Popular nightlife figure and socialite, Mike Nwalie, known widely as Pretty Mike, alongside Proxy Club manager Joachim Hillary, has been released on ₦50 million bail each after their arraignment before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) charged the pair with conspiracy, unlawful possession of narcotics, and permitting the use of their club premises for drug-related activities.
Both defendants entered a plea of not guilty when the charges were read to them before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa.
According to details presented in court, the NDLEA alleged that the incident occurred on October 26, 2025, at Proxy Club, situated on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Operatives claimed to have seized 200 grams of Cannabis sativa from the club’s supervisor, along with 177 cylinders of nitrous oxide commonly referred to as laughing gas, reportedly weighing 364.662 kilograms.
In his ruling, Justice Lewis-Allagoa held that the prosecution failed to provide grounds to justify the denial of bail, stressing that both defendants remain innocent until proven otherwise.
He approved bail at ₦50 million for each, with two responsible sureties in like sum.
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The sureties are required to submit affidavits of means, while the defendants are to stay in their lawyers’ custody until the bail conditions are fulfilled.
Pretty Mike, a familiar face in Lagos’ social circuit, is known for his flamboyant public appearances and controversial lifestyle.
His arraignment has drawn attention across entertainment and social media circles, as the NDLEA continues to intensify its campaign against illicit drug use in nightlife venues.
The matter has been adjourned until January 14, 2026, for trial.