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The ongoing marital tensions between actress-filmmaker Regina Daniels and her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko of Delta North, have taken a dramatic turn, with Nwoko’s fifth wife, Laila Charani, making serious allegations against the 25-year-old actress. The controversy, which has already generated headlines over claims of domestic disputes, underage marriage, and the alleged detention of Regina’s brother, Samuel “Sammy West” Ojeogwu, escalated on Thursday when Laila publicly responded to accusations made by Regina. Laila Refutes Financial Claims Regina Daniels had earlier claimed she was responsible for several household expenses, including food and accommodation for Laila and her children. Responding via her Instagram page, Laila dismissed the allegations, asserting that her husband had always provided for her and their children. “How dare you say that you ever gave me money, for what exactly? I am very content with the provisions my husband makes for our family,” Laila wrote. “We should show Nigerians our bank accounts to see who is paying money into our accounts.” She added that Ned Nwoko has consistently opposed alcohol, smoking, and drug use, emphasizing that Regina’s alleged drug habits were the reason for marital friction. “The only reason you are fighting my husband is because he wants you to stop your drug and alcohol addiction,” Laila stated. Allegations of Drug Introduction Laila further accused Regina of introducing her and others in the household to drug use, claiming the actress negatively influenced staff and family members. “You know too well that I almost lost my marriage when you introduced me to drugs six years ago. You have been a bad influence since you married into this family, giving drugs to nannies and our workers, including your younger sister, Destiny,” Laila alleged. She urged Regina to seek help, continue rehabilitation, and avoid involving the other wives in the marital crisis. “I will not trust my daughters around you unsupervised,” she said, citing concern for the children’s safety and the spread of alleged unhealthy habits in the household. Strained Household Relations Though Laila and Regina appeared cordial at public family events and on social media between 2020 and 2021, their relationship reportedly deteriorated after Laila’s temporary separation from Nwoko in 2021. Her return in 2022 marked a shift in household dynamics, and observers noted a sharp decline in public interactions between the two co-wives. This latest development adds another layer of complexity to a saga that has captured national attention, raising questions about the dynamics within one of Nigeria’s most high-profile families.