Enyimba ended their five-game winless streak on Sunday evening as the Aba Elephants beat rivals Kano Pillars.
The nine-time champions came into the tie needing a win to ease pressure on under-fire coach Stanley Eguma after three consecutive losses.
Bassey John gave the home side the lead after 29 minutes with a header from a brilliant cross from Chinedu Ufere.
Eddidiomg Bassey doubled the lead a few minutes later as the host took a comfortable lead into the halftime break.
Kevin Ogunga made a brilliant save and Fabian Nwaorie cleared the ball off the line in the 68 minutws as Kano Pillars looked to reduce the deficit.
Despite Kano Pillars’ threats, the Aba Elephants protected their lead till the final blast of the whistle.
Kano Pillars have now gone four matches without a win as they drop to the bottom of the league with five points after 10 matches.
Meanwhile, Abia Warriors are the now league leaders after matchday 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Abia Warriors recorded a win away from home with a 2-1 over Niger Tornadoes in Minna.
Last season’s top scorer, Stanley Megwo gave the visitors the lead after 38 minutes while Sunday Akinmoladun’s own-goal doubled the lead just before the break.
Abdulrasheed Dabai reduced the deficit a few minutes into the second half to ignite a comeback for the host.
However, Abia Warriors held on their lead to earn their second road win of the season as they assume leadership of the table heading into the new week with 21 points after 11 matches.
In other results, Ikorodu City continued their winning streak at home with a 2-0 over Kun Khalifa.
Rivers United secured a 1-0 win over Nasarawa United while Bayelsa United came from behind to beat Plateau United 2-1.
Shooting Stars couldn’t shine over Katsina United as they settled for a one-all draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
El Kanemi Warriors and Enugu Rangers settled a goalless draw likewise Barau and Wikki Tourist.
