Why do old crime stories trend again in Nigeria? Every few months, Nigerian timelines revive a past case through screenshots, threads, and “remember this?” posts. But beneath the nostalgia lies something deeper about digital memory, unresolved stories, and how the internet refuses to forget.

The NetNaija copyright case has become one of the biggest digital enforcement stories in Nigeria’s internet history. With the site’s CEO remanded in prison and authorities invoking the Copyright Act 2022, the question now is simple: is Nigeria finally cracking down on online piracy?