Holders Enyimba maintained their push for a successful title defence following a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Rivers United.
Rivers United struck first through Andy Okpe on 14 minutes.
The hosts fought back with Chijioke Mbaoma and Elijah Akanni scoring a brace each.
Rangers maintained top spot on the table courtesy of a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
Gombe United were relegated to the Nigeria National League after going down to a 2-0 home defeat against Sunshine Stars.
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Promise Awosanmi and Lucky Nwafor were the goal scorers for Sunshine Stars in the game.
At the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, Niger Tonardoes held Kwara United to a 1-1 draw.
Dehinde Ibrahim gave Kwara United the lead three minutes after the hour mark.
Bashir Usman equalised for Tornadoes in added time.
FULL RESULTS
Sporting Lagos 0-0 Rangers
Gombe Utd 0-2 Sunshine Stars
Tornadoes 1-1 Kwara Utd
Bayelsa Utd 3-2 Plateau Utd
Enyimba 4-1 Rivers Utd
3SC 0-0 Abia Warriors