Ann regains freedom as court adjourns case to March, amid claims she was arraigned without access to a lawyer.
Ann, a close friend of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, has been released from detention after spending two nights in custody over an alleged $40,000 theft case.
Her release was confirmed on Wednesday evening after the matter was adjourned to 5 March 2026. The development was made public by Regina Daniels’ elder brother, Sammy, through a series of posts on his Instagram page.
Earlier in the day, Sammy had raised concerns over the handling of the case, alleging that Ann was taken to court without being granted access to her legal counsel or notifying her family of her whereabouts.
“Similar techniques. Not letting legal representative or family aware of the whereabouts. Not allowing anyone know the court, final stage prison. Case adjourned until March 5th,” he wrote.
Hours later, he announced her release, posting simply: “My T.E.D. Ann is out.”
Ann was reportedly arrested in Lagos on Monday and flown to Abuja aboard a private jet following allegations made by Regina Daniels’ estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko.
The theft allegation emerged roughly two months after Regina Daniels publicly parted ways with the senator, citing claims of domestic violence — allegations that sparked widespread public debate at the time.
Neither Ann nor Senator Nwoko has publicly commented on the latest development, while details surrounding the alleged $40,000 theft remain unclear.
The case is expected to resume when proceedings continue in March.
