BREAKING: Former Nigerian diplomat Dele Cole dies in London at 86
Dr. Patrick Dele Cole, a distinguished Nigerian diplomat, journalist, historian and elder statesman, has died in London at the age of 86.
Family sources confirmed to Western Post that Cole died on Saturday morning.
Born on August 4, 1940, Cole made significant contributions to diplomacy, journalism, historical scholarship and national development.
He celebrated his 86th birthday in August 2026.
No cause of death has been disclosed, as further announcements from the family are expected.
