Regina Daniels accuses Ned Nwoko of ordering her brother’s arrest amid escalating family feud

A fresh controversy has erupted around Nollywood actress Regina Daniels after her brother took to Instagram to accuse her estranged husband, billionaire politician Ned Nwoko, of orchestrating his arrest through police officers attached to Ogombo Police Station in Lagos.

The claim, shared late Tuesday night, was accompanied by a video of an alleged Federal Capital Territory High Court warrant citing charges of theft and cyberbullying, which the family insists are fabricated.

The incident marks a dramatic escalation in the couple’s long-rumored marital crisis, with sources close to the Daniels family alleging that the arrest forms part of a broader attempt to intimidate and coerce the actress into returning to her husband’s Abuja mansion.

Regina, who reportedly relocated to Lagos earlier this year, has maintained a low profile but broke her silence on Wednesday morning through a public plea on Instagram, urging authorities and “well-meaning Nigerians” to intervene.

In her statement, the actress expressed deep concern over what she described as “unlawful arrests targeting my family,” adding that her siblings have been harassed repeatedly since she left her marital home. “This isn’t just about family; it’s about abuse of power,” she wrote, noting that the latest police action “has nothing to do with justice, only control.”

The unfolding saga has reignited public debate over Regina’s 2019 marriage to Nwoko, which was marred by rumors of domestic violence, emotional manipulation, and forced isolation. While the couple publicly downplayed separation speculations in past years, close insiders claim the relationship deteriorated after persistent disputes over property, children, and lifestyle choices.

As of press time, Ned Nwoko’s representatives have not issued any statement, though legal sources linked to the case have hinted that the warrant may stem from an ongoing investigation into alleged defamation and online threats. However, Regina’s brother insists he has no criminal record and describes the arrest as “pure persecution.”

Online reactions have been intense. Many fans have rallied behind Regina, with hashtags like #StandWithRegina and #FreeReginaBrother trending across Nigerian social media platforms. Others urged caution, pointing to the couple’s history of private reconciliations and public outbursts. Meanwhile, some commenters called for the Nigerian Police Force to issue a formal clarification, citing fears of political interference in what appears to be a domestic dispute gone public.

This latest development adds yet another layer to the Daniels–Nwoko narrative—a story that continues to blur the lines between celebrity culture, political influence, and the misuse of power in Nigeria’s justice system.

— Busterblog