Abuja/Lagos, November 3, 2025 – Nollywood actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels, 25, has publicly accused her billionaire husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, 64, of using his influence to orchestrate the violent arrest of her brother by Nigerian police officers. The allegations, detailed in a series of emotional Instagram Stories posted on Monday, November 3, mark a dramatic escalation in the couple's ongoing marital turmoil, which has played out publicly since mid-October.
In one post, Daniels shared a graphic description of the incident: “Imagine the Nigerian police beating up my brother like a criminal. What exactly was the violent arrest for? Ned, you have power, connections and money right? Wild for you to think I have none.” She further warned Nwoko, stating, “What I wouldn’t want to do to you is let the man I once saw as an iroko fall before everyone because you bloody know your little girl Gina is capable of that!” The "iroko" reference alludes to a sturdy African tree, symbolizing Nwoko's once-unshakable stature in her eyes.
Daniels expressed profound distress over the impact on their two young sons, Munir and Khalifa, noting, “I just hate this feeling of wishing my boys’ father’s name remains a legacy. You know why? Boys don’t grow to change their surnames.” This latest outburst followed an earlier plea for help the same day, where she claimed her elder brother and sister had been detained, with her younger sister potentially next unless she complied with Nwoko's demands.
“Someone please help me! I feel like I’m losing my mind,” Daniels wrote in her initial post. “My big brother and big sister have been arrested. My baby sister might be arrested soon as well until I return and, according to him, return to rehab.” She vehemently denied Nwoko's prior accusations of drug addiction, rhetorically asking, “You said I’m a drug addict. What other name can you call me? A prostitute?” Daniels accused him of tarnishing her reputation and vowed, “I will speak one day and tell the world of your involvement with everything! Leave my family alone, Ned!”
The arrests reportedly occurred at Ogombo Police Station in Lekki, Lagos. Regina's brother, Ojeogwu Samuel Danhillman, known as Sammy West, confirmed the detention in his own Instagram Stories, alleging the officers claimed they were “sent by Ned.” Sammy, who gained attention last month for intervening in a viral video protecting Regina from alleged thugs, shared footage from the station and stated the charges included theft, cyberbullying, and related offenses. He described being beaten and warned that the incident would “scatter” media narratives.
Another sibling, Lawrence “Sweezy” Daniels, based in London, echoed the family's outrage. “Police are beating Sammy currently at Ogombo police station!!” he posted, holding Nwoko responsible for any harm to Regina, Sammy, or their sister Destiny. Sweezy questioned the arrests as an “oppressive” tactic, adding, “Arresting Sammy will never bring Regina to you!!” Younger sister Destiny Daniels also contributed by sharing photos of alleged scars on Regina, countering reconciliation rumors.
As of Tuesday morning, Senator Ned Nwoko, the Delta North representative and a polygamous businessman with multiple wives, has not issued a public response to the November 3 allegations. However, the arrests align with earlier legal actions. On October 19, Nwoko released a statement titled “Regina’s Unprovoked Carnage And Rampage In My House And In My Absence,” attributing their issues to her “battle with drugs and alcohol abuse.” He claimed Regina assaulted three domestic staff, destroyed property, and resisted rehabilitation, offering facilities in Asokoro or Jordan. Nwoko further alleged Sammy was her “main supplier” of substances and had threatened a nurse exposing the issue.
The crisis traces back to October 18, when a viral video showed Regina in tears, accusing Nwoko of domestic violence. “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my own house, I am a Queen. Not again. I can’t stand the violence, it’s too much,” she shouted as Sammy confronted men wielding sticks, purportedly sent by Nwoko. Sammy later accused the senator of smashing Regina's head against a wall before fleeing.
Brief reconciliation reports surfaced on October 21, crediting Nwoko's brother with mediation, but tensions reignited. By late October, Sammy received a WhatsApp police invitation over alleged assault and theft, which he questioned as Nwoko-linked.
Daniels and Nwoko married in a lavish 2019 ceremony in Delta State when she was 18 and he was 58, drawing age-gap criticism. She became his sixth wife, converting to Islam and taking the name Munir. The union produced two sons and was once flaunted on social media as a fairy tale, with Regina defending it against trolls. Nwoko, a former House of Representatives member, is known for philanthropy, malaria eradication efforts, and advocating state creation.
Public reaction has been polarized. Supporters rally behind Regina with hashtags like #LeaveReginaAlone, citing power imbalances, while others reference Nwoko's denials and call for privacy. Human rights groups have condemned alleged police misuse for personal disputes, urging independent probes.
Nigerian police in Lagos confirmed detaining individuals on a petition but declined details, citing ongoing investigation. No formal charges against Sammy or others have been announced.
This saga highlights broader issues: celebrity marriages under scrutiny, substance abuse stigma, and influence-peddling in Nigeria. Daniels, a former teen star in films like The Jericho, has shifted to production amid motherhood. Nwoko continues Senate duties, recently pushing Anioma State creation.
As the drama unfolds, Daniels concluded her posts with resolve: “My sons and family are the biggest challenge of my life but I will overcome… This is so freaking embarrassing! Hard girl like me crying.” Whether this leads to divorce, reconciliation, or legal battles remains uncertain, but it has captivated Nigeria, sparking debates on abuse, legacy, and family in the spotlight.
