Actress Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, remain embroiled in a public dispute over allegations of substance abuse directed at Daniels.
On January 7, 2026, Daniels shared an emotional video on Instagram presenting the results of a drug test conducted in the United Kingdom on January 5, which she stated returned negative for hard drugs. In the video, she described the past months as among the most challenging of her life due to intense public scrutiny and widespread speculation. While denying addiction, Daniels acknowledged prior use of MDMA (ecstasy), emphasizing that she had never used hard drugs and indicating her intent to pursue legal action if necessary. She explained that the test was a personal decision and intended to provide clarity for her children.
Senator Nwoko quickly responded, asserting that temporary abstinence does not constitute sobriety. In a statement titled “Don’t Be Fooled: Temporary Abstinence Is Not Sobriety”, he challenged the validity of the UK test as proof of no prior substance use, referencing earlier assessments by independent laboratories in Nigeria and South Africa that he claims documented drug and alcohol use. Nwoko emphasized that all evidence would be presented and scrutinized in court and that any laboratory conducting tests must be prepared for judicial verification. He described the issue as requiring “relevant, credible and admissible evidence” and stated that temporary abstinence does not address underlying behavioral concerns.
The dispute has coincided with speculation regarding Daniels’ personal life after she was photographed with an unidentified man during a New Year’s Eve gathering in London. Critics suggested a potential romantic link, while supporters defended her privacy. In response, Daniels’ elder brother, Samuel Daniels (known as Sammy West), posted a group photo including Daniels and the man, describing the gathering as platonic and urging the public to avoid “fabrications and false accusations.”
The ongoing disagreement between Daniels and Nwoko continues to unfold publicly, combining allegations of substance use with scrutiny of Daniels’ personal life.#newsafro_
