<p>MASSOUD ABDULRAHMAN OREDOLA, J.C.A.(Delivering the Lead Ruling): This ruling is with regard to an application brought by the appellant/applicant (hereinafter referred to as the applicant) wherein the applicant sought for the following orders:</p><p>1. An Order for extension of time within which the Applicant may appeal against the decision of the Federal High Court Owerri Division, delivered by Hon. F. A. Olubanjo J., date 27/2/2013, in Suit No: FHC/OW/CS/234/2011- Emmanuel Ujo&amp; 2 Ors. v. Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited.</p><p>2. An Order staying further proceedings of the Federal High Court Owerri Judicial Division in the said suit pending the hearing of the motion and or the appeal.</p><p>The application is supported by an affidavit and further affidavit deposed to on the 9th day of November, 2016 and 13th September, 2017, respectively; together with six exhibits. In opposition to the applicants motion, the respondents/respondents (herein after referred to as respondents) filed a counter-affidavit and …</p>