SHOREMI, J.C.A. (Delivering the Lead Ruling): This is an application brought by the plaintiffs/applicants for themselves as on behalf of Okerenkoko/Bibiokpre-Zion/Nkpemu Akpata/Egwal/ Asiafama Communities/Village/Fishing Camps by Chief Martha Udusegbe (suing as lawful attorney against the defendants/respondents. By a motion on notice under Orders 3 6(1), 7(2), (3) of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2002 and section 16 of the Court of Appeal Act asking for the following orders.
"1. An order extending the time within which the appellant/applicant may seek leave to appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court, Benin Division delivered on the 5th of May, 2004 by Honourable Justice Kolawole.
2. An order granting leave to appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court, Benin Division delivered on the 5th of May, 2004 by Honourable Justice Kolawole.
3. An order extending the time within which the applicant may appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court, Benin Division deliver…