Arise News Bars Anthony Kila From Network Following Academic Credentials Allegations
Arise News Channel has announced that Anthony Kila, who has appeared several times on the network as a freelance political analyst, will no longer appear on the channel following allegations
Anthony Kila had become a familiar face on Nigerian television as a political and economic analyst, frequently invited onto Arise News to comment on governance and policy issues, often presented with academic titles attached to his name. His media profile grew his public standing as a commentator on Nigerian affairs, making the credibility of his credentials relevant to the weight given his on-air analysis.
The controversy stems from a Premium Times investigation that raised questions about the authenticity of Kila's claimed professorship, which he reportedly did not respond to. Arise News's decision to bar him reflects broader concerns in Nigerian media about verifying the credentials of recurring guests and analysts, particularly where academic or professional titles lend authority to commentary aired to a wide audience. Details on the specific findings of the investigation and any response from Kila beyond his silence have not been fully outlined across the reports.