NetNaija CEO Emmanuel Analike Remanded Over Copyright Case

Emmanuel Analike, the Chief Executive Officer of NetNaija Media Enterprises, was remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre by Justice Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja due to allegations of copyright infringement. The court ordered his remand after he was charged with four counts, including possessing and distributing unauthorized copies of copyrighted works.

Analike pleaded not guilty to these charges. His counsel, Nnemeka Ejiofor, informed the court that a bail application had already been filed on behalf of Analike, supported by a 23-paragraph affidavit and a written address.

The court acknowledged the right of the defendant to apply for bail, and it will ultimately decide whether to grant the request. Notably, in March 2023, NetNaija announced the discontinuation of its services, which had gained popularity as an online platform for movies, entertainment, and music since its founding in 2009.