**Edo Loses Big at Niger Delta Games as Eligibility Scandals Rock the Competition** In a shocking turn of events, five athletes from Edo and other states have been disqualified from the ongoing Niger Delta Games, sparking outrage and concerns about the integrity of the event. The athletes, who had won a total of 10 gold medals and one silver, had their victories stripped away after investigations revealed discrepancies in their eligibility documents. According to reports, Otunla Kolade Israel, a swimming sensation from Edo, was the first to fall victim to the eligibility probe. It was discovered that his National Identification Number (NIN) listed his state of origin as Lagos, not Edo, rendering his medals null and void. This revelation has sparked heated debate about the authenticity of some athletes' claims to their states of origin. In another shocking development, two athletes from Bayelsa State, John Vera and Ayimba Maria, were disqualified from the handball competition after it was discovered that they were overage for their category. Meanwhile, Goodness Ekunke from the chess competition was also disqualified after inconsistencies were found in her eligibility documents. The Niger Delta Games have been marred by controversy, with some athletes accused of falsifying their documents to gain an unfair advantage. While the Games' organizers have vowed to uphold the rules and maintain competitive integrity, many are left wondering how such blatant cheating could go undetected. However, not all cases resulted in disqualification. Two athletes, Bright Joel Udoh from Edo and Wisdom Chibueze Nweke from Abia, were cleared after their cases were reviewed. Ngozi Okereke Treasure from Delta State was also deemed eligible to compete despite an age discrepancy, as no concrete evidence was found to support the claim. The Niger Delta Games' disciplinary decisions serve as a reminder that fairness and integrity are essential in any sporting competition. As the Games continue, athletes and organizers must remain vigilant to prevent similar scandals from occurring in the future.