Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has publicly expressed emotional distress in a video shared on her Instagram Story early Friday, citing ongoing family and marital challenges, and revealing her brother’s continued detention in Abuja.
In the video, Daniels tearfully stated she was “losing her mind” and “struggling emotionally,” adding that recent developments in her family had become overwhelming.
“I tried. I feel like I’m going crazy. I’m really crying in front of everybody,” she said, visibly shaken.
The actress also disclosed that her estranged parents recently reconciled in Abuja solely to work together for the release of her brother, Sammy Daniels, who has allegedly been held in detention for several days.
“Sammy’s detainment is taking way too long, but we will get him out even if I have to march there myself,” Daniels vowed.
A separate video featured fellow actress Mercy Johnson searching for Sammy, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
Amid tears, Daniels hinted at returning to her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, saying,
“I’ve tried. Every time I wake up, I hope to hear my brother is free, but every day it’s something else. I will go back.”
The development follows weeks of online speculation about her marital troubles. On October 18, a viral clip showed Daniels crying and alleging domestic violence, claiming that life in her husband’s home had become unbearable.
Nwoko, however, denied the allegations, attributing her behavior to “substance influence” and calling for her rehabilitation.
In a more recent post, Daniels pleaded with Nigerians to stop attacking her mother, describing her as her “pillar and protector.” She also vowed to raise her two sons, Munir and Khalifa, “with or without support.”
The actress concluded by reaffirming her determination to secure her brother’s release and protect her family’s dignity.
Legal experts say Sammy’s reported detention raises questions about due process and the length of custody without formal charge, as Nigeria’s Constitution guarantees the right to personal liberty and mandates arraignment within a reasonable period.
