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President Muhammadu Buhari (right); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari at the meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja…yesterday. <br />

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The Federal Government (FG), yesterday, said Nigeria had not placed order for any vaccines from Russia.

It made the clarification following reports that about 20 countries had ordered billions of the controversial Russian vaccine, which were approved by the Russian authority.

Also yesterday, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and other medical experts commended Russia and her scientists for approving their COVID-19 vaccine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced approval of the coronavirus…



Source: Guardian Newspaper