One of the ace casters of the Nigerian Television Authority Aisha Bello Mustapha is dead.
Aisha Bello Mustapha was the General Manager NTA Parliament and was among the popular casters on NTA Network News at 9 PM in the ’90s and early 20’s
As of the time of filing this report, details of what led to her death is still scanty.
She retired in May 2022 after thirty five years in service.
According to reports, a funeral prayer will be held in honour of the late newscaster in Abuja today, December 11.
Nigerians have reacted to the news, with many people sharing details of how Aisha Bello made their childhood
@realdaddymo1 wrote,” Rest in peace Aisha Bello. One of the most striking and recognizable faces on the NTA News back in the day. Such class. Such professionalism. May God comfort your family and loved ones 🕊️🕊️🙏🏾💔
Another X user, @ OGBdeyforyou said “Rest in Peace Aisha Bello🕊️… The street will never forget you.”
@firstladyship wrote” Aisha Bello Mustapha, the veteran broadcaster at the NTA, has passed.
“This is a very sad news for Nigeria, she was one of the Golden Voices of broadcasting.
May her soul Rest In Peace. 🕊️”
@ Ummieeey_KWe said she grew up watching the ace broadcaster. She wrote “We grew up watching this lady, Aisha katung / Aisha Bello. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Allah ya gafarta mata.
@_communicator wrote a caption mimicking words of the ace caster during her days on Television.
She wrote” NTA News: Welcome to the Network News at 9. I am Aisha Bello Mustapha and here with me is Cyril Stober.” Rest in peace ma’am ❤️
@BimpeOgunsola in her condolence message described Aisha Bello’s death as sad adding that her dad would stop her movie to watch NTA news. She wrote” I hated the fact that my Dad will stop my movie every night cause of NTA news but I always look forward to seeing this woman and hearing her voice. This is just so sad. 💔
@amid_temitayo wrote, “Nigeria Lost Two Legendary Broadcasters In One Day” Veteran NTA Newscaster, Aisha Bello has passed away. A funeral prayer ‘ll be held in her honour at the C. Mosque in Abuja Today. Nigerian Broadcaster, & Poet Olanrewaju Adepoju, dies at 83 Last Night. Rest In Peace Them.
@MalamNazir described her passing as a profound loss to Nigeria. He wrote, “Aisha Bello Mustapha the esteemed broadcaster from NTA, has left us. Her passing is a profound loss for Nigeria, as she was among the distinguished voices in broadcasting. May her soul rest in peace, and may Allah bless her with eternal peace.
