New Entrant: Spain winger Lamine Yamal has entered FIFA’s ranking of the 20 youngest World Cup winners, securing the joint-fourth spot after winning the tournament at 19 years and six days old.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Top Rankings: Brazilian icon Pelé remains at the top of the list after winning at 17 years and 249 days, followed by fellow Brazilian Ronaldo in second and Italy’s Giuseppe Bergomi in third.

• Country Representation: Brazil leads the overall rankings with eight players, while Spain features two players, with defender Pau Cubarsí ranking seventh at 19 years and 178 days.

• Other Notable Stars: Other prominent players who secured the title before turning 21 include Kylian Mbappé, Kaká, David Trezeguet, and Thierry Henry.

Call for Extension: Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to further extend the voter registration window to ensure a credible register for the upcoming general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Legal Basis: He noted that his appeal is backed by a Federal High Court judgment from November 22, 2022 (Anaja Salmat & 3 Others v. INEC), which ruled that voter registration should remain open until 90 days prior to a general election to safeguard citizens’ constitutional voting rights.

• Inclusion of Youth: Obi emphasized the importance of accommodating young Nigerians turning 18, warning that closing registration too early would unnecessarily disenfranchise them.

• Current Deadline: This appeal follows INEC’s previous decision to extend the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise by two weeks, moving the new closing date to Friday, July 24, 2026.

Selection and Composition: The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) approved 68 lawyers for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) during its 174th plenary session in Abuja, consisting of 67 advocates and one academic, Prof. Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Leadership: The session was presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

• Mandatory Requirements: Successful candidates are required to attend and pass a Pre-Swearing-In Induction Programme, and they are strictly prohibited from publishing congratulatory advertisements or goodwill messages to avoid professional sanctions.

• Swearing-In Date: The formal swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed SANs has been scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026.