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:
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& 2 Ors. v. Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited.
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.
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 …