Rivers United reduced Remo Stars' lead at the top of the table with a hard-earned 1-0 victory during their clash.
David Sholumade scored the winning goal for the hosts five minutes from time.
Remo Stars remain at the top of the standings with 60 points from 32 games, while Rivers United are five points adrift in second place.
Enyimba came from behind to win the Oriental derby against Abia Warriors 2-1.
Ijoma Desouza opened the scoring for Abia after 20 minutes.
Enyimba responded with goals from Kalu Nweke and Joseph Atule.
The home win lifted Enyimba to seventh in the standings with 46 points, while Abia Warriors remain in third position.
Full results:
Enyimba 2-1 Abia Warriors
Katsina Utd 1-1 Bayelsa United
Lobi Stars 1-1 Sunshine
Nasarawa Utd 2-0 Akwa Utd
Tornadoes 2-0 El-Kanemi
Plateau Utd 0-0 Kwara Utd
Rivers Utd 1-0 Remo Stars
