because no one should have to make up your own mind. w. made for mines. ah ah, this is the dublin used to live on berlin, nigeria. i had to depose africa, largest democracy is chosen. it's new presidents today. more than 90000000 people are registered to vote. stay with us but they test also coming up. well i showed says welcome to buy and yes, prime minister not under. i'm already on his 1st visit to india. german chancellor

is tripping to strengthen ties and draw india away from dependence on russia. the bell in film festival past wanted to talk prizes, the competitive golden silver report i says and pick the best bill. ah, eddie micah junior is the name welcome to the program, voted in nigeria. presidential election is drawing to a close the i'll go and lead out mohammed harry is stepping down after 7, the maximum 2 times allowed by the constitution. the ways to lead africa's largest economy is the most open since nigeria became a democracy, 999. the next president will have to deal with the trouble of economy and security threats more than 90 medium people eligible to vote. and those will be elected

state governors and members of the national assembly g w corresponding to close to graph is covering the elections and the se, in state of a number. she told me more about what's happening on the ground. well, i had to move, so i know that pulling units and where i am right now, voting has actually ended via voici in the accounting devils, as you can see behind me. yeah. counting the senatorial votes right now and is the same thing? are cross nigeria, many places have already ended their votes, the account seemed 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 the way that 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 elantra commission. and of course, i don't understand because of how big nigeria is definitely going to have those loopholes, especially again, because we are using this technology of voting was the very 1st time. now we don't know yet to the next lead up will be, but give us a quick reminder who are the main content as well. there are 3 main content as the as 17. the names actually on the by laws to what the i 3 me candidates and we have people will be from the labor party we have while i maintainable 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 let shows very unique. we have

a 3rd force as someone is really trying to shake off the system to point where even if he doesn't win, you know, he has really changed the game for politics in age area because we must twice for him, both online and offline, and the other 2 candidates, of course they still have the out support as it be. see, strong code is in the southwest, which of course includes legal state b. toby's strong port is in the southeast, which is where i currently am on pdp is for actually cool. sean gord isn't north as well, so we just have to wait and see who is announced as we know these on what the plan is florida. when are the results expected? we have no direct information or no direct answers. 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. are the election results would be out there saying it would be out in record time, the niger as a, as just me waiting for the results to be out. yeah. and so i'm, i did have you curse what it blows to gra, the number. thank you. now german chancellor la shalt says he wants to deepen economic and political ties with india. he made the remarks at a press conference with indian prime minister and amadi in delhi, shows as to day trip to india, highlights a grow in 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. glosser cut this fall 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 does that borders cannot be changed and then, and moved by foresight. and that the rule of law regulates international relations and that revisionism is not allowed to be the basis of international trade target. 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 strength in 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 play dialogue are different from the time developments in ukraine started. india has emphasized the dispute should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, yoga than been italy that india is ready to contribute in any piece process. during the official visit, sholtes is 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. yes, ma star is making headlines around a well that's look at some of them. for testers. in the philippines, i'll be marking the anniversary of the 1986 people power rising. that ousted president fernando marcus, imposed martial law in prison and torturing thousands of his opponents is the 1st commemoration of the uprising since the son. fernando marcos junior became

president. the new leader called for reconciliation and unity of salvatore has begun to move in suspect that gang members to massive new facility built to accommodate more than 40000 prisoners is the latest step in the government crackdown on crime which allows arrest without warrants human rights. gipsy innocent people have been caught up in the policy. sonya was president the novel, neurotic as it recalled ham bassett out to mexico after the mexican president describe the government as unconstitutional. what about is that the commons amounted to unacceptable interference in internal affairs. she spaced mass protest since december, when she took office after parliament house that had predecessor augustine. california is in the grips of an unusual winter storm, but areas around los angeles seen snow for the 1st time in 3 decades. the blizzard swept in from the north of the states causing hazardous conditions,

drivers to berlin, film festival. their belly knowledge is set to award its top prices this evening. 19 films from around the world are buying for the corvettes at golden on silver. bests correspondent, alida barrow as made. her own predictions is round up or the word and korean ah minion. it means providence profane this year's competition, films put young people center stage. many of the strongest contenders are coming of age tales, past lives, celine songs, and touching 1st feature is set over 24 years ago. it was inspired by her own immigrant experience as a korean canadian. it was a big hit at the sundance festival. but will the burning knowledge, jerry be 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 brake 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 ruin school girl who faces up to natural and personal disasters in the acting category. now gender neutral and cold, best leading performance. there are several stand out germany's marlena bureau for her mature portrayal of a teenager in luft in some day will telling her that every thing the film could also bag emily ar test the best director gong austria's tone asked schubert as

uptight writer lay on who find fault with everything in case general had sold a fire. the phil might also win the screenplay award. but the biggest surprise is our 2 child actors, one of whom could become the youngest performer ever to win in the category. so fear or taro, subtle embodiment of an 8 year old undergoing a gender identity crisis in spanish entry $20000.00 species of bees and night, ye may st. ts at the little go in tatum, from mexico's leader abbey less. his only wish is little, her terminally ill fall that not to die out of her nothing. her love is prosper. so those are some of the films in the running for a golden or silver bash. but i did abuse her lead our barrow taught us. those are the only prizes available, either berlin ali then not actually,

and 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 reader's prize out and they've given that to the film. it's also in competition for the bad 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 a couple of other prizes or iran has. the solidarity with the struggle in iran has obviously been a focus of this festival. and the documentary 7 winters in tehran has now 12 prizes . now this is from german feel, make a step, you need us all. it is one the peace prize, and it has won the german cinema award. 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. 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 a nomadic 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 is right, 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 while bad sounds, sir, quite sad, based on all that you said about it, but i, i'm sure there are quite a number of well, personal,

favorite moments out for you. what was your 1st? i'll highlight that, but an alley 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 grappling 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 fe, what just like with his children. but he did say that joe was, was the most difficult physically. and that was a very challenging film because of the weather. and because of the shot breaking down, he said that schindler's list, unsurprisingly, was the most emotional until he made the fable wins, which had its german premier here, which was obviously his semi autograph biographical film. he also gave tips when you direct, as he said, the get 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, it of you reports up. i'll either borrow banks or the updates that's all for now. coming up next. this sports life, we take a look at ukraine's best humble team, which has been forced to play in germany since the war broke out. that's after the short break. if you want more news, we got you covered the d, w dot com, and d w social media channel and the unique base i. d w. i am eddie micah, julia, thanks for watching about states room for more news at the top of the hour with my colleague. jared ah, every journey is full of surprises. we've gone all out to give you some tips one day in the footsteps of the recruitment.