Court Dismisses NDLEA Application Gives Pretty Mike’s Proxy Night Club Go-Ahead to Reopen

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has authorized the reopening of Proxy Night Club, owned by Lagos nightlife promoter Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike.

According to Gossip News Now , this ruling follows the court’s rejection of a renewed attempt by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to keep the establishment closed.

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa refused the agency’s request to halt the execution of an earlier judgment that permitted the unsealing of the Victoria Island nightclub pending the outcome of an appeal.

The judge stated that the NDLEA did not satisfy the necessary legal criteria required to put the December 5, 2025 judgment on hold.

He further criticized the agency for failing to apply for a stay of the preceding ruling issued on November 28, which was the foundation for the December order.

Justice Lewis-Allagoa noted that this oversight significantly weakened the NDLEA’s argument and undermined its application.

Additionally, the court determined that the reasons presented by the agency in its appeal were not strong enough to justify blocking the reopening of the club.

As a result, the order instructing that the premises be unsealed remains active, enabling Proxy Night Club to resume business operations.

The dispute began after an October 26, 2025 late-night raid in which NDLEA operatives entered the club, arrested Pretty Mike, and took more than 100 customers into custody over alleged drug offences.

All those detained were charged in court, entered not-guilty pleas, and were granted bail on November 7, 2025.

Subsequently, the NDLEA sought a temporary forfeiture order against the club, alleging it was tied to unlawful drug activities.

The court dismissed this request, emphasizing the legal principle that accused persons are presumed innocent until convicted, and ruling that the club must be reopened.

In the most recent sitting, the court also approved a substituted service application in a contempt proceeding against the NDLEA Chairman for allegedly disregarding prior court directives.

The agency was cautioned to comply with all existing court orders.

Meanwhile, the primary criminal trial is expected to resume on February 9 and 10.