Rivers United are back on top of the NPFL standings after they beat visiting Kano Pillars and closest rivals Remo Stars fell at Niger Tornadoes.
Rivers United pipped Kano Pillars courtesy of a first-half strike by Aniekeme Okon to return of the table with 29 points from 15 matches.
Remo Stars slipped to second in the standings after they lost 2-1 at Niger Tornadoes.
They have 26 points, three points behind new leaders Rivers United.