‘Regina Abused Drugs, My Boss Never Assaulted Her — Ned Nwoko’s Nurse Says

In the highly publicised marital crisis between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko another development has emerged

In a recent X post, Nwoko released a statement allegedly written by a live-in nurse identified as Dora.

In the statement dated January 9, 2026, Dora claimed she worked in Nwoko’s household since July 2023 and began noticing what she described as “significant changes” in Regina Daniels’ mood and habits around September 2025.

The nurse claimed that Regina requested that she purchase “hard drugs that needed prescriptions” and on several occasions asked about “the lethal doses of some drugs like morphine and pethidine”.

Dora alleged that she once entered Regina’s room and saw “dangerous opioids, anaesthesia and her regular weed scattered all over the table”.

She also claimed that Regina emptied a ketamine injection onto a flat plate and instructed the nurse to microwave it into crystals, an action that alarmed her and prompted her to immediately report the incident to her employer.

“A live-in nurse, identified as Dora, has issued a written statement detailing what she described as disturbing incidents during her employment in the household of Senator Ned Nwoko, where she has worked since July 2023. In the statement dated January 9, 2026, Dora said she began to observe noticeable changes in the mood and habits of Mrs. Regina around September 2025,” the statement reads.

“According to her account, Mrs. Regina started requesting that she purchase ‘hard drugs that needed prescriptions’ and would sometimes contact her to ask about ‘the lethal doses of some drugs like morphine and pethidine’.

“Dora further stated that on one evening she entered Mrs. Regina’s room and saw ‘dangerous opioids, anesthesia and her regular weed scattered all over the table’. She said Mrs. Regina emptied a ketamine injection into a flat plate and instructed her to microwave it into crystals. Dora stated that she became alarmed by the situation and immediately brought it to the attention of her employer.”

Addressing claims of domestic violence in the marriage, Dora said she never witnessed Nwoko physically abusing his wife.

She added that the only disputes she was aware of involved repeated arguments over Regina’s alleged drinking and smoking habits.

Dora emphasised that she never complied with any of the alleged requests, stating that she refused to procure, prepare, or administer any drugs and acted out of concern by reporting the matter.

“In the same statement, Dora addressed claims of domestic abuse, stating that she had never witnessed Senator Ned Nwoko physically abusing his wife. ‘My boss Sen. Ned Nwoko neither drinks nor smokes and I haven’t heard of him physically abusing my Madam in any way’,” she added.

“She added that the only disputes she was aware of involved repeated arguments over Mrs. Regina’s drinking and smoking habits. Dora stated clearly that she never agreed to carry out any of the requests made by Mrs. Regina, particularly those involving drugs or unsafe practices. She emphasized that she refused to comply, did not prepare or administer any substances, and instead acted out of concern by reporting the incident.”

Nwoko also accused Ann, Regina’s best friend, of mixing the drugs, adding that it was one of the reasons she was arrested.

“The statement is being cited by supporters of Senator Ned Nwoko as one of the pieces of evidence supporting his claim that Mrs. Regina’s challenges stem from drug and alcohol abuse. Meanwhile, other statements circulating publicly claim that it was Mrs. Regina’s friend Ann Cassie who usually ordered and mixed the drugs for her,” it added.

“These statements further claim that this allegation formed part of the reasons Ann Cassie was recently arrested and charged. According to the same accounts, Ann Cassie was charged with multiple offences, including claims of procuring an illegal abortion for Mrs. Regina some years ago—an issue Mrs. Regina has referenced in one of her own social media posts—as well as cyberbullying arising from statements said to be criminally defamatory and posted online.

“Ann Cassie is reported to have been granted bail, while the matters are expected to proceed through the legal process. Observers say the coming months may witness further legal and public developments surrounding the unfolding controversy. Why is Regina trying so hard to deny using drugs even in the face of abundant evidence?”.

The estranged couple’s private strife erupted into public view in October when a viral video depicted the Nollywood star in tears, alleging domestic violence.

Nwoko fired back, claiming the actress was struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

Daniels later admitted to using hard drugs but accused Nwoko of orchestrating her addiction as a method of control and manipulation.

Recently, Daniels confirmed that a warrant had been issued for her and her family members over allegations that they stole $40,000 from Nwoko’s residence.