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I screenshot this and searched, and here's the results.

I couldn’t confirm that exact 1978 front-page with those headlines or the specific quote. But here are some observations and clues suggesting it’s likely not authentic (or at least, heavily suspect):


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Some known facts

The Sacramento Union was a real daily newspaper in Sacramento, California, active until 1994.

The UC Davis / Shields Library holds microfilm archives and clipping files of The Sacramento Union, including in the 1970s.

The archives cover “the microfilm which is available for 1851–1994” for The Sacramento Union.


Thus, if that clipping were real, it should in principle be findable in those archives.


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Reasons for suspicion

1. No matching record found in known archives so far
Given the archives’ existence, one would expect specialized newspaper-search services or library catalogues to show that issue or headline. But searches for “June 18, 1978” editions or “Doors open for blacks in race field Sacramento Union” turned up nothing credible in trusted archives.


2. The clipping image has formatting and type issues
The style, fonts, spacing, and the way “BOLA TINUBU, A Nigerian student…” is written read like a modern fake overlay rather than an authentic 1978 newspaper layout. The alignment and the mixture of uppercase and lowercase seems uneven.


3. Inconsistency / plausibility concerns
The wording “Doors open for blacks in race field” and the placement look a bit contrived. Also, the smaller snippet “Because of the shortage of minorities …” seems generic and reminiscent of language used in modern social media for viral clips.


4. No verification from credible historical or journalism sources
If such a sensational headline existed—claiming a student named “Bola Tinubu” making that statement in The Sacramento Union in 1978—it would likely have been noted or flagged by historians, fact-checkers, or media outlets. I found no independent corroboration.




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Conclusion

It’s very likely that the “publication” as shown is either fabricated, edited, or misleading (e.g. modern overlay on an archival background). I do not believe the specific clipping in your screenshot is genuine as presented.

Chai!...I feel like crying right now but God dey, this life eh.

2tpick:
And it came to pass just as you envisaged. There is more to this than meets the eyes. Time will tell.

To sensible Nigerians, it's very clear now that our own buhari died since 2017....in London hospital....

After that, the vultures we had in leadership, plunged Nigeria in to this mess that it is today....

Tinubu didn't cause this present Nigeria predicament but he's part of the plan....and that's there I fault him ...

They're are all evil.

GuyWise101:
Nna mehnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Oga, are you top office holder in Nigeria?

How did you know exactly what will happen.

There are many gullible Nigerians that their memory are be clouded......every sensible Nigerians at this moment I expect them to clamour for the release of nnamdi kanu.... because.... Nigeria is heading to a doom of he's not released...... ASAP ...

For the information, the imposter idiot is living large in NIGER REPUBLIC.

the burial they're about to conduct is a shamble....no burial, just ceremony and a continuous cover up....

But the time has been drawn ....well I thank God for the person of the current president...GCFR ASHIWAJU B.A. TINUBU.


I pray that God continues to use him to do the right thing that he's doing for now....so as to set every record right.

They don't love this country, they don't love you and me....only money and powers.....


But I said but......the end is coming.

Eazywit:
u mean truly, buhari is still jubilee of sudan as said by kanu? Abeg See sense🤦

Just hold on....soon they'll announce that your buhari is dead in London hospital that he didn't make it from his illness....

Just wait, cos you'll hear the news and you'll believe it that it just happened.

Softmirror:
And Nnamdi Kanu made up 'Buhari is dead' 'the president is a clone, from Sudan called Jibrin' story to play on the intelligent a people who choose to be unreasonable. This unreasonable individuals will make noise about this rat story on this thread without thinking about how they were played by Kanu too.

Did you ever believe that this story was a lie?...
Life goes on, truth is like the sun, it will surely shine...

If nnamdi kanu is wrong on buhari's death and replacement, why didn't they FG prosecute him along side with defamation of character, in the person of a whole president buhari....

Just don't panic, truth will surely come out soon.

Moles... that's the nature of many Iranians.

More grace to them, at least, remembering the legendary is also key to growth and development.

rayvelez:
This is what they like doing delay and adjourned…. Empty barrel SAN it would be a disgrace if KANU walk out without been convicted

.... It's too early to accept defeat naaa....just chill, things are still turning around.

What a kwantiri.....naijiria.

If I talk now, they'll say I be IPOB....ok naaa

Nigeria oti lo...

Since Tinubu has been the most mentioned name in Nigeria this past year, I think Oxford Dictionary should consider creating a space for him in the dictionary.
For example: 👇
1} TINUBU :/Tee-Nu-Boo/ adjective: Hard, difficult, painful , troublesome, harsh, wicked, liar, bad, thief.
.Verb: Tinubu
. Past Tense: Tinubued
. Present Continuous: Tinubuing
. Present Perfect: Tinubunize
E.g:
... Some girls always like to Tinubunise things,
.
... The test was Tinubunistic,
.
... "Affable Equity just had a very Tinubued week"
2} TINUBU : To complicate, make things worse, unbearable.
E.g:
... Please don't come and Tinubuficate issues here.
... The only way to reduce applicants is to Tinubufy the process.
... How was your exam? It was Tinubuful !.
😂😂

*COPIED*

The governor forbid to do road?....that interchange road that leads to shagamu....is in shege stage.

Well, kudos to the governor for this development because it's long due...

Personally, I've witnessed their robbery actions there... during that end sars....the boys mounted road blocks with pistols in their hands.

Thank God it's a lucky day, I just gave them the little I had then.

...men dey.

simpleseyi:
He will be in Kuje till Tinubu hands over to Shettima in 2031

Las Las he'll win.

JAGABAN FOR 2027...

Kam2021:
At last,peace will return to the East.

You think so?...the same peace in sokoto, the seats of caliphate....with the emergence of the new terror group...I

Nigeria Media....why recycling old pictures....these are his pictures from the first arrest naaa... common, we need the updated pictures if truly he has been arrested.

EreluRoz:
Look at where the men have brought Nigeria to. Women should take over and I'm sure it will never be this bad

Women Like Dieziani Allison abi?....

The solution is simple z divide the country and let each region grow at their own pace...
Le each region build their security and economy. Simple.

madridguy:
Let it be on record that The South Easterners never joined Nigerians to yearn for Good governance!

I Hope tomorrow if we turn down whoever coming from South East at national level for presidency won’t be termed as B!gotry….

You are no where to be found at national struggle and deserve no chance to lead a nation that is multi diverse like Nigeria!

Hope you listen to your Simon Ekpa not to contest also.

How many times will the Igbos say it....they don't need Nigeria nor associate with Nigeria.... BIAFRA is the goal.

kettykin:
Who will now check if vehicles are safe and sound for the road

Are the roads safe and sound for the vehicles....

Bigkoko:
Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Mr. Dennis no get last name?

I wan check something. One tribe na Fraud be their trademark. Another one na drugs. Another one na terrorism ...

Today, na drug one dey trend. Fraud own go soon trend!

This your comment eh...make me laugh wella.

People wey no want state police, them dey support HISHBA for their region ooo....mad people everywhere.

please ooo where's lie Mohammed.... just asking to know. Onanuga dey learn this work.

He dey play e dey show....I remember someone said that these pipelines will be going on flames.....hope no be am be this.