“Community Leadership Initiative (CLI)” (an organization formed to help create awareness, prevent, intervene in cultism/gansterism and rehabilitate those that have forsaking it on Nigerian campuses) revealed the number of students (Supposed graduate) killed or maimed as a result of cult related violence are given below:
Students Killed between June 1985 –June 1996          are       77

Students Killed between July 1996 – July 2007             are      1743

Students Maimed between June 1985—June 1996       are     141

Students Maimed between July 1996 –July 2007          are     6733

Those inside these cults not only have to fear the loss of their lives to rival groups or same cult during mutiny, the risk of been permanently maimed or deformed for life, they are branded like Cain in the Holy bible whose forehead was marked for murdering his brother, Their heart is always open to spiritual attack from satanic forces, the risk of disease greatly increases with the choices and activities that these cults and gangs participate in. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Hepatitis B and C, and a host of other blood borne diseases as well as infections ranging from skin ulcers and localized abscesses to stroke, Botulism, Tetanus, destruction of lung tissue, and infection of the heart valves can be transmitted through sharing unsterilized syringes and needles for drug use. The use of cutting and involving blood in initiation ceremonies bring with it the same risk of spreading these diseases. The sexual promiscuity and immorality of the gangs/cults also brings with it its own set of fatal diseases. HIV and AIDS are still dominant, followed by Syphilis, Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Gonorrhea, and Genital Herpes. These diseases are very real, very dangerous, and very deadly.

No matter what someone has done within these cults/gangs, there is still hope of redemption. Through physical and spiritual cleansing, we are free from this shackle ravaging our youths. This is what this clarion call is asking. That you stand up and take your place as a child of peace and not a child of affliction to humanity

Becoming a humane person sets you on the path of emancipation from cults/gangs, and it requires wisdom and action. We, however, want you to be part of something bigger than any cult or gang. You are more valuable to your parents, your teachers, and us than the price that is being paid when you let a cult or gang take over your life.

In closing, this clarion call is going out to you, the students and youth of Nigeria and the world.  You are presented with a choice today and we pray that you will make the right one.  Your life is sacred and must be kept pure.  Head this call by saying a defiant – NO to cults and gangs. God Bless as you heed this clarion call for peace and share the message with others.

– culled from http://www.campuscults.net/clarion-call.html

The increase in workplace romance is not surprising. Several factors of the modern economy have apparently contributed to it. More women are in the workplace than ever. Businesses are demanding longer work hours, resulting in a decline in free time for employees. People working together tend to have similar backgrounds, talents, and goals. And, these days the workplace is a lot safer place to meet someone than a pub or a club house.

Moreover, there are advantages and disadvantages to these act and some of these are discussed below;

Perhaps the biggest advantage is time efficiency, an important factor for most professionals. During an office romance, you don’t have to spend an odd amount of hours after work searching for and wooing the object of your desire. Since you are in an office filled with attractive women, you can start right there and spend your office time both working and romancing. You won’t even have to spend time visiting her at home or picking her up at her place of work since she is right there.

Another advantage is that you don’t have to make much effort to know what kind of person she’s like since you probably already know all about her from spending time with her at work. This is a big advantage that can save guys a lot of major headaches.

The third advantage is a practical one: you can carpool to and from work. You get to sleep together at night and then cut down on your gas expenses by driving together to work.

On the negative side, dating someone from work means that you spend an extraordinary amount of time together, and that’s not an ideal situation for most men. That can be worse than being in a bad marriage. Most men and even some women cherish their time alone to pursue other interests, hang out with friends and the like.

If you are dating a subordinate, you may be accused of favoritism if she gets a promotion or bonus, and this may affect the morale of the entire office.

On the other hand, if she performs badly at work, the prospect of having to fire your girlfriend can be daunting. You may even leave yourself open to accusations of sexual harassment after your breakup.

If the roles are reversed and you are dating your boss, she may be accused of favoritism as a result of your career advancement. Also, how would you feel if your girlfriend actually had to fire you from work? And if things don’t work out between the two of you, you could actually get fired after the breakup.

If you are dating a colleague, things like competition and office politics can cast an ugly shadow over your relationship. It may even affect the way you perform your professional duties.