The high-profile separation of Nollywood star Regina Daniels and billionaire politician Senator Ned Nwoko has shifted from social media rants to a serious legal mandate. An Abuja court has reportedly ordered the actress to undergo drug rehabilitation and a formal assessment by the Abuja Social Welfare Department as a prerequisite for gaining access to her two sons, Munir and Khalifa.
The court’s decision follows a series of public clashes between the estranged couple:
- Regina’s Claims: On Monday, Regina posted a heart-wrenching video, stating she was “not at peace” after being separated from her children since mid-November. She accused Nwoko of “weaponizing” their children for social media content and described her experience in the marriage as “traumatic.”
- Nwoko’s Rebuttal: Through his communications team, Senator Nwoko dismissed these claims as “misleading.” He argued that Regina’s absence from the children’s lives was voluntary, alleging that she prioritized nightlife and social engagements over parental duties.
Senator Nwoko revealed that the court ruling was resolved in his favor, with specific conditions set for Regina. The senator’s team stated:
“Children deserve a parent who is emotionally present, mentally sound, and sober most of the time. This is not an unreasonable expectation; it is the minimum standard of care.”
Nwoko previously alleged that he had witnessed the actress in “drug-induced” crises on multiple occasions, claims that Regina and her family have strongly denied, calling them a “tactic for control.”
The court has adjourned the substantive hearing to February 4, 2026. Until then, Regina’s access to her children remains tied to her compliance with the rehabilitation and social welfare assessment. While the actress has vowed she “will definitely see her kids soon,” the legal hurdles ahead suggest a long and difficult road to reconciliation or a settled custody agreement
