Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Eyara

The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was speedy keep. per WP:SKCRIT. Though "not a withdrawal" the nominator is no longer calling for its deletion. (non-admin closure) Shawn in Montreal (talk) 18:40, 14 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Eyara[edit]

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~~With 3 Google News results, I doubt this town is notable or meets the general notability guideline.~~ I am open to any counter-arguments based on policies or guidelines. Note to creator: I can help you get used to the vast establishment of Wikipedia if you want; feel free to post a message on my user talk page. J 947 05:10, 9 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Keep Eyara is a village and not a town in Delta State. I believe it shouldn't be deleted.Zazzysa (talk) 06:57, 9 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Geography-related deletion discussions. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 08:31, 9 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Nigeria-related deletion discussions. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 08:31, 9 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – Meets WP:GEOLAND as a populated, legally recognized place. It is listed in the Population census of Nigeria, 1963: Northern Region, Volumes 2-3, published by Nigeria's Federal Census Office. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 08:33, 9 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Keep per Northamerica1000 —Oluwa2Chainz »» (talk to me) 10:03, 9 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Keep per above, plainly passes WP:GEOLAND. Antepenultimate (talk) 02:37, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict × 1) Weak Keep – Note: This is not a withdrawal but a mere change of !vote. Meets WP:GEOLAND, but GNG still fails to be met. J 947 02:39, 10 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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