Muhammad, Rabiu S.2023-12-142023-12-142014-01-01Muhammad S. Rabiu Department of Mass Communication, Nasarawa State University, Keffihttps://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/6639Directly or indirectly, journalism touches every part of our lives. It tells us about ourselves and, in so doing, performs a role that is not just important but vital for our society. The famous writer, Oscar Wilde, captures the predominance and perpetuity of Journalism in these words: “In America, the president reigns for four years and journalism governs forever and ever” (Mencher, 1994). The information it provides gives us a context for our personal world and a connection for a large environment. This investigation offers an inside look at the world of journalism - its practices, culture and demands.enAnatomy, News, Journalism, construct, worldHow and Why Journalism MattersArticle