Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- Former senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has challenged Anthony Kila to provide documentary evidence of his academic and professional history following PREMIUM TIMES' investigation into allegations surrounding his professorship.

Mr Ojudu, a journalist and politician, said he was "shocked" by the allegations against Mr Kila, whom he knew through a Yoruba association where the academic contributed to meetings and conducted himself with dignity.

In a Facebook post on Monday morning, Mr Ojudu said he was still trying to compose himself after reading the investigation, describing the allegations as difficult to believe given his regard for Mr Kila and his respect for PREMIUM TIMES.

"We need a clear, substantive response from him, ...