this weekend, how will manchester city respond? election officials in nigeria have insisted that nobody will be disenfranchised despite delays and technical problems as millions of people vote in the country s most competitive election since military rule ended there more than two decades ago. the race is between two major established parties, and a third candidate, peter obi, who has galvanised the support of young people. nigeria is africa s most populous country and a record number of people nearly 90 million have been eligible to vote. polls were due to close earlier in the day but people who are in queues at polling stations nationwide are still able to cast their ballot. here s the chair of the nigerian election commission. we are determined that no nigerian should and would be disenfranchised. we will continue to protect the process and will continue to proceed, courageously, to ensure that we conclude these in a very free, fair and credible manner. let s spe
a winter storm brings snow and rain to southern california, the likes of which hasn t been seen there in decades. vote counting is under way in nigeria s tightest presidential election since military rule ended there more than two decades ago. but the voting has been marred by delays, technical problems and violent disruption. the race is between two major established parties, and a third candidate, peter obi, who has galvanised the support of young people. nigeria is africa s most populous country and a record number of people nearly 90 million have been eligible to vote. polls were due to close earlier in the day but people who were still in queues at polling stations nationwide were able to cast their ballot. here s the chair of the nigerian election commission. we are determined that no nigerian should and would be disenfranchised. we will continue to protect the process and will continue to proceed, courageously, to ensure that we conclude these in a very free, fai
i think the talks on reforming the protocol are inching towards a conclusion. certainly the deal isn t done yet but i do think we are inching towards conclusion. anthony albanese becomes the first sitting australian prime minister to march in cities gay and lesbian mardi 6ras. he s described it as a celebration of modern australia. hello and welcome to bbc world news. vote counting is under way in nigeria s tightest presidential three front runners are voting to eight running to be president. the election process has generally been smooth but there were some delays and disruption by criminal gangs. the bbc has seen injured voters are the polling station in lagos and after some polls were due to close some people in polling stations nationwide were still able to cast their ballot. frustration and anger, many nigerians want to take part in this election but have been disappointed by the lack of organisation. 6ang violence and threats by militant islamists has made voting diffic
he said his government was committed to ending inequality based on sexuality or identity. australia is an inclusive country. and there are benefits from our economy, there are benefits, most importantly though for the people of australia and that everyone should be respected for who they are and tonight is a celebration of that and it s a great example of what an amazing country this is. critics though accuse the prime minister of pandering to a small minority that was hijacking australia s social agenda. but campaigners argue that the mardi 6ras is a time to acknowledge and celebrate those who have, in the past, suffer shame, rejection and discrimination because of who they are. everybody is welcome, heterosexual, cisgender is, queers, bisexual, everybody. i ve got to get in my float. i love you all so much,
afternoon. the boat went down just at half three yesterday afternoon. eyewitnesses have told us that the princess cruise ship to harbour when it capsized. the emergency services rushed to the scene, including police call in air and support units, hm coastguard and the ra alive. the search was called off last night and begin again this morning around ten o clock. police divers have now left with the investigation into why this happened will continue for some time. anthony albanese has become the first sitting australian prime minister to march in cities gay and lesbian mardi 6ras. hejoined the parade for the world pride festival saturday evening and was also joined by the first openly gay women in parliament. he has become the first sitting australian prime minister to take part in the mardi 6ras parade. he said his government was committed