Rangers recorded their first away win of the season, edging out Doma United 1-0 at the Pantami Township Stadium on Saturday.
Collins Ugwueze scored the decisive goal for the Flying Antelopes on the half hour mark.
It was Doma United’s first home defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season.
Holders Enyimba held Bendel Insurance to a 0-0 draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
The Peoples Elephants remain in third position in the table with 36 points from 21 games.
Elsewhere, Kwara United and Katsina United battled to a 1-1 draw in Ilorin.
Adeshina Gata gave the home team the lead a minute before the break.
Katsina United equalised through Michael Ibe four minutes before the break.