A fresh storm has erupted online following explosive allegations made by Senator Ned Nwoko against his actress wife, Regina Daniels. The drama between the high-profile couple, often portrayed as Nigeria’s picture-perfect celebrity marriage, has taken a dark turn leaving social media users divided and stunned.
The controversy began after a distressing video surfaced on Saturday, showing Regina Daniels in tears, claiming she was experiencing domestic violence in her husband’s home. The emotional clip sent shockwaves across social media, with many fans expressing concern for the young actress’s safety and well-being.
However, in a swift and equally dramatic response on Sunday, the Delta North Senator issued a statement on his verified social media pages, dismissing the allegations of abuse and instead accusing Regina of substance abuse. According to him, the actress’s outburst was not a result of domestic issues but the influence of “drugs and alcohol.”
Nwoko claimed his wife had “relocated to where she would have full access to drugs,” adding that she urgently needed rehabilitation. He further alleged that a man named Sammy identified as Regina’s supposed brother and another person he described as “a tiny evil devil called Ann” were the ones supplying the substances.
The Senator’s statement has since sparked a nationwide debate, igniting waves of criticism, disbelief, and speculation. While some Nigerians believe Nwoko’s claims may hold weight, others have accused him of attempting to publicly discredit his wife amid their marital troubles.
Social media has become the battleground for this latest celebrity scandal, with users airing strong and often conflicting opinions.
One user, @L_victor014, condemned the Senator’s public outburst, saying, “Ned Nwoko has shown how daft he is trying to blackmail Regina Daniels and his brother Sammy. If truly Regina doesn’t have an edge over him now, he couldn’t have done this.”
Another, @okaforu22, claimed the revelation didn’t come as a surprise, writing, “My sister-in-law who’s an actress in Asaba used to tell us how Regina allegedly snuck into the bush to do drugs during movie sets long before she got married to Ned.”
Meanwhile, @TaraBlinkz criticized Nwoko’s timing, stating, “Daniels’ drug use all along… yet stayed quiet until Regina’s actions became a problem. Waiting for a fight to address drug abuse? That’s a marriage failure in real-time.”
Others, like @HiikyaaTor, slammed the lawmaker for taking such a sensitive matter public: “Ned Nwoko coming out to say his wife Regina Daniels is battling drugs and alcohol abuse is a big low. For a woman you claim to love, why expose her instead of seeking help privately?”
As the controversy deepens, many Nigerians are calling for both parties to seek professional intervention rather than airing their grievances online.
Neither Regina Daniels nor her representatives have released an official response to the Senator’s allegations as of press time, leaving the public to grapple with what has become one of the most shocking celebrity disputes of the year.
