Remo Stars and Kano Pillars strengthened their chances of staying in the Nigeria Premier Football League with important victories on matchday 31, easing pressure at the lower end of the table.

In Ikenne, Remo Stars rallied from behind to beat Kwara United 3-1 in a thrilling contest between two teams unexpectedly fighting relegation.

Kwara United took the lead in the 34th minute when Ibrahim Yahaya converted Junior Aimufua’s cross. The home side responded quickly, with Ahmed Akinyele equalising just four minutes later. Kwara had a chance to regain the lead before half-time, but Ini Emmanuel Okon missed a penalty in added time, keeping the scores level at the break.

Remo Stars took control after the interval, scoring twice in quick succession. Haruna Hadi struck in the 70th minute, and Victor Mbaoma added a third three minutes later to secure the comeback. The win lifted Remo Stars from 19th to 18th with 36 points, while Kwara United fell to the bottom with 33 points.

In Kano, Pillars claimed a 2-0 win over Enyimba, moving further away from the relegation zone. Chiedozie Okorie opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa doubled the lead just before half-time. The victory moved Pillars up to 14th with 39 points, while Enyimba dropped to 16th, level on points with Wikki Tourist, who occupy 17th place.

Rangers extended their unbeaten run to eight matches with a 2-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors. Daniel Itodo gave Rangers the lead in the 30th minute, and Godwin Obaje sealed the victory with a second goal in the 80th minute, temporarily moving them to the top of the table ahead of Rivers United’s match at Nasarawa United.

Elsewhere, Katsina United edged Shooting Stars 1-0, while Plateau United also won 1-0 against Bayelsa United thanks to Farouk Umar’s strike in the 50th minute. Warri Wolves and Bendel Insurance played a goalless draw in a tightly contested match.

In Owerri, Ikorodu City were held to a 2-2 draw by Kun Khalifat after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser. Joseph Arumala cancelled the hosts’ opener before Folarin Temitope put Ikorodu City ahead in the 53rd minute. Kun Khalifat were reduced to 10 men after Olanrewaju Molade was sent off, but Uchechukwu Onuoha scored deep into added time to secure a point. The draw kept Ikorodu City in contention for continental qualification while giving Kun Khalifat a valuable boost in their survival fight.

Matchday 31 concludes today with Niger Tornadoes facing Abia Warriors at Enyimba Stadium, and Rivers United traveling to Lafia City Stadium to face Nasarawa United as they aim to regain early-season form.

Crimson Desert is packed with hidden environmental puzzles that often yield valuable rewards. Two such puzzles can be found in the Mudridge Cabin, located in the swamps near the Unicorn Cliffs in the Pororin Forest region. There are two distinct picture-based puzzles in this cabin; one unlocks a strongbox, and the other opens up the cabin’s interior.

In this guide, we will break down how you can complete both picture puzzles in the Mudridge Cabin.

Crimson Desert: How to find the Mudridge Cabin

The Mudridge Cabin is located in the swampy region to the southeast of the Unicorn Cliffs, near Hernand.

The area will be guarded by a few bandits, whom you can easily dispatch using ranged weapons. Make sure to clear it out before exploring. There’s a strongbox on the upper floors, so use the nearby pillars to climb up.

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Strongbox painting puzzle solution

The strongbox attached to the wall is locked behind a sliding tile puzzle. The goal is to rearrange these files to form the picture. The puzzle is fairly straightforward, and here are the steps to follow to solve it:

1) Slide the center-right tile down

2) Slide the center tile right

3) Slide the bottom-center tile up

4) Slide the bottom-left tile right

5) Slide the center-left tile down

6) Slide the center tile left

7) Slide the bottom-center tile up

The strongbox will unlock upon solving the puzzle. Inside, you will find the Flower Petal Earring, which also acts like a music box. If you have acquired a mask, equip it before looting.

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Cabin door puzzle solution

Once you are done with the strongbox, climb down the building to reach the bottom floor and find the locked cabin door. The cabin door is also locked behind a sliding picture puzzle, depicting a car surrounded by foliage. This one is a bit complex and can trip you up.

Here are the steps you can follow to complete the puzzle easily:

1) Slide the center-right tile down

2) Slide the center tile right

3) Slide the bottom-center tile up

4) Slide the bottom-right tile left

5) Slide the center-right tile down

6) Slide the center tile right

7) Slide the center-left tile right

8) Slide the bottom-left tile up

9) Slide the bottom-center tile left

10) Slide the center tile down

11) Slide the center-right tile left

12) Slide the bottom-right tile up

The cabin door will open once you solve the puzzle. Inside, you can acquire an Alchemy Recipe for Meliara’s Lesser Elixir, which offers healing benefits; other than that, there is not much to loot inside the cabin.

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The recipe reward is enough for you to make a trip to the Mudridge Cabin early in the Crimson Desert, as it comes in handy against bosses later on. The puzzles can be tricky, but if you know how to solve them, then this is a quick upgrade in the game.

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