Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- The Nigerian government has denied allegations made by US President Donald Trump that Christianity faces existential threats in the country.

In a statement released on Saturday, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Mr Trump's claim that extremist groups were killing thousands of Christians on a large scale as inaccurate and unreflective of the true security situation in Nigeria.

The ministry further noted that religious freedom has not been impeded in Nigeria and Christians have the freedom to practice their faith across the country.

"The Federal Government of Nigeria notes the recent remarks by the US President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the c...