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CelebritiesRe: Jackye Signs Endorsement Deal With Bet9ja (Photos) by billionman: 8:24am On Sep 06, 2019
Merkules:
Can she even mention 5 clubs in England?
Jackye knows her football to an extent. She is a potential football analyst.
RomanceRe: Lady Finally Said Yes To Boyfriend’s Public Proposal After He Knelt For 10 Mins by billionman: 3:26pm On Jul 22, 2019
If it took her 10 mins and begging from passersby, then its a NO
TV/MoviesRe: BBNaija: Tacha Suffers Nip Slip During Saturday Night Party by billionman: 11:26pm On Jul 07, 2019
That wasn't any nip.ple. That's her lapel microphone. I watched the party throughout. Get your facts right OP. If you even sabi the breast anatomy very well, how can the nip of that breast be in that position?
Car TalkRe: Planes, Traffic Lights & Tyres : Find Out Why They Have “standard” Colours by billionman: 10:05pm On Jun 28, 2019
Already knew facts 1 and 3. There are so many things around us we simply ignore. Inquisitive minds will always want to know why they are so. Nice one OP.
AutosRe: Very Soon, This Toyota Corolla 03/04/05/06/07will Be Pure Water. by billionman: 10:59am On Jun 26, 2019
Oluromantic:
My question is what is d exact reason for it's expensiveness. Imagine, it's more expensive than Camry(big daddy) and same price with fairly used Highlander. We all know all Toyotas are rugged and economizes fuel so what's f difference in d car
With my little knowledge of automobiles, Toyota cars are more preferred by Nigerian users to their contemporaries. The corolla model is even more economical in terms of mpg compared to the camry and highlander models. It's more rugged than the yaris model which is also fuel efficient. The relatively low mpg and the value attached to the corolla is the reason why it is more expensive than the models you mentioned.
AutosRe: Very Soon, This Toyota Corolla 03/04/05/06/07will Be Pure Water. by billionman: 10:51am On Jun 26, 2019
aaronson:
Only thing constant is change my friend, there was once a time Volk wagen bettle, pegeout 504, passat at some point all took the place of the corrolla of today.

Where are they today?
You are right. But my comment is contextual. The OP said before the end of 2020. I personally know that the prices for those models can't crash to 700k /800k by the end of 2020.
AutosRe: Very Soon, This Toyota Corolla 03/04/05/06/07will Be Pure Water. by billionman: 10:28pm On Jun 25, 2019
Not possible my dear. The value of the car in terms of durability, reliability and fuel efficiency is the reason for the cost. I personally don't fancy the car but considering what the car can do, people will still go for it even at higher cost.
Nairaland GeneralRe: How To Fight Depression In Nigeria: What To Do When Depressed by billionman: 10:29pm On Jun 22, 2019
I struggled to read the writeup. Please OP do well to edit and proofread your post before posting. Most Nigerians are depressed, even the rich. The good thing is that most of us adapt/readjust quickly to reality. Unfortunately, some find it difficult to adapt and opt for the easy way out.
AutosRe: Honda Babyboy V6 - N280k by billionman: 11:07pm On Jun 14, 2019
vitality22:
I will offer you 150k, i want to buy it for my younger brother that has been using my car
Can your younger brother fix the car and maintain it?
PoliticsRe: Aminu Achida Is Speaker In Pdp-Led Sokoto House Of Assembly by billionman: 8:19am On Jun 13, 2019
He will either decamp sooner or later or get impeached in no distant future. PDP will eventually have the majority later on.
CrimeRe: 49-Year-Old Sugar Mummy Dies During Sex With 29-Year-Old Lover Boy In Ghana by billionman: 7:42pm On Jun 05, 2019
What a way to die of all the 1000 ways to die
SportsRe: Man Burns His Arsenal Jersey After Loss To Chelsea by billionman: 5:11pm On May 30, 2019
He is not a loyal fan. I understand it's a difficult thing to be an arsenal fan though but he should remain loyal, win or loss. One day e go better.
AutosRe: Medical Dr's Love Toyota Camry's And Corrolla's by billionman: 9:31am On May 25, 2019
A conservative civil servant or anyone who earns an averagely decent salary would want to go for a car with less maintenance cost and wahala. Which other brand will offer this if not Corolla and Camry.
Nairaland GeneralRe: A.N Efam: Army Major Burnt To Death In His Car At Ojo Barrack (Graphic PHOTOS) by billionman: 9:47pm On May 22, 2019
This news was here yesterday with a different storyline. Bloggers!
Music/RadioRe: Mention Two Best Nigerian Gospel Songs You Have Heard This Year by billionman: 9:38pm On May 22, 2019
That would be Excess Love by Mercy Chinwo. Heard it somewhere, got captivated by it, searched and downloaded it then put it on repeat for days.
TravelRe: These Filthy Handrails In Lagos Buses Can Cause An Epidermic (PHOTOS) by billionman: 3:27pm On May 21, 2019
That's why a good hand washing culture should be encouraged. A little can be done to decontaminate the railings and other handy parts but much can be achieved with a good hand washing culture.
CelebritiesRe: Actreetinosa Curses A Man Who Trolled Her For Recently Going Unclad On Instagram by billionman: 2:59pm On May 16, 2019
Just like me, if you know you never actually knew this babe until her stripping video went viral please register here.
AutosRe: Gas Tanks And Trucks For Sale by billionman: 9:19pm On May 15, 2019
How much will 5 tonnes and 10 tonnes bobtail cost? Give quotes for Nigerian used and tokunbo.
CelebritiesRe: Asa Set To Release New Album After Five-year Break by billionman: 11:43pm On May 10, 2019
Can't wait to lay my hands on the album
Car TalkRe: 7 Of The Over 1500 Cars Destroyed In Shooting ‘fast & Furious’ Films (photos) by billionman: 2:31pm On May 06, 2019
Behind the scene pics or videos of the damaged cars would have been more captivating.
I love the F&F franchise.
PoliticsRe: Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen Was Suspended Based On Court Order by billionman: 7:30pm On Jan 25, 2019
There was a country indeed!
CelebritiesRe: Oliver Mtukudzi Is Dead. by billionman: 7:12pm On Jan 23, 2019
Eyah. I can still vividly remember his performance during 2017 AFRIMA where he was specially recognised alongside Salif Keita
PoliticsRe: FG To Deploy Nuclear Technology To Eradicate Malaria – Daily Trust by billionman: 10:18pm On Jan 22, 2019
Annihilating the Anopheles mosquitoes population by making them sterile will alter the natural ecosystem. They serve a purpose in the ecosystem but trust Nigerians to destroy any other living creature perceived to be an "enemy". Live and let's live
FashionRe: A Lady Wears See-Through Top And Shorts: Fashion Or Madness? by billionman: 4:36pm On Dec 23, 2018
Is it everyone that is expected to dress normal? If we start snapping people with awkward dressing style on the streets do you think we won't flood the this site with such pics? Let her be!
Car TalkRe: See What Happens When The Boot Of A Car Becomes Inadequate (PHOTOS) by billionman: 4:14pm On Dec 20, 2018
CityNGR:
Why do you have an inordinate amount of VW Audi products up there?

Out of the total of 11 pictures... 7 are of vw/Audi
That's what they use in Benin. Audi, VW and Benz.
PoliticsRe: Breaking News!!! 45 Parties Adopt Atiku As Presidential Candidate by billionman: 3:21pm On Dec 05, 2018
Let's hope it will be for the betterment of Nigeria.
PoliticsRe: Father Mbaka Shows Support For Governors Ugwuanyi and Umahi by billionman: 5:33pm On Dec 02, 2018
See the way they are raising their hands.
AutosRe: Why Are Most "Okadas" Without Mirrors Anylonger? by billionman: 11:48pm On Nov 25, 2018
They remove them because they don't feel comfortable with the side mirrors and also because of easy manoeuvrability in traffic.
HealthRe: Male Nurse Helps A Woman Deliver Her Baby By The Roadside In Ghana (Photos) by billionman: 12:45pm On Nov 22, 2018
ChiefAzubuike:
That woman is damned for life . How can you allow another man who isn't your husband see the shape length and depth of your Netherlands.
You keep exposing your ignorance around nairaland. I know you crave attention but getting such in the negative tells who you are in the real life.
CelebritiesRe: Nina And Pawpaw Dating Rumours: Osita Iheme Reacts by billionman: 2:16pm On Nov 18, 2018
Semi illiterate house help. Don't we know who that role is assigned to already even without watching the movie yet?
HealthHaemoglobin Genotype And Somethings You Need To Know by billionman(op): 9:30pm On Nov 17, 2018
Earlier on there was a post concerning haemoglobin genotype and it was observed that there is need for some clarification. Refer to this link https://www.nairaland.com/4850814/genotype-combinations-possible-results-educate



Firstly, what we commonly refer to as “genotype” in terms of AA, AS, etc is correctly referred to as “Haemoglobin Genotype” shortly written as Hb Genotype.

Genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism. Hb genotype is the genetic makeup of the haemoglobin component of the red blood cells.

The normal hb gene is hbA. There are over a hundred abnormal hb variants including S, C, D, F, H, etc. The common ones are the S and C variants. F is found in newborns but could be found in adults and children above 9 months in some disease conditions.

Biologically, an offspring can only inherit one of the hb gene from a parent. That is, if a father is AA and the mother AS, the child can inherit one A from the father and either an A or an S from the mother resulting to either AA or AS hb genotype.
Hb genotype should not be confused with blood group which is a different subject entirely.

Possible inheritance pattern from the common hb gene A, S and C combinations (AA, AS, AC, SS, SC and CC) are as follows:
AA x AA = AA AA AA AA
AA x AS = AA AA AS AS
AA x AC = AA AA AC AC
AA x SS = AS AS AS AS
AA x SC = AS AS AC AC
AA x CC = AC AC AC AC
AS x AS = AA AS AS SS
AS x AC = AA AC AS SC
AS x SS = AS AS SS SS
AS x SC = AS AC SS SC
AS x CC = AC AC SC SC
AC x AC = AA AC AC CC
AC x SS = AS AS SC SC
AC x SC = AS AC SC CC
AC x CC = AC AC CC CC
SS x SS = SS SS SS SS
SC x SC = SS SC SC CC
SC × CC = SC SC CC CC
CC x CC = CC CC CC CC

NB: These crosslinks and possible offsprings are probability per birth. So there is a 25% probability of giving birth to any of the four possible offsprings per crosslink. So a couple who are both AS can give birth to four children and all of them will be AA or AS or SS.

The C gene is the less common of these common hb genes. It is not a recent type of hb gene. It has clinical similarities with the S gene. It can easily be confused with S gene in the laboratory, but with a proper QC in place, a Medical Laboratory Scientist can give the right result.

NB: Though hb genotype can help determine paternity to some extent, paternity testing is better done using DNA analysis. Especially in this era of growing cases of paternity fraud.

I advocate putting an end to Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by ensuring that carriers of the SCD gene (S and C) don’t marry fellow carriers. There are different schools of thoughts to this though.

There is currently no cure to correct abnormal hb gene yet. There are gene therapy researches currently ongoing. The best form of management we have now is bone marrow transplant which could be expensive and not readily available to the ordinary citizen.

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