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Ned Nwoko Reveals Reason For Arrest Of Regina Daniels’ Friend Ann

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4 months ago

January 19, 2026

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Nigerian politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, has addressed the arrest of Ann Izuegbu Anthonet, a close friend of his estranged wife, Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels.

The arrest had sparked public debate, with Daniels questioning its legality and Nwoko’s team alleging criminal misconduct.

On January 14, Daniels took to social media to challenge the arrest of her friend, highlighting a series of accusations against her friend, ranging from drugs and theft allegations.

In response, Nwoko’s communication team in a statement on instagram dismissed Daniels’ account as “false, reckless, and deliberately intended to distort the facts.”

They stated that Ann was arrested for publicly alleging that Nwoko physically assaulted his wife, Laila Nwoko and causing a miscarriage. Claims they described as entirely false.

The statement also alleged that Ann was involved in procuring illegal abortion for Daniels during her marriage to Nwoko, claiming she caused Daniels to ingest substances that left her bleeding for weeks, resulting in the loss of Nwoko’s unborn child.

Nwoko alleged that Ann is involvement in the handling and distribution of illegal substances, claiming that a formal witness statement was submitted to the Maitama Police Station in October 2025.

Nwoko’s team claimed Ann was arrested for a social media post deemed threatening and defamatory toward the Nwoko family and that the matter is now under investigation by law enforcement agencies.

“This is not a social media dispute but a law-enforcement issue grounded in evidence, witness testimonies, and due process,” the statement read.

Daniels recently confirmed that warrants had been issued for her and family members over allegations of stealing $40,000 from Nwoko’s residence.

The estranged couple’s private conflict became public in October after Daniels shared a viral video alleging domestic violence.

Nwoko countered, claiming Daniels struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, while Daniels admitted to drug use but accused Nwoko of orchestrating it as a means of control.

The Nwoko family has called on the public to rely on verified facts and allow law enforcement to handle the matter.

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Why I Stopped Attending Church Service – Funke Akindele

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up on why she lost interest in attending church service.

The actress who made the revelation in a Snapchat video on Sunday, stated that she stopped going to church because attention often shifted to her rather than the service.

While explaining that she’s always the one they take pictures of, the actress said she now joins church service online.

Akindele said “Anytime I go to church, I am always the one they take pictures of. So I will join online.”

Recall that in 2022, Akindele openly identified herself with the Celestial Church of Christ.

“Every time I have challenges I go to the Celestial church quietly at night for solutions. But I have to stop hiding and publicly identify with the church”, she said.

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‘My Mum Started Quoting Bible’ — Shank Sparks Debate After Tattoo Confession

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nigerian content creator, Shank has stirred reactions online after opening up about a personal clash with his mother over tattoos, while also revealing a fresh body ink linked to his “Lit Gang” identity.

The revelation surfaced in a recent viral video shared on his social platforms, where he recounted the moment he tattooed his mother’s name, “Oluremi,” on his arm.

According to him, what he expected to be an emotional moment quickly turned tense.

“The day I tattooed my mum’s name on my arm, she started crying and quoting Bible,” Shank said.

He explained that his mother strongly opposed the act, citing religious reasons and warning him against marking his body.

“She told me, ‘did I ask you to draw my name? I don’t like it. Don’t do tattoo again. God said don’t mark your body,’” he recalled.

Shank, however, said he challenged her stance by pointing out what he described as a contradiction.

“I asked her, if you say I should leave my body the way God created it, why do you shave your hair? You that shave hair and me that draw tattoo, we are committing the same sin,” he added.

The content creator used the moment to advise young people navigating similar situations with parents, stressing the importance of independence when making personal decisions.

“Just make sure you’re independent before doing what your parents are not comfortable with,” he said.

Amid the conversation, Shank also unveiled a new tattoo on his back with the inscription “Lit Gang,” a move that has further fueled reactions among fans.

While some social media users backed his arguement on personal choice and self-expression, others sided with his mother, citing cultural and religious concerns about body markings.

The development has continued to generate debate online, highlighting the growing tension between traditional beliefs and modern youth culture in Nigeria’s entertainment space.

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Drama As Eniola Badmus Challenges Funke Akindele To Celebrity Boxing Fight

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has challenged Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing fight.

This came a few hours after Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe defeated Portable in a celebrity boxing match.

Carter Efe defeated Portable on Friday to win the N50 million prize.

Following Carter’s victory, E-Money, a Lagos-based socialist gifted him N50 to celebrate his win.

Prior to the match, popular talent manager, and music executive, Soso Soberekon, gave N40 million to Carter Efe and Portable each.

However, speaking in a now viral post on her Instagram page, Eniola Badmus challenged Funke Akindele to a boxing fight and called on E-Money and Soso Soberekon to sponsor the match.

She wrote “Funke Akindele, let’s get on the boxing ring. It’s about time. Soso, E-Money, let’s get to it. No time. Money has to be made.”