Veteran Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) newscaster, Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead

The news of her demise was announced in a statement released by her family.

Aisha, renowned for her role as one of the prominent casters on NTA Network News at 9PM during the ’90s and early 20s, had a distinguished career spanning 35 years. She retired from active service in May 2022.

Thelagostimes gathered that funeral prayer would be held for her at the National Mosque in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, today.

The statement from her family read: “Innalilahi wa inna Alaihin Rajiun. May Allah forgive our Mother Hajia Aishat Bello Mustapha.

“Mama indeed you are a very kind-hearted person. We will miss you and hope you are enjoying Rahma. Funeral Prayer to hold in central mosque Abuja 1 pm on Monday, 11th December 2023.”