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The Digest:

Lagos celebrity and nightclub owner Mike Nwalie, popularly known as Pretty Mike, has been granted bail after facing charges for alleged drug possession and permitting his venue to host illegal drug activities, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of nightlife establishments.

Key Points

  • Pretty Mike and his club supervisor, Joachim Hillary, were arraigned at the Federal High Court in Lagos.
  • They face three counts, including conspiracy and possession of cannabis and nitrous oxide.
  • The NDLEA alleged the club hosted a drug party with 200g of cannabis and 364kg of laughing gas.
  • Both defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges presented by the prosecution.
  • Defence counsel, Dr. B.S. Awosika (SAN), secured bail, citing their clean records and trial readiness.
  • Justice Lewis-Allagoa granted N50m bail each with two sureties required in like sum.
  • The case has been adjourned to January 14, 2026, for trial commencement
As another high-profile case enters the legal system, it tests the boundaries of enforcement between celebrity culture, nightlife economics, and Nigeria's drug control regulations.

Sources: Punch Newspapers