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Leicester City Face Negative Relegation Blow After Appeal Loss
Leicester City appeal loss confirmed as points deduction stands, leaving the club in a relegation battle with five Championship games left
Leicester City Football Club has suffered a setback after an independent appeal board upheld a six-point deduction imposed for breaches of financial regulations, a decision that leaves the club facing a difficult relegation battle with only five matches remaining in the season.
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The ruling confirms an earlier sanction issued in February by an independent commission, which found the club in breach of profit and sustainability regulations during the 2023 to 2024 assessment period.
The Leicester City appeal loss means the club remains in the Championship relegation zone, one point from safety.
Appeal was heard by a panel chaired by Lord Dyson and including Sir Gary Hickinbottom and Daniel Alexander KC.
Panel rejected Leicester City’s arguments challenging both the authority of the commission to impose the deduction and the severity of the punishment.
The club had also faced a separate challenge from the Premier League seeking a more severe penalty over the late submission of its annual accounts, but that request was dismissed as part of the broader proceedings.
In a statement following the decision, Leicester City said the matter had now reached its conclusion and reaffirmed its focus on the remaining fixtures of the season.
The club acknowledged the difficult period and expressed gratitude to supporters for their continued backing during a testing campaign.
Leicester City stated that the immediate priority is to approach the remaining matches with determination and focus, as the team looks to influence its league standing through results on the pitch rather than off it.
The financial breaches that led to the sanction were linked to losses exceeding the permitted threshold under the governing rules, placing the club in violation of sustainability requirements designed to regulate spending across competitions.
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With the Leicester City appeal loss now confirmed, the pressure intensifies on the squad and management as they attempt to avoid relegation in the closing stages of the campaign, where every point will prove crucial in determining their final position.
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Dauda Lawal swears in five permanent secretaries in Zamfara, urging them to follow public service rules, financial regulations and relevant laws
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five new permanent secretaries, urging them to comply with Public Service Rules, financial regulations and other relevant laws in the discharge of their duties.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Ahmad S. Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu’azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi.
The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office to the appointees, who pledged allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lawal congratulated the new permanent secretaries, describing their appointments as recognition of their experience, abilities and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.
He said their roles extended beyond personal career advancement, noting that their decisions and conduct would influence government performance and the welfare of residents.
“The Permanent Secretary is central to Government, providing administrative leadership, institutional continuity, and policy advice while implementing approved programs,” the governor said.
He added that permanent secretaries were responsible for maintaining discipline, coordinating their establishments and ensuring that public resources were used for their intended purposes.
Lawal said his administration remained committed to strengthening government institutions and improving public administration to support Zamfara’s development priorities.
He noted that the civil service played a critical role in translating government decisions into practical results, particularly in the delivery of essential services.
The governor urged the new appointees to align their work with his administration’s priorities through proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision and continuous assessment of results.
He also called on them to maintain constructive and professional relationships with commissioners and other political officeholders.
According to Lawal, political leaders are responsible for setting policy, while career civil servants provide the institutional knowledge, technical advice and administrative capacity needed to implement it.
He stressed that mutual respect and cooperation between political officeholders and career civil servants were essential to effective governance.
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The governor urged the permanent secretaries to uphold discipline and professionalism while ensuring that their departments supported the administration’s development agenda and served the needs of the people of Zamfara.
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