Akwa Ibom Man Laments as Wife, Baby Die in Labour Ahead of Wedding Anniversary

• A 23-year-old woman, Mary, has tragically died during childbirth along with her newborn baby, just days before her first wedding anniversary.
• Her grieving husband, Udeme Etuk Emmanuel, shared an emotional tribute on Facebook, expressing his heartbreak and love for his late wife and child.
• Both were laid to rest on November 6, 2025, in Okoyo Community, Ukanafun LGA of Akwa Ibom State.

A young Nigerian woman has lost her life while giving birth.

The 23-year-old woman identified as Mary d!ed during delivery of her first child.

It was also revealed that the newborn also d!ed.

The traumatized husband in a Facebook post revealed that the incident happened just days to their one year wedding anniversary.

Sharing the sad news on Facebook, her husband, Udeme Etuk Emmanuel wrote:

“Our one year anniversary wasn’t supposed to be like this. But there you are, laying still not responding to all your sweet names. Afia Mma, this pain is enormous and it’s difficult to be sane… But a small cry here and there will ease the hurting. I lack words, it’s empty, it’s blurry and it’s tiring. Please take care of our Beautiful Daughter, she slept on with you. On this day and always, I celebrate the love that d3ath could never take away.”

The remains of Mary and the baby were laid to rest on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Okoyo Community, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

In other news…. Nigerian billionaire and federal lawmaker, Senator Ned Nwoko, has found himself at the center of controversy amid ongoing reports of a marital fallout with Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.

The situation intensified after Regina’s mother, Rita Daniels, allegedly claimed that Nwoko had issued an order for her arrest.

In a now-deleted social media post that circulated widely online, Rita reportedly wrote:

“Ned has issued an arrest warrant against me. I should be arrested on or before Monday.”

This development follows the reported arrest of Regina’s younger brother, Sammy West, who was allegedly detained in Lagos and transferred to Abuja earlier in the week.

Reacting to the news, Regina took to Instagram in an emotional post, claiming that her brother’s arrest was an attempt to pressure her into returning to Nwoko’s home under the guise of “rehabilitation.”

According to reports, Nwoko has accused Regina of substance abuse and claimed she was refusing treatment allegations the actress has neither confirmed nor denied.

Regina’s older brother, Sweezy, also addressed the issue online, describing the gravity of Sammy’s condition and calling for justice.

Amid the tension, Regina hinted she might consider reuniting with her estranged husband if that is what it would take to secure her brother’s release.

In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram, the mother of two expressed deep frustration and emotional pain over her family’s ordeal. She lamented that her brother’s only “offence” was defending her when she needed support.

Regina further voiced her disappointment in the Nigerian justice system, saying her faith in law enforcement had been shattered.

The actress revealed that the situation had left her emotionally drained and helpless, adding that she fears the system favors those in power.

Despite believing her brother has no legal case to answer, Regina suggested that the process appears biased in her estranged husband’s favor.