President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, a distinguished diplomat, journalist, politician, historian and elder statesman, who died in London at 86. A family source confirmed that Cole died earlier in the morning following weeks of deteriorating health, having recently been discharged from the Intensive Care Unit. Born on August 4, 1940, Cole was widely known for his contributions to Nigeria's diplomatic service, journalism and historical scholarship, having held several prominent positions throughout his career.
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