Lobi Stars have provisionally climbed out of the relegation courtesy of a 1-0 home win over Kwara United.
The Makurdi club are now a spot above the drop zone in 16th position with 16 points from 15 matches.
Lobi Stars match winner was Peter Onah, who struck after 26 minutes.
Kwara United were reduced to 10 men after 88 minutes, when Junior Almufua got a second booking.
Kwara United are seventh on 20 points from 15 matches.
In Saturday’s other NPFL match, Bendel Insurance got back to winning ways after they pipped visiting Plateau United 2-1.
Uche Collins opened scoring for home team Insurance after just seven minutes, before Plateau United drew level on 24 minutes through Victor Dawa.
Insurance snatched the winning goal in the 66th minute through Kayode Oke.
Bendel Insurance are second bottom of the standings with 15 points from as many matches, while Plateau are a spot above them with as many points and a better goals difference.
