Ann Izuegbu and Regina Daniels Photo: Screenshot
By Victory Oghene
Months after evading arraignment, the police have re- arrested the friend of popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, Anthonet Ngozi Izuegbu, who is widely known as “Ann”
She was arraigned before a Federal High Court Abuja over allegation of cybercrime.
After taking her plea, the court ordered that she should be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre and adjourned the matter to December 10, 2026.
NATIONAL WAVES gathered that Ann was re-arrested on Monday based on a petition written by her best friend, Regina Daniels, who alleged that she stole her properties and also blackmailed her.
Based on Regina Daniels’ petition, she was arrested on Monday and arraigned on Wednesday before a Federal High Court in Abuja, for previous offences while more charges are expected to filed against Ann by the police.
It would be recalled that a statement released by the Ned Nwoko media team months back and made available to NATIONAL WAVES stated that contrary to the misleading and inflammatory narratives being circulated across social media platforms, “Ann” was arrested in connection with criminal defamation against Senator Ned Nwoko
The statement stated that Ann was arrested in connection with criminally defamatory statements she publicly made, alleging that the lawmaker physically assaulted his wife, Mrs Laila Nwoko, which resulted in a miscarriage.
“These claims are entirely false as no such incident occurred, and no miscarriage resulted from any alleged violence.
“The statements were made without evidence and form part of a coordinated attempt to reinforce previously circulated and unsubstantiated domestic violence allegations,”
According to the statement, Ann was implicated in the procurement of an illegal abortion for Regina Daniels, during her lawful marriage to the Nwoko. The incident occurred after the marriage, notwithstanding subsequent attempts to reframe the timeline.
“The legality of the act does not change based on narrative adjustments. The matter is on record and has previously been publicly referenced by Regina herself,” the statement said.
“A formal witness statement dated Oct. 29, 2025 submitted to the Area Commander, Maitama Police Station, detailed repeated ongoing activities involving “Ann” and others.
According to the statement Izuegbu allegedly routinely sourced, handled, and administered controlled and illegal substances to Regina and associated individuals.
“Ann’s arrest was directly preceded by a public social media post in which she allegedly issued threats, made derogatory remarks, and repeated defamatory accusations against Mrs Laila Nwoko and the lawmaker.
“This post constituted provocation, intimidation, and criminal defamation under application law.
“It is important to emphasise that this matter is not a social media dispute but a law-enforcement issue grounded in evidence, witness testimonies, and due process.
“Any attempt to mischaracterize the arrest as suppression or victimisation is false and misleading,’’ the statement read.
Recall that Ann’s arraignment was stalled when the matter came before
Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, July 16 2026, after she collapsed and was absent in court and the case was consequently adjourned to September 15, 2026.
