Breaking: FG Speaks on Current Talks with Trump

In response to US President Donald Trump’s military threat, the Federal Government claims to have initiated diplomatic talks with the United States.

In an interview with Sky News, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, revealed that diplomatic channels were working to reduce tensions between the two nations.

Communication channels have been made available. Idris stated, “I can attest that we are speaking with them, and I believe they are comprehending the situation better.

The minister claimed that a large portion of the concern in Washington was caused by an inadequate comprehension of Nigeria’s complex and varied security circumstances.

“We think that the majority of the information stems from an inadequate comprehension of the complexity and diversity of the issue we are facing,” he said.

Idris emphasized that Nigeria had not lost any land to Boko Haram and that the war on terrorism was unusual and frequently misunderstood.

The minister said that US lobbyists were collaborating with a banned separatist group in Nigeria to disseminate false information to powerful Americans.

“Let me also put it out there that we are seeing a direct connection between (US) lobbyists and (a) proscribed terrorist organization in Nigeria, and we have seen how they have set up this lobby in the US, contacting high-level Americans to help them lobby,” he stated.

Idris emphasized the United States’ longtime support of Nigeria’s counterterrorism initiatives and urged Washington to continue such collaboration.

“What we’re saying is that the scenario does exist. Nigeria is experiencing strife. Nigeria has a security issue, however the US government has previously assisted Nigerian authorities in resolving this issue.

He said, “So we are calling on them to partner with us once more, to help push this, so we have peace in our country once and for all.”

The minister stated that some of the information being shared overseas surprised the Federal Government and that it did not fairly depict Nigeria’s security situation.

“We want to tell the world that this is not the case,” he added. We are concerned about some of these killings that are occurring, as is the world community, including the United States. However, at this point, we need to comprehend the complexity and diversity of the scenario.

Idris also questioned the veracity of data used to bolster allegations of pervasive religious persecution in Nigeria.

He stated, “Some of the assumptions are based on data that can hardly withstand any scientific scrutiny.”

He emphasized that religious freedom is guaranteed by the Nigerian constitution and that the ongoing dispute should not be seen as persecution based on one’s beliefs.