Regina Daniels, Senator Nwoko Renew Strains in Troubled Marriage

Ferdinand Ekechukwu

It appears the fallout between star actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, is far from over, following a fresh dimension to the ongoing marital feud rocking their once-admired relationship. In a recent development, an alleged $40,000 theft has been brought against Regina’s family, leading to the reported arrest of her brother, Sammy West, and her close friend, Ann.

Though she has strongly denied the theft allegation at the home of Senator Nwoko, Regina, during a recent Instagram live broadcast reacted, claiming that the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District was responsible for an arrest warrant issued against her, her mother Rita Daniels, her brother and her friend Antoinette, known as Ann. 

The video, which captured the events unfolding in real time, raises serious questions about how the arrests were carried out and why. It trended on social media amid escalating disputes between the couple, including a custody battle over their two young sons. In the live video stream, Regina refuted the claim, stressing that Senator Nwoko does not keep such an amount of money in cash at home.

The visibly worried Regina also captured the moment showing her brothers, Ann, and a couple of family members in the background, arguing with some supposed police men. A voice was overheard saying that CCTV footage be provided as proof at the residence on the day of the alleged theft. The live session became tense when Sammy was reportedly detained during the broadcast.

Regina, who married Senator Nwoko in 2019 as his sixth wife, has often been in the public eye alongside the politician and businessman. This was a union supposedly consummated on “love” as both parties had claimed. The marriage, marked by a 40-year age gap, has long drawn public attention, debate, and made several headlines both online and offline.

The conflict between Regina Daniels, 25, and Ned Nwoko, 65, which began in mid-2025, represents a significant breakdown in their once-glossy relationship that has evolved from a private marital rift into a scathing legal and criminal matter. The ongoing dispute has expanded with the theft allegations leading to the arrests of Regina’s brother and her close friend, Ann.

Senator Nwoko had earlier dubbed Ann an ally of Regina. There had been an arrest initially in the wake of the crisis last year, except for the intervention of some influential figures. Signs of trouble emerged earlier in their relationship when rumours of infidelity and domestic violence began to filter in. Initially, Regina deleted her social media pages, fuelling speculation that things were not well at home.

When Regina returned to social media, most photos of Senator Nwoko had disappeared from her Instagram page. She introduced herself only as “Regina Daniels,” without mentioning Nwoko’s name, raising fresh talks of trouble.  Although both parties initially denied these allegations in separate posts, the situation intensified in October 2025 with Regina moving out of the house.

While Regina accused him of repeatedly assaulting her and claimed she could no longer endure the alleged abuse. Senator Nwoko, a proud polygamist, countered, alleging that Regina was addicted to drugs and had destroyed his property under the influence, thus prompting diverse public opinions. In an effort to clear her name, Regina showed a negative drug test from the UK on January 7, 2026.

In an emotional video shared on her social media platforms, Regina denied being a drug addict and threatened legal action against those spreading the allegations. She added that undergoing the test was a personal decision, a gift to her children, so they would know the truth. This gesture did little to de-escalate the tension, as Senator Nwoko issued a statement and openly challenged the validity of the results.

His response came a day after Regina announced she had voluntarily undergone a drug screening, which returned negative for illegal substances, questioning the authenticity. Senator Nwoko further dismissed the test, releasing WhatsApp messages and stating it reflects only “temporary abstinence.” He then promised to challenge it in a court of law.

However, in a follow-up reaction, Nwoko stated that temporary abstinence did not equal sobriety. Senator Nwoko claimed that long before the matter became public, he had explored several avenues to provide support, including private rehabilitation and structured therapy, which he said did not succeed due to denial. On child custody, the statement referred to a court judgment that granted Nwoko custody and dismissed what it described as unsubstantiated human rights abuse claims.

“Presenting a later negative result as proof that no prior use occurred is misleading and disingenuous. At best, it reflects abstinence over a period of time. It does not invalidate earlier medical reports, nor does it negate what necessitated intervention in the first place… Moreover, temporary abstinence, whether for weeks or months, does not address the underlying issues that brought this situation to where it is today.”

Meanwhile, prior to the recent development, Regina was also the subject of online speculation after she was spotted with an unidentified man during a New Year’s Eve celebration in London on December 31, 2025. Photos and video clips shared on social media showed her laughing, relaxed in the man’s company, fuelling rumours of a possible romantic involvement.

Her posts intensified conversations, with some critics issuing warnings and harsh commentary, while others defended her right to happiness and personal freedom. Addressing the speculation, Daniels’ elder brother, popularly known as Sammy West, would later share a group photo that included Regina, the man in question, and others in a club setting.

He captioned the post: “This is a new year. Let’s try to be factual this year, okay? No more fabrications and false accusations. 2026. Love and light.” The unfolding situation continues to attract widespread attention and has further fueled public debate, with many expressing concern over her safety and well-being, given the public attention over her marriage.

Some celebrities, influencers have weighed in on the issue, notably, Tunde Ednut. In Ednut’s view, Regina’s appearance with an alleged new boyfriend, Ednut insinuated in a post, prompted Senator Nwoko’s renewed tension in their troubled marriage. He acknowledged Nwoko’s influence but advised him to find a different approach. “It’s enough… Grandpa, at this point, you have to move on.”