ARISE News has announced the immediate and indefinite removal of political analyst Anthony Kila from its television network after allegations that he falsified his academic credentials.
The decision followed an investigative report by Premium Times that raised questions about Kila’s claimed qualifications. In a disclaimer read on the network’s morning show, the Editorial Board said it had contacted Kila on 3 October 2026 to give him a chance to respond.
“He asked for more time to respond to the claims. He has not responded 10 days after,” the statement read, noting that the allegations had intensified and made it difficult for Kila to continue appearing on the channel.
“In the circumstances, we find that his contributions to the ARISE News Channel are no longer tenable,” the disclaimer added. “Mr Kila will not be appearing on our networks at any time now or in the future, effective immediately.”
ARISE News said it had been unaware of the allegations when Kila first appeared as a freelance political analyst and stressed that it takes credibility and integrity issues seriously. The Editorial Board confirmed that the decision took immediate effect and will remain in place indefinitely.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
