Ikoyi, Lagos-based socialite and entertainer Mike Nwalie, better known by his stage name Pretty Mike, was arraigned today on charges of drug-related offenses before the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Ambrose Alagoa.
The Nation reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Nwalie, owner of the Proxy Lagos Night Club on Victoria Island in Lagos, along with Joachim Hillary, 32, the club’s supervisor.
A three-count accusation involving conspiracy, unlawful possession of a hard drug, and knowledge permitting the use of the club premises for illegal drug activities was presented to Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa against the two defendants.
The popular nightclub at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, was the claimed site of an incident that gave rise to the allegation, which was dated October 30, 2025.
Both defendants were charged with conspiracy to organise a drug party at the club premises in Count One. Subsequently, anti-narcotics officials found a large stockpile of illicit substances during an operation.
The narcotic drug Cannabis Sativa and 177 cylinders of Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, were among the items found, according to the NDLEA. The authorities characterized the chemical as hazardous and misused, and the cylinders containing it weighed 364.662 kg.
According to the prosecution, the accused crime violates and carries a penalty under Section 14(b) of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The supervisor, Joachim Hillary, was singled out in Count Two, which accuses him of unlawfully possessing 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa on or about October 25, 2025, at the same site.
The prosecution argued that this action violated Section 20(1)(c) and was therefore punishable under Section 20(2)(b) of the specified Act.
Three counts were brought against 45-year-old Mike Nwalie in his role as owner, occupant, and manager of Proxy Lagos Night Club. According to the allegation, Nwalie consented to the use of the property for drug parties and dealings on or around October 26, 2025, which is a violation of the NDLEA Act and a serious offense under Section 12.
Each defendant entered a not guilty plea.
The legal representative for the NDLEA, Buhari Abdullahi, asked for a trial date after the group pled not guilty.
On the other hand, the defendants’ lawyer, Dr. B.S. Awosika (SAN), apprised the court of an impending bail application.
Since the defendants did not have any previous criminal histories, Awosika SAN urged the court to grant them the most liberal conditions of bail when defending their bail application.
Additionally, he stated that the prosecution has the burden of proof when it comes to justifying the denial of bail.
Abdullahi argued against the application, arguing that the defendants had failed to present enough evidence to warrant release. He urged the court to reject the application and instead schedule an expedited hearing.
The defendants are deemed innocent until proven guilty, Justice Lewis-Allagoa said, and it is the prosecution’s responsibility to present reasonable grounds for refusing bail.
According to the judge, the main purpose of bail is to make sure that offenders show up for trial.
Hence, he released all of the accused on bail of ₦50,000,000, with two sureties each given the same amount.
Justice Lewis-Allagoa also ordered the sureties to swear to an affidavit of means, but he released the defendants to their attorneys until the bail terms were met.
Trial proceedings will therefore resume on January 14, 2026.
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