Remo Stars failed to extend their lead more after playing a draw at home while Bendel Insurance recorded the only win as Abia Warriors remain strong for top 4 with a win in match day 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
In Ikenne, the Remo Stars Stadium, it was league leaders Remo Stars playing a goalless draw against Katsina United.
Rivers United slipped in their own game, losing 0-2 Abia Warriors in at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
Goals from Emmanuel Ogbuagu and Ijoma Antoine for Abia Warriors were all that was needed for the home side to sail through 2-0.
The win means Rivers United could not reduce the gap by Remo Stars while Abia Warriors' are now on 53 points, 2 points adrift Rivers in third place.
Bendel Insurance moved 5th position with a crucial win away in Ilorin after Kayode Oke's 33 minutes goal gave the Benin Arsenals the win.
Sunshine Stars rekindled their hopes for survival in the league with a win over multiple champions, Enyimba FC at Ijebu Ode.
The Owena Waves defeated the People's Elephant 2-1 courtesy after Christian Nnaji in the 28th minutes cancelled Elmer Arunta's goal in the 8th minutes before Waheed Adebayo's goal in the 41st minutes.
Nasarawa United stayed strong to beat Plateau United 3-2 in Lafia.
Anas Yusuf opened score for the hosts on 22 minutes before Ugochukwu Leonard doubled the lead on 54 minutes.
However, Vincent Temitope pulled one back 4 minutes later to make the score 2-1, but Leonard scored another for the home side on 74 minutes to make it 3-1.
Sam Pam scored for the visitors after the additional time to raise the nerves of the hosts, but they held on for the win.
Kano Pillars compounded the woes of Lobi Stars beating them 2-0 courtesy fo goals from Ahmed Musa on 55 minutes and Naziru Auwalu Ibrahim at additional time from the spot 90 as they relegate from topflight football.
Uche Dozie