The 'Most Overpaid' CEOs, According to Shareholder Advocates
The U.S. stock market just had its worst year since the Great Recession, leaving millions of investors with big losses in their 401(k) accounts and portfolios. But there was one group that did quite well during these challenging times: chief executives.
The typical CEO of a company listed on the S&P 500—a stock market index with 500 large publicly traded corporations—earned $18.8 million last year. That’s up roughly 21% from 2021, even though the S&P 500 index was down 20%.
US To Return $23m Abacha Loot To Nigeria
The United State Government (US) is set to return over $23 million Abacha loot to the federal government of Nigeria. This is coming after Nigeria and the US government reached an agreement on the loot.
The agreement signing ceremony was held in the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami on Tuesday, Naija News understands.
The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard signed on the behalf of the US government, while Malami signed on behalf of the Nigerian government.
When Was 'Top Chef' Season 18 Filmed? It's a Season Unlike Any Other
Did the 'Top Chef' Season 18 Contestants Pack Their Knives and Go Before the Pandemic?By Shannon RaphaelUpdated April 1 2021, 2:06 p.m. ET
Source: BravoThis is *not* an April Fool's Day joke: the knives (and claws) are out once again because Top Chef is returning for Season 18 on April 1st. The popular cooking competition concluded its 17th season in June of 2020, and a new slate of chefs is now battling it out for the title in Portland, Ore.
Who Wrote the Music for Girls5eva? Was It Sara Bareilles?
The Writers Behind the 'Girls5eva' Music Are Made of Comedy Pop MagicBy Jamie LernerPublished May 10 2022, 2:15 p.m. ET
Source: PeacockWhile Peacock's audience is still picking up, the one show we can all agree is a must-watch is Girls5eva. It’s a musical comedy series featuring four iconic stars: Sara Bareilles, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Busy Philipps. While they all sing in the series, Sara’s character, Dawn, takes on the roles as the girl group’s songwriter.
"He's The Best" - Dogara, Other Northern Christian Leaders Pick Presidential Candidate To Support Af
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and other Northern Christian leaders in his camp who rejected the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have revealed the candidate they’ll support for the 2023 presidential election. The leaders under the aegis of the Northern Leaders Consultative Forum have declared support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
Naija News understands they revealed their decision on Friday at a media conference in Abuja.
Beach with the cleanest water in the world
The analysis, which took into account the opinions of 2.4 million tourists, selected the winner - Prassa beach. Prassa, the pearl of the Cyclades archipelago, has won the title of the beach with the cleanest waters in the world, reports the Greek Reporter website. Moreover, most of the beaches that received the highest ratings in terms of water cleanliness are located in Greece. ADVERTISEMENT
Prassa Beach, located in the northeast of Kimolos Island, is a real gem.
Famous Deaths on September 10
September 10 Calendar Founder of the Qin dynasty and 1st emperor of a unified China (220 - 210 BC), dies reportedly from ingesting mercury pills meant to make him immortal at 49
584 Salvius of Albi, Catholic bishop of Albi (574-84) and saint, life recorded by Gregory of Tours, dies of the plague 827 Pope Valentine dies after 40 days in office [date approximate] 918 Baldwin II, Count of Flanders, dies at about 53 954 Louis IV [Louis of Overseas], King of France (936-54), dies at about 33 1167 Empress Matilda [Maud], claimant to the English throne, daughter of Henry I of England, wife of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor (b.
God Gave Me Another Chance: Olaiya Igwe Shares Near-Death Experience, Photo of Stone Removed From Hi
Popular Yoruba actor, Olaiya Igwe months back, debunked rumours that he passed away and revealed that he had a long battle with kidney stoneIn an interview with BBC, the veteran who was full of gratitude to God talked about his surgery and how it might have been a spiritual attackOlaiya also advised people to drink water just like his doctors advised him and also knocked the person who started the rumour bout his death Popular Nollywood actor, Ebun Oloyede, popularly known as Olaiya Igwe is one to be grateful to God for his life after his near death experience battling kidney stone.
Harry Houdini (Magician and Escape Artist)
Full Name: Erik Weisz
Profession: Magician and Escape Artist
Biography: Harry Houdini was an Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer known for his sensational escape acts. His 1904 challenge with the Daily Mirror's special handcuffs and several Hollywood films are among his well-known acts. Born in Budapest, he arrived in the United States with his family in 1878. He took on various jobs as a child, including performing as a trapeze artist.
Idris Derby Visits Muhammadu Buhari In Abuja
Idris Derby, the president of Chad, on May 11, Monday, visited Nigeria's President-elect Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.
The two leaders met behind closed doors days before the power handover in Nigeria scheduled for May 29. According to The Nation, they discussed the strategies to end Boko Haram and came to a consensus on the issue.
After the encounter held at the Defence Headquarters, Derby told journalists that Chad and Nigeria were facing the same challenges and agreed to work together to achieve peace in the region affected by insurgency.