Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the reported death of Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, a respected veteran journalist, diplomat and public servant, at the age of 86. Reports published on Saturday, October 17, 2026, stated that the former Nigerian ambassador died in London. His death has drawn tributes from political leaders and members of the media who remember his contributions to journalism, diplomacy and national development. Who Was Ambassador Dele Cole? Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole was a prominent Nigerian figure who built a distinguished career across journalism, diplomacy and public service. He served as the Managing Director of the Daily Times, one of Nigeria's historic newspaper organisations, where he contributed to the country's media landscape. His career later extended into international relations, where he represented Nigeria in diplomatic roles. His Contributions to Nigeria Dele Cole served as Nigeria's ambassador to Argentina and Brazil, hel...
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