![Rev. Fr. Anthony Odiong, a US-based Nigerian Louisiana Catholic priest, was arrested in Florida on Tuesday for possessing child pornography, according to law authorities. The suspect is reportedly accused of many other cases of sexual assault. The Waco, Texas, Police Department announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that officers detained Father Anthony Odiong in Ave Maria, Florida, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service. Waco police announced in March that they had received "credible information" about a sexual assault allegedly committed by Odiong in Texas in 2012. “During the subsequent investigation, a case of possession of child pornography was uncovered,” the police said. The priest was apprehended in Florida by the Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Waco Police Department said that he will be extradited to Texas. Odiong had previously served in the Archdiocese of New Orleans before being removed as priest in December of last year due to controversy over homilies in which he claimed, among other things, that the Catholic Church was being taken over by "the gays." At the time, the priest was also accused of abusive behaviour; a Louisiana lady claimed in U.S. bankruptcy court that Odiong had committed both financial and sexual abuse against her. Prior to joining the New Orleans Archdiocese, Odiong served in at least two Texas parishes. On Tuesday, Waco police stated that during their sexual assault investigation, "the presence of other survivors was revealed." “Multiple women have come forward to tell similar experiences as the sexual assault survivor who reported the initial allegation,” the police department said. “Survivors’ experiences ranged from sexual assault and indecent assault, more commonly recognised as groping, and financial abuse, with some survivors experiencing every element of Anthony Odiong’s manipulation.” The police said they “believe there may be more survivors, and we wish to speak with anyone who [has] had similar encounters” with the priest. The Archdiocese of New Orleans issued a brief news release on Tuesday noting Odiong's arrest in Florida. The archdiocese “encourages anyone with any information to contact law enforcement,” the release said.](https://chronicle.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ezgif-6-4730550ede-300x200.jpg "Is Anthony Odiong still a priest after life in prison sentence over rape?")
As President Barack Obama bows out of the White House, thousands of Americans have taken to social media to say ‘Big’ thank you for his eight-year as number one citizen.
Taking to Twitter to express their appreciation, Americans joined by others from around the world used the hashtag #ThankYouObama to shower encomium on the first African-American president of the United States and the 44th president of the country.
Some who did not approve of his administration also got into the mix to express their ill feeling towards him but for this report on Chronicle NG, we will stick to those who used to hashtag appropriately.
See some of the reaction to #ThankYouObama
8 years. No scandals. No mistresses. No impeachment hearings. Just class and grace till the end. I sure am going to miss you. #ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/5J2anIO5LW
— Chris Rocky (@chrisrockyoz) November 16, 2016
You gave us hope
You gave us jobs
You helped us buy our homes
You gave us health insurance
You gave us peace of mind#ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/0QN3bXUdcI— Miss Nasty McEwin ? (@maramcewin) November 16, 2016
#ThankYouObama for never preaching hate or speaking ill against a race or gender. You were a respectful, loving, and incredible leader.
— Dorothy Lydia (@dlwritesbooks) November 16, 2016
You were the President we needed and when you leave office, you'll be the President we will miss terribly. #ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/8kko69QiQB
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) November 16, 2016
#ThankYouObama for taking a whole mess of Wall Street money and refusing to jail the Wall St Execs responsible for the stock market crash.
— Tim Black ™ (@RealTimBlack) November 16, 2016
RT if you're still rocking with us! It's a celebration ? #ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/EDLWnSKFau
— BET (@BET) November 16, 2016
I'm not even American and almost cried reading all the tributes to Obama in #ThankYouObama hashtag…
— Eldric (@DevilRays9) November 16, 2016
#ThankYouObama for showing the world what grace and class look like! You and your beautiful family will be sorely missed! #Obeezyyy ✊?? pic.twitter.com/WCwIyT0olh
— ☄♎♻☯☢╭∩╮(︶︿︶)╭∩╮☣⚛ (@TrillEmotion) November 16, 2016
#ThankYouObama for always giving me hope, for always giving us a voice, and mostly to always know better days are always ahead..for us all
— thomas m ramirez jr (@tommovieking) November 16, 2016
Say It Loud ? #ThankYouObama
— ميمو? (@memo_cat94) November 16, 2016
#ThankYouObama, for empowering people from all over the world through the @StateDept's @StateIVLP to help us make things better at home. ??? pic.twitter.com/ZBlDKtHYXp
— Alex Orué ?️? (@Alex_Orue) November 16, 2016
Obama is better than the others and USA should let him continue as president. #ThankYouObama
— м➰м (@Dendoedsmrt) November 16, 2016
#ThankYouObama for fighting for equality for all regardless of sexuality orientation or gender identity. You will be greatly missed. #LGBT
— LGBT Shrink (@DrRonHolt) November 16, 2016
![Rev. Fr. Anthony Odiong, a US-based Nigerian Louisiana Catholic priest, was arrested in Florida on Tuesday for possessing child pornography, according to law authorities. The suspect is reportedly accused of many other cases of sexual assault. The Waco, Texas, Police Department announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that officers detained Father Anthony Odiong in Ave Maria, Florida, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service. Waco police announced in March that they had received "credible information" about a sexual assault allegedly committed by Odiong in Texas in 2012. “During the subsequent investigation, a case of possession of child pornography was uncovered,” the police said. The priest was apprehended in Florida by the Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Waco Police Department said that he will be extradited to Texas. Odiong had previously served in the Archdiocese of New Orleans before being removed as priest in December of last year due to controversy over homilies in which he claimed, among other things, that the Catholic Church was being taken over by "the gays." At the time, the priest was also accused of abusive behaviour; a Louisiana lady claimed in U.S. bankruptcy court that Odiong had committed both financial and sexual abuse against her. Prior to joining the New Orleans Archdiocese, Odiong served in at least two Texas parishes. On Tuesday, Waco police stated that during their sexual assault investigation, "the presence of other survivors was revealed." “Multiple women have come forward to tell similar experiences as the sexual assault survivor who reported the initial allegation,” the police department said. “Survivors’ experiences ranged from sexual assault and indecent assault, more commonly recognised as groping, and financial abuse, with some survivors experiencing every element of Anthony Odiong’s manipulation.” The police said they “believe there may be more survivors, and we wish to speak with anyone who [has] had similar encounters” with the priest. The Archdiocese of New Orleans issued a brief news release on Tuesday noting Odiong's arrest in Florida. The archdiocese “encourages anyone with any information to contact law enforcement,” the release said.](https://chronicle.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ezgif-6-4730550ede-450x300.jpg "Is Anthony Odiong still a priest after life in prison sentence over rape?")
