Abia Warriors are the new leaders of the NPFL on the back of a 2-1 win at Niger Tornadoes today.
They now have 21 points from 11 matches, two points ahead of second-placed Nasarawa United, who fell 1-0 at Rivers United and have a game in hand.
Ikorodu City and Warri Wolves are also among the front runners.
Ikorodu City are third on 18 points after a 2-0 home win over Kun Khalifat, while Warri Wolves with the same points are fourth after a 1-1 draw at neigbours Bendel Insurance.
Kano Pillars are rooted to the bottom of the table after they fell 2-0 at Enyimba, who are now sixth on the table with 16 points.
Defending champions Remo Stars, Barau FC and Bendel Insurance are also in the drop zone.
Remo Stars, still reeling from being bundled out of the CAF Champions League by Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, were upstaged 3-1 by Kwara United, while Barau FC were held to a scoreless draw at home Wikki Tourist.
There was also a home win for Bayelsa United over Plateau United in an early kick-off game as Katsina United and El Kanemi Warriors were held to draws by Shooting Stars and Enugu Rangers, respectively.
