yes ma'am, this is the dream. i always wanted to see a face starts more change on d w. ah ah ah, this is need of the news alive from berlin. nigeria, head to the polls, africa, largest democracy is chosen. it's new presidents today. more than 90000000 people have registered to cast the boat. stay with us for the latest. also coming up, all our shows is welcomed by india as prime minister and that i'm already on his presence. and yet,

germany's chance he's yeah he's there talks on strengthening economic ties and corporation between the 2 countries that in film festival in the past, i wanted to talk prices a golden and silver bass report and pick the best bill. ah, i am eddie micah junior. welcome to the program. vote in nigeria presidential election is drawing to a close. they are go and lead. i will, how much higher is stepping down after 7, the maximum 2 times allowed by the constitution. there is to lead africa is largest economy is the most open since nigeria became the democracy in 1999. the next president will have to deal with the trouble of the economy and security threats. more than 90000000 people eligible to vote. and they will also be elect and state

governors and members of the national assembly. our correspondence, flo sugar has more from the state of our number i flourish the last time we spoke. voting was closing soon, but some people hadn't voted yet due to some issues. what's the situation now? oh, well, i had to move to another pauline units and where i am right now. voting has actually been dead via voici in the accounting devils, as you can see behind me. yeah, counting the senatorial votes right now and is the same thing across nigeria. many places have already ended their votes, the accounts india. they are both on you know, trying to combine or count all the results. but again, like i mentioned earlier, there are 2 places where electron is still taking place. people are still voting. some people are not able to work because of technical problems, but the large majority of people are wrapping up their voice right now. do we know

if those technical issues are being resolved to make sure people can vote i have no information on without the technical problems are being resolved. as far as i know it's very difficult to reach reach. hi nick. i know he's the independent national, enter our commission, and of course you don't understand because of how big nigeria it's definitely going to have those loopholes, especially again, because we are using this technology of voting for the very 1st time. now, we don't know yet who the next leader will be, but give us a quick reminder who are the main content as well. the are 3 main content as the as 17 names actually on the by laws to what the i 3 me candidates and we have peter will be from the legal party. we have, well, i meant to nubile from the 8 p c. and then we have our oxy, who are black car from the p d p. now the 2 main parties are apc on pdp off on the 1st time i. and this is what

makes this particular lecture. i was very unique. we have a 3rd force as someone is really trying to shake up the system to point where you will if he doesn't win. you know, he has really changed the game for politics in age area because we must close for him, both online and offline. and the other 2 candidates, of course, they still have the, our support as it be see, strong code is in the southwest, which of course includes legacy b, toby strong, who is in the southeast which is where i currently am on p d, p e. 4. at sequel chung road is in the north as well, so we just have to wait as the who is announced, as we know based on what the plan is. florida. when are the results expected? we have no direct information or no direct. i says typically results usually come out of the on monday,

but i know you said that it would come out in record time. they've not given any specific date or time. ah, when the election results would be out. but they're saying it would be out in record time. nigeria, i'm just me waiting for the results to be out. yeah. and i to tell you, so i'm i did have your 1st one in florence, drucquer the number. thank you. now german chancellor shaw says he wants to deepen economic on political ties with india. he made the remarks id, press conference, but in the young prime minister, and that i'm already in deli shows as to day trip to india, highlights a growing efforts by western powers to isolate russia for its invasion of ukraine. following his meeting with the indian prime minister, olaf schultz told reporters the war in ukraine is hurting developing countries, including through global food and fuel shortages of justice on glosser cutters. for, for it is a big catastrophe. above all, it is

a big catastrophe because we know that this war breaks with the principle that we all have agreed on and been following for so long that borders cannot be changed and then, and moves by foresight. and that the rule of law regulates international relations . and that revisionism is not allowed to be the basis of international trade. argon does hundreds from stopped designed off. right. mister schultz went on to reiterate his commitment to sealing a free trade deal between india and the european union for the e. u. the agreement with strengthen its strategic partnership with the indo pacific region. it could also serve the tactical goal of further isolating moscow over its invasion of ukraine by weaning india away from its dependence on russian arms and energy sources. the 2 leaders are meeting one day after the 1st anniversary of russia's invasion of ukraine, while the prime minister agreed on the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict he did not deviate from his country's

approach of avoiding any overt criticism of russia. he bought a dialogue letter from the time developments in ukraine started. india has emphasized the dispute should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. yogurt on vinegar live by india is ready to contribute in any piece process right. during the official visit sholtes his 1st since taking office in 2021, members of a high level delegation accompanying the chancellor find wind, solar energy, and green hydrogen sector agreements. germany is also reportedly pursuing a deal to build summaries with india. as i got some more stories making headlines around the world for justice in the philippines, i've been marking the anniversary of 1986 people power uprising that out that president fernando marcus, imposed martial law in prison, in torturing thousands of his opponents. is the 1st ration of the uprising since

his son, fernando marcus junior, became president. the new lead are called for reconciliation and unity. el salvador has begun moving. suspected gang members to a massive new facility built to accommodate more than 40000 prisoners. it's the latest step in the government crackdown on crime which allows arrest without warrants human rights groups. a innocent people have been caught up in the policy with president di napoli, as i recall, having busted out to mexico after the mexican president describe a government as unconstitutional. with what he said of the commons amounted to unacceptable interference in internal affairs to space mass purchases december, which he took office of the parliament austin had predecessor federal castillo. now the berlin film festival of the belly knowledge is set to award its top prices as evening. 19 films from around the world are buying for the golden and silver. best

correspondent alida bureau has made her own predictions, is around up there. the word and korean in young, it means providence. this is competition, things that young people center stage. many of the strongest content is, are coming of age tales, past life, filling songs and touching 1st feature is that the 24 years, it was inspired by an immigrant to experience as a korean canadian, it was a big hit at the sundance festival. but when the burly knowledge you read the similarly impressed why thought a fire from germany's tristan pets old aims to make audience's laugh and cringe, and it largely delivered in the psychological tragic comedy hall. young people on the sea side break tried to reign in their emotions,

while forest fires rage around them. oh, acts as you may from mcintosh in chi features stunning visuals, perfectly executed. the japanese animator has spared no expense in his sy fi fantasy blockbuster about to her rowing school girl who faces up to natural and personal disasters in the acting category. now gender neutral, and called best leading performance. there are several stand outs germany's melina burro for her mature portrayal. the teenager in lust in some day will telling her that every thing the film could also bag emily ar, test the best director gong austria's toners schubert as uptight writer lay on who finds fault with everything in case general had sold a fire. the phil might also win the screenplay award winning

but the biggest surprise is our to child actors, one of whom could become the youngest performer ever to win in the category. sophia, or taro, sacral embodiment of an 8 year old undergoing a gender identity crisis in spanish entry $20000.00 species of bees. and knight ye may st. ts. at the little go in tatum for mexico's leader abbey les, his only wishes will her, terminally ill father not to die but other than her love his pastor. so those are some of the films in the running for a golden or silver bear. but us didn't use her leader or borrow told us those aren't the only prizes available. underbelly mother, they're not actually, i'm some other prizes have already been given out. and i wanna tell you a little bit about them now or the german newspaper. the morgan post has given it's

a readers prize out and they've given that to the film. it's also in competition for the bears. 20000 species of bees and we just had a little bit about it in my report. this is the story of the little girl who is exploring her gender identity during a summer holiday, and it is a really good film with a fabulous leading performance. now i also want to tell you about some, a couple of other prizes or iran has an early solidarity with the struggle in iran has obviously been a focus of this festival. and the documentary 7 winters into iran has now 12 prizes . now this is from german feel, make a step, you need us all. it is one the peace prize and is one the german cinema reward. now this is the story of rihanna, jabari. she was a woman who was executed for defending herself against a rapist, and she actually could have got a pardon under the country's bloody justice, a blood vengeance system. but she refused to attract her testimony. she wanted to stick to the truth and that was made in conjunction with her family who live here in berlin. and i want to tell you about one other film because this is really

special to me, and it's a film called syrup. it has won the panorama audience award. that means it was chosen by the audience not by judges. it's a feel from burkina faso in our co production with france and germany. and i cannot believe this film was not in the main competition. it is about a woman from an a magic tribe in the saw how region and they are crossing the desert to go to her wedding when they are ambushed by the hardest terrorists. and a lot of the mikhail she is kidnapped, she has weight, she is left for dead in the desert and she not only finds a way to survive, she finds a way to take vengeance, and it is absolutely brilliant. a fabulous leading performance. and i think it was probably better than all the competition films put together, but was unfortunately not in the main competition for the bad. well, bad sounds, sir. quite sad, based on all that you said about it, but i, i'm sure there are quite her. now, mo, personal favorite moments out for you. what was your 1st not highlight, either berlin olive, my absolute highlight actually was the appearance of steven spielberg,

the fabulous director. he came here to receive his honorary golden bear. and i can tell you the press conference journalists were really crackling to get the microphone to ask him a question. and he was asked what his favorite film is. he said he doesn't have a favorite just like with his children. but he did say that joe was the most difficult physically, and that was a very challenging film because of the weather. and because of the sharp breaking down, he said that schindler's list, unsurprisingly, was the most emotional until he made the fables which had its german premier here, which was obviously his semi autograph biographical film. he also gave tips for new directors. he said, forget about getting the perfect shot. the most important thing is the story, right? a great a screen play or find someone who can do that for you. and he has actually been nominated for best screenplay for the fable man for the 1st time in his career. and that's a really important milestone for him. okay, did you report up? how did i borrow? thanks for the update and that's all for now. coming up next,

we have the documentary about growing up in mongolia that's up to a short break. now if you want more news, we've got you covered on d, w dot com on didn't use social media channels. the handle you need that is at d. w. news and if you feel like follow me on social media, you can connect with me at eddie micah. that's the name eddie micah junior. thanks a lot for your time. a statement for more news at the top of the out. with a we're all set to go beyond the citizenship and then we're all in as we take on the way we're all about the stories that matter to you.