{
  "id": 12344089,
  "title": "Delta varsity removes Kila’s profile from website over ‘fake professor’ controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/delta-varsity-removes-kilas-profile-from-website-over-fake-professor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:30:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/delta-varsity-removes-kilas-profile-from-website-over-fake-professor-controversy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pro-Chancellor of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University in Delta State, Anthony Kila, has had his profile and photographs removed from the university's website due to allegations that he falsely used the title of professor. The university's review of its website on Tuesday, September 25, confirmed the removal of Kila's information. Kila had previously been listed alongside the university's proprietress, Cecilia Ibru, and Vice-Chancellor, Ibiyinka Fuwape, all of whom held recognized academic titles. The university's decision to remove Kila's profile followed a report by PREMIUM TIMES, which found no evidence of a recognized university awarding Kila the professorship despite his long-standing use of the title. Kila rejected the description of himself as a \"fake professor,\" stating that the characterization was inaccurate, misleading, and damaging to his reputation. He maintained his status as a professor and provided documents to support his claims, expressing openness to scrutiny. Despite the removal of his profile, the university has not yet publicly addressed the PREMIUM TIMES investigation or confirmed the validity of Kila's professorship.",
  "summary": "Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Delta State, has removed the profile of its Pro-Chancellor, Anthony Kila, from its website amid allegations of a fake Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-varsity-removes-kilas-profile-from-website-over-fake-professor-controversy/",
  "key_points": [
    "Anthony Kila's profile removed from university website",
    "Allegations of falsely using professor title",
    "Decision follows PREMIUM TIMES report"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "ICPC constitutes team to probe Kila over fake professorship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/icpc-constitutes-team-to-probe-kila-over-fake-professorship",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:30:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Delta varsity removes Kila’s profile from website over ‘fake professor’ controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/delta-varsity-removes-kilas-profile-from-website-over-fake-professor-12346264",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:42:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}