VETERAN JOURNALIST AND FORMER NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR DELE COLE DIES AT 86.(PHOTO).

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Veteran Journalist and Former Nigerian Ambassador Dele Cole Dies at 86 Prominent Nigerian diplomat and veteran media executive Ambassador Dele Cole has passed away at the age of 86. Family sources confirmed that the elder statesman died on Thursday morning. A Distinguished Career in Journalism Cole built an influential career that bridged the worlds of media and public service. He notably served as the Managing Director of the Daily Times, steering one of Nigeria's most historical and prominent national newspapers at the height of its reach. Diplomatic Engagements in South America Beyond his contributions to Nigerian journalism, Cole was appointed by the federal government to serve as Nigeria's ambassador to two major South American nations, Argentina and Brazil. His diplomatic postings reflected the high regard he commanded within Nigerian foreign affairs and governance. His passing marks the loss of a key figure who made significant contributions to both the freedom of the pr...

TODAY, THE COURT GRANTS MALAMI, HIS WIFE, AND SON N200M BAIL EACH IN A MONEY LAUNDERING CASE.(PHOTO).


 Today, the court grants Malami, his wife, and son N200m bail each in a money laundering case.


Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife Asabe Bashir. Each defendant has been admitted to bail in the sum of N200 million, with stringent conditions attached to ensure compliance.


The ruling came on March 6, 2026, following a bail application filed by the former AGF after their re-arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The defendants face a 16-count charge related to alleged money laundering activities. All three pleaded not guilty during their court appearance on February 27, 2026.


As part of the bail terms, each defendant must provide two sureties in the like sum of N200 million. Notably, one of the sureties for each is required to deposit title deeds of properties located in the upscale areas of Maitama or Asokoro in Abuja. Additionally, the defendants have been ordered to surrender their international passports to the court registry. Until these conditions are fully met, they will remain in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service.


The case has been adjourned to March 16, 2026, for the commencement of trial.

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