Attack on council headquarters, Enugu’s 2,640 ghost pensioners, other top stories from South-east

The week began last Sunday when the Enugu State Government made a startling revelation that it uncovered 2,640 ghost names and deceased pensioners on its payroll.

The Pension Verification Authority made the discovery during a recent verification exercise of pensioners in the state, according to the Enugu State Government.

The government said it had commenced payment of pensions, saying over 7,000 local government pensioners have received their pensions for August.

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