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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates, following what it described as a rigorous and exceptional screening process designed to identify outstanding young students below the age of 16.

In a statement signed by its Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB said the decision followed ‘meticulous evaluation’ and was consistent with global best practices, where underage admissions are treated as rare exceptions rather than the norm.

‘After thorough verification and interviews, 85 candidates who met the established criteria have been duly cleared to proceed to their respective institutions and print their JAMB admission letters,’ Benjamin said.

According to JAMB, the approval came after a multi-stage assessment process that began with 41,027 underage applicants seeking exceptional admission consideration from among 2,031,133 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Out of these, 599 candidates scored above the 80 percent threshold and were subjected to further scrutiny, including verification of their school certificates and Post-UTME performance. From that group, 182 finalists emerged, and following the final round of interviews and checks, 85 were adjudged fully qualified.

‘This exceptional admission policy is not a relaxation of standards,’ JAMB emphasized. ‘Rather, it recognises extraordinary intellectual maturity among a few candidates who have demonstrated readiness for tertiary education ahead of the statutory age.’

The Board also announced a special window for any of the 182 finalists who missed the final interview to submit a formal request through the JAMB Support Ticketing System, under a new category titled ‘2025 Underage Complaint.’ Each case, it said, will be treated strictly on its own merit.

In a related development, JAMB has also given candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2025 UTME but were disqualified for failing to upload their O-Level results a two-day grace period, ending Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to complete the upload and notify the Board through the same support channel.

Dr. Benjamin reiterated JAMB’s commitment to maintaining credibility, transparency, and fairness in the admission process while ensuring that academic integrity is not compromised.

‘Our mandate is to ensure that every qualified candidate, regardless of age or background, is given a fair chance,’ he said. ‘At the same time, we will continue to uphold the standards that guarantee the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary education system.’

Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has said he is under pressure to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking at an event at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Jos, Mutfwang said only God and the electorate can determine his political direction.

‘It is true that they have been putting pressure on me. But I told them that only two people can authorise me to change my party – one is the God of heaven, and the other is you, the people.’Have you asked me to go anywhere?’

The audience responded with a loud ‘No’. Last week, APC leaders in Plateau had dismissed reports that Muftwang was planning to join their party.

‘We don’t want anybody coming to our party. You do your thing, and we’ll do ours,’ Festus Fuanter, former Deputy National Secretary of the APC, had said.

Reacting to the development, Mutfwang said those rejecting his rumoured defection were acting out of fear.

‘So, those who are rejecting me for what I didn’t even ask for are wasting their time,’ he said.

‘The truth is that 60 to 70 percent of the people in the APC in Plateau would be happy to have us join them. They know I will not do that – and that’s why they’re angry and twisting things.’

He added that he would not dwell on the matter, saying, ‘It’s a story for another day.’

When the French government’s Viginum agency, in collaboration with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the EU External Action Service, released a report in 2024 tracing Russian disinformation networks across Africa, one revelation stood out: Nigeria had quietly become a key theatre in Moscow’s expanding soft power campaign. The report identified the African Initiative press agency as a central actor, noting its growing digital footprint in Nigeria and its role in coordinating narratives designed to reshape public sentiment toward Russia and away from the West.

For observers of African geopolitics, this was no surprise. Russia’s influence operations on the continent have long relied on a simple formula: exploit anti-colonial anger, undermine Western credibility, and present Moscow as the true ally of African sovereignty. Until recently, the strategy was concentrated in Francophone West Africa – Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso – where Russian propaganda painted Western counterterrorism failures as evidence of neo-colonial betrayal.

One case stands out: after the 2017 ambush of U.S. soldiers in Tongo, Niger, Kremlin-linked outlets amplified the idea that the American military presence had invited extremist violence. The message resonated deeply in societies where colonial scars remain fresh, and by 2019, anti-French sentiment had swelled enough for President Emmanuel Macron to summon African leaders to Paris.

But the contagion has since spread southward. Nigeria: The Cultural and Demographic Prize

Nigeria shares porous northern borders with Niger and by extension, its discontent. The Hausa, who constitute 55 percent of Niger’s population, are also the dominant northern ethnic group in Nigeria. Their familial and religious ties transcend the Sahel’s borders. When Russian propaganda found fertile ground in Niger, it was inevitable that its echoes would reverberate in Nigeria’s north.

This resonance became visible in August 2024, when protesters in Kano, Nigeria’s largest northern city, waved Russian flags during the End Bad Governance demonstrations. To many of them, the symbol was not an endorsement of Moscow’s authoritarianism, but a yearning for what they perceived as Russia’s decisive hand in stabilizing Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso – nations that had expelled Western troops in favor of Russian cooperation.

With 237 million people and counting, Nigeria represents not only Africa’s largest population but also its biggest market for information warfare. It is the cultural nerve center of the continent – home to Nollywood and Afrobeats, two industries worth a combined $7.2 billion and employing over five million people. Nigerian films and music don’t just dominate Africa; they shape global perceptions of Black identity from Johannesburg to Kingston. Whoever controls the narratives circulating through Nigeria’s digital and cultural pipelines wields enormous soft power over the continent.

Digital Highways, Disinformation Byways

By early 2025, nearly half of Nigerians were online, with TikTok and WhatsApp serving as the primary vectors for political discourse. Additionally, 70 percent of Nigerians are under the age of 25, many of whom consume and share content at staggering rates, often with little fact-checking infrastructure in place.

Enter Russia.

In July 2024, African Initiative opened its Lagos bureau, pushing content via the Afree app that lauded military coups in the Sahel and castigated ECOWAS as a Western puppet. On Telegram and X (formerly Twitter), Russian-backed influencers reframed Western aid as cultural imperialism, linking it to debates over LGBTQIA+ rights and ‘moral decay.’ These narratives tap into long-standing cultural conservatism and skepticism toward Western liberalism.

The results have been measurable and costly.

Manipulated posts tied to pro-Russian sources boosted engagement around major cultural festivals by 40 percent, redirecting audiences toward memes glorifying juntas and denigrating democracy. This digital noise undermines Nollywood’s authenticity – its central appeal – and dilutes Nigeria’s global storytelling power.

Economically, the fallout is steep. Disinformation and piracy have cost Nigeria’s creative industries an estimated $1.5 billion annually, with Afrobeats streams plummeting amid bot-driven boycotts of artists deemed ‘Western-aligned.’ As the creative sector accounts for five percent of GDP and employs one-fifth of urban youth, such disruption isn’t merely cultural sabotage – it’s economic warfare.

The AI Mirage: When Reality Becomes a Deepfake

Nigeria’s digital vulnerability is compounded by an AI literacy gap. A 2025 Meta-commissioned study found that 75 percent of Nigerians under 30 failed to identify deepfake videos, particularly those in Hausa that purported to show ECOWAS ‘betraying’ Sahelian allies.

Local fact-checkers like Dubawa now deploy AI verification tools that catch 60 percent of manipulated media in real time, but their reach remains urban and limited – covering only 15 percent of rural internet users. That leaves over 120 million Nigerians exposed to algorithmically tailored disinformation.

The implications stretch beyond perception. As Moscow-linked networks infiltrate apps like Afree, cybersecurity risks multiply. In 2025, Interpol reported that 17.5 percent of Nigerian users were hit by phishing attacks, many tied to data-harvesting schemes mapping opposition movements. Fibre-optic breaches have risen 45 percent year-on-year, and 70 percent of banks remain without AI-based ransomware defences. Deloitte’s 2025 cybersecurity forecast warned that such vulnerabilities could invite state-backed hacks capable of crippling Nigeria’s power grid.

The Sahel’s Shadow: A Geopolitical Domino

The pattern is already visible in the Sahel and Libya, where Russian interference – via Wagner remnants and bot farms – justified coups and fractured Western alliances. In Libya, Moscow’s redeployment of Syrian jets in 2025 helped consolidate General Haftar’s hold over the east, undermining UN unity and cementing Russia’s military footprint.

For Nigeria, the danger lies in contagion. Pro-Russian sentiment in border states has doubled since 2024, and October 2025 coup rumors involving – though denied by the government – hinted at a worrying shift. Had such a coup succeeded on Nigeria’s Independence Day, it might have realigned Africa’s largest democracy toward Moscow and shattered what remains of ECOWAS’s fragile unity.

The Coming Storm

Russia’s playbook is consistent: use disinformation to delegitimize Western partnerships, champion ‘sovereignty’ through authoritarian models, and exploit the disillusionment of African youth. The August 2024 protests, which left 24 dead and led to treason charges for 76 demonstrators, were not just about fuel prices or corruption, they were about narratives. Competing visions of what it means to be free, independent, and African.

By 2027, as Nigeria heads toward its next election, those narratives may define its geopolitical soul. A generation raised on Telegram channels and TikTok edits may see in the Sahel’s juntas not a warning – but a blueprint.

If that happens, it won’t be because Moscow conquered Nigeria. It will be because Nigeria, unguarded in its digital sovereignty, allowed its voice, its culture, its youth, its truth to be rewritten by someone else.

Impressed with the youthful exuberance of our youth for community policing and enhanced security from the Senatorial District of the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin CFR, Kano North, he facilitated the recruitment of Police Cadets, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) officials and Federal Fire Service officers, as well, numbering One Hundred and Twenty (120) newly recruited officers.

To rejoice with them over this historic moment and turning point of their life, he organized a colorful dinner with them, at Bristol Palace Hotel, Kano, yesterday, Sunday. All faces were full of confidence and loyalty to the nation, as the Distinguished Senator stood up to address them.

On his Facebook page he disclosed that, ‘A moment ago, I graced a dinner organised in honour of the newly recruited officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Federal Fire Service, at Bristol Palace, Kano.’

Looking at what he said during the dinner, ‘I congratulated these gallant young men from Kano North Senatorial District on their successful recruitment. I reminded them that their service represents a call to duty, to protect lives, to secure properties, and to uphold justice with integrity and commitment,’ we can all understand that, this all-angles patriotic Senator has a genuine love for the nation, deep down his heart. Without fear of mincing words, this gentleman, places priorities more in the security of the nation, deeper understanding of our youth, while designing procedures of their genuine development and honest engagement of all, towards the development of his constituency, Kano as a political entity, Northern Nigeria, as his root and the nation in general.

Maliya, as pondly called by his people and well wishers, always looks beyond his constituency, when it comes to service to the people. He believes in teamwork at all levels. Starting from his constituency, up to the national space. His firm belief in the philosophy, patriotic posture of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the direction of his administration, influence most of the decisions taken by the Senator. In his constituency, in the state, on the floor of the Red Chamber, up to regional level of ECOWAS, Economic Community for West African States.

It is not his first time for aiding security agencies to maximize their operations effectively and efficiently. In the past, the DSP donated one thousand (1,000) motorcycles to Kano State Police Command for distribution across 76 Police Divisions in the state. Out of which, 700 motorcycles were distributed to his Constituency, Kano North and the remaining 300 were distributed to other Police Divisions from Kano Central and Kano South.

Earlier, 22 operational vehicles were donated by the Senator to the State Police Command. As he also sponsored the renovation of the State Police Headquarters, Bompai. In all these donations he spent well over One Billion Naira (N1b). This says a lot in the type of a leader this gentleman is. A quintessential mentor. It also says a lot in his love for peaceful Kano and peaceful Nigeria.

To understand how progressive his mind is, he places greater emphasis, always, in the education of our people. Those recruited officers he facilitated their recruitment, he did not stop at that. He urged them to go and start furthering their educational qualifications. While in service.

During the dinner he called on them, that, ‘I urge the young officers to further their education, assuring them that my foundation will support those who enrol in the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and other accredited institutions by paying their registration fees. Education remains the surest path to professional excellence and national development.’

Deputy Senate President’s effort in his dire need and interest for secured spaces does not start and end with institutional support. His facilitation for the recruitment of the cadets he organized dinner for, speaks volumes about his kind gesture in manpower development for the security of the land.

DSP’s deeper concern and interest in both local and national security, as well as across the West African sub-region, have started to reveal how informed his focus is. His vast expertise in governance, endeared love for his people, enhanced political behavior and increasing concern for the development of his state and the nation, place him above many of his contemporaries.

His interventions in our security architecture, with institutional and human resource support, creates more corridors for him to be seen and understood as one of the few most suitable political heavyweights in the country who have a lot to offer for national redemption. Most especially, as his intervention cuts across many layers of our society. The state and national political realities, need tested and capable hands.

Not only what is said above, DSP proves to be a reliable loyalist and political ally. For the simple fact that, whenever he gives out to our beloved country men and women he relates the good work with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda policy. Assuring and re-assuring all Nigerians that, Mr President has become a role model of greater substance.

He said, ‘I expressed my deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership and commitment to strengthening the nation’s security architecture.’ Feats seen in every move of President Tinubu. As the Senator gives example of such in every occasion.

The accuracy of his political infusion and remodeling, mitigate uncertainties in his political calculation and strategy. Is just like some nations of the world, according to contemporary history, the nations that suffered annihilation and bastardization the most, are the ones whose reconstruction process becomes more visible, more pronounced and stronger.

Example of such societies are Germany and Japan after WWII, South Korea after the Korean War and Rwanda after the genocide. So in the political arithmetic and configuration here in Kano and elsewhere, Senator Barau has become our Germany, South Korea and Rwanda, put together.

It is therefore the Phoenix effect experience that is leading to a proper and clearer understanding of Distinguished Senator’s propelled influence and space in our political lexicon. His, is an envelope of hope, re-awakening, seriousness, uprightness, ingenuity, genuine calculation and unwavering patriotism.

With whatever name it is called, whether post-traumatic growth or post – challenging, emerging political struggle, Senator Barau’s peculiar political engagements, vision and brighter comprehension give him some steps ahead of others. More importantly, when it comes to his responsibilities as an examplary legislator, a pillar and one of the leading juggernauts (jagorori) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the country.

To further encourage the spirit of commitment in the Inspector General of Police (IGP), DSP appreciated that, ‘I commend the Inspector-General of Police for his swift response to recent security challenges in parts of Kano North and for approving the deployment of two additional battalions of mobile police officers to reinforce security in the affected areas.’

Anwar writes from Kano

Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has threatened court action over his failure to purchase form to contest for the National Chairman position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Lamido, who was unable to secure the form at the PDP National Headquarters on Monday morning, expressed dissatisfaction with the development.

Addressing journalists in front of his supporters, Lamido declared that he was prepared to contest for the chairmanship of the party at the November 15th and 16th elective National Convention slated for Ibadan, Oyo State.

The former Foreign Affairs Minister vowed to head to the court if he failed to get the form. Lamido had earlier in a post on his verified Facebook page declared his intention to contest for the position.

‘By the grace of God, I shall today, Monday, 27th October 2025, by 11 a.m., be at Wadata Plaza, the national headquarters of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, to purchase the nomination form to run for the office of National Chairman,’ he wrote.

Daily Trust had reported how governors elected on the platform of the PDP endorsed former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, for the Chairmanship position.

Before his endorsement, Lamido, Turaki, and former Governors of Kano and Kaduna, Ibrahim Shekarau and Ahmed Makarfi, had indicated interest in the contest.

Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has called on Islamic financial institutions to play the lead in driving the global digital economy growth, stressing that the ethical principles of Islamic banking are perfectly aligned with the rapidly evolving financial world.

Pantami delivered a keynote address in Manchester on Sunday at the Annual Conference of the Nigeria Muslim Forum, United Kingdom (NMFUK), on the theme: ‘Ethical Digital Economy: The Future of Community-Centred Islamic Digital Banking.’

The ex-Minister of Communications and Digital Economy emphasized that the Islamic banking model stands for fairness, transparency, accountability, and the protection of the poor-values that resonate universally.

‘Islamic banking is not just for Muslims, but for humanity,’ he noted. ‘Its foundations are built on ethics and justice rather than interest or exploitation. It is a system rooted in fairness and accountability, one that safeguards human dignity, while promoting sustainable development.’ Pantami drew attention to a study conducted in Indonesia, which revealed that non-Muslim customers were among the most loyal patrons of Islamic banks due to their transparency, flexibility, and moral clarity.

The former minister said 66% of those interviewed agreed that the Islamic banking system was appropriate for both the Muslim and Western worlds, while 65% acknowledged that it offers more benefits than conventional banking.

Observing that the financial landscape across the globe is being redefined by digital transformation, the professor of cybersecurity insisted that Islamic banking must be at the forefront of the advancement.

‘The digital economy is the fastest-growing economy in the world today,’ he stated. ‘Islamic banking should be part of this growth, offering a more equitable and transparent financial system that serves everyone, not just a few.’

Pantami urged policymakers, scholars, and financial institutions to heavily invest in creativity and research to build robust digital banking systems, as fusing technology with Islamic finance would a reshape global banking along humane and inclusive lines.

92-year-old President Paul Biya has been officially declared winner of the 2025 Presidential Election in Cameroon.

According to the results announced by The Constitutional Council, Biya secured 53.66% of the votes against Issa Tchiroma, who obtained 35.19%.

The results were officially declared on Monday, although the election held on October 12.

Biya now extends his decades-long rule and will continue to lead Cameroon for another 7 years. At 92, Biya remains the world’s oldest serving head of state and is now set to govern until 2032.

Despite strong support for Tchiroma among Cameroonian diaspora communities, Biya’s domestic lead proved decisive.

Voters across Europe gave Tchiroma 62.79% of their ballots, while Biya received just 22.63%.

In the Americas, Tchiroma secured 66.75%, and in Asia and the Middle East, he earned 68.21%. Across Africa, Tchiroma also led with 54.99% of the diaspora vote, although more than half of eligible voters reportedly abstained.

The Constitutional Council emphasised that the winner is determined by the total number of votes cast across the electorate, not regional or diaspora tallies.

Biya’s victory comes amid growing calls for political transition in Cameroon, where critics have long accused the ruling party of stifling opposition and manipulating electoral processes.

However, the government maintains that the elections were free and fair.

With this win, Biya is expected to continue his leadership until the age of 99, barring any constitutional changes or unforeseen developments.

Daily Trust will continue to monitor reactions and developments across Cameroon and the region.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped amid an escalation of fighting in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state.

‘With fighters pushing further into the city and escape routes cut off, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped and terrified, shelled, starving, and without access to food, healthcare, or safety,’ said UN emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher.

Fletcher said he was ‘deeply alarmed by reports of civilian casualties and forced displacement,’ calling for ‘an immediate ceasefire in El Fasher, across Darfur and throughout Sudan.

‘Civilians must be allowed safe passage and be able to access aid. Those fleeing to safer areas must be allowed to do so safely and in dignity. Those who stay including local responders must be protected. Attacks on civilians, hospitals and humanitarian operations must stop immediately.’

According to UN estimates, around 300,000 people are living in desperate conditions in El Fasher, which has been cut off for more than a year.

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken El Fasher, the last government-controlled city in the Darfur region, according to its own statements.

The military did not initially comment on this. According to media reports, fighting continues in the capital of North Darfur state. The information could not initially be independently verified.

Sudan’s de facto ruler, Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, has been locked in a bloody power struggle with RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo since April 2023. Both sides have been accused of serious human rights violations.

The UN considers the situation to be the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis, with more than 12 million people displaced and more than 26 million facing starvation about half the country’s population are suffering from acute hunger.

The regions of Darfur and Kordofan, currently controlled by the RSF, are particularly affected. (dpa/NAN)

Choosing which crypto projects may stay relevant into 2025 often depends on real development progress rather than short-term hype. Many people are paying closer attention to networks that already show active usage, public teams, clear roadmaps, and ongoing improvements. This helps create a clearer picture of which projects may continue to matter.

The projects discussed here each offer something distinct, whether that’s speed, scaled financial features, trading-based incentives, or strong ecosystem growth. None of this guarantees outcomes, and crypto remains a volatile space. This overview is simply meant to outline recent progress and current positioning for better context and understanding. 1. BlockDAG: The Hybrid Network Built to Scale

BlockDAG (BDAG) is gaining attention because it blends Bitcoin-style Proof-of-Work security with a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) processing method. Instead of processing transactions one by one like a single-lane road, the network processes them in parallel. This setup targets speeds ranging from around 2,000 to 15,000 transactions per second.

It is already running on a live Awakening Testnet with Ethereum-compatible smart contracts. Developers can build on the network now rather than waiting for a future launch window. For many, this positions BlockDAG as one of the top crypto for 2025 conversations.

BlockDAG’s presale has already raised over $430 million, with more than 27 billion BDAG coins purchased by over 312,000 holders. The project offers a TGE code that allows investors to buy BDAG at about $0.0015 before the anticipated launch price of $0.05. This structure gives both early access and a clear roadmap. Mining also plays a role through the X-Series mining devices (X10, X30, X100), which allow individuals to earn BDAG while supporting network security.

Leadership transparency stands out. The team’s identities are public, advisors include respected academic figures, and the code has been audited by CertiK and Halborn. A promotional partnership with the BWT Alpine Formula 1® Team suggests the project is pushing toward broader visibility.

Whether focusing on dApps, payments, or gaming, BlockDAG’s utility-driven setup means usage creates demand for its native coin. As momentum continues, BlockDAG remains a project with direct use cases and active development moving into launch.

2. Solana: High Throughput and Active Usage

Solana sits at around $185-$195 based on recent price observations. It continues to show strong network usage with over two million daily active addresses and more than $12 billion in total value locked.

Solana’s value proposition is its high-speed transaction system, which remains attractive for DeFi, NFTs, and consumer apps. There is a continued emphasis on improving reliability and execution efficiency. For many traders and builders, this positions Solana as a reliable choice among the top cryptos for 2025 discussions.

However, there are areas to monitor. The Saga phone project was recently discontinued, which suggests the consumer hardware angle may be paused. Analysts also note that Solana could face price volatility depending on how the market responds to macro conditions and ETF-driven demand.

At the same time, ETFs in Hong Kong and new DEX launches connected to the core team suggest Solana’s network services and liquidity systems are expanding. The chain remains active and widely used, which helps support its position moving forward. 3. World Liberty Financial: Stablecoin and Token Utility Push

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) combines a governance token (WLFI) and a stablecoin (USD1) intended to be backed by cash reserves and U.S. Treasuries. The token has traded near $0.14 recently. The project has announced a debit card and retail payments app expected to launch soon, with integration planned for mobile wallet systems.

Some investors view this as an attempt to blend traditional finance and crypto-based payments. This is another project sometimes mentioned when people consider the top crypto for 2025 lists, largely because of public attention and political backing.

There are important considerations. Token unlock schedules and shifts in ownership are still developing, and the project is under close public and regulatory observation. Some technical forecasts pointed to short-term price risk around $0.11-$0.13.

The strong interest comes from the stablecoin model and the card system rollout. Whether the adoption grows will depend on how effectively the card and app launch, how reserves are reported, and how consistent transaction use becomes once the product is live.

4. Aster: Trading Incentives Drive Growth

Aster has recently traded around $1.10-$1.14. It has introduced a ‘Rocket Launch’ campaign offering trading rewards funded by partner projects and ASTER buy-backs. This model rewards users who hold ASTER and trade selected pairs. Supporters say this increases trading activity and gives new projects easier entry into liquidity environments. The platform is positioning itself as a place where users can access early-stage asset launches.

That said, some analysts expect consolidation in the near term, partly due to a scheduled token unlock of roughly 4% of supply. Aster’s future momentum may depend on whether trading activity remains steady after campaign rewards slow down.

Projects linking trading incentives to platform utility often require consistent user participation to maintain price stability. Users watching Aster may look for clearer data around daily usage, partner expansions, and how liquidity holds through market shifts.

Final Thoughts

These four projects highlight different directions in the crypto market, from fast transaction networks to ecosystem-driven growth models. Whether someone is interested in payments, development platforms, or high-activity environments, each project has a trackable set of updates and goals. Watching how these plans unfold over time is important.

The crypto market can shift quickly, and no outcome is assured; however, BlockDAG’s ongoing $430M presale, over 27 billion coins sold, and $0.0015 TGE price ahead of its $0.05 launch make it the top crypto to buy now. Its live Awakening Testnet, audited code, and hybrid PoW-DAG model combine real scalability with active developer use, positioning BlockDAG far ahead of Solana, WLFI, and Aster heading into 2026.

Detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has shelved his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences.

The court had on October 24 adjourned till October 27 for Kanu to open his defence.

The IPOB leader had written the court, indicating his intention to call witnesses and applied for witness summons.

He also begged the court for time to study his case-file. When the case was called on Monday, Kanu said he has gone through the case-file and has realised that there is no valid charge against him.

He argued that since he is convinced that there is no valid charge against him and that he was subjected to unlawful trial, there would no be need for him to open any defence.

Justice James Omotosho asked him to file a written address to that effect and serve the prosecution.

The judge advised him to consult experts in criminal law on the consequences of the option he has chosen.

The judge there after adjourned till the 4th ,5th and 6th November for the adoption of the final written addresses based on the defendant’s position that evidence led so far and the charge have not established any case against him, or for the defendant to enter his defence.