Some public disagreements refuse to stay in the past. Just when the noise seems to have settled, a new comment or social media post can bring old tensions back into the spotlight.
For Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and journalist Kemi Olunloyo, the latest exchange has added another chapter to their already strained public relationship. This time, a comment directed at Regina’s fans has drawn a sharp response from the actress and a fresh reaction from the journalist.
Ned Nwoko’s November 2 Appeal Over Regina Daniels’ Health
On November 2, 2026, Senator Ned Nwoko made a public appeal to Nigerians, particularly Regina Daniels’ fans, friends, bloggers and social media commentators, asking them to give the actress some breathing space.
In a lengthy statement, the senator expressed concern about the reports and comments circulating online about Regina, especially those concerning her health and personal life. He said the actress had been through a lot and needed love, support and an opportunity to recover rather than judgment or criticism.
Ned also referenced a video Regina shared on her birthday, October 10, 2026, which he said gave the public a glimpse of some of the health challenges she had been dealing with. He wrote:
“I make this appeal not just for her sake, but also for the sake of the kids, who are very well cared for and deserve to see their mother supported, loved and given every opportunity to get better.”
The senator was particularly concerned about fabricated reports announcing Regina’s death and other misleading stories about her condition. According to him, such publications were not harmless attempts to attract social media engagement because Regina saw many of them and found them distressing. He also warned those responsible for deliberately spreading false information that they could face legal consequences. He stated:
“We are documenting these publications, and anyone found responsible will be held accountable through the appropriate legal channels.”
Ned added that despite the difficulties in their relationship, Regina’s well-being had always mattered to him. He also explained that his concern for her was what brought some of their private issues into the public domain.
His appeal came amid the ongoing public fallout from their marital crisis, which became widely known in October 2025. Their disagreements involved allegations and counter-allegations, including Regina’s accusations of mistreatment and Ned’s claims about her alleged substance use. However, Ned’s November 2 statement focused on Regina’s well-being and the need to stop circulating false reports about her.
His appeal soon attracted reactions from netizens, including Kemi Olunloyo, who had previously spoken publicly about the actress’s situation.
Why Kemi Olunloyo Called Out Regina Daniels’ Fans
Following Ned’s statement, Kemi Olunloyo shared screenshots of blog posts and comments from netizens reacting to the senator’s appeal. The journalist directed her message at Regina’s Instagram followers, accusing some of them of bringing negativity to her page. She wrote:
“Dear Regina’s IG fans. Pls take your toxicity and negative energy far away from me.”
Kemi also referred to Ned’s warning, telling the actress’s supporters that the senator had spoken and they should follow his instructions. She maintained that Regina needed positive energy, emotional support and love at the time, adding that people should keep her name out of their conversations.
In the same post, Kemi revisited the issues surrounding Regina and Ned’s marriage, noting that the couple had been separated following their public disagreements in 2025. She also defended her previous reports about the actress, insisting that she had obtained information directly from Ned, whom she described as a family friend.
The journalist appeared particularly unhappy with comments from netizens who accused her of contributing to Regina’s difficulties. One commenter reportedly told her to stay away from the actress, while another accused her of contributing to the damage. Kemi rejected the accusations, insisting that she had shared information from her source and that people had chosen to dismiss what she said.
She also addressed the difference between rehabilitation and being in rehab, arguing that some of the people criticising her did not understand the distinction. Her response did not end the disagreement, as Regina soon made it clear that she had something to say about Kemi’s remarks.
Regina Daniels Fires Back With ‘Aunty werey’ Remark
On November 5, 2026, Regina responded to Kemi by sharing a screenshot of the journalist’s post on her Instagram Story. The actress accompanied it with a lengthy caption in which she mocked Kemi’s remarks and questioned why the journalist had asked her fans to stay away from her.
Regina began by laughing at Kemi’s post before referring to her as “Aunty werey”. “Just because I am now a retired wahala person I kept you quiet to be zuzuing,” she wrote.
The actress suggested that she had deliberately avoided engaging the journalist because she no longer wanted to involve herself in public controversies. However, she questioned Kemi’s decision to address her supporters, asking why she wanted Regina’s fans to keep their distance. She added:
“How can you tell my geng to stay away from you? I shock I swear!.”
Regina also made a sarcastic reference to Kemi’s alleged interest in money, writing: “Or was it because of your daily 2k? If that’s it, no wahala ride on jare!!” The actress further took a swipe at the journalist’s age and experience, saying her grey hair was what earned her a response. She added:
“Don’t feel accomplished and put the praises on your experience because if it’s by that, you won’t beat your chest, speaking nonsense in queen’s English that’s not making any sense.”
Regina’s response quickly drew attention because it was a direct reaction to Kemi, who had asked her followers to stop directing negative comments at her. The actress’s use of “Aunty werey” and her references to Kemi’s experience, English and alleged daily payment became some of the most talked-about parts of the exchange.
But the journalist was not prepared to let the remarks pass without a response.
Kemi Olunloyo Responds, Questions Who Controls Regina Daniels’ Instagram Account
Following Regina’s Instagram Story, Kemi shared a screenshot of the actress’s response and released a recording addressing the controversy. In the clip, she questioned whether Regina had personally written the post, claiming that someone else might have access to the actress’s social media accounts.
Kemi said she believed Regina was not currently managing her social media pages and suggested that someone in her family or team could be posting on her behalf. She specifically mentioned Regina’s brother, Sweezy, whom she suspected might be behind the post.
Kemi also challenged the language used in Regina’s response, repeatedly reading portions of the caption and describing them as incoherent. She said she was particularly offended by the “Aunty werey” remark, insisting that she would not tolerate such disrespect. She said:
“Regina has said f*** you to me before, last year when I was reporting the story. But Aunty werey, I would not even take that. Not from her.”
The journalist also defended her previous reports, explaining that she had investigated the issues surrounding Regina and Ned while she was still actively working as a journalist. According to Kemi, she retired in February after 32 years in journalism but still considered herself an investigative journalist. She maintained that the information she shared about Regina in 2025 came directly from Ned and insisted that she had never fabricated stories about the actress.
Kemi also revisited her exchanges with Regina’s supporters, showing comments from netizens who accused her of contributing to the actress’s problems. She rejected the accusations, arguing that she had shared information from her source and that some people had refused to believe her at the time.
Another part of her video focused on photographs and videos recently circulated on Regina’s social media pages. Kemi questioned the location and timing of some of the content, claiming that a dancing video appeared to have been recorded in a hotel room and that another video showing Regina in a pool was old footage.
She argued that the posts raised further questions about who was managing the actress’s accounts. At one point, Kemi said she intended to contact Ned to find out who was behind the posts. In a caption accompanying the video, she again questioned why Regina would call her “Aunty Werey”. She wrote:
“Is it her family posting on her handles? Dancing photos in a hotel room, wading in a pool etc. I will not tolerate this disrespect from someone possibly impersonating her.”
A Disagreement That Goes Beyond One Instagram Post
The latest exchange comes against the background of the public crisis between Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko, which became a major subject of discussion in October 2025.
At the time, Regina shared an emotional video in which she accused her husband of violence and said she could no longer tolerate the situation in his home.
Ned denied the domestic violence allegations and made counterclaims about Regina’s alleged substance use. The actress and her family also made further public statements as the disagreement continued.
Kemi Olunloyo became involved in the wider conversation through her reports and comments about Regina’s personal life. In October 2026, the journalist again attracted attention after Regina shared a birthday video on October 10 in which she spoke about her health challenges and appeared in a wheelchair.
Kemi subsequently made claims about the possible causes of the actress’s condition, including allegations linking it to substance use.
Regina’s birthday video also prompted reactions from fans and celebrities, many of whom expressed concern and wished her a speedy recovery. Against this background, Ned’s November 2 appeal and Kemi’s response to Regina’s supporters brought the journalist and the actress into another public disagreement.
While Regina’s Instagram Story was directed at Kemi, the journalist’s subsequent video introduced a different dimension to the exchange by questioning whether the actress had personally made the post.
For now, both women have made their positions known, but the questions raised by their latest exchange have added another layer to an already complicated public story.
Whether this will be the end of their disagreement or another beginning remains to be seen.
