Court grants Pretty Mike ₦50m bail over alleged drug offences

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted ₦50 million bail to popular Lagos socialite and nightclub owner, Mike Nwalie, widely known as Pretty Mike, following his arraignment over alleged drug-related offences.

Pretty Mike, who owns Proxy Lagos Night Club, appeared before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on Thursday alongside the club’s supervisor, 32-year-old Joachim Hillary.

The duo was charged by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful possession of narcotics, and permitting the use of their nightclub for drug-related activities.

Justice Lewis-Allagoa approved bail for Pretty Mike in the sum of ₦50 million, while the court also ruled on conditions for his co-defendant’s release pending trial.

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:

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.

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