A fresh wave of drama has engulfed the high-profile separation of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. The 25-year-old actress has publicly denied allegations that she and her family stole $40,000 from Nwoko's residence, claiming the billionaire politician is behind a series of arrest warrants issued against her and her relatives.
Live Video Denial and Family Drama
In a tense live video broadcast on social media on Monday, January 12, 2026, Regina Daniels directly addressed the theft accusations. She was joined by family members, including her brother Sammy West and a relative identified as Speedy, who had been summoned by the police for questioning. Daniels challenged the logic of the claim, stating, "Ned doesn’t even keep money at home, so which one of us stole $40,000?"
The broadcast took a dramatic turn when Sammy West was reportedly detained again while the live session was ongoing. Daniels maintained her composure, preaching calm to her viewers as the situation unfolded in real-time. Speedy also defended himself, asserting he was not at the residence on the day of the alleged theft and demanding that CCTV footage be provided as evidence.
Escalating Legal and Criminal Battles
Daniels alleged that Nwoko, the 65-year-old Senator representing Delta North, is responsible for arrest warrants targeting her, her mother Rita Daniels, her brother, and associates including a friend named Ann. This development marks a significant escalation from their ongoing marital disputes, which have now entered the realm of criminal allegations.
Police have confirmed making arrests in connection with the case, though neither Senator Nwoko nor the authorities have issued public statements regarding the latest allegations of orchestrated warrants. The conflict, which became public in mid-2025, has evolved from rumors of infidelity and domestic violence into a complex legal war involving custody and now criminal accusations.
Timeline of a Public Breakdown
The relationship's breakdown follows a clear and public timeline:
- June-August 2025: Initial rumors of marital strife, including claims of infidelity and domestic violence, surface.
- October 2025: Ned Nwoko publicly accuses Daniels of battling addiction. In response, she shares a negative drug test result from the UK dated January 5, 2026.
- November 2025: Daniels claims she has been restricted from seeing their two young sons.
- December 2025: A court grants full custody of the children to Ned Nwoko, rejecting a human rights petition from Daniels and mandating she undergo supervised therapy.
- January 2026: Theft allegations emerge, leading to the arrests of Daniels' brother and friend, and her public denial via live video.
Nwoko has previously dismissed Daniels' drug test, releasing WhatsApp messages and suggesting it only reflected "temporary abstinence." The actress, known for films like "The Enemy I Know," has faced intense public scrutiny since her marriage to the much-older senator and businessman. Her representatives have characterized the recent police actions as a deliberate attempt to discredit her during the contentious separation process.
