Remo Stars fell to a 2-1 defeat against Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday.
It was the Sky Blue Stars first defeat in nine league outings.
Isaac Saviour gave Remo Stars the lead on the hour mark.
Saviour slotted home a free-kick from around 25 metres.
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Rangers doubled their advantage through Kingsley Maduforo four minutes after the break.
Hadi Haruna reduced the deficit for Remo Stars one minute from time.
At the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, Heartland recorded a 2-1 victory over Shooting Stars.
Chukwuma Agor scored the curtain raiser for Heartland on the hour mark.
Shooting Stars levelled through Adam Mustapha from the penalty spot 10 minutes from time.
John Bassey won it for Heartland with a penalty two minutes from time.
By Adeboye Amosu
