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Ned Nwoko celebrates sons’ birthdays amid ongoing custody dispute with Regina Daniels
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Ned Nwoko celebrates sons’ birthdays amid ongoing custody dispute with Regina Daniels

From Premium Times · () English

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  • Ned Nwoko celebrated the birthdays of his sons with Regina Daniels, Munir and Khalifa.
  • The celebration occurs amid an ongoing custody dispute where Daniels alleges denial of access to the children.
  • A court previously granted temporary custody to Nwoko, requiring Daniels to undergo drug rehabilitation and assessment.

Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta North, publicly celebrated the birthdays of his two sons with actress Regina Daniels, Munir Neji Nwoko (Moon), who turned six, and Khalifa Chimka Nwaorah Nwoko (Khalif), who turned four. The celebrations come as a custody dispute between Nwoko and Daniels continues, with Daniels alleging she has been denied access to her children for months.

I joined my beloved sons, Moon and Khalifa, in celebrating another beautiful milestone with their school family. As Moon turns 6 and KC turns 4, my heart is filled with gratitude to God for His faithfulness.

— Ned NwokoNwoko shared this caption alongside a video of his sons' birthday celebration on Instagram.

The Abuja Family Court is overseeing the custody case. In a prior ruling, the court granted temporary custody of the children to Nwoko. The ruling stipulated that Daniels could regain access only after completing supervised drug rehabilitation and undergoing an assessment by the Abuja Social Welfare Department. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for February 4, 2026.

Nwoko shared a video of the school birthday celebration on his Instagram page, expressing gratitude and praying for his sons' growth. The event featured themed cakes and goodie bags. This public display of celebration contrasts sharply with Daniels' allegations. In December 2025, she claimed on Facebook that she had not seen her children since mid-November and accused Nwoko of dismissing her nannies and pressuring them to make false statements against her.

The last time I spoke to my kids was mid-November.

— Regina DanielsDaniels made this statement on Facebook, detailing her alleged lack of contact with her children.

Nwoko's team responded to Daniels' allegations, describing them as "misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practices." They stated that Daniels' absence from the children was a personal choice, not a result of compulsion. The custody dispute has been public since October 2025, when Daniels alleged physical assault by Nwoko, which he denied, accusing her of substance abuse and requiring rehabilitation.

misleading and inconsistent with long-established family practices.

— Ned Nwoko's communications teamThis statement was posted on his official X account in response to Daniels' allegations.
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