The glamorous veneer of Nollywood has been shattered by a sordid tale of alleged blackmail, abortion, and cyberstalking. Senator Ned Nwoko has finally broken his silence on the arrest of Izuvegbu "Ann" Anthonet, the best friend of his estranged wife, Regina Daniels.

In a blistering statement released by his media team, the billionaire politician dismissed claims of victimization, laying out a catalogue of "serious and unsettling" criminal allegations against the 25-year-old socialite. The saga, which has gripped Nigerian social media for days, has now escalated into a full-blown legal war.

The Charges: Defamation and "Illegal Procedures"

"This is not a domestic squabble; this is a crime," the statement read. Nwoko accuses Ann of orchestrating a malicious campaign of criminal defamation. Specifically, he alleges she spread "baseless lies" that he physically assaulted his other wife, Laila Nwoko, causing a miscarriage.

But the most explosive allegation involves an "illegal abortion." Nwoko claims Ann was instrumental in procuring a termination for Regina Daniels during their marriage, an act he describes as a betrayal of the family sanctity and a violation of the law.

• The Timeline of Arrest: Ann was picked up by police in Lagos on January 12, 2026, and flown to Abuja for interrogation. She spent two nights in detention before being released on bail. The case is set for hearing on March 5.
• Regina's Defense: Regina Daniels has fiercely defended her friend, accusing her ex-husband of using state power to intimidate those close to her. "I fear for her safety," she wrote on Instagram, questioning why the allegations keep shifting from theft to drugs and now defamation.
• The Public Court: The scandal has divided opinion. Supporters of the Senator argue he has a right to protect his reputation, while critics see a powerful man crushing a young woman to get at his famous ex-wife.

A Family at War

This arrest is merely the latest episode in the messy public unraveling of the Nwoko-Daniels union. What started as a fairytale marriage of influence and beauty has descended into a bitter feud played out in police stations and Instagram stories. As the March court date approaches, the dirty laundry of one of Nigeria’s most prominent families is set to be aired for all to see.