Bashir Usman scored the winning goal as Rangers defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Bako Kontagaro Stadium, Minna on Sunday.
Usman struck three minutes after the half hour mark.
It was a return to winning ways for the holders, who lost 1-0 away to Shooting Stars last week.
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Ikorodu City beat Sunshine Stars 2-1.
Shola Adelani gave Ikorodu City the lead seven minutes before the break, while Chigozie Iwundu equalised for the visitors in first half stoppage time.
Rivio Ayemnwere netted the winning goal for the home team deep into stoppage time.
Four-time champions Kano Pillars beat El-kanemi Warriors 1-0 in the North West derby.
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Umar Al Amin’s 37th minute strike separated both teams on the day.
Lobi Stars and Heartland battled to a 0-0 draw at the Lafia City Stadium.
Katsina United beat Nasarawa United 1-0 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium with Azeez Falolu netting the winning goal 17 minutes from time.
Remo Stars maintained their push for the title following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Akwa United.
Shuaibu Ibrahim opened scoring for Remo Stars from the spot after three minutes.
The visitors rallied with Osoba Kabir equalising late in the first half.
Tochukwu Michael however won the game for the hosts with a sublime free kick nine minutes from time.
FULL RESULTS
Lobi 0-0 Heartland
Katsina Utd 1-0 Nasarawa Utd
Ikorodu City 2-1 Sunshine Stars
3SC 1-0 Kwara Utd
Remo Stars 2-1 Akwa Utd
Tornadoes 0-1 Rangers
El-Kanemi 1-0 Kano Pillars
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