The Nigerian entertainment scene has been rocked by a major controversy involving popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels after a confidential medical report allegedly detailing her substance use was leaked online.
Leaked Medical Document Reveals Shocking Claims
The document, purportedly from Serenity Royale Hospital in Abuja and signed by Managing Director Dr. Adekunle Adesina, claims the actress underwent a detoxification program between September 9 and October 15, 2025. According to the leaked report, the hospital's psychological emergency unit was dispatched to the Nwoko residence on September 23, 2025 after concerns that Daniels hadn't slept for 48 hours and had become visibly aggressive.
Medical staff reportedly found the actress engaged in a heated argument with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, and her mother upon their arrival. The document described Daniels as exhibiting verbal aggression, agitation, anger, and incongruent affect, with her mood characterized as elated and evasive.
Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges
The leaked medical report allegedly diagnosed Regina Daniels with substance use disorder, leading to the commencement of home-based detoxification on September 24. Family members were invited to support the treatment process, with the hospital specifically warning that relatives who also use drugs should maintain distance to avoid disrupting recovery efforts.
The document outlined several significant challenges that reportedly hindered the detox process:
- Frequent social outings and engagements
- Access to drug-using friends and family members
- Unrestricted access to the actress during treatment
- Work-related activities
- Superficial thrombophlebitis (vein inflammation)
Despite showing some signs of mental stability, the report concluded that Daniels made limited progress in substance withdrawal because she still had access to psychoactive substances, which frustrated the treatment process.
Public Outcry Over Medical Privacy Breach
The leaked document has sparked widespread criticism across social media platforms, with many users questioning the legality of releasing confidential medical information. Numerous commenters expressed concern about the violation of patient confidentiality and suggested that the hospital could face legal consequences for the breach.
Several social media users noted discrepancies in the reported information, particularly regarding Daniels' age listed as 25 years in the medical report, while her husband had previously claimed she was 27. This timing is especially significant given it comes shortly after the actress made allegations that Ned Nwoko impregnated her when she was just 17 years old.
The hospital reportedly recommended stricter supervision, regular psychotherapy sessions, and avoidance of high-risk environments to support her recovery. However, the unauthorized release of this sensitive medical information has raised serious ethical questions about privacy rights and professional medical conduct in Nigeria's celebrity culture.
