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Kaduna communities drag military to court over land encroachment, harassment, Court APC election Kwara,Court slates Feb 7 to hear suit challenging monetization of police services, Google Arts, Culture, CyArk, Adunni Olorisha Trust partner to digitally preserve Osun Osogbo sacred grove Rotimi Ige Today, Google Arts and Culture, partnering with 'The Adunni Olorisha Trust' and CyArk announced the launch of the first and largest digital library of content showcasing the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove. The launch, which marks the digital preservation of one of Nigeria’s last remaining sacred groves, is part of Google Arts and Culture’s wider 'Heritage on the Edge' project. The project seeks to support site managers in digitally documenting heritage sites at risk due to climate change, using the imagery captured to further support community maintenance and conservation. The Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove project can be explored via goo.gle/osun-osogbo. Highlights include a 75ha Street View of the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, including the Busanyin Shrine before it was affected by the flood and 3D models of four of the site’s dynamic shrines. The collection allows people to view 900 high-resolution photographs of the site, contemporary and historical artworks and sculptures, artists and spiritual leaders. It also tells 28 stories about art, community and spirituality at the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, and the effect of climate change at the site and includes three audio interviews, including one with popular artist, Jimoh Buraimoh about Susanne Wenger. The project also allows visitors to watch 27 video interviews and see aerial views and 3D views of the site while annotated 3D tours of the Busanyin and Iya Moopo shrines showcase the legacy of art and spirituality at the sacred grove. “Google Arts and Culture’s mission is to preserve and promote the world’s art and culture online, allowing anyone, anywhere in the world to share in it. We are grateful that through partnerships we are now able to preserve one of the most recognised, culturally rich Yoruba heritage sites, known for active traditional worship and contemporary art movements,” says Chance Coughenour, Program Manager and Digital Archaeologist, Google Arts and Culture. “Through the use of state-of-the-art technologies, site managers will be able to monitor and mitigate the effects of the changing climate and more broadly provide resources to support growing the capacity for the preservation of heritage sites” added Coughenour. Located on the forested banks of the Osun river in the city of Osogbo, in Osun State of Nigeria, the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage site is several centuries old and among the last sacred groves of their kind which joined the edges of most Yoruba cities before the mass shift from rural to urban areas. In the site, Yoruba deities are embodied in shapely, sculpted shrines where creativity and spirituality come to life. Recently, the Grove has been in danger of destruction due to flooding, heavy rain and climate change. The Busanyin shrine was damaged in floods shortly after being digitally captured. “The Yoruba community is one of the largest in Nigeria and the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove is truly a unique and special place that embodies the essence of the Yoruba culture and heritage. We are excited about the digital preservation of the site and the partnership with Google Arts and Culture. It offers a noteworthy body of work that portrays the admirable culture of the Yoruba people to the world,” Olufemi A. Akinsanya Akinsanya, Chair, Save Our Art! Save Our Heritage! Campaign said. “CyArk's work in Osogbo has been a true collaboration between Nigerian government officials, local NGOs, the community of Osogbo, and His Royal Highness Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun Larooye II, who are all working together to share the stories of Osogbo with a wider audience,” said Kacey Hadick, Director of Programs and Development, CyArk. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, Federal Republic of Nigeria, added, "I am truly delighted that, for the first time ever, the Osun Osogbo Grove has been brought online, thanks to Google Arts and Culture, which has partnered with CyArk and the Adunni Olorisa Trust/Osun Foundation to digitise the shrine and its surroundings, thus protecting both for posterity. “I said during the visit to the Grove in 2019 that it was important to refocus national and global attention on this world heritage site, and I am glad we achieved our purpose, as can be attested to by this project digitising the shrine and its surroundings. I wish to most sincerely commend all the partners for this monumental work,” Alhaji Lai Mohammed said. Through past projects like Taste of Nigeria and Eko for Show, Google Arts and Culture has helped people across the world experience Nigeria heritage and history. 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Ondo pastor docked over alleged rape of pregnant lady

A Prophet in the Celestial Church of Christ ( CCC) in Akure, Ondo State capital, Prophet Gbenga Filani, was, on…

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Niger Police repels bandits attack on Wamba community, recovers three motorcycles

Police tactical teams at Mangoro and Bangi villages in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State have repelled attempted bandits…

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Presidential Rally grants PDP
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Mother, nurse in police net for allegedly selling newborn baby for N400,000 in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Police Command on Tuesday said it arrested three women suspected of child trafficking and kidnapping in the…

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Arraignment of Fani-Kayode over forgery
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Arraignment of Fani-Kayode over forgery allegations stalled

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was unable to arraign a controversial politician, a former Minister of Aviation, Femi…

By Segun Kasali
NSCDC arrests two persons
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NSCDC arrests two persons for illegal mining in Osun

Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday arrested two persons for alleged Conspiracy,…

By Adeolu Adeyemo
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Community leader’s son, woman found dead inside car in Ogun

One Azeez Ilias identified as the son of the Baale of Idoforo community in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun…

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47-year-old man rapes 18-year-old daughter in Ilorin

Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 47- year-old security guard, Jacob…

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Nigeria better as one, united country, says Akpabio

Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said that Nigeria is better off as one, united and…

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NICON appeals against AMCON
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Appeal court strikes out Jimoh Ibrahim, NICON appeals against AMCON

A Court of Appeal, Lagos Division has dismissed an appeal by the Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim,…

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UPDATE: Gunmen abduct mother of Kogi gov’s chief of staff

The Kogi State Police Commissioner, CP Idirisu Dauda Dabban on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of the mother of the Chief…

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18-yr-old convict rearrested for robbery four weeks after returning from prison

An 18-year-old boy was a few days ago arrested for the third time by the police in Lagos State for…

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Shops, offices destroyed as fire ravages Computer Village in Lagos

Millions of naira worth of goods were early Monday destroyed in a fire incident that occurred at the Ikeja Computer…

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One killed as policemen repel attack on MOPOL base in Abia

Abia State Police Command said one of its officers was killed when policemen repelled an attack on the Mobile Police…

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Kano NHRC records 1,030 cases of human rights violation in 2021

The Kano State Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Shehu Abdullahi, has said that the office has recorded 1,030 complaints…

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10 killed, several injured in fresh Plateau attack

No fewer than 10 people were killed and several others sustained fatal injuries on Sunday in  Wase Local Government Area…

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Stakeholders neglected tropical diseases,Campaign Bauchi APC PDP,Six die two survive, One killed, Fleet operators FRSC Bauchi, Over 16000 farmers benefit, Five died others injured, Bauchi cases HIV treatment,Man friend girlfriend Bauchi , 2 killed11 injured, Bauchi joins open government,, Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 12-year-old minor, one Dayyabu Abdullahi of Magama Gumau in Toro LGA of the state for allegedly kidnapping a 3-year-old girl., Convoy Bauchi Commissioner crash,Bauchi NSCDC assures ,  Armed gunmen kidnap Bauchi ,One shot with arrow in the eye, others injured in Bauchi communal clash
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Multiple accidents claim 20 lives, injure 7 others in Bauchi

Two fatal accidents that occurred within 30 minutes intervals in different locations in Bauchi state on Sunday have claimed 20…

By Ishola Michael
Fire raze two filling station, storage for bunkering products , Fire guts Ogwashi supermarket, Firefighter injured, 4 feared dead, Six die in early morning fire outbreak , burnt to death, Kayode Akerele, Fire, Jealous lover, ondo fire, kano fire incidents, 12 lives lost in Kano
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Fire razes two filling station in Onitsha

Tragedy has struck at the late hours of Sunday in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State, following the burning…

By Michael Ovat
Fire outbreak kills minor, Seven suspected smugglers burnt, Suspected phone snatcher killed, Man burns ex-lover, Man sets self on fire, Mother two children
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Man set ablaze as rival cult groups clash in Osun

Pandemonium broke out at the weekend in Osogbo, Osun state capital when two rival cult groups clashed leading to the…

By Adeolu Adeyemo
OAU student's second autopsy resultThey killed my husband like animal ― Widow of slain OAU MBA student, Alleged murder of OAU Masters student: Deceased family seeks justice
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Police reject late OAU student’s second autopsy result, contact INTERPOL, Immigration over fleeing hotel MD

The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has begun formal moves to arrest Raheem Adedoyin, the son of the…

By Olalekan Olabulo and Jacob Segun Olatunji
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Pastor connives with wife to rape 16-year-old church member in Ogun

One Pastor Peter Taiwo of Christ Apostolic Bible Church, Alaja Oke, Saje, Abeokuta, has been arrested with his wife for…

By Olayinka Olukoya

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