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“Educate 2 Empower”: Buckwyld Media & Partners Launch Bold Advocacy Project for Nigerian Girl-Child Education
Buckwyld Media Network, in partnership with Entertainment & Creative Partners (ECP), today unveiled Educate 2 Empower (E2E), a national advocacy project committed to dismantling barriers to girl-child education in Nigeria.
Anchored by Adda:
Empowered by Education – a feature documentary film that tells the remarkable story of Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, Nigeria’s first female President of the Court of Appeal – the initiative highlights how education can empower young girls to overcome the odds and rise to leadership.
The film is scheduled for a syndicated broadcast on October 11, 2025, International Day of the Girl Child, reaching an estimated 50 million viewers across Nigeria and the diaspora.
The Urgency: A Crisis We Cannot Ignore
Nigeria has more than 18 million out-of-school children, the highest number globally. Over 60% are girls, with the North disproportionately affected:• North East: 59% of primary-age children are out of school.• North West: 62%—the highest rate nationwide.• States with over 50% exclusion include Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kebbi, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara.
These statistics represent not just numbers but millions of silenced dreams. Without intervention, Nigeria risks perpetuating cycles of poverty, inequality, and insecurity.
“Every girl left behind is a future leader denied. Educate 2 Empower is not just a campaign—it is a movement to ensure that girls in Nigeria are seen, heard, and given a fighting chance.”
Efe Omorogbe, Founder/CEO of Buckwyld Media and initiator of the Educate 2 Empower project, quipped: “Our decision to pursue this cause is driven by a sense of duty and the recognition of the power of storytelling. We are well aware of the immense capacity of film to influence perspectives and engender behavioural change. Combined with online engagement to prompt action, we believe our modest initiative can contribute significantly to the efforts of stakeholder organizations and corporate players working tirelessly on the frontlines to reverse this unacceptable situation in Nigeria.”
A Multi-Dimensional Campaign
Educate 2 Empower combines storytelling, digital engagement, and real-world impact:
• Documentary Broadcast – Adda: Empowered by Education will air on Arewa24, NTA Hausa, and other major Hausa-language platforms to inspire and mobilize change.
• Online Career Day Challenge – With the permission of their parents, girls aged 10–15 will be encouraged to submit one-minute videos outlining their career ambitions. Winners will receive scholarships, tech devices, and mentorship, ensuring tangible empowerment.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement – Parents, educators, religious leaders, and policymakers will be activated through dialogue and outreach.
• Prize-Giving Event – Finalists and winners will be honored in a high-visibility ceremony with corporate sponsors, government officials, and development partners in attendance.
Why Partner With E2E
Corporate, government, and NGO partners are invited to join in reshaping the future for Nigerian girls. Sponsorship opportunities offer:
• Brand Visibility – Prominent presence across TV, digital, and event platforms.
• CSR Impact – Alignment with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
• Community Goodwill – Recognition as a champion of empowerment and inclusion.
• Long-Term Value – Documented CSR reports, employee engagement opportunities, and lasting brand affinity.
About the Organizers:
• Buckwyld Media Network is a Lagos-based creative solutions company delivering world-class campaigns, events, and entertainment projects across Nigeria.
• Entertainment & Creative Partners (ECP) of Aina Blankson is a diversified entertainment law and advisory practice representing leading clients in film, television, music, and digital media.
Call to Action
Educate 2 Empower is more than a campaign—it is a clarion call to action. With the support of corporate sponsors, NGOs, and policymakers, millions of Nigerian girls can be inspired, empowered, and given the tools to build a brighter future.
Telephone:
+234 803 565 3899
Email: phenom@buckwyldmedia.com
Website: www.buckwyldmedia.com
Stand with us to give 50,000 girls the chance to return to school—and to their future—by September 2026.
The Department of State Services (DSS) will arraign former Governnor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25 over alleged cybercrime and breach of national security.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court has fixed the date for the arraignment of the former Governor on a three-count criminal charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) after the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho assigned the case to her.
NAN earlier reported that the DSS, on Monday, filed a three-count criminal charge against El-Rufai following his alleged involvement in wiretapping the telephone lines of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
The charge, instituted by the Nigerian secret police, is marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026.
The service accused El-Rufai of breaching the Cybercrimes Prohibition Act (2024) and the Nigerian Communications Act (2003.)
In court, El-Rufai was alleged to have, on Feb. 13, while appearing as a guest on Arise TV station’s Prime Time Programme in Abuja, admitted during the interview that he and his cohorts unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the NSA, Mr Ribadu.
The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, 2024.
Maureen Omorinola Badejo is scheduled to appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on February 20, 2026, following charges filed by the Inspector-General of Police over allegations bordering on defamation, cyberstalking, and related offences.
The charges arise from online publications made in November 2021, in which Ms. Badejo allegedly transmitted statements and videos on YouTube and Facebook concerning Apostle Johnson Suleman and his associate Dickson Omodiale Osajie.
According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that:
Ms. Badejo conspired with others to publish defamatory content against Apostle Suleman.
She allegedly portrayed him as a cultist, rapist, assassin, ritualist, and other criminal labels, knowing the claims to be false.
She is accused of sending false messages via computer networks intended to cause annoyance, hatred, intimidation, and injury to reputation.
Additional allegations state that defamatory statements were also made against Mr. Dickson Osajie, claiming involvement in crimes such as rape and ritual killing.
Authorities further allege that the publications caused fear for safety and threatened bodily harm to the complainants.
The offences cited fall under provisions of the Criminal Code Act (Cap C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004) and the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
The case follows a formal petition submitted to the Nigeria Police Force by Mr. Osajie, who alleged persistent cyberstalking, harassment, invasion of privacy, threats to life, and dissemination of false information affecting himself, Apostle Suleman, and their families.
Statement from Maureen Badejo
Ms. Badejo maintains her readiness to face the court and present her defense, expressing confidence in the Nigerian judicial system to ensure fairness and justice.
“I will appear in court as required and trust that the truth will prevail through due legal process,” she stated.
However Ms. Badejo is expected to be formally arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, where the charges will be read and she will enter her plea.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.
The House moved the motion to halt the impeachment process on Thursday at its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
JomogNews had reported that during its first sitting of 2026, the House had begun impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy over allegations of gross misconduct, including the demolition of the State Assembly complex and alleged spending without legislative approval, among other claims.
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