NDLEA Denies Plans to Investigate Regina Daniels’ Brother Amid Explosive Drug Allegations in Marital Feud
In the midst of a bitter public spat between Nollywood star Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has firmly shut down rumors of a probe into Daniels’ brother over drug claims. The denial comes as the couple’s accusations escalate from domestic abuse to substance abuse, drawing sharp scrutiny to their high-profile family drama.
The controversy ignited last week when Daniels, 25, opened up in a series of emotional social media posts about her struggles with hard drugs, pinning the blame squarely on Nwoko, 64. She alleged he manipulated her addiction as a tool for control, even collaborating with his personal doctor to inject her with medications intended for bipolar disorder—claiming he found her “more compliant and sexier” under the influence. Daniels framed Nwoko’s counter-claims against her family as a “calculated distraction” from her core allegations of physical assault, emotional imprisonment, and financial coercion during their five-year marriage.
Nwoko, a Delta State senator and wealthy lawyer, fired back on his Facebook page, reiterating that Daniels is a “drug addict” and accusing her brother, Samuel Ojeogwu (known professionally as Sammy West), of being the “negative influence” who first introduced her to narcotics. He detailed spending over ₦125 million ($75,000) on Daniels’ mother and family, only to face what he called repeated harassment from Sammy West at their family compound—including alleged trespassing and intimidation. Nwoko’s post, dated November 9, 2025, painted a picture of familial sabotage, claiming Sammy enabled her “access to drugs” and disrupted their home life.
Sammy West, a budding musician and influencer, was indeed arrested last month by Abuja police—not for drugs, but on charges of criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, theft, and cyberbullying. He was detained alongside three others after reportedly ignoring multiple police invitations for questioning related to incidents at the couple’s residence. Sources close to the case say he was granted bail on November 11, 2025, with a human rights activist, Tony Dania, stepping in to represent him amid the feud’s spillover. No drug-related evidence has surfaced in his detention records, and the arrest appears tied to the couple’s domestic disputes rather than narcotics.
Enter the NDLEA: Speculation swirled online after Nwoko’s allegations, with some reports suggesting the agency might intervene for a formal drug test or investigation into the family. But in a concise rebuttal to TheCable Lifestyle on November 13, 2025, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, dismissed it outright: “No such thing.” The agency’s statement underscores its policy of acting only on verifiable intelligence or complaints, not social media hearsay— a stance that quells immediate fears of a federal probe but leaves the family’s claims in the realm of personal vendetta.
Public reactions have been polarized, with Nigerian social media ablaze. Fans rallied behind Daniels, trending #JusticeForRegina with calls for spousal abuse reforms, while Nwoko’s supporters decried her posts as “defamatory smears” from a “spoiled starlet.” Entertainment analyst Tunde Kelani told Punch Newspapers the saga highlights deeper issues in celebrity marriages: “When power imbalances mix with public platforms, truth gets buried under mudslinging.” Human rights advocates, including those aiding Sammy West, warn against weaponizing law enforcement in private battles, echoing broader concerns over celebrity privacy in Nigeria’s gossip-fueled media landscape.
As the dust settles—for now—this chapter in the Daniels-Nwoko saga serves as a stark reminder of the perils of airing marital laundry online. With court dates looming for Sammy’s non-drug charges and divorce whispers growing louder, all eyes remain on whether cooler heads prevail or if more bombshells drop. NDLEA’s hands-off approach keeps the focus on the courts, but the emotional toll on everyone involved is painfully clear.