The Federal Government is holding talks with authorities of the United States over the military threat by US President Donald Trump.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this on Tuesday during an interview with newsmen.
He revealed that diplomatic channels were proving effective towards easing the tense relationship between the government of the United States and Nigeria.
According to Idris, channels of communication had been opened and the Us government is understanding the situation better
He added that most of the information was a result of a lack of proper understanding of the diversity and complexity of the problem at hand
The minister also alleged that a direct connection existed between a proscribed separatist element and US lobby groups aimed at misinforming US authorities.
The Minister further affirmed that the United States government had always supported Nigeria in the fight against terror, saying, this time around, the country was still in need of help to stamp out terrorism.
News edited by Favour Owonibi