Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has pushed back strongly against claims that she and members of her family stole $40,000 from the residence of her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, turning what began as a private marital breakdown into a fast-moving public and legal controversy.
The actress addressed the allegations during a widely shared Instagram Live session, where she disclosed that an arrest warrant had allegedly been issued against her, her mother Rita Daniels, her brother Sammy West, and other close associates. Visibly agitated, Regina dismissed the accusation as baseless, insisting it made little sense. She questioned how such a sum could even go missing, arguing that Nwoko is not known to keep large amounts of cash in his home. “There’s a warrant on everyone — including me,” she said during the broadcast. “Which $40,000? Who stole it?”
Regina further claimed that the theft allegation is part of a broader attempt to damage her reputation amid an increasingly bitter separation from the senator. Their ongoing fallout has already spilled into the public domain, marked by intense disputes over child custody and past allegations of domestic issues — claims that have kept social media abuzz for weeks.
Tensions escalated dramatically during the live video when her brother was reportedly detained by security operatives while the broadcast was still ongoing, a moment that stunned viewers and highlighted how volatile the situation had become.
Standing her ground, Regina and her family challenged Nwoko to back up the accusation with verifiable proof, including CCTV footage or any tangible evidence linking them to the alleged missing funds. The demand has further polarised public opinion, with supporters and critics clashing across social platforms.
The controversy has since widened, with reports emerging of the arrest of a close family associate, Ann, which Regina claims is connected to the same dispute. Despite the growing attention, neither Senator Nwoko nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement to confirm the theft allegation or clarify the status of the reported arrest warrants.
As the drama continues to unfold, the saga sits at the uneasy intersection of celebrity life and the justice system, a reminder of how quickly private conflicts can spiral into national conversation when fame, power and legal claims collide.
