In a shocking escalation of marital strife, Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko has publicly accused his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, of battling drug and alcohol addiction, claiming it fueled a violent outburst at their home on October 18, 2025.

The allegations, posted on Nwoko’s X account at 2:15 PM WAT on October 19, 2025, came hours after a distressing video of Daniels surfaced, showing her tearfully decrying alleged abuse and “thugs” sent by her husband. As of October 20, 2025, Daniels has remained silent, but her brother, Sammy West, fired back with threats, intensifying a scandal that’s gripped Nigeria’s entertainment and political circles.

 

The Viral Video and Initial Outcry

The controversy ignited on October 18 when a 45-second clip exploded online, capturing Daniels, 25, in apparent distress outside their Abuja residence, surrounded by friends and her young son. Visibly emotional, she lamented, “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”.

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The footage, shared by anonymous accounts, amassed over 2.5 million views on X within 24 hours, sparking #SaveReginaDaniels and calls for intervention from women’s rights groups like the Nigerian Feminist Forum.

 

Sammy West, Daniels’ brother and music artist, reacted furiously on Instagram at 8:47 PM WAT, posting, “Anywhere wey man dey beat woman, whether na my sister or not, I go fight with my blood. He accused Nwoko of assaulting Daniels, including “smashing her head against a wall,” and vowed, “Senator Ned Nwoko, you get luck… I swear I for burst all your jaw.”

 

The post, viewed 1.2 million times, drew support from celebrities like Toke Makinwa, who tweeted, “No woman deserves this—Regina, we’re here for you.”

 

Nwoko’s Counter: Addiction Allegations and Family Chaos

Nwoko, 64, broke his silence with a 1,200-word X thread titled “Regina’s Unprovoked Carnage and Rampage in My House and in My Absence,” denying violence and flipping the narrative. He alleged Daniels’ “current battle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the root of our problem,” claiming she assaulted three staffers, shattered windows, and damaged cars—including his red Ferrari—in a 48-hour rage.

Attached videos showed wreckage: dented vehicles and broken glass, which he said occurred while he rushed their son, Moon, to the hospital after Daniels allegedly threatened a nurse for “exposing her drug abuse.”

 

The senator named West as Daniels’ “main drug supplier,” alleging he “orchestrated chaos” during the hospital trip, and accused “tiny evil devil called Ann” (likely actress Ann Marcelle)—a close associate—of enabling the habit.

 

Nwoko claimed he offered rehab in Asokoro or Jordan for “unrestricted access-free recovery,” but Daniels refused and relocated to a “drug-friendly” spot. “I have other wives, and none will ever accuse me of violence. Regina is the violent one here,” he asserted, emphasizing his non-violent history.

The thread, viewed 3.8 million times with 45,000 likes and 12,000 reposts, included a plea: “She must continue rehabilitation, or I fear for her life and safety.”

 

 

Public Backlash and Family Fallout

Reactions have polarized Nigeria. Supporters of Nwoko, like @drpenking (1,953 likes), claimed, “Now I believe Ned’s side—Regina looks obviously high. Even the blind can see it.”

Others unearthed old rumors: @okaforu22 alleged Daniels “sneak[ed] into the bush to do drugs” on sets pre-marriage.

 

Kemi Olunloyo amplified, claiming Nwoko confided Daniels “slapped two nannies and damaged his red Ferrari.”

 

Critics slammed Nwoko’s airing of “dirty laundry,” with @TWEETORACLE praying, “Regina needs rehab… but no woman deserves violence.”

@TaraBlinkz decried, “Ned stayed quiet until her actions became a problem—marriage failure in real-time.”

 

Feminists and celebs like Funke Akindele rallied for Daniels, while @HiikyaaTor called Nwoko’s post “a big low.”

West’s threats drew backlash, with @SexyAmebo joking, “Referee said I am offside because I am too fine,” but most condemned escalation.

 

A Marriage Under Scrutiny

Daniels, 19 when she wed Nwoko in 2019 (age 59), has three children with him in a polygamous setup that’s fueled tabloid fodder. Her career—hits like Plantain Boy and 2024’s The Wedding Party 3—contrasts Nwoko’s political clout. Past rumors, including February 2025 Chika Ike pregnancy links (denied), underscore volatility.

 

Experts like Dr. Eze Onyeka, a family therapist, warned: “Public shaming exacerbates trauma—both need mediation, not mudslinging.”

 

With domestic violence claiming 10,000 Nigerian women yearly (WHO 2024), this saga spotlights celebrity toxicity, addiction stigma, and family privacy erosion. As #JusticeForRegina trends (50,000 posts), it demands holistic response.

 

On October 20, 2025, Ned Nwoko’s drug abuse accusations against Regina Daniels—naming Sammy West and “Ann” as suppliers—have turned marital woes public, denying violence amid her cries of assault.

With no response from Daniels and threats flying, Nigeria awaits clarity—or counseling—in this high-stakes drama.