User talk:SadamShk

Welcome

Hi, welcome to Wikipedia. Avoid unnecessary hyperlinking, such as "Shettima" in the article "Kashim Shettima" or the general linking of the name "Nigeria". Thank you. AbdulOlu (talk) 12:11, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

thanks SadamShk (talk) 18:03, 24 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Overlinking

Hi - I have reverted a few of your edits, such as at Ahmadu Bello University, for overlinking - so I have come to explain the reason.
As explained at ‎ WP:OVERLINKING we only link the first use of a term in any main section of an article, and we do not normally link:-

Everyday words understood by most readers.
Names familiar to most readers, including;- major countries, major cities, major languages, major nationalities/ethnicities and major religions
Common units of measurement, years and dates

There are many articles where these are already, incorrectly, linked; however, we are trying to reduce this, not increase it - Thanks - Arjayay (talk) 19:54, 27 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia and copyright

Hello SadamShk! Your additions to Balarabe Abbas Lawal have been removed in whole or in part, as they appear to have added copyrighted content without evidence that the source material is in the public domain or has been released by its owner or legal agent under a suitably free and compatible copyright license. (To request such a release, see Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission.) While we appreciate your contributions to Wikipedia, there are certain things you must keep in mind about using information from sources to avoid copyright and plagiarism issues.

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It's very important that contributors understand and follow these practices, as policy requires that people who persistently do not must be blocked from editing. If you have any questions about this, please ask them here on this page, or leave a message on my talk page. Thank you. Tails Wx 20:59, 31 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Your submission at Articles for creation: Mustapha Ali Busuguma (January 31)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reason left by Noahfgodard was:

This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

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Noahfgodard (talk) 22:09, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, SadamShk! Having an article draft declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! Noahfgodard (talk) 22:09, 31 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Mustapha Ali Busuguma for deletion

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Jamiebuba (talk) 08:12, 25 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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