Pretty Mike Granted ₦50M Bail In Drug-Related Case

A Federal High Court in Lagos has approved ₦50 million bail for popular Lagos socialite and nightclub owner, Mike Nwalie, also known as Pretty Mike. He was arraigned on Thursday in connection with alleged drug-related offences.

Pretty Mike, the proprietor of Proxy Lagos Night Club, appeared in court alongside the club’s supervisor, 32-year-old Joachim Hillary. Both were charged by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The defendants were presented before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on a three-count charge, which included conspiracy, unlawful possession of drugs, and allowing the nightclub to be used for drug-related activities.

According to NDLEA prosecutor Buhari Abdullahi, the alleged incidents occurred around October 26, 2025, at the club located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The agency claimed that the pair planned a “drug party” at the club, where officers reportedly seized:

200 grams of Cannabis Sativa
177 cylinders of Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) weighing 364.662 kilograms

Abdullahi further stated that Hillary was found in possession of Cannabis Sativa a day prior, on October 25, 2025. Pretty Mike, 45, was accused of knowingly permitting illegal drug activities on his premises.

The prosecutor explained that the alleged offences breached Sections 14(b) and 20(1)(c) and were punishable under Sections 20(2)(b) and 12 of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation, 2004. Both defendants pleaded not guilty.

After the plea, Abdullahi requested the court to set a trial date. However, the defence lawyer, Dr. B.S. Awosika (SAN), filed a bail application, arguing that the defendants had no prior criminal history and were not a flight risk.

The prosecution opposed the bail, claiming the defendants did not provide enough evidence to justify release and suggested an expedited hearing instead.

In his judgment, Justice Lewis-Allagoa emphasized that the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and that it is the prosecution’s responsibility to justify any denial of bail. He subsequently granted each defendant ₦50 million bail with two sureties of the same amount, requiring the sureties to submit an affidavit of means. The judge ordered that the defendants be released to their lawyers once the bail conditions are met.

The case was adjourned to January 14, 2026, for the commencement of trial.