Goals from Arit and Ogunye were enough for Lobi Stars to get the win. Baggio pulled a goal back for the visitors in the last minute before Onaolapo was sent off for Wikki.
2nd place Plateau United were held to a 0-0 draw away to Dakkada, while 3rd placed Rivers United won 1-0 against Kwara United.
Sunshine Stars moved 4th thanks to their 2-0 win against Ifeanyi Ubah.
Jigawa Golden Stars picked up a huge 1-0 win against relegation rivals Nasarawa United. The other two sides occupying the relegation zone are Adamawa United, who also won 1-0 against Heartland, and Enugu Rangers, who drew 0-0 away to Akwa United.
Elsewhere, Enyimba won the Abia derby 2-1 at home to Abia Warriors, Katsina United beat Warri Wolves 2-1, and MFM beat Kano Pillars 3-1.
February 9, 2020