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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. The launch of the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove project allows new audiences locally and internationally an opportunity to experience its past, present and future, reinforcing Google’s commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage., Court restrains National , Court dismisses Adebutu's application, Court declares ex-Rep member, Court pastor homicide Kogi,Court confirms Maikalangu as AMAC , Court killer brothers Kogi,suit against Olisa Metuh, Pastor to spend 7 years in prison, Court APC governorship Taraba,Court adjourns trial of SheikhN80m property theft: Lagos DPP establishes armed robbery case against seven suspects, traditional secretary granted bail, APC gubernatorial candidacy, Court orders Zamfara commissioner to return 58 tractors sold illegally, Court dismisses suit, Kogi committee recommendation personnel ,Lawyer Buhari AGF NDDC,Kano courts do not compromise in granting bails ― Chief registrar, Court slates Oct 4, Court orders former registrar to return salaries, allowances collected by him for 11 years, suit challenging Labour Party, Court acquits Akinlade, Court remands seven persons, Ogudu Muslim Community Praying Ground
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Man sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly defiling 12-year-old customer

An Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court has sentenced a middle-aged artisan, Gbenga Olasunkanmi, to life imprisonment with no…

By Segun Kasali
kidnappers not relocating to Kwara
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Bandits, kidnappers not relocating to Kwara ― Police commissioner

Against the assertion that bandits and kidnappers have relocated to Kwara and Kogi States from North-West states of the country,…

By Biola Azeez
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. The launch of the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove project allows new audiences locally and internationally an opportunity to experience its past, present and future, reinforcing Google’s commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage., Court restrains National , Court dismisses Adebutu's application, Court declares ex-Rep member, Court pastor homicide Kogi,Court confirms Maikalangu as AMAC , Court killer brothers Kogi,suit against Olisa Metuh, Pastor to spend 7 years in prison, Court APC governorship Taraba,Court adjourns trial of SheikhN80m property theft: Lagos DPP establishes armed robbery case against seven suspects, traditional secretary granted bail, APC gubernatorial candidacy, Court orders Zamfara commissioner to return 58 tractors sold illegally, Court dismisses suit, Kogi committee recommendation personnel ,Lawyer Buhari AGF NDDC,Kano courts do not compromise in granting bails ― Chief registrar, Court slates Oct 4, Court orders former registrar to return salaries, allowances collected by him for 11 years, suit challenging Labour Party, Court acquits Akinlade, Court remands seven persons, Ogudu Muslim Community Praying Ground
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Ondo court sentences accountant to seven-year imprisonment over N7m theft

An accountant in the Ondo State Hospital Management Board, Mr Aminu Kamilu, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by…

By Hakeem Gbadamosi
Court sentences ex-convict to 28 years in jail for impersonation
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Court sentences ex-convict to 28 years in jail for impersonation, cyber fraud

Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has convicted a 29-year-old ex-convict, Joshua Ajayi Oluwatobi, for…

By Biola Azeez
Commission links rising jailbreaks, Cattle rustlers behind attack on Jos Correctional Centre, Jos jailbreak: Attacker, official, nine inmates killed, 252 inmates on the run, after attack on Jos Prison
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Cattle rustlers behind attack on Jos Correctional Centre ― Official

The Head of the Facility, Correctional Centre Jos, Samuel Aguda, has started that suspected cattle rustlers from Barakin Ladi local…

By Isaac Shobayo
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Ondo: Woman killed in Deeper Life Church was murdered by ritual killers ― Family

The family of Veronica Dare, the woman who was hacked to death by suspected killers while sweeping in a Deeper…

By Hakeem Gbadamosi
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COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for prospective corps members

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, on Monday, said in line with the Federal Government's…

By Adetola Bademosi
FCT dismantles illegal car wash
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FCT dismantles illegal car wash, marts in Abuja

Officials of the FCT Directorate Road Traffic Secretariat (DRTS), on Monday, raided illegal car wash and car marts operating on…

By Lawrence Bajah
7 burnt in accident, Driver burnt to death, Nine passengers burnt, accident, internet fraudster kills two
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15 die in fatal motor accident in Jigawa

FIFTEEN people lost their lives in a fatal motor accident on Achilafiya to Karkarna Road, near the headquarters of Yankwashi…

By Adamu Amadu
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Troops kill five bandits in Kaduna

Security forces have killed five bandits in Birnin Gwari and Giwa local government areas of the state. They were killed…

By Muhammad Sabiu
Witness narrates how Chidinma transferred money from Ataga’s account, Chidinma, Ataga, Ataga: Absence of prosecution witness stalls Chidinma's trial
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SuperTV CEO’s murder: Court stalls trial due to witness’ presence of mind

The trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged murder suspect of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, before a Lagos…

By Qudus Kasali
Commission links rising jailbreaks, Cattle rustlers behind attack on Jos Correctional Centre, Jos jailbreak: Attacker, official, nine inmates killed, 252 inmates on the run, after attack on Jos Prison
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Police arrest 9 escapees, 6 bodies recovered, parts of centre burnt after attack on Jos Prison

As the combined team of security agencies in Plateau State intensified efforts to restore normalcy to the Medium Correctional Custodian…

By Isaac Shobayo
Man who sold two, Evans’ co-defendant reportedly dies
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Alleged kidnapper, Evans’ co-defendant reportedly dies in custody

Chiemeka Arinze, one of the co-defendants in the alleged kidnap trial of Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has died in the…

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Community vigilante arrest man over alleged illegal possession of firearm in Bayelsa

Some vigilant youths of the Koluama 2 community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State have apprehended a…

By Ebiowei Lawal
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PCRC mobilizes youths in Abuja against crime

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has begun mobilization of youths across the 62 political wards of the Federal Capital…

By Lawrence Bajah
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Edo police confirms kidnap of DPO, as Fugar people demand his release

The Edo Police Command on Sunday evening confirmed that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Fugar Police Division in Etsako…

By Suyi Ayodele and Hendrix Oliomogbe
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Church sweeper hacked to death in Ondo

A middle-aged woman identified as Mrs Omode was hacked to death in the early hours of Sunday by some unidentified…

By Hakeem Gbadamosi
Police arrest notorious armed robber, Aljan
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Police arrest notorious armed robber, four others in Kano

The Nigerian Police Kano Command has arrested a notorious armed robber, Adaidaita Sahu popularly known as Aljan who specializes in…

By Kola Oyelere
Police operatives arrest four suspected arms-bearers in Delta
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Police operatives arrest four suspected arms-bearers in Delta

Operatives of the Delta Police Command have arrested four suspected arms-bearers in Warri and Kwale parts of Delta State. Two…

By Ebenezer Adurokiya
Another gas explosion injures, 11 injured as explosion, Mother child killed in Abeokuta tanker explosion, Tanker explodes at Lafenwa
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UPDATE: Mother, child killed in Abeokuta tanker explosion

It was a gloomy Sunday in the ancient city of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital as tanker explosion that occurred…

By Olayinka Olukoya

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