The Nigerian social media space erupted today as Nollywood actress Regina Daniels made shocking revelations about her marriage to politician Ned Nwoko, claiming he married her when she was just 17 years old.
The Explosive Allegations
Regina Daniels broke her silence in a dramatic social media post, directly responding to claims by her estranged husband that she and her siblings are drug addicts. The actress fired back with a question that has set social media ablaze: "When I married you at 17, was I on drugs?"
In her emotional response, Regina suggested that Ned Nwoko had a significant role in her alleged drug use, writing: "Yes Everyone! It is now in history that 'REGINA DANIELS' did drugs because that was what her husband wanted believe it or not."
The Trust Betrayed
The actress revealed the depth of trust she had placed in her former husband, mentioning that she had entrusted him with everything, including her private s£x tape, which she now fears might be exposed. Her poignant words captured the betrayal she feels: "Dearest ex husband thanks for breaking the crown you put on my head. No one knew us like us and I trusted you with all of me."
Regina's statement took a determined turn as she declared her intention to fight back legally, calling Ned Nwoko a "narcissistic manipulative bastard" and vowing not to back down in court proceedings.
The Age Controversy Deepens
The timeline of Regina Daniels' age has become a central point of controversy. While the actress stated last week that she is currently 24 years old, her claim of being 17 at the time of her marriage in May 2019 creates a conflicting narrative.
According to calendar calculations:
- Regina's birthday is October 10
- If she turned 24 on October 10, 2025
- She would have been under 18 during her May 2019 marriage
However, this contradicts her mother Rita Daniels' previous statement during a 2020 BBC interview, where she claimed Regina was about to turn 20 in October of that year. This would mean Regina was 18 at the time of marriage and is currently 25 years old.
Social Media Reaction
The revelation immediately sparked massive conversation on social media platform X, where "At 17" began trending as users debated the implications of Regina's claims. The controversy has raised questions about the actual age at which the popular actress entered into marriage with the prominent politician.
Regina ended her emotional statement with a message of hope and determination: "My name is ruined for now but I will rewrite my story! That narrative will be dead and gone." She expressed faith that with time and divine intervention, she would overcome the current scandal and rebuild her reputation.
