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  • Pretty Mike, club supervisor arraigned over alleged drug offences

    Pretty Mike, club supervisor arraigned over alleged drug offences

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday arraigned popular socialite and entertainer, Mike Nwalie, alias Pretty Mike, before Justice Ambrose Alagoa of a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over alleged drug-related offences.

    Nwalie, who owns the Proxy Lagos Night Club, Victoria Island, Lagos was arraigned alongside the club’s supervisor, Joachim Hillary, 32, on three counts bordering on conspiracy, illegal possession of hard drug and knowingly allowing the use of the club premises for illegal drug activities.

    The charge, dated October 30, 2025, stemmed from an incident that allegedly occurred on or about October 26, 2025, at the popular nightclub located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The prosecution stated that the alleged offence was contrary to and punishable under Section 14(b) of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

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    The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    Following their not guilty plea, NDLEA counsel, Buhari Abdullahi, requested a trial date.

    However, counsel to the defendants, Dr B.S. Awosika (SAN), informed the court of a pending bail application on behalf of his clients.

    While arguing the bail application, Awosika SAN, pleaded with the court to grant bail to the defendants on the most liberal terms, insisting that they had no prior criminal records. He also argued that the burden rests on the prosecution to show cause why bail should be denied.

    Opposing the application, Abdullahi contended that the defendants had not provided sufficient material facts to justify bail and urged the court to dismiss the application and order an accelerated hearing instead.

    In his ruling, Justice Lewis-Allagoa held that the burden lies on the prosecution to provide valid reasons why bail should be refused, noting that the defendants remain presumed innocent until proven guilty.

    The judge further stated that the essence of bail is to ensure that defendants appear in court to face trial.

    He consequently granted each defendant bail in the sum of N50,000,000, with two responsible sureties in like sum.

    Justice Lewis-Allagoa also directed that the sureties must swear to an affidavit of means.

    The matter was consequently adjourned till January 14, 2026, for commencement of trial.

  • Pretty Mike, club supervisor arraigned over alleged drug offences

    Pretty Mike, club supervisor arraigned over alleged drug offences

    Popular socialite and entertainer, Mike Nwalie, popularly known as Pretty Mike, was on Thursday arraigned at the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos presided by Justice Ambrose Alagoa over alleged drug-related offences.

    Nwalie, who owns the Proxy Lagos Night Club, Victoria Island, Lagos was arraigned with the club’s supervisor, Joachim Hillary, 32, by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

    The two defendants were brought before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, illegal possession of hard drug and knowingly allowing the use of the club premises for illegal drug activities.

    The charge, dated October 30, 2025, stemmed from an incident that allegedly occurred on or about October 26, 2025, at the popular nightclub located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    In Count One, the NDLEA accused both defendants of conspiracy to organise a drug party at the club premises, adding that during a subsequent operation, the anti-narcotic agents recovered a significant cache of illicit substances.

    According to the NDLEA, the items recovered included 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa, a narcotic drug, and 177 cylinders of Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The cylinders of the said substance, described by the agency as harmful and abused, reportedly weighed 364.662 kilograms.

    The prosecution stated that the alleged offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 14(b) of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

    Count Two was levelled solely against the supervisor, Joachim Hillary, accusing him of possessing the 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa on or about October 25, 2025, at the same location, without lawful authority. 

    This act, the prosecution said, contravene Section 20(1)(c) and is punishable under Section 20(2)(b) of the same Act.

    Count Three specifically made against Mike Nwalie, 45, in his capacity as the proprietor, occupier, and person in charge of Proxy Lagos Night Club. The charge alleged that on or about October 26, 2025, Nwalie allowed the premises to be used for a drug party and drug dealing, contrary to and punishable under Section 12 of the NDLEA Act.

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    The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    Following their not guilty plea, NDLEA counsel, Buhari Abdullahi, requested a trial date.

    However, counsel to the defendants, Dr B.S. Awosika (SAN), informed the court of a pending bail application on behalf of his clients.

    While arguing the bail application, Awosika SAN, pleaded with the court to grant bail to the defendants on the most liberal terms, insisting that they had no prior criminal records.

     He also argued that the burden rests on the prosecution to show cause why bail should be denied.

    Opposing the application, Abdullahi contended that the defendants had not provided sufficient material facts to justify bail and urged the court to dismiss the application and order an accelerated hearing instead.

    In his ruling, Justice Lewis-Allagoa held that the burden lies on the prosecution to provide valid reasons why bail should be refused, noting that the defendants remain presumed innocent until proven guilty.

    The judge further stated that the essence of bail is to ensure that defendants appear in court to face trial. 

    He consequently granted each defendants bail in the sum of ₦50,000,000, with two responsible sureties in like sum.

    Justice Lewis-Allagoa also directed that the sureties must swear to an affidavit of means, he however released the defendants to their respective counsel pending the fulfilment of the bail conditions.

    The matter was consequently adjourned to January 14, 2026 for commencement of trial.

  • Court orders interim forfeiture of Pretty Mike’s night club

    Court orders interim forfeiture of Pretty Mike’s night club

    Justice Musa Kakaki of a Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered interim forfeiture of Proxy Lagos Night Club, belonging to a Lagos socialite, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly called Pretty Mike, over alleged drug related offences.

    The club house is situated at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Justice Kakaki ordered interim forfeiture of the club house, on Tuesday, after listening to Barrister Buhari Abdullahi, lawyer to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) who moved a motion Exparte marked FHC/L/MISC/1161/2025, for the order.

    Listed as respondents in suit are: Mike Nwalie a.k.a Pretty Mike and Joachim Hillary.

    In urging the court to made the order, Barrister Abdullahi said the order sought for was pursuant to Sections 3 (c)& (f) 31(a), 32(a)(d) 33, 34 and 36 of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act Cap. N30, of the laws of the Federation 2004, sections 44(2)(k) of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999, and Order 26 Rules 8 of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2009 and under the court’s inherent jurisdiction.

    The lawyer specifically asked the court for the following reliefs; “an order of interim forfeiture in favour of the Federal Government of Nigeria and in Custody of The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of a property situates at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos (Proxy Lagos Night Club) used as an instrumentality of drug dealing and drug abuse of 169 cylinders (384. 662 kilograms) of Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) a dangerous substance of abuse and 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa, narcotic drug pending the conclusion of investigation.

    “An order suspending all activities of Proxy Lagos Night Club situates at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Logos, pending the conclusion of drug investigation. And for such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the Circumstances.”

    To further pray the court to grant the orders, the lawyer said that grounds for the reliefs sought include: “that the said property is a club (Proxy Club) which also doubles as a facility used for storage, concealment, drug dealing and abuse of 169 cylinders (384. 662 kilograms) of Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) and 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa, narcotic drugs.

    “That the said drugs were stored by the respondents in preparation to further carry out an illegal large drug party on the Said venue.

    “That being instrumentalities of drug crime the property is subject to forfeiture under the extant laws.

    “It is a statutory and procedural requirement to first obtain Interim Forfeiture Order.

    “There is need to vest proper custody of the property in the Agency pending the conclusion of investigation into drug activities carried out at the club.”

    He also told the court that the motion was supported by a 22 paragraph-affidavit deposed to by one Nasiru Garba Bungudu, a Deputy Commander of Narcotics.

    Ruling on the motion Exparte, Justice Kakaki, after perusing the motion Exparte with the supported affidavit, written address and the legal authorities cited, held that the application has merit, and same is hereby granted as prayed.

    The thereafter adjourned the matter to January 28, 2026, for report of investigation.

    Parts of the averments in the affidavit read: “That sometime in October, 2025 we received information about the club preparation to carry out large gathering of drug party activities at Proxy Lagos Night Club located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, wherein the defendants and their associates now at large store large consignment of Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) and Cannabis Sativa for the purpose, of organizing a drug party for large number of participants.

    “That the aforementioned information was verified through intensive surveillance and in the process confirmed that the club with other drug users were organizing drug party at the said location on 26th October, 2025 at about 12am.

    “That consequently on the 26th day of October, 2025, a team of NDLEA operatives from Lagos Strategic Command, carried out a raid operation at the said club at the aforesaid address.

    “That when the agents of the Applicant confirmed the commencement of the drug party, we raided the scene wherein in the course of search 169 cylinders (384. 662 kilograms) of Nitrous Oxide (Loughing Gas) dangerous substance and 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa were recovered from the said property, subject of this application.

    “That subsequent to the recovery of these drug and having perceived smelling of illicit substances, the Applicant’s agents arrested over two hundred persons including the 1st and 2nd respondents.

    “That the 1st Respondent was identified as the owner of the Night Club while the 2nd Respondent was a staff of the club and dealer of the illicit and dangerous substances.

    “That the persons found at the crime scene as well as 1st and 2nd defendant along with the drug exhibits were immediately taken to the Applicant’s office for investigation.

    “That at the office of the Complainant, the dried leave was tested positive to Cannabis Sativa and weighed 200 grams while the other substance was confirmed to be Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) dangerous substance abuse and weighed 384.662 kilograms.

    “That the 2nd Respondent has been into the selling and distribution of illegal drugs at in the club for long. And that the 1st Respondent is the owner of the said property and it is to his knowledge and consent the 2nd Respondent deals in dangerous substances within the said club.

    “That I was further informed by B. S. Abdullahi, Esq. Applicant’s Solicitor in our office on the 26th day of October, 2025 at 15:00 hours and I verily believe her as follows:

    “That the landed property, was being used as an instrumentality for committing drug offence is liable to forfeiture to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

    “That the actions of the respondents are offences under the NDLEA Act.

    “That this Motion for interim attachment is necessary in order to secure the asset in the “interim” pending the conclusion of investigation. And that the Motion is a necessary first step to curb the dangerous activities of the respondents.

    “That no one will be prejudiced by the grant of this application. And that it is in the interest of justice to grant this application.”

  • Pretty Mike preaches peace, forgiveness after father’s passing

    Pretty Mike preaches peace, forgiveness after father’s passing

    Popular Lagos socialite and entrepreneur Pretty Mike has shared a video on his Instagram page about the loss of his father, who passed away a couple of months ago.

    He described his father as a man who instilled love in him and encouraged peace.

    “I lost my father a couple of months ago. He was a man who instilled a lot of love in me. He always encouraged peace. I rarely speak about my personal life online, but I needed to put this out”, he said.

    During this emotional moment, Pretty Mike took the opportunity to spread a message of peace, forgiveness, and the importance of avoiding negativity online.

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    He specifically addressed the growing trend of “aura for aura,” where people promote revenge and negative energy under the guise of matching vibes.

    Pretty Mike emphasised that true strength lies in love, patience, wisdom, and not retaliation.

    “There’s this slogan ‘Aura for Aura’ going around that encourages bad energy. It promotes revenge and retaliation. But true strength lies in love, patience and wisdom – not retaliation”, he said.

    In his emotional post, Pretty Mike bid his father a final farewell, saying, “I can no longer see you with my eyes or touch you with my hands, but I will feel you in my heart forever. Rest well, Dad”.

  • How I lost my virginity at 13 – Pretty Mike

    How I lost my virginity at 13 – Pretty Mike

    Socialite Pretty Mike has alleged being sexually assaulted as a child by two house helps, leading to him losing his virginity at 13.

    Speaking on the In The Company of Men podcast, he opened up about the traumatic experience, emphasising the need for parents to be vigilant and protect both their male and female children from s3xual abuse.

    Pretty Mike urged parents to pay equal attention to their sons as they do to their daughters, highlighting that male children are often overlooked in such situations.

    He stressed the importance of treating all children with care and protection, regardless of gender, and ensuring that domestic workers do not take advantage of them.

    He said, “Men have been encouraged to come out to talk about sexual abuse and being taken advantage of sexually at a tender age.

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    “I lost my virginity at 13 to my housemaid. Not even one, but two. Did that change my orientation about sex? Yes. Am I coming out to report it to say that something negative happened to me? I think I have decided to let it go, especially at that age. Nowadays, 13 can even be seen as an adult sometimes.

    “For people that were taken advantage at 6,7,8,9,10 it is totally no because they had no idea. I always tell parents to pay attention to your kids, not just the females but the males also.

    “Because I have realised that parents are always consider their female children when hiring domestic workers but what about the male child? They are all young. There shouldn’t be a double standard. Look out for your kids and make sure nobody takes advantage of both the female and the male.”

  • Pretty Mike seeks God’s guidance in finding love, making marriage work

    Pretty Mike seeks God’s guidance in finding love, making marriage work

    Popular socialite Pretty Mike has expressed his desire for love and a successful marriage.

    Despite being discouraged by the negative stories surrounding marriage, Pretty Mike said he remains optimistic.

    He prayed to God to guide him in making the right decisions and finding the right partner.

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    Pretty Mike confidently referred to himself as “husband material,” believing he has what it takes to make a marriage work.

    His post read: “This whole LoveMarriage thing. I will find it and find it Right, no matter how scary these stories outside are..So Help Me God.”

  • Magodo hub for married women sleeping with younger men, Pretty Mike alleges

    Magodo hub for married women sleeping with younger men, Pretty Mike alleges

    Popular Lagos socialite Pretty Mike has claimed that Magodo is the number one place in Lagos where married women secretly have sexual affairs with younger men.

    Magodo is a town in Kosofe LG bounded by Ikosi-Ketu and Ojodu Berger in Lagos state.

    Reacting to the sex scandal involving embattled ex-Equatorial Guinea’s anti-graft boss Baltasar Engonga, in a recent interview with Arise TV, the nightlife promoter alleged that these women, driven by suspicion of infidelity in their marriages, engage in illicit relationships without their husbands’ knowledge.

    Pretty Mike argued that some societies accept open marriages, where couples consent to extramarital affairs.

    He said: “I think it is their thing. We are in a society where husbands are allowed to sleep with other women and women allowed to sleep with other men.

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    “In Lagos here it is heavy. Magodo is their headquarters in Lagos. Married women who sleep with young boys. Husbands of those married women are not aware.

    “If you are a husband and you are not aware your wife is sleeping with other men that means something is wrong. Or it is a tight niche or a cartel where everybody is having fun.

    “They know their husbands are cheating. They would just come together and say ‘you know what, our Ogas are doing this thing, let us just have our own fun’.

    “Trust me, any day this video or scandal comes out, I am sure it will be small compared to what we saw in Equatorial Guinea,” he said.

  • Pretty Mike defends Portable, says singer is a better husband than some men

    Pretty Mike defends Portable, says singer is a better husband than some men

    Socialite Pretty Mike has tagged controversial singer Portable as the “Man of the Year,” while simultaneously blasting those who persistently berate the artist’s personality.

    The socialite shared a picture of Portable with his wife Bewaji and declared him the most outstanding figure of the year in the caption.

    Pretty Mike addressed Portable’s critics, particularly those who belittle him for his rough demeanour and doubt his appeal to women.

    Defending Portable, Pretty Mike argued that what truly matters is a man’s ability to provide for his family, which will always be attractive to women regardless of outward appearance.

    He emphasised the fact that Portable’s responsibility in providing for his family, including paying rent, school fees, and other necessities for three women, sets him apart from those who may appear more refined but fail to fulfil their familial duties.

    He said: “I see many people insult Portable; they said he is too loud, he looks dirty, he needs to go for a full body scrub, they wonder what those women are doing with him bla bla bla. The fact is that a responsible man who provides for his family will always be attractive to women.

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    “If you like be the finest, cleanest guy with a mad stroke game if you are a deadbeat Portable will collect your babe and impregnate her Portable is probably paying house rent, school fees, food, and taking care of three women but you are still asking your wife to bring half of the house rent and other bills and you are insulting Portable Portable is not your mate o.

    “I am not promoting polygamy before all of you say “Ash$wo don drop quote” I am just explaining the mystery behind why many women would rather be with a man like Portable and you with your Queen’s English cannot find a woman to stay with you. May you hug this common sense in Jesus name.”

  • Pretty Mike under fire over ‘disrespectful’ act towards ladies

    Pretty Mike under fire over ‘disrespectful’ act towards ladies

    Famous socialite and show stopper Pretty Mike has been called out by netizens over his alleged inappropriate behavior at a recent event.

    The Lagos socialite, in a video making rounds, was captured romancing ladies’ derriere at a nightclub.

    Many who weren’t pleased with his behavior took to social media to drag the socialite, calling him several unprintable names.

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    One Splend Star wrote: “The level of shamelessness ehhh. NAA ladies need to hustle hard and make their money mehnnn. Poverty has turned them into toys”.

    I Am Donrita stated: “Ghetto!! What the actual heck!! I have watched this video on three different platforms and it keeps making me puke!!

    I Am Jenny said: “This Pretty Mike no get shame. Ghetto behavior. Well I don’t blame him na my gender I blame”

    One Bugzy Vinci argued: “This is the kind of people you people make relevant. Touching women inappropriately. It’s not funny at all for those laughing”.

  • Blessing CEO has worst BBL – Pretty Mike

    Blessing CEO has worst BBL – Pretty Mike

    Lagos socialite Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu aka Pretty Mike has fingered controversial influencer, Blessing CEO as the one with the worst Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).

    The popular businessman made this claim about Blessing CEO’s enhanced body during a recent podcast debate on ‘Term and conditions’ about the complexities of cosmetic surgery.

    When asked to mention names of Nigerian celebrities with best and worst BBL, without mincing words, Pretty Mike indicated reality TV star, Khloe by far has the best surgically enhanced body he’s ever seen.

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    Noting: “KokobyKhloe. You know why I’ll say that? I’ve seen her from zero to a hundred. She’s like family. It’s in her persona.”

    Moving on to the worst BBL, the night club owner clearly stated that would be the self-proclaimed relationship expert amid a wide grin.

    He said; “The worst right now is Blessing CEO.”