitive amid the current insecurity and hardship in the country. The president’s trip was announced on Friday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and it was […] The post This isn’t time for holidaying – Peter Obi on Tinubu’s St Lucia trip appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘Not the time for holidaying’, Peter Obi knocks Tinubu over Caribbean island visit

Tribune Online ‘Not the time for holidaying’, Peter Obi knocks Tinubu over Caribbean island visit “With such a gory picture of one’s country, you can imagine my bewilderment when I saw a news release from the Presidency announcing that President Bola Tinubu is departing Nigeria today for a visit to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean... ‘Not the time for holidaying’, Peter Obi knocks Tinubu over Caribbean island visit Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tinubu embarks on state visit to Saint Lucia, attends BRICS summit in Brazil – Presidency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil, the Presidency has said. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement said, President Tinubu’s first stop would be Saint Lucia, where he will pay a state […] The post Tinubu embarks on state visit to Saint Lucia, attends BRICS summit in Brazil – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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