![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 "Odiong: US-based Nigerian Catholic priest convicted over sexual assault")
Victor Osimhen claims he is worth more than €100 million and believes there are only a few players like him at the moment in football.
The Napoli striker, who recently joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, continues to make headlines with his on-field achievements.
He was one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe during the last summer window, with Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and Liverpool among the clubs interested.
Chelsea and PSG were close to signing the Super Eagles striker in the final hours of the transfer window, but the deal fell through due to his €130 million release clause, forcing a loan move to Turkey.
On Monday, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano told Caught Offside that the Blues were planning a £40 million January bid for the 25-year-old.
Despite the Italians’ explanation that no conversations are presently underway, despite speculations of behind-the-scenes preparations at Stamford Bridge, some fans deemed the projected £40 million price tag ludicrous for the current Africa Player of the Year.
Against this backdrop, the player made the remark while commenting on his valuation following the complications in the previous transfer market caused by Napoli’s termination clause, claiming he was worth more than €100 million.
“I am worth more than €100m. There are few players like me in the world who have achieved the same results and success as me,” Osimhen said, per Tutto Sport.
He added, “Everything is linked to my characteristics, the things I do on the pitch, and my quality. I think I deserve a high valuation. I am aware of the contribution I can give to a team. Do people think differently? Some say €15m, others say 100-120-150. Everyone has different opinions.”
Osimhen has made a strong start in Turkey, scoring twice in a 3-3 draw against Kasımpaşa. He currently has two goals and four assists in four games.
Osimhen joined Napoli from Lille in the summer of 2020 for a club record fee of €70 million, plus an additional €10 million in bonuses.
He was in excellent form with the Parthenopeans for two seasons, leading them to their first Scudetto title in almost three decades in 2022/23, hitting 26 league goals and winning the Serie A top scorer award.
