Nigeria, Oct. 6 -- The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Delta State, has asked its Pro-Chancellor, Anthony Kila, to "step aside" from his responsibilities pending an investigation into questions surrounding his professorial status.

The university announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday, three days after PREMIUM TIMES published an investigation revealing that Mr Kila was a fake professor.

The university said it took the decision in line with its commitment to "academic integrity, transparency, and the highest standards of institutional governance."

"The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State has taken note of a recent publication by Premium Times on Saturday, 03 October 2026, which has raised ...