ARISE News has barred political analyst Anthony Kila from appearing on its television channel and other platforms following allegations that he falsified his academic qualifications.
In a disclaimer issued by its editorial board, the news network said the decision followed an investigative report by Premium Times questioning Kila’s professorial title and other academic credentials.
ARISE News disclosed that it contacted Kila on October 3, 2026, to seek his response to the allegations. According to the network, he requested additional time to respond but had not provided an explanation 10 days later.
The network said the situation had made his continued appearances on its platforms untenable, adding that it takes issues of credibility and integrity seriously.
The decision followed two investigations by Premium Times, published on October 3 and October 10, which questioned Kila’s claim to professorial status and the authenticity of several academic qualifications he reportedly obtained from institutions in the United Kingdom and Italy.
The investigation also questioned his claimed affiliation with the European Union’s Jean Monnet programme. Premium Times reported that the relevant European agency found no record identifying Kila as a Jean Monnet project coordinator within the period covered by its publicly available records.
Kila, who served as pro-chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, has previously rejected the characterisation of him as a fake professor, insisting that he stands by his professional and academic credentials. He has also indicated that he was considering legal steps to protect his reputation.
Michael and Cecilia Ibru University had earlier removed his profile and photographs from its website following the initial allegations.
ARISE News said Kila would no longer appear on its channel or other platforms, effective immediately, as questions surrounding his academic credentials remain a subject of public scrutiny.
